New Posts For Thread: Zarkandar or Pearl Swan to dethrone stable companion Big Bucks in 2013?https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29002039/zarkandar-or-pearl-swan-to-dethrone-stable-companion-big-bucks-in-2013Have to say of the horses who didn't win, two who really impresed me were Zarkandar and Pearl Swan.Zarkandar stayed on a from mile back and found an extra gear in the home straight. If anyone timed the finishes of every horse at the Festival, I'd beIt's funny , apart from the fall, pearl swans performance was pretty much the same as sam winner last year.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29002039/zarkandar-or-pearl-swan-to-dethrone-stable-companion-big-bucks-in-2013?post_id=517830759#517830759It's funny , apart from the fall, pearl swans performance was pretty much the same as sam winner last year.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:24:16 -0500No doubt just like every other year the bookies will find some good thing to beat BB again. The so-called classy one failed miserably this year. Some say that BB will be beaten some day but he may eventually retire unbeaten. No doubt like most horseshttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29002039/zarkandar-or-pearl-swan-to-dethrone-stable-companion-big-bucks-in-2013?post_id=517806875#517806875No doubt just like every other year the bookies will find some good thing to beat BB again. The so-called classy one failed miserably this year. Some say that BB will be beaten some day but he may eventually retire unbeaten. No doubt like most horsesThu, 22 Mar 2012 09:48:53 -0500In answer to my own question it seems they intend on going chasing with Brindisi Breeze next season - which is a shame as I think he would have been an interesting challenger to Big Bucks. However this makes him a good prospect in the RSA.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29002039/zarkandar-or-pearl-swan-to-dethrone-stable-companion-big-bucks-in-2013?post_id=517799933#517799933In answer to my own question it seems they intend on going chasing with Brindisi Breeze next season - which is a shame as I think he would have been an interesting challenger to Big Bucks. However this makes him a good prospect in the RSA.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:52:20 -0500Does anyone know what they plan to do with Brindisi Breeze next season?https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29002039/zarkandar-or-pearl-swan-to-dethrone-stable-companion-big-bucks-in-2013?post_id=517788423#517788423Does anyone know what they plan to do with Brindisi Breeze next season?Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:22:29 -0500I agree with the OP's musings about Pearl Swan in particular as he looks like he'll thrive over a trip, though I'm having difficulty remembering a 5yo that has made an impression in the stayers' division over the years.If it's ever gonna happen, I thhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29002039/zarkandar-or-pearl-swan-to-dethrone-stable-companion-big-bucks-in-2013?post_id=517744717#517744717I agree with the OP's musings about Pearl Swan in particular as he looks like he'll thrive over a trip, though I'm having difficulty remembering a 5yo that has made an impression in the stayers' division over the years.If it's ever gonna happen, I thTue, 20 Mar 2012 16:40:13 -0500His run made Bourne look a good thing but he ran poorly. Smad Place finished behind Voler de Vedette rated 154 plus mares 7lb so did he improve on his handicap mark of 157? Thousand Stars and Oscar Whisky were rated higher but didn't stay. Big Buckshttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29002039/zarkandar-or-pearl-swan-to-dethrone-stable-companion-big-bucks-in-2013?post_id=517730799#517730799His run made Bourne look a good thing but he ran poorly. Smad Place finished behind Voler de Vedette rated 154 plus mares 7lb so did he improve on his handicap mark of 157? Thousand Stars and Oscar Whisky were rated higher but didn't stay. Big BucksTue, 20 Mar 2012 09:55:36 -0500king said smad place will be going chasing next season. not sure if he will have another race this year!https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29002039/zarkandar-or-pearl-swan-to-dethrone-stable-companion-big-bucks-in-2013?post_id=517730427#517730427king said smad place will be going chasing next season. not sure if he will have another race this year!Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:42:48 -05006 is by far the best age for first time winners of the World Hurdle, just about impossible for a 5yo. Asked before if anyone knows but very interested to know what the plans are for Smad Place after his remarkable effort?https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29002039/zarkandar-or-pearl-swan-to-dethrone-stable-companion-big-bucks-in-2013?post_id=517727759#5177277596 is by far the best age for first time winners of the World Hurdle, just about impossible for a 5yo. Asked before if anyone knows but very interested to know what the plans are for Smad Place after his remarkable effort?Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:03:31 -0500I would prefer the CH for Zarkandar and no 5yo has ever won the World Hurdle that I can recall.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29002039/zarkandar-or-pearl-swan-to-dethrone-stable-companion-big-bucks-in-2013?post_id=517727125#517727125I would prefer the CH for Zarkandar and no 5yo has ever won the World Hurdle that I can recall.Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:35:41 -0500So much for chipping away at Zarkandar for the CH. Now Tom Segal has suggested it, all the books bar one now have him at 12s - bet they didn't take a cent on him eitherhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29002039/zarkandar-or-pearl-swan-to-dethrone-stable-companion-big-bucks-in-2013?post_id=517723787#517723787So much for chipping away at Zarkandar for the CH. Now Tom Segal has suggested it, all the books bar one now have him at 12s - bet they didn't take a cent on him eitherTue, 20 Mar 2012 03:44:37 -0500