Top Ten Jockeys for the month of November 07

[Turf Downs]

Top ten Jockeys with more than 30 rides for the month of November 07 by TD.
Rides Wins Strike Rate
1. Smith 400 105 26.25
2. Lopez 307 68 22.15
3. Gard 273 59 21.61
4. Rojas 191 40 20.94
5. Fields 119 19 15.97
6. Hudson 38 6 15.79
7. Krutz 398 62 15.58
8. Bonneau 161 20 12.42
9. Hawley 36 4 11.11
10. Velez 182 20 10.99

[Aardvark Stables]

Colin,

Nice post, it really brings to light the ups and downs of a jockey's form, too. Here are my thoughts on some of the jockey's (just my opinion, but this may help some of the new stable's with their jockey selections).

J Smith - Leading rider in wins and purses right now and looking to knock off Krutz for the first time ever. I like her in most situations as she is very versitile (can sprint and route on both surfaces). She's one of my first choices especially if I have "jockey decides" as the riding instructions.

J Krutz - The king since the inception of the game. A bit off form lately, but still a nice rider. I like him in most situations, but I prefer others with "jockey decides" and "relax" instructions.

T Gard - Many stables top jockey selection. Solid all around rider. One situation that I haven't liked him in lately is "jockey decides" as he tends to drop a horse to the back of the pack (just from what I've seen with my horses). Certainly one of the first call jocks.

DJ Lopez - Maybe the hottest rider right now. Love him on speed horses with "push" and he does a nice job with routers who stay close to the pace. Seems to handle most instructions, distances and surfaces. Certainly first call for me with a speed horse.

C Oneto Jr - A nice rider who often gets my first call when "relax" is the instructions as he doesn't fall too far off the pace. I prefer him routing and he is very good with "relax" and "steady" instuctions and does well on turf, too. I don't use him in sprints as much, but is certainly capable and has won some big races sprinting for me. One of my favorites.

W Velez - Love him on the DIRT. Aggressive rider who's horses always seem to be finishing well. Does have a tendancy to hang horses wide as he is agressive (even on steady). Certainly a top three jockey selection for me anytime on the dirt, especially when routing or using any instruction except "push" (he's okay on "push" but others are better I think).

J McKay - One of my least favorite jockeys (of the ones that I use) as she seems to never finish up very strongly for me. I know Contemporary used her a lot and seems the best in routes with speed horses or horses who stay close and stay the trip. Useful on both surfaces.

M Bonneau - Liked him a lot more last season, but is still decent turf rider. Seems to ride best on speed horses and does a nice job of milking along a speed horse when routing on the turf. Can win with "push" or "steady" on turf and that is about the only times I use him.

J Rojas - Used him with "push" a lot when he was an apprentice. Now with no weight allowance, his horses have been going to Lopez and Smith for me. Certainly one to watch and one that I've had success with "push" in sprints.

D Fields - Still an apprentice which is nice. I use him often routing with "steady" instuctions. Has run some nice races for me and seems to be a nice off the pace rider as long as he is still an apprentice.

J Santos - I use him sometimes with "relax" and routing on the dirt. Seems to do better on the dirt and seems to be best with "steady" and "relax" instuctions.

P Pini - Used him some when he was an apprentice and did nicely at the mid distances (7F - 1M) with "jockey decides" or "steady". I haven't used him much lately.

S Hudson - A past GLL favorite until she started something like zero for fifty earlier this season. Seems to be regaining some form and one that I like sprinting with "jockey decides" or "push". One I haven't use much lately, but certainly worth a look if desperate for a JD or Push jockey.

I'm a big advocate of jockey / horse combinations. If you find a jockey that gets your horse running well, I tend to keep the same jockey up. Often, I'll reference a horse for potential claim has run well with a certain jockey. Watch what the larger stables do as far as jockey selections (as they have more horses and have more opportunities to try out jockeys). Also, watch to see what jockey seem to be getting hot and maybe look to use them (oh, Santana will you ever regain you great sprint "Push" form).

I hope some of the new stables find this useful.

