the worst jockeys ever

avance2000 · #1 03-08-2007, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FairPlay

Stewie Elliott on Smarty Jones in the 2004 Belmont Stakes: He had the best horse in the race and ran him into the ground early. Foolish.

you know riding a horse is not exactly like riding a motorcycle. elliot did not "run him into the ground." the horse would not settle and ran himself into the ground.

MaTH716 · #2 03-08-2007, 02:32 PM

The fact that Rose did not fall of Alex in the Preakness is good enough reason for me for him NOT to make this list. Also didn't Bailey fry Eddington on the lead of the Belmont that year, and Smarty ended up chasing him. I think Bailey caught some heat from Henning for that ride. From what I remember Eddington was a closer. I guess Bailey went out to try to prevent Smarty from winning, than giving his mount a proper ride.

AeWingnut · #3 03-08-2007, 06:13 PM

I will never forget Tyler Baze standing up before the wire and just getting caught for show. I had 2 long shots with him boxed and I had another bet with him running 3rd. He stood up
got caught and cost me well over $6k

I am a $2 bettor and don't get too many chances at that kinda payoff. He owes me. My friends always enjoy spinning me up by pointing out that he is on a horse. I don't even consider him. if he wins (very seldom since he lost his bug) I always proclaim that he was dragged kicking and screaming across the finish line.

I don't care for Mike Smith

Pat Day was always a thorn in my side. I include him.. he's no where. Leave him out and he can't stop.

I didn't pay too much attention to him but I understand that Chicago jockey Bernon Slayer was referred to as "The Human Anchor" often

typos dang it