I only became a fan of jockey Kent Desormeaux once he hooked up with hall of fame trainer Bill Mott. Not that I had anything against the rider; merely no particular opinion. Overtime, I have learned to appreciate him as one of the best in the business.He proved it, yesterday, at Belmont Park winning four of the 13-race Belmont Stakes card. Only Convocation in the 3rd was odds on.
Noticeably, Desormeaux displayed his skill against New York's best riders in the fourth on turf at 1 1/16 by lulling them all to sleep aboard Pennington (a move horse) walking through fractions of :26, :51 and 1:15.4 to win at a $23 mutuel.
And, of course, he guided 12-1 Summer Bird to victory in the featured Belmont Stakes. Helluva day, Mr. Desormeaux. Congrats!
