Stewards exonerate Gomez

[westcoastinvader]

Originally Posted by CSC

I saw the incident after the wire, Eissoai was really tough to ride. I don't think it was comparable to what Rose did, however Gomez was no doubt fustrated and let out some steam. He should have been fined in my opinion, I would have to believe the stewards let him know he is on watch now.

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.