Mark Guidry
Mark Guidry
Mark Guidrywas an American jockey. He ranks 22nd among jockeys in career wins with 5,222 wins as of March 7, 2014, the date of his last ride. He subsequently announced his retirement from riding to become a jockey's agent. This was Guidry's second retirement. He initially retired in 2007 and did not ride again for 4 more years...
determination everybody heart horse
He showed a lot of heart and determination to get to the wire. He showed everybody what kind of horse he was.
help
I wasn't doing it for any kind of press. I was just doing it to try to help out.
concern eighth followed fought game horse plan
We followed the game plan (to be on the pace). It went real well. We had some concern at the eighth pole, but my horse fought back real hard.
beat ran tough
No excuses, he ran hard. It's tough to get beat like that.
broke good great position turned
She broke great and that got her in good position early. Basically, she just turned it up a little when I got her in the clear, and that was all she needed.
air basically last mile next race since underneath week work
We were just basically getting some air in him. It was a while since his last race, so 'Big Dale' wanted to work him a mile and get some air underneath him, and then come back with a little five-eighths next week and sharpen him up a little bit.
believe dream icing ranks
This is the icing on the cake. It ranks way over any other accomplishments that I've had in my career. This is something you only dream about. It's unbelievable. I'm very, very appreciative. I still can't believe it.
bit eighth extra great knew pole ready took wondering
I knew we had it at the wire. I was wondering why it took so long to put up the finish. Now, at the eighth pole I did not know I had it. But Dale's a great horseman. They're always ready and always have that little bit extra when you need it.