Gomez to Del Mar

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Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

Does anyone seriously think he is leaving because he just aint making the money out east? This is strictly a family, comfort of living move. I am sure he can clear 10 million a year out east with or without pletcher having a great year, how is he doing so far this year with pletcher down?

Aside from the $10m number, that's it -- period. Gomez is not going out there because it's easier. He's not going out there for prestige. He can go out there because he wants to and it won't affect his business in a negative way. He's not really a riding title kind of guy, he's more a leading money winner jock kind of guy. Did the Pletcher factor come into play? Maybe yes, maybe no. Does riding for Baffert appear to offer a great opportunity right now? Doesn't look that way.

Family, lifestyle, comfort, whatever you want to call it. He made this move because he wanted to, not because he had to.

Bottom line -- this guy can go anywhere he wants and he'll be a top jock.

Eric