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Originally Posted by cj
Any idea why there are no more mounts?
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I wont say Rex isn't driven to succeed..but he IS wired a bit differently, An extremely polite and modest guy with a deceptively laid back manner that hides a hyper-active mind, and, in the opinion of some, a puzzling lack of self confidence and regrettable level of insecurity.
I watched him ride just one race as a 10-bug and was dead sure i'd seen the next Shoemaker. But while he's had a good (if somewhat spotty) career, Rex has no doubt fallen short of capitalizing on his incredible gifts.
Perhaps not by accident, Rex's best success came with now-deceased Jack Poole Sr hustling his book. Jack served as a VERY firm father figure, which some believe was needed.
I'll have my brother find out what's become of Rex. I certainly wish him the best.