Patient approach pays off for Beadman in Gold Coast Guineas
Opting for a more measured ride on Beadman in the Gold Coast Guineas proved a smart move for his owners and team, positioning them to target the Brisbane winter carnival's premier sprint race.
After registering a win in the Fireball Quality (1100m) on his fresh appearance, the three-year-old endured placeless finishes in Sydney at his ensuing two runs, which inspired a tactical shift ahead of Saturday's Group 3 event.
"The last couple of starts he drew bad gates and going forward backfired. He has been over-racing," trainer Peter Snowden said.
"Today, he was really good. He built into it, and he was strong late. You keep riding him those sort of races we'll get better results.
"He's a beautiful horse to deal with. He's got a great nature, he's got a great temperament and hopefully he can be a good horse."
At the prior year's equivalent meeting, Beadman left a lasting mark by dominating the Ken Russell Memorial Classic (1200m) with a margin exceeding eight lengths.
On his return to that triumphant track Saturday, he couldn't match the blowout victory distance, but nonetheless highlighted his prospects throughout Queensland's carnival ahead.
The trainer verified that their long-term aim is the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm in June, planning another start for Beadman in either the Doomben 10,000 (1200m) next Saturday or the Fred Best Classic (1400m) a fortnight earlier.
"Discussions were made to run him next week in the (Doomben) 10,000. It's on the table, but ultimately, a race like the Stradbroke is where you want to be," Snowden said.
"We can go to the three-year-old race two weeks into that, or we back him up next week. We'll see how the horse pulls up and make a call in a couple of days' time."
Jockey James McDonald, who guided the winner home, prefers avoiding the 10,000 with Beadman due to his engagement on Tom Charlton's Napoleonic there.
"I've got a ride in the Doomben 10,000 so I don't want him running there," McDonald said.
"First time we've ridden him a bit conservatively, and he responded really well."
Sent out at $2.60 favourite, Beadman held on by a length from filly Nepo Baby ($5), as Motorsports ($14) surged late to nab third spot, beaten another head.
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