Gomez replaces Smith on Stardom Bound

[NTamm1215]

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

[declansharbor]

Does Iavarone honestly thinks SB has a shot at coming within 5 lengths of Zenyatta IF they ever meet?

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

Does Iavarone honestly thinks SB has a shot at coming within 5 lengths of Zenyatta IF they ever meet?

That outfit, yea I am sure he does........of course fiction is often better then reality.

[Pedigree Ann]

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."

[FATPIANO]

Gotta Blame Someone, We All Know Its Not The Horse,

[Left Bank]

I saw this coming!!

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by FATPIANO

Gotta Blame Someone, We All Know Its Not The Horse,

yeah, cause ieah wouldn't shell out that kind of money for a horse that wasn't going to win a championship. they know what to buy.

speaking of which, who's picking patena for the derby?

[letswastemoney]

Originally Posted by Pedigree Ann

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."

She doesn't need time off, there's nothing wrong with her. Sometimes horses lose, that's all.

[lemoncrush]

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.

[slotdirt]

Since Stardom Bound has zero chance in the Oaks or against Zenyatta, I don't think Smith will be missing much.

[randallscott35]

Their horse. They choose the jock. No problems.

[PPerfectfan]

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???

[letswastemoney]

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.

[MisterB]

She has done enough, time to send her to Empire Maker.

[stonegossard]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Yeah...because I'm sure Gomez is going to stay with her through the Breeders Cup.

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.

[cakes44]

Good. Now SB will take more dead $$ in the Oaks.

[MisterB]

Does anyone think a jockey can make a horse run faster than she can already run. Bad trip, bad result. Last in Cali was a awaking, she ain't that good anymore. Flaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat

[CSC]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

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

Sort of reminiscent to when Bailey took over for Smith on Cigar...

[CSC]

I served up a lob but no one bit....

So I'll say it, 15 in a row cannot be far behind..

[Travis Stone]

Originally Posted by CSC

Sort of reminiscent to when Bailey took over for Smith on Cigar...

If Stardom Bound becomes the next Cigar, you can dig-up this post, print it and I'll give you a $100 voucher.