Very Mixed Feelings

[fpsoxfan]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

I'm rooting for him.

A story that intrigues me is the resurrection of Desormeaux's career. I've always thought he's the most talented rider in the jockey colony and he's going to prove it in the upcoming years.

This is a good point coach. When he came east in 2006 it was a big move for him and his family. His career was in a lull. Many trainers were turning their backs on him for various reasons, one of which was that he was a bit of a headcase and not following instructions

Early in the 2006 Spa meet I had a chance to chat with him. He was very friendly, a little frustrated and seemed very humbled. He told me to "stick with him", because he felt he was slowly going to be getting live mounts. Sure enough as the season went on his business picked up and he had some very good winners. One year later he finished second. It's been a long road back for him and I hope he and Big Brown win the Triple crown.