2010 Breeders Cup: Jockey Angles

2010 Breeders’ Cup Handicapping – Jockey Angles
by Kenneth Strong, Pro Horse Racing Handicapper, Predictem.com

There will be a number of ultra-talented jockeys riding on Nov. 5th and 6th in the 2010 Breeders' Cup, but the Churchill Downs oval is a different animal than many of these riders are used to.  While ground-saving trips are often advantageous regardless of track layout and surface, the rectangular shape, tight turns and long stretch at Churchill Downs make this type of trip even more important, especially in the dirt races.

With that in mind we'll be giving extra points in our Breeders' Cup handicapping to riders who are proven winners at Churchill Downs, especially those who have already won the Kentucky Derby or a Breeders' Cup race at the Louisville oval.

When it comes to winning big races at Churchill Downs there are more than a few who stand out including Calvin Borel, who has won three of the last four Kentucky Derbies to go with a Breeders' Cup winner at Churchill Downs; Robbie Albarado (2 Breeders' Cup wins); Garret Gomez (9); Corey Nakatani (7); Julien Leparoux (5); Alex Solis (3); and Kent Desormeaux, with three Kentucky Derby winners and three Breeders’ Cup winners.

Other jockeys deserving of extra consideration in the 2010 Breeders’ Cup include Kentucky Derby-winning riders Mike Smith(13 Breeders' Cup wins); Patrick Valenzuela(7);  Jorge Chavez(2); Victor Espinoza(1) and Stewart Elliot, along with those who have won Breeders' Cup races at Churchill Downs including Frankie Dettori(3);  John  Velazquez(2);  Edgar Prado(1);  John Murtagh(1);  Shane Sellers(1);  Rene Douglas(1);  Eddie Castro(1) and Fernando Jara (1).

Additionally, should any of the lesser-known riders who finished among the top 20 in the standings at the 2010 Churchill Downs summer meet, secure a mount for this year’s Breeders’ Cup, make sure to give them extra consideration, especially if they are aboard long shots with a chance of making into a lucrative Breeders’ Cup superfecta, trifecta or exacta.

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Top 20 Riders at Churchill Downs - Summer 2010

Fin - Jockey - Mounts - Wins

1.       Calvin H. Borel                  194        52

2.       Corey J. Lanerie                248         39

3.       Robby Albarado                218         35

4.       Francisco C. Torres           249         32

5.       Shaun Bridgmohan           180         31

6.       Frederic Lenclud               249         29

7.       Miguel Mena                    240         28

8.       Jamie Theriot                    162         21

9.       Corey S. Nakatani               98         17

10.   Julien R. Leparoux              85         16

11.   Victor Lebron                    108         15

12.   Jon Kenton Court              146         14

13.   Brian J. Hernandez, Jr.      134         12

14.   Garrett K. Gomez                41         12

15.   Alex O. Solis                     108         10

16.   Oriana Rossi                       62           8

17.   Larry J. Sterling, Jr.              54           7

18.   Leandro R. Goncalves         76           5

19.   Sal Gonzalez, Jr.                  59           5

20.   Kent J. Desormeaux            18           4

Good Luck with your bets!

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