Arch Stanton 2,255 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bash 496 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
89buttons 761 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,255 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 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.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbend 53 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,255 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon1983 557 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,255 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,033 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,033 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Jacobs 554 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites