Did you see this ride??

[blackthroatedwind]

He doesn't look great on a horse, but at least unlike many guys impersonating jockeys out at Aqueduct right now, he goes to the lead and looks to stay inside.

On that horse today, I think he was just looking to see how far in front he was, so that he could handle the horse carefully. He's a $7K claimer, the bottom of the barrel in NY, and may well have issues. He was probably just being careful. But, I can't disagree with the original post, it certainly looked a little odd.

I actually have a real respect for the guy. He works horses in the morning and I see him at the track all the time. He must really love the game. I can relate.