Had enough: TVG vs Scav

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

Victor Espinoza is garbage. Surely the connections out west will jump ship on that bum when Bejarano and Lep make the move.

I agree, he sucks, but what did he do wrong? She stunk up the joint.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Scav

Bejarano would rule that colony if he went out there, not sure why he hasn't

He wouldn't rule in the winter with Gomez and Ron Anderson there and frankly he does pretty well in KY and NY during the rest of the year.

Don't get me wrong, he would do fine, but I'm not sure he would do better ( or even as well ). He's got access to some very good horses and outfits where he is right now.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

He wouldn't rule in the winter with Gomez and Ron Anderson there and frankly he does pretty well in KY and NY during the rest of the year.

Don't get me wrong, he would do fine, but I'm not sure he would do better ( or even as well ). He's got access to some very good horses and outfits where he is right now.

I agree, he is just solid wherever he goes IMO. I guess 'rule' was the wrong statement and should have used compete.

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I agree, he sucks, but what did he do wrong? She stunk up the joint.

I don't know. I've been watching too much Australian racing and it just baffles me how that race was. Gate to wire with no pressure. I just don't understand why he didn't attempt to put heat on the leader on the backstretch.

You guys didn't hear? Bejarano and Leparoux are going west in a few weeks.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

I don't know. I've been watching too much Australian racing and it just baffles me how that race was. Gate to wire with no pressure. I just don't understand why he didn't attempt to put heat on the leader on the backstretch.

In that instance I don't think it would have mattered, but he did sure make it easy on her

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

I don't know. I've been watching too much Australian racing and it just baffles me how that race was. Gate to wire with no pressure. I just don't understand why he didn't attempt to put heat on the leader on the backstretch.

He was right off the leader. She didn't ever seem comfortable and had nothing when he asked her. Maybe she's just not well suited for American racing....or maybe she just isn't much. However, she certainly should have given a better account for herself there.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

You guys didn't hear? Bejarano and Leparoux are going west in a few weeks.

Leparoux usually goes....doesn't he or did he split time with Turfway last season? I guess Bejarano figures the purses are much bigger in California....and the riders are much worse.

Originally Posted by Scav

In that instance I don't think it would have mattered, but he did sure make it easy on her

I agree that it wouldn't have mattered but that was ridiculous. In my opinion that isn't turf racing. I don't know what it is...but it isn't turf. Maybe concrete racing.

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Leparoux usually goes....doesn't he or did he split time with Turfway last season? I guess Bejarano figures the purses are much bigger in California....and the riders are much worse.

Yeah he was out there a few weekend last winter. Now that Biancone is on the bench the contract is null and void (I believe) and he's decided to go west.

This might be because Gulfstream is going to be weak this year.

[infield_line]

plus the 1 is a fast horse....full of run and wanted to play after the race.

I was hoping for the 7 or 5 to surprise. I consistently undervalue the performances a minor tracks... usually to my dismay

Go gett'em Scav

I/L

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

Yeah he was out there a few weekend last winter. Now that Biancone is on the bench the contract is null and void (I believe) and he's decided to go west.

This might be because Gulfstream is going to be weak this year.

The purses always suck there. Unfortunately, Frank apparently cooked the golden goose for Christmas, so they aren't going to explode as hoped.