Bridgmohan/Asmussen

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Nah, I think this is a little more significant. Bridgmohan was totally out of the loop over the last four racing days as Asmussen started 9 horses with different riders between Sunday and Tuesday. Bridgmohan had ridden the prior 23 Asmussen starters in a row at Fair Grounds. James Graham even got two mounts over the weekend and he's ridden 9 horses for Asmuseen in the last three years at FG.

Needless to say Bridgmohan's career will have a totally different look if he doesn't have Asmussen's business.

always questioned when/if this relationship was going to end. I don't think Ass. and his stock will skip a beat now that bridge is out of the picture. I'm sure guys like Albarado and Theriot will more than able to pick up the slack.
it's crazy how many great opportunities bridge got first call on, i don't think the guy is that great, and without Ass.'s business he should really suffer.

-bt-

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by -BT-

always questioned when/if this relationship was going to end. I don't think Ass. and his stock will skip a beat now that bridge is out of the picture. I'm sure guys like Albarado and Theriot will more than able to pick up the slack.
it's crazy how many great opportunities bridge got first call on, i don't think the guy is that great, and without Ass.'s business he should really suffer.

-bt-

Prior to really jumping on the national scene Asmussen was known as a serial jockey switcher. He would have a first call guy for some time then they would have an unceremonious break-up. It happened with Lanerie, Donnie Meche, and a multitude of others. If Bridgmohan is totally out of the loop by Saratoga then Dominguez will just ride the majority of his horses up there and that's generally a good thing.

Well Donnie Meche had some personal problems...

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Well Donnie Meche had some personal problems...

Indeed. You put that rather kindly.

[randallscott35]

More surprised it was initiated by Bridge than the other way.