I believe Beadman is the best in the business, always have. But I'm not so blinded as to see a poor ride for what it is. He just doesn't ride that well down here anymore. Not sure what it is.

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For some reason I've never been too impressed with Beadman. I think he has poor instincts in big races & can get caught napping. He rides for cover, which is fair enough particularly in the rank & file races in Sydney, but in G1 races, its just not enough to get cover inside of horses & hope for luck. The ride on Headturner probably cost him victory, it deprived him of his chance anyway.

Someone mentioned Callow...the ride on Queen of the Hill?? Actually i didnt think he did too much wrong. Someone tried to keep him in a pocket & thats racing.

Gday brave

where is the tactical advantage of being on the fence in a straight race with 5 runners at Flemington? Pretty dumb stuff to get locked away like that...

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had my conference in thredbo. (nsw regional development)
had my council local government elections (success).

couldnt get a bet on in thredbo on caulfield cup day.

probably missed a lot of gossip over the past few weeks and very tempting ideas in this thread too.
mustnt get carried away. but the thoughts on noel callows riding in a 5 horse (straight race no turns) getting blocked for a run must be the doozy of them all.
could only happen to favorites.
but the moderator doesnt like sarcasm so will leave it there.
good luck everyone for the cup.
i think railings but secretly hope she wins again.

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