Funny Garrett Gomez quote....

...I know he didn't mean for it to sound this way, but here was one of his quotes to the NYRA Publicity dept. about his great meet as a rider at Saratoga...

“It has been a great experience,” Gomez said. “I won the races that I really tried to win, and I won some stakes races, too. I’ve been very fortunate. I’m going to continue to take things day by day and see what happens.”

...so, I guess the ones he lost he really didn't try very hard because they weren't that important...

Its all in fun...I just got a big kick out of that when I first read it....

Some of these jocks need training on how to talk to the media at times...

[Scurlogue Champ]

I agree Joel, that is funny to hear.

Kind of like when Nakatani said he didn't think he had ever ridden in the Breeders Cup Classic a couple of weeks ago after a race in California.

Corners of his mind: Next time a jockey says riding in the Breeders' Cup Classic is something you never forget, tell him to check with Corey Nakatani.

After Lava Man's victory in Sunday's Pacific Classic, a reporter asked Nakatani about his experiences in past runnings of the Breeders' Cup Classic, which will be the horse's major objective this fall (Nov. 4, Churchill Downs).

Nakatani said he didn't think he'd ever ridden in the Breeders' Cup's richest race but dreamed of doing so someday.

In fact, he has ridden in the Classic seven times, finishing second with Deputy Commander (1997), third with Dramatic Gold (1994) and Dynever (2003).

Fortunately, Nakatani's mind is sharper on the racetrack. He rode a sensational race with Lava Man, taking charge of the pace before burying the field on the far turn.

Nakatani spent five days in the hospital a week earlier with a bacterial infection. If he was still groggy, it didn't show Sunday - at least during the race.

I often wonder how the jockeys view the game overall. I haven't had the experience of being around them too much.

Originally Posted by moodwalker

I agree Joel, that is funny to hear.

Kind of like when Nakatani said he didn't think he had ever ridden in the Breeders Cup Classic a couple of weeks ago after a race in California.

Corners of his mind: Next time a jockey says riding in the Breeders' Cup Classic is something you never forget, tell him to check with Corey Nakatani.

After Lava Man's victory in Sunday's Pacific Classic, a reporter asked Nakatani about his experiences in past runnings of the Breeders' Cup Classic, which will be the horse's major objective this fall (Nov. 4, Churchill Downs).

Nakatani said he didn't think he'd ever ridden in the Breeders' Cup's richest race but dreamed of doing so someday.

In fact, he has ridden in the Classic seven times, finishing second with Deputy Commander (1997), third with Dramatic Gold (1994) and Dynever (2003).

Fortunately, Nakatani's mind is sharper on the racetrack. He rode a sensational race with Lava Man, taking charge of the pace before burying the field on the far turn.

Nakatani spent five days in the hospital a week earlier with a bacterial infection. If he was still groggy, it didn't show Sunday - at least during the race.

I often wonder how the jockeys view the game overall. I haven't had the experience of being around them too much.

Freakin hilarious.....

[ironprospect]

they ain't called pinheads for nothing

[ironprospect]

xersxg sam houston

use your imagination

[Danzig]

put a mic in front of someone, you never know what they're going to say.

[packerbacker7964]

Reminds me of the Waterboy Movie. The center hikes the ball to the QB so I tackle him unless he hands the ball to the RB then I tackle him unless he throws the ball to the WR then I........ I get on the horse and I ride him from the gate to the finish line at the 1/16th pole unless the race is on the turf then I........

Ahem, cough cough, Rupert, I told you the guy was an absolute mental midget.
This is going to reported to the stewards and state racing and wagering board. Guy basically says he only tried to win certain races.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by oracle80

Ahem, cough cough, Rupert, I told you the guy was an absolute mental midget.
This is going to reported to the stewards and state racing and wagering board. Guy basically says he only tried to win certain races.

surely not?? i seriously doubt that's what he meant. only a complete idiot would actually say they didn't try to win them all....i think it's just another example of what happens when someone doesn't have much practice answering questions!

Originally Posted by Danzig188

surely not?? i seriously doubt that's what he meant. only a complete idiot would actually say they didn't try to win them all....i think it's just another example of what happens when someone doesn't have much practice answering questions!

Zieg I was kidding, his lack of intellect is well known and noone would investigate a stupid comment.
But his line was appreciated by those who watch him ride on a daily basis. Milwaukee is back in today, his ride on that mare was easily the worst ride of the meet by any jockey.
Hes inconsisent and when hes in his zone hes great, but when he gets that bad zone working you just can't believe what hes doing.
He trails Edgar by three, just as he did when the week started. Gomez is on the favorite in the first race today but Prado rides a super live one for Dutrow and if he wins that race its lights out for the title. Anderson and Frieze both gave incredible efforts this week to try and get the title, but as I predicted, Frieze will get the title. Frieze is the best day to day hustler of mounts that I have ever seen. Anderson is the best at getting riders on the right big money mounts.

[Gander]

Mike-

We can bet Milwaukee today. Mormino loves this horse.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by oracle80

Zieg I was kidding, his lack of intellect is well known and noone would investigate a stupid comment.
But his line was appreciated by those who watch him ride on a daily basis. Milwaukee is back in today, his ride on that mare was easily the worst ride of the meet by any jockey.
Hes inconsisent and when hes in his zone hes great, but when he gets that bad zone working you just can't believe what hes doing.
He trails Edgar by three, just as he did when the week started. Gomez is on the favorite in the first race today but Prado rides a super live one for Dutrow and if he wins that race its lights out for the title. Anderson and Frieze both gave incredible efforts this week to try and get the title, but as I predicted, Frieze will get the title. Frieze is the best day to day hustler of mounts that I have ever seen. Anderson is the best at getting riders on the right big money mounts.

lol @ it being well known....poor guy.

yeah, i thought he'd bring murch in yesterday, made a nice move but couldn't catch the leaders...