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Old 07-12-2010, 11:46 AM
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Default J Rodriguez -- the kid tries hard
Don't know what this kid's stats are for the BEL meet but he's shown the ability to FINISH WELL -- something I can't attribute to too many jocks

For example:

BEL 7/11 R5 --- comes back, after dueling up front and then getting passed by Johnny V in the lane, to get 2nd -- JV is one of the finishers out there, so this one was very nice

BEL 7/3 R6 --- makes a prolonged/determined stretch run, never giving up, to just nail Maragh at the wire for 2nd ---Maragh is not exactly a strong finisher so this one maybe isn't as significant, though it certainly was impressive.

With all the weak finishers in the NYRA colony presently, this kid stands out.
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Old 07-12-2010, 01:14 PM
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OMG.

This is a joke.....right?
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Old 07-12-2010, 01:26 PM
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OMG.

This is a joke.....right?
No

The joke was on Maragh when he got run down like a PUNK and JV when he couldn't get by this kid. I'm not commenting on his overall riding ability, just on how he finishes/doesn't give up.

Hope this answers your ?.
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I wish Travis Dunkleberger had tried a little harder in the 8th at Charles Town on Saturday.
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Old 07-12-2010, 01:51 PM
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No

The joke was on Maragh when he got run down like a PUNK and JV when he couldn't get by this kid. I'm not commenting on his overall riding ability, just on how he finishes/doesn't give up.

Hope this answers your ?.
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.
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Old 07-13-2010, 02:02 PM
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Auto Toss, in way over his head at NY tracks
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Old 07-13-2010, 02:07 PM
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Precisely like an opinion of yours.
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Old 07-13-2010, 02:16 PM
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Precisely like an opinion of yours.
Bet him all you want fat phuck, like your opinion means a damn thing on here, you're the laughing stock of this board
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Old 07-13-2010, 02:26 PM
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Bet him all you want fat phuck, like your opinion means a damn thing on here, you're the laughing stock of this board
We're you laughing at my two $40+ winners or the $66 bomb I gave out at BEL?

Or were you basically doing what the 'gang' in here does: playing with yourself?

When you're picking $40 winners, I'll remove your opinion from 'auto toss' status. Sucks being you, I know. But if you hang in there long enough you just might get a clue. Keep laughing.
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Old 07-13-2010, 02:28 PM
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Bet him all you want fat phuck, like your opinion means a damn thing on here, you're the laughing stock of this board
This is totally false.
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Old 07-13-2010, 07:16 PM
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This is totally false.
Right,because no one surpasses you for that title.
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Right,because no one surpasses you for that title.
I cannot agree with you, though I question his opinions at times, he atleast has the Chutzpah to swim against the tide.
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Old 07-13-2010, 07:41 PM
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Right,because no one surpasses you for that title.
I dont have the title anymore, and I am 100% confident my opinion is better then yours. As for FatMan, he is annoying and his QR bashing is unacceptable, but his opinion is well thought and he puts the work in.
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I cannot agree with you, though I question his opinions at times, he atleast has the Chutzpah to swim against the tide.

I appreciate this.
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Old 07-13-2010, 08:09 PM
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This is totally false.
haha.....I think Fats is your daddy.
Or maybe lil brother the way you take up for him.
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Old 07-13-2010, 08:14 PM
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haha.....I think Fats is your daddy.
Or maybe lil brother the way you take up for him.
Do you think he is the biggest joke on the website? I dont take up after him at all, I respect him.
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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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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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Old 07-17-2010, 07:00 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.
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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