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04-15-2009, 03:16 PM
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Gomez replaces Smith on Stardom Bound
This might be the funniest reason I've ever read for changing riders:
http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/edito...e.cgi?id=14680 NT 
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04-15-2009, 03:20 PM
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Does Iavarone honestly thinks SB has a shot at coming within 5 lengths of Zenyatta IF they ever meet?
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04-15-2009, 03:20 PM
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Since Stardom Bound has zero chance in the Oaks or against Zenyatta, I don't think Smith will be missing much.
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04-15-2009, 03:25 PM
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Their horse. They choose the jock. No problems.
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04-15-2009, 03:30 PM
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04-15-2009, 05:02 PM
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Filly doesn't need a new jock, or any jock. Needs time off to sort out what is bothering her - growth spurt coming, nerves, whatever. Quote from Bart Cummings (the greatest trainer now training, but he's in Australia) "Patience is the cheapest thing in racing."
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04-15-2009, 06:14 PM
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04-15-2009, 06:36 PM
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Although it's obvious she hasn't carried her superiority from age 2 to 3, it's certainly possible that she'll handle the Churchill surface better than Keenland.
I wouldn't think she's any more likely to beat Rachel Alexandra on May 1st, but I expect a little better showing than the Ashland. Getting Gomez can't hurt, either.
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04-15-2009, 08:32 PM
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04-15-2009, 08:39 PM
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speaking of which, who's picking patena for the derby?
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04-15-2009, 09:42 PM
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There are far more Juvinile fillies who never progressed after their 2 year old season then ones that were able to improve as they got older. Countess Diana had a great 2 year old year and never won another stake. Stardom Bound was sold at the right time.
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04-15-2009, 10:08 PM
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04-15-2009, 11:32 PM
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Wait....hahahahahahaha, they really think......hahahaa, that 'Star has a shot to be anywhere within 10lenghts....hahahah of Zenyatta?? hahahahahah ok, ok seriously, what was the reason???
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04-15-2009, 11:39 PM
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well....whether or not she has a chance against Zenyatta, the change makes sense. Mike Smith will be on Zenyatta, and if their plan is the BC....might as well get her acquainted with a new jockey now rather than later.
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04-16-2009, 08:07 AM
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Saw this coming a mile away once SB lost at Keeneland. IEAH must be taking jockey advice from Larry jones/Fox Hill. Their last two big name jock changes (Ousting Pino on Hard Spun and Dominguez on Old Fashioned) worked very well. It will be one and done for Gomez/Stardom Bound. By August IEAH will have trouble getting Oscar Gomez to ride Stardom Slowhorse.
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