chances mike smith off in the belmont

SilentScreen · #1 05-17-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Sightseek

I can't imagine he'd pick Chocolate Candy over Mine That Bird.

He may already be committed to CC? Also, Madeo is scheduled to run in the Wittingham the same day.

Danzig · #2 05-19-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SilentScreen

He may already be committed to CC? Also, Madeo is scheduled to run in the Wittingham the same day.

the commitment being called on madeo is keeping him from worrying about the other commitment to choc. candy. the mosses did him a huge favor i think.

slotdirt · #3 05-19-2009, 12:43 PM

I don't get it. Riding for the Mosses is great and all, but if you're a jock wouldn't you rather ride in the myriad of great races being run at Belmont that weekend than the Whittingham and a couple of minor affairs at Hollywood Park?

Danzig · #4 05-19-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by slotdirt

I don't get it. Riding for the Mosses is great and all, but if you're a jock wouldn't you rather ride in the myriad of great races being run at Belmont that weekend than the Whittingham and a couple of minor affairs at Hollywood Park?

mike smith is pretty much a west coast rider, and is first call rider for the mosses. you can't be first call rider, and then not want to fulfill those obligations. multiple rides on west coast, day in and day out, vs a day in new york?