I remember Tom Chapman from my days in No. California. He apprenticed in So. Cal, and then moved his tack north after he lost his bug. He was always in the top 10 at GG and BM. I remember that one big filly Moment to Buy that he rode. She broke her maiden at first asking in an Allowance at GG, and then moved into Stakes company. She won some big races in So. Cal with Chapman riding. I remember seeing him as he was walking back to the jocks room at GG and congratulated him on his win in the Hollywood Oaks. He seemed to generally appreciate it. I'm glad to see he's doing well.
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