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howardjim
05-30-2015, 05:08 AM
My wife and I had the pleasure of staying the last week of older Del Mar meets at Rock Haus, a Craftsman house/ B&B run by Joyce and Pete, a sharp couple and easy friends.

Our first visit, we were the only guests remaining for that winding-down week. Joyce asked if we minded sharing the large 2nd floor bathroom with a jockey they were housing while he worked Hector Palma's stock for mounts at upcoming SA/HOL meets. A shy kid from the northern circuit via Mexico City was assured to be quiet and respectful, getting sharp mentally and physically for his shot at recognition.

Jan couldn't keep her eyes off him exiting the share, twice a day, with just a white towel around his waist...I had to keep her on a tether.

A gentlemen he was, whenever our paths crossed.

The linked video reminded me of what an under appreciated journeyman he's become:

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/92180/hard-not-to-like-skims-rail-takes-gamely