Gomez

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by the_fat_man

Whatever his faults, G Gomez is the best finisher in the game. Nobody shakes up/hard rides a horse in the lane like he does. He might just be the best ever at it.

What percentage of the horses that wouldn't win without Gomez do you really think win because of his special talents.. I suggest the delta between competent riders and Gomez is maybe 2 or 3 winners a meet..

[CSC]

Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

I'd actually say the most unique thing I've seen him be able to do, is to get stopper type Straight Maidens (with run away speed) to sit a quiet 2nd or 3rd in those maiden claimers. It's like he really is driving a car. He puts them exactly where he wants, and on the turn it's over. The speed duel never occurs. He is so good at getting run away speed to sit 2nd or 3rd, and explode on command. Most others can not come close to matching him in doing that. Sometimes Bejarano can do it, but Gomez does it likes it's nothing.

Before his injuries, Nakatani was like that also. He could get horses to relax and he was an incredible finisher down the stretch. Certainly I've never ridden a horse other than for recreation, but clearly there is a fine line when it comes to riding on the track.

[jballscalls]

Originally Posted by DerbyCat

Why are some jockeys $$ one month and then cr*p the next? What makes their rides go so bad? Riding above their talent level? Personal problems? The horse they get? Why do we love them one week and think they suck the next??

Just curious...

there is a reason the horse gets 90% of the money!! doesn't matter how good the rider is, he wont win unless he has somewhat live mounts