A few things to remember based on Speedy's elimination rules:

Protectionist was only excluded based on one rule as far as I can tell (hadn't won a group 2/3 race or placed in a group 1 race in a lead up race within aus). I see this as a very good rule but thought it would be the first to be broken given the number of internationals that continue to attend and not run good or any leadup races. Therefore I included protectionist as at least it did have A lead up run even if it didn't place.

Also to remember, who shot the barman and signoff were 2 of Speedy's 3 selections and they finished 3rd and 4th.

I'm still shocked that Red Cadeaux ran 2nd again and looked pretty comfortable when it hit the front too. Definitely think speedy's rules still work