It's time to adjust my ratings for jockeys riding at Saratoga and Monmouth. Can't call this an upgrade; merely a welcome back for Norberto Arroyo, who has developed into one of the most successful riders in the country--long-shot or not. (See Prince Dubai $56, in race 7 at Saratoga). Your recognition is coming!
Upgrades; Jose Lezcano has shown he can ride with the best of them. After recent performances, I will now consider Jean Luc Samyn in sprint races. Solid performances by Sebastian Morales. Jose Vega, at Delaware, is sneaky good. Long-shot trainers are using him.
Suspect: Edgar Prado has been slow to score at Saratoga. What's happened to Mike Luzzi? Former fav Jose Espinoza needs to find his timing. He's lost too many close ones. (Of course, after I wrote this he wins with a meaningful ride, aboard 13-1 Sky Fever for trainer Juan Ortiz. I knew you could do it Jose! Congrats)
