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Old 07-14-2010, 03:25 PM
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The problem I have with him, or I should say the biggest problem, is his inability to maintain position early in races.

Look, he's young and reasonably inexperienced, so perhaps he will improve, but I am no fan of what I have seen.
Just rode a brilliant race on Pegasus Ena.
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Old 07-17-2010, 06:36 PM
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The kid gave an awesome ride today on Rapid Mon in the 4th,and just when you thought he was beat,the horse fought back and the kid never gave up.I was impressed.
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The kid gave an awesome ride today on Rapid Mon in the 4th,and just when you thought he was beat,the horse fought back and the kid never gave up.I was impressed.
Slightly better ride than Samyn gave Upper Gulch in the 5th.
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Old 07-18-2010, 10:21 AM
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What's his Belmont ROI?

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