Jean Cruguet jock of Seattle Slew to ride again?

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Jean Cruguet jock of Seattle Slew to ride again?

Postby karenkarenn » Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:55 pm


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Postby Jorge » Sat Apr 09, 2011 7:52 pm

Wow!

A few years ago I read about a famous top-notch jockey who briefly
returned to the saddle after less than a decade off and was surprised to acknowledged that he no longer had the same athletic abilities. Perhaps
it is less related to age than to keeping racing condition. The great Uruguayan racing legend Irineo Leguisamo raced well into his early 70s.

Curious note: Legendary jockey Irineo Leguisamo (known as "el pulpo" ["the octopus"] was the favorite jockey of the great Argentinian Tango singer and actor tragically killed in an airplane accident, Carlos Gardel

As per Jean Cruguet, wish him all God' blessing and His protection. After the illness of his beloved wife it is quite understandable. Let's wish him all the Best.

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Postby karenkarenn » Sat Apr 09, 2011 7:55 pm

He must miss it bad!
Its just with his age I wonder how good his reactions are...
Hand eye cordination.....
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