Good luck to all,

[Turf Downs]

Jockeys Srtike Rate

Half way through the month of December 07 this is how the top 5 jockeys positions are:

Total 5F 6F 7F 1M 11/8M 11/4M 13/8M 11/2 M

1. Gard 25.5% 21.05% 21.05% 21.05% 2.63% 13.16% 13.16% 5.26% 2.63%
2. Smith 23.81% 24.44% 8.89% 11.11% 6.68% 26.67% 15.56% 2.22% 4.44%
3. Velez 23.33% 9.52% 23.81% 14.29% 0.00% 23.81% 19.05% 0.00% 9.52%
4. Lopez 19.08% 31.03% 6.90% 13.79% 10.34% 17.24% 10.24% 6.90% 3.45%
5. Bonneau 16.67% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% 40.00% 30.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%

Regards

TD

[Ginkamo Stables]

Great info!

[Hendersons Stables]

AAA+ Post
James

[Turf Downs]

Jockeys Srtike Rate

December 07

Ride Total 5F 6F 7F 1M

1. Smith..369........27.64%..17.65%...16.67%..11.76%. .9.80%..25.49%..11.76%..3.92%..2.94%
2. Gard...274.........24.82%..23.53%...13.24%..19.12% ..4.41%..13.24%..16.18%..7.35%..2.94%
3. Lopez..293........22.53%..33.33%....4.55%...9.10%. ..10.61%..16.67%..12.12%..7.58%..6.10%
4. Castro..61.........19.67%..0.00%.....0.00%...0.00% ....8.33%...41.67%..33.33%..8.33%..8.33%
5. Velez..170.........18.82%..12.50%...25.00%..12.50% ..3.13%...25.00%..15.63%..0.00%..6.25%
6. Nelson..38.........18.42%..0.00%.....28.57%..28.57 %..0.00%...14.29%..14.29%..14.30%.0.00%
7. Vergara.101.......17.82%..11.11%...22.22%..16.67%. .0.00%...38.89%..11.11%...0.00%..0.00%
8. Krutz....301.......14.29%..16.28%...13.95%..18.60% ..9.30%...20.93%..11.63%...6.98%..2.33%
9. Fields....63........11.11%..14.29%....0.00%...14.2 9%..0.00%...0.00%...28.57%...42.90%..0.00%
10. Oneto...214.......9.81%....14.29%...9.52%.....4.77 %..14.29%..28.57%..9.52%....4.76%..14.29%

This update is at 30th December 07 if any changes i will edit on the 1st Jan 08 as i will not be available for the racing on the 31st Dec 07.

TD

[Cannorth Stables]

Excellent Colin !!

Cheers

[Getting Lucky Lodge]

These are great stats.

Well put together Colin

N2

[Hendersons Stables]

Very Nice!! Thanks for taking the time to put that together.
James

[Turf Downs]

Jockeys Srtike Rate

January 08,

Sorry i can get it more readable than this, i have tried, need more practice

Jockeys Rides Total 5F 6F 7F 1 M 1 1/8m 1 1/4M 1 3/8M 1 1/2M

1st Smith 533 25.89 18.12 16.67 16.67 6.52 17.39 15.94 4.35 4.35

2nd Lopez 497 18.31 18.68 19.78 13.19 10.99 17.58 9.89 6.59 3.30

3rd Gard 398 16.58 21.21 24.24 24.24 4.55 12.12 4.55 3.03 6.06

4th Bonneau 318 14.47 8.70 15.22 26.09 4.35 36.96 4.35 4.35 0.00

5th Krutz 431 12.53 18.52 14.81 11.11 18.52 18.52 12.96 5.56 0.00

6th Mckay 208 12.50 19.23 26.92 15.38 11.54 11.54 7.69 3.85 3.85

7th Oneto 355 11.27 20.00 20.00 15.00 12.50 15.00 7.50 5.00 5.00

8th Velez 283 10.60 23.33 13.33 10.00 3.33 23.33 20.00 3.33 3.33

9th Nelson 179 10.06 0.00 11.11 22.22 5.56 22.22 16.67 16.70 5.56

10th Vergara 204 9.31 10.53 15.79 10.53 0.00 15.79 36.84 0.00 10.53

[Ginkamo Stables]

Interesting!!

Are these percentages- the % of total races at that distance the jockey won- the percent of the jockeys total races divided into the number won- or the total number the jockey rode at that distance divided into the number won.

[Turf Downs]

Hi Ray

No this % is the total amount of rides in which the jockey has ridden for the month by the amount at which distance he/She has won at.

Regards

Colin

[Ginkamo Stables]

Hi Colin,

That's what I thought but wanted to be sure. Sorta makes you wonder though. Has Nellie won 75% of her races at 1 1/8th.