Rags to Riches confirmed for Belmont

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

Remember those stretch battles between Meadow Star and Light Lite? Those were one of a handful of races to really get me juiced on the sport.

There was really only one....but it was something special.

[Travis Stone]

But they met on a few occasions, right? I say stretch battles, I guess I meant match-ups. But yea, I do remember the one battle.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

But they met on a few occasions, right? I say stretch battles, I guess I meant match-ups. But yea, I do remember the one battle.

I'm not sure they met more than twice and Lite Light dusted her in the CCA Oaks. Truth be told, Lite Light was much the best in the Mother Goose.

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

There was really only one....but it was something special.

"the mother of all goose's" gotta love that name...

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

"the mother of all goose's" gotta love that name...

I think Durkin may have said that initially.

[Sightseek]

Greg Fox gave J.V. the OK to ride Rags to Riches instead of Slew's Tizzy.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

Greg Fox gave J.V. the OK to ride Rags to Riches instead of Slew's Tizzy.

Sounds like they had an agreement beforehand. Frankly, the way Johnny has been riding it won't matter anyway.

[fpsoxfan]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Sounds like they had an agreement beforehand. Frankly, the way Johnny has been riding it won't matter anyway.

Really?? Through June 4th

Mounts: 453 W- 103 P-71 S-58

Earnings- 4th place $6,247,817

I guess your right....that's some bad riding.

[MisterB]

Originally Posted by fpsoxfan

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Really?? Through June 4th

Mounts: 453 W- 103 P-71 S-58

Earnings- 4th place $6,247,817

I guess your right....that's some bad riding.

Think of it this way, Tiger Woods has sucked lately too.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by fpsoxfan

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Really?? Through June 4th

Mounts: 453 W- 103 P-71 S-58

Earnings- 4th place $6,247,817

I guess your right....that's some bad riding.

Perhaps you should watch racing on a day to day basis before posting a bunch of numbers. Everybody paying attention knows the deal.

[Payson Dave]

Post #67

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Sounds like they had an agreement beforehand. Frankly, the way Johnny has been riding it won't matter anyway.

Post# 72

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

It's honestly amazing how poorly Johnny has ridden lately. It's like he doesn't care anymore. He was never as great a rider as some made him out to be, but he was pretty damn good, and lately he looks like the second coming of Mike Smith. It seems like if he isn't riding a cadillac for Pletcher he just " goes where they aint. "

Post# 88

Originally Posted by fpsoxfan

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Really?? Through June 4th

Mounts: 453 W- 103 P-71 S-58

Earnings- 4th place $6,247,817

I guess your right....that's some bad riding.

apples and oranges

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

Greg Fox gave J.V. the OK to ride Rags to Riches instead of Slew's Tizzy.

Greg Fox came to his senses.

Must've been watching some Belmont replays.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

Greg Fox came to his senses.

Must've been watching some Belmont replays.

It's honestly amazing how poorly Johnny has ridden lately. It's like he doesn't care anymore. He was never as great a rider as some made him out to be, but he was pretty damn good, and lately he looks like the second coming of Mike Smith. It seems like if he isn't riding a cadillac for Pletcher he just " goes where they aint. "

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

It's honestly amazing how poorly Johnny has ridden lately. It's like he doesn't care anymore. He was never as great a rider as some made him out to be, but he was pretty damn good, and lately he looks like the second coming of Mike Smith. It seems like if he isn't riding a cadillac for Pletcher he just " goes where they aint. "

That's exactly what it looks like. He's sleepwalking through the races.

I need one of those disclaimers here: The following does not represent the views and beliefs of DT Management and/or it's Memebers.

A complete guess on my part, but I would say he's got something wrong in his personal life or he has something physically dogging him. Either way, if he needs to step away to get his life in order, I suggest he do it soon.

[rgustafson]

Let's see now. Pletcher sporting an ofer in triple crown races. Is there just a hint of desperation in this move?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by rgustafson

Let's see now. Pletcher sporting an ofer in triple crown races. Is there just a hint of desperation in this move?

I don't think so at all. He's running a horse who is one of the choices. Doesn't seem desperate to me. Running Circular Quay could have been construed as desperate perhaps.

To me it improves two races from a wagering standpoint.....it makes this Belmont more interesting and it removes a 2:5 shot from the Mother Goose.

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I think Durkin may have said that initially.

I think he said it as part of the race call didn't he? and then it stuck.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

I think he said it as part of the race call didn't he? and then it stuck.

Feels like it.