New Posts For Thread: Darlanhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28885117/darlanSupreme backers got to be a bit worried Henderson seems so miffed about his hcap mark....fair to be annoyed he'll race off higher than now rated in the Schweppes but to say might not run him suggests he's considering hcap options further ahead surelycheers MM...didnt see thathttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28885117/darlan?post_id=515943997#515943997cheers MM...didnt see thatSat, 04 Feb 2012 11:42:11 -0600Hendo said in an interview today on RUK it was always the plan to use the Betfair as a springboard to the Supreme. He didn't seem to concerned about his mark more towards him having to run 3lbs higher than he should be. Sounds like he's very much stihttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28885117/darlan?post_id=515940359#515940359Hendo said in an interview today on RUK it was always the plan to use the Betfair as a springboard to the Supreme. He didn't seem to concerned about his mark more towards him having to run 3lbs higher than he should be. Sounds like he's very much stiSat, 04 Feb 2012 10:03:12 -0600Personally don't think that's the way they are thinking. They got 3 races into him very quickly for a Hendo horse. Purely to get a mark for the Betfair hurdle. Think they were going to go down the same route as Get Me Out Of Here if possible using ithttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28885117/darlan?post_id=515745359#515745359Personally don't think that's the way they are thinking. They got 3 races into him very quickly for a Hendo horse. Purely to get a mark for the Betfair hurdle. Think they were going to go down the same route as Get Me Out Of Here if possible using itMon, 30 Jan 2012 13:12:38 -0600the fairness of the mark isnt really my point...the fact he was happy to run off 146 but now isnt cos the horse will be 3lb lower in future hcps suggests he's thinking of handicaps primarily, which would be significant given he's 2nd fav for a non-hchttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28885117/darlan?post_id=515743521#515743521the fairness of the mark isnt really my point...the fact he was happy to run off 146 but now isnt cos the horse will be 3lb lower in future hcps suggests he's thinking of handicaps primarily, which would be significant given he's 2nd fav for a non-hcMon, 30 Jan 2012 12:28:59 -0600It's fair enough to complain about the handicap mark. I agree that horses in the top yards are often officially over-rated. Masterminded, you make an excellent point and there are many examples of similar things.However, that's no reason to throw a hhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28885117/darlan?post_id=515740993#515740993It's fair enough to complain about the handicap mark. I agree that horses in the top yards are often officially over-rated. Masterminded, you make an excellent point and there are many examples of similar things.However, that's no reason to throw a hMon, 30 Jan 2012 11:34:19 -0600Given that his two short victories were against horses who have since been stuffed in handicaps off 122 and 136 he has great point.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28885117/darlan?post_id=515739753#515739753Given that his two short victories were against horses who have since been stuffed in handicaps off 122 and 136 he has great point.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:03:57 -0600Fickin shame poor old Nicky!https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28885117/darlan?post_id=515739693#515739693Fickin shame poor old Nicky!Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:02:11 -0600I agree that he has every right to be p1ssed off. I just dont see how they have got to that mark.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28885117/darlan?post_id=515739431#515739431I agree that he has every right to be p1ssed off. I just dont see how they have got to that mark.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:55:05 -0600The reason Hendo is pissed is because he has been given a ridiculous handicap mark on 146 & even 143 is too big. I mean he's rated 5lb below Zarkandar & 2lb below Soldatino. How can he have run anywhere near the level of those two Triumph winners inhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28885117/darlan?post_id=515738367#515738367The reason Hendo is pissed is because he has been given a ridiculous handicap mark on 146 & even 143 is too big. I mean he's rated 5lb below Zarkandar & 2lb below Soldatino. How can he have run anywhere near the level of those two Triumph winners inMon, 30 Jan 2012 10:31:27 -0600Not surprised they are going into Handicaps. He is no Grade 1 beast imo.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28885117/darlan?post_id=515733527#515733527Not surprised they are going into Handicaps. He is no Grade 1 beast imo.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:18:12 -0600