Do jockeys matter? - Derby Trail Forums

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01-31-2011, 10:32 AM

MaTH716

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Thunder Gulch

Jockey switches often tip a trainer's hand. A switch to a hot/top rider may just signal that the trainer is sending out his horse expecting to win.

Yeah but it could also be a front in a claiming race. Switching to a top rider might indicate that a horse is sound, when that just might not be the case.

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