Arch Stanton Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 Can only see an away win to be honest, with only Etheridge and Blowhorn possible weak links. Starke back at reserve is a big plus though and we wait to see if Barker’s move is ratified. If it is, then you’d fancy him to contribute more than Heeps has been so it could be a good competitive meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 Blowhorn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 Not as Baffling as putting Batchelor at 5, should've put him at 2 and Riss at 5 if he wanted Danny at 3. Can only see an away win. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 Ipswich by 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89buttons Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Arch Stanton said: He’s again gone with Riss at 2, I don’t understand that at all. I don’t like the partnership of King and Barker at 3 and 4 either. Both ride exactly the same way and both will look for that same outside line! Baffling decision I mean Doyle and riss teamed up for 2 5-1’s and a 4-2 heat advantages in their three shared heats against Lynn so I think it’s completely fair to see why he would stick with that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted May 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, 89buttons said: I mean Doyle and riss teamed up for 2 5-1’s and a 4-2 heat advantages in their three shared heats against Lynn so I think it’s completely fair to see why he would stick with that. Agree to disagree on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 1 hour ago, 89buttons said: I mean Doyle and riss teamed up for 2 5-1’s and a 4-2 heat advantages in their three shared heats against Lynn so I think it’s completely fair to see why he would stick with that. Everytime Riss follows home Doyle it's a dropped point for Riss.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbend Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 The 2 in form riders at Foxhall should in my opinion be at 1 & 5. Giving the Witches the best chance of at least 7 race wins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted May 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 1 hour ago, 2ndbend said: The 2 in form riders at Foxhall should in my opinion be at 1 & 5. Giving the Witches the best chance of at least 7 race wins. Definitely this. I’ve always been of the opinion that your weakest rider in the top 5 should be at two, even more so when you have a top tier number 1 like we have this year. It’s a complete waste having Riss at 2 and I don’t understand the reasoning at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon1983 Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 8 hours ago, Bash said: Not as Baffling as putting Batchelor at 5, should've put him at 2 and Riss at 5 if he wanted Danny at 3. Can only see an away win. 100% spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted May 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 (edited) Wouldn’t have moved King from 5 either personally. Once Riss has been moved to 2 he probably thought Barker and Batchelor as a pair at 3 and 4 looked a bit iffy so moved King in there. I prefer keeping things simple, Barker at 2, Riss and Batchelor 3 and 4 and King at 5. Although certainly an argument for Riss at 5 on current form. Only one man’s opinion matters though at the end of the day. Perhaps Hawkins is far more of a tactical genius than any of us gave him credit for Edited May 3, 2022 by Arch Stanton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 Ben's arm just a bit battered and bruised from his crash tonight, incase anyone is worried! He still planning on riding Thursday from his interview post meeting tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 2 hours ago, lisa-colette said: Ben's arm just a bit battered and bruised from his crash tonight, incase anyone is worried! He still planning on riding Thursday from his interview post meeting tonight. If not, maybe we could get Heeps to guest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 30 minutes ago, 2ndbendbeerhut said: If not, maybe we could get Heeps to guest? It did cross my mind for a brief second! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Jacobs Posted May 4, 2022 Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 13 hours ago, 89buttons said: I mean Doyle and riss teamed up for 2 5-1’s and a 4-2 heat advantages in their three shared heats against Lynn so I think it’s completely fair to see why he would stick with that. While Batchelor and Heeps conceded 2 x 5-1, so it was a marginal gain. I agree with King being moved from 5, and Batchelor is the only option - I don't think a King/Batchelor pairing at 3&4 would work any better than Barker/King. King has escaped scrutiny so far, but has an inconsistent record in Heat 13 (and 15). A poor performance at Plymouth last night too, where he has normally ridden well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman1 Posted May 4, 2022 Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 38 minutes ago, Roger Jacobs said: While Batchelor and Heeps conceded 2 x 5-1, so it was a marginal gain. I agree with King being moved from 5, and Batchelor is the only option - I don't think a King/Batchelor pairing at 3&4 would work any better than Barker/King. King has escaped scrutiny so far, but has an inconsistent record in Heat 13 (and 15). A poor performance at Plymouth last night too, where he has normally ridden well. King running in his spokes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted May 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 5 hours ago, Roger Jacobs said: While Batchelor and Heeps conceded 2 x 5-1, so it was a marginal gain. I agree with King being moved from 5, and Batchelor is the only option - I don't think a King/Batchelor pairing at 3&4 would work any better than Barker/King. King has escaped scrutiny so far, but has an inconsistent record in Heat 13 (and 15). A poor performance at Plymouth last night too, where he has normally ridden well. Agree King hasn’t had the best of starts. Had his best year for a long time last year and was as consistent as I’ve ever seen him, both home and away. Hope he doesn’t undo all that good work this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 4, 2022 Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 (edited) I think last year will be Danny's best ever season. It was a very very good one,, and I can't see him having another one as good. He won't have a bad one,, as he never has those either. Not sure how old Danny is now,, but I think it's closer to 40 than it is 30. I can see him beating zagar a Fricke tomorrow with reasonable ease Edited May 4, 2022 by Baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB252 Posted May 4, 2022 Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 Can Jake Allen guest for Zagar? Or reopen the transfer window for one night only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Jacobs Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 On 5/4/2022 at 6:46 AM, lisa-colette said: It did cross my mind for a brief second! Except of course Heeps' average is higher Allen is available, if needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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