I'm against them. :lol:

Actually working on getting that into the new software.

Have not had good jockey stuff since my DOS days.

Most powerful is Photo Finish Win Pct.

What other cool ideas do you have?

Well, let's don't leave this one yet. I use the MRCT of the jockeys! For their record on sprints or routes or turf, whatever they're riding in the race.

Yes, we use that one as well.
Based upon last 365 days

I am using it from BRIS. It appears to be 365 days.

At NYRA tracks, jockey is a big part of my pace evaluation.
Too many riders refuse to use a horse's speed and some of them are big names,
When evaluating early horses, I have to take that into account.

A stat I look at is the riders's record by running style.

A stat I look at is the riders's record by running style. — Tom

From where do you obtain that stat, Tom?

I know that I talked to a trainer at Lone Star who told me that if a jockey didn't try to go to the front end on his horses, they wouldn't be riding for him long.

I know that I talked to a trainer at Lone Star who told me that if a jockey didn't try to go to the front end on his horses, they wouldn't be riding for him long. — RanchWest

@Tony Kofalt

I am under the impression that most trainers tell the jockey how to ride the horse and, if the jockey ignores his wishes, he doesn't get mounts.

Is that true?

BTW, are you still a jockey agent?

It's in the Bris Ultimate PPs.
As Richie Migliore says about early speed as a weapon,"They have to go where I've already been."

Thanks, Tom.

It's in the Bris Ultimate PPs.
As Richie Migliore says about early speed as a weapon,"They have to go where I've already been." — Tom

Excellent.
A feature we need in The Studio.

A feature we need in The Studio. — Dave Schwartz

It sure seems like a good feature. Jockeys generally have a style, just like horses do.

I think it would even better if broken down by surface/distance as well.

I think it would even better if broken down by surface/distance as well. — Tom

Oh, we'll do WAY MORE than that.

I'm going to re-do our trainer stats as well, and those are already mind-blowing.

We have the usual stuff like---


But we've also got PERFORMANCE STATS.


But I want to re-do them ad add a couple hundred more factors.

Dave, in my experience most trainers provide riding instructions to jocks. Sometimes owners even enter the conversation. For the most part jocks do what they can to follow the instructions but when gate opens the best laid plans often get derailed.
In the mid 1980's I was part of a paddock conversation between jockey Rudy Aviles (high percentage jock) and a 25% plus trainer whom I'll leave unnamed. The trainer got a little carried away and gave what felt like was 5 minutes of instructions. After listening to the instructions Rudy looked at the trainer and said, Steve you train 'em and I'll ride them. The trainer was speechless. Needlesstosay Rudy steered his mount home 5 in front. I don't believe I ever heard this trainer provide instructions again.

I do not represent any jockeys today. I would definitely consider it if I spotted the right rider. It actually is a nice compliment to wagering. In fact I have been pursuing a young apprentice rider currently taking calls at Indiana Grand. I watched her work horses at GP when she was just starting to ride. This young lady has the tools to enjoy a prosperous apprentice year. Her name is Gage Holmes, keep an eye on her. She's currently won 3 out of 45 races but she's been riding longshots for the most part. I expect her to have a big year.

Love the story.
I've heard similar before.
Had an old friend/client (early '90s) Jeff G. who had Robbie Davis' book for a while. The stories I got were really amazing.

Great info, Tony!