California Dreaming: Golden State Rejuvenation for Jockeys
Maybe It's The Water The California racing circuit, despite its challenges with field size, has become an unexpected proving ground and career revitalizer for a new wave of talented jockeys. In recent years, riders like Hector Berrios and Emisael Jaramillo have not only found new footing but have noticeably elevated their performance, a trend now seemingly extending to newly arrived Florent Geroux. Even seasoned veteran John Velazquez previously sought the Golden State's embrace to reignite his career. Hector Berrios's transformation in California has been particularly striking. After relocating, Berrios's riding...
The Illusion of Independence: Connecting the Dots Between the Jockey Club, West Point, and the Media Status Quo
It was a little insulting My whole life my brother John John has told me "timing is everything" as usual, he's right In this world, there is an old saying: "Watch the hands, not the mouth." Over the past several months, as I have leaned into the friction between Mike Repole and The Jockey Club, my phone has started to ring. The voices on the other end are familiar, powerful, and—on the surface—complimentary. I’ve had constructive conversations with Jim Gagliano, President of The Jockey Club, regarding my critiques of Equibase’s...
The "Rainy Day" Mystery: Stewardship or Self-Interest at the Jockey Club?
Have you ever gotten involved in something and wanted to get out, but you keep feeling brought back in? A few weeks ago I wrote an article after seeing an annoying West Point Thoroughbreds Pop-Up ad on The Paulick Report. I wouldn't have written the article had I not seen it and I only saw it by happenstance. Fast forward and I saw a clip of a Rail Talk podcast, and here I am yet again. I didn't watch the entire episode, I'd sooner watch artificial turf grow. I wouldn't...
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