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Originally Posted by westcoastinvader
In one of the stories Gomez said he was physically spent after the ride, and did the best he could to do what he felt was necessary to prevent danger after crossing the wire.
Watching the calracing.com race replays it's a very believable story. She ran with her head cocked about 45 degrees to her body for at least 50% of the race. Looked like she wanted to go into the rail at least twice by my observation.
Either Gomez, or Eissoai, did a heckuva job simply staying up after clipping heels in the stretch.
I didn't see the gallop out, but no doubt that safely controlling her was extremely in question.
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This is a very good account of what happened, from what I remember of Gomez he does not have a reputation as a hothead. The stewards perhaps rightfully gave him the benefit of the doubt. Still watching the gallop out after the wire there is no doubt he slapped her on the side of the head.