There's been plenty of talk about Ronald Simpson in recent times.
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But for every bit of hype around the promising apprentice there's a calm word from Thompson and some further instructions.
Simpson is based at Gulgong with Thompson and rode another two winners for the trainer at Warren on Monday.
The youngster originally from Brewarrina only returned to riding in April after more than a year away from the saddle but it took him no time to get back in the swing of things.
Monday's double took his tally for the season to nine and he's riding currently with a 16 percent strike-rate.
A number of the wins have come in eye-catching fashion, with Monday's pair adding to that list.
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Thompson is well aware his apprentice, who can currently claim 3kg, has real potential and is excited about it as well but he also knows it will count for nothing if the up-and-coming hoop doesn't continue working.
Technique in the saddle is the biggest thing the youngster has to continue working on but Simpson's attitude and willingness to back himself, as he did on Monday, is something which is particularly pleasing to Thompson.
He came from deep in the field on both Amy's Shadow and All Hollywood to win at Warren, the latter working his way through a narrow gap along the rails to make it two wins in three starts.
"We were up there in the grandstand saying 'go through, go through Ronnie' and he persevered and he got through there," Thompson told Sky Thoroughbred Central after the second win.
"He's got a lot of talent this kid but you'll notice today he's riding a lot lower in the saddle.
"He had a good talk to Matty Cahill the other day at Bathurst and I've been telling him he's standing too high in the saddle.
"Today he rode a lot neater and I just love how he can ride from behind. Not many apprentices can ride from behind and we're just happy to let him jump the horses and put them where they're comfortable and he's learning."
Three-year-old filly Amy's Shadow was one of the day's most impressive winners when scoring a career first win as a hot $1.70 favourite.
But All Hollywood also impressed after missing out last time at Wellington.
Simpson had powered the filly to victory at Dubbo two starts back and Monday's win suggested bigger races await.
"We were going to go to a Highway but they'e class 3 and she's only class 2," Thompson said.
"We said we'd try and win another one and then maybe go down but it's a big step up.
"You win in the bush and when you go down there I know they're bush horses but they're the best ones around ... maybe we will but we've got to have the right race."