If I had to choose between the three top riders,I would probably choose Cordero.I feel he rode against the best riding colony NYRA ever had. He won Triple Crown races and some Breeders Cup races. He was the best rider at Saratoga year after year. He also did not ride for a lot of the top trainers of the era and was still dominant. His ride on Bold Forbes in the Belmont is considered one of the perfect rides of all time.
NYRA used to have a segment on their website with Cordero analyzing some of his rides. It was a treat to listen to.If you can find it the video,I highly recommend it.
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