New Posts For Thread: Is anybody else concerned about...https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29799485/is-anybody-else-concerned-aboutwhere the pace is gonna come from in the Champion Hurdle...@gutfeeling - thx for the thought tho.guess I'm too lazy to watch the vid replays with a stopwatch and was hoping to lure some sectional timing anorak out of the woodworkhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29799485/is-anybody-else-concerned-about?post_id=529636605#529636605@gutfeeling - thx for the thought tho.guess I'm too lazy to watch the vid replays with a stopwatch and was hoping to lure some sectional timing anorak out of the woodworkFri, 08 Mar 2013 04:29:49 -0600theunrealbandit best to do that kind of timing yourself,Think Turftrax wanted something fitted under the saddle so they could gauge times of horses over each furlong but don't think it ever got worked out,Sorry couldn't be more help.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29799485/is-anybody-else-concerned-about?post_id=529628661#529628661theunrealbandit best to do that kind of timing yourself,Think Turftrax wanted something fitted under the saddle so they could gauge times of horses over each furlong but don't think it ever got worked out,Sorry couldn't be more help.Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:08:54 -0600The fact that the rain has finally arrived clarifies matters somewhat.The softer ground will suit Hurricane Fly, bring Zarkandar's stamina into play, and diminish the chances of horses like Rock On Ruby and Grandouet that prefer good ground.Granted,https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29799485/is-anybody-else-concerned-about?post_id=529628399#529628399The fact that the rain has finally arrived clarifies matters somewhat.The softer ground will suit Hurricane Fly, bring Zarkandar's stamina into play, and diminish the chances of horses like Rock On Ruby and Grandouet that prefer good ground.Granted,Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:59:51 -0600Think Jacob could put zarkandar anywhere in this field and he'll win , can't see how grandouet can beat him as he's 3-0 on previous meetings if i'm right , I'm sure PN knows the ability of ROR and give me Nicolls over Fry any festival , The Fly! hashttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29799485/is-anybody-else-concerned-about?post_id=529627559#529627559Think Jacob could put zarkandar anywhere in this field and he'll win , can't see how grandouet can beat him as he's 3-0 on previous meetings if i'm right , I'm sure PN knows the ability of ROR and give me Nicolls over Fry any festival , The Fly! hasThu, 07 Mar 2013 17:26:03 -0600bigpopI think you need to ask Ryan's sister in law that one.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29799485/is-anybody-else-concerned-about?post_id=529619159#529619159bigpopI think you need to ask Ryan's sister in law that one.Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:22:57 -0600The age stat for the Champion Hurdle - with specific reference to the 9 year old Fly - is busted by three Steeple Chasers (who won no Cheltenham races aged ten or older between em). And had no Champion Hurdle runs between em. Lolzers. Rooster Boosthttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29799485/is-anybody-else-concerned-about?post_id=529618437#529618437The age stat for the Champion Hurdle - with specific reference to the 9 year old Fly - is busted by three Steeple Chasers (who won no Cheltenham races aged ten or older between em). And had no Champion Hurdle runs between em. Lolzers. Rooster BoostThu, 07 Mar 2013 13:00:23 -0600Just haven't seen anything as daft as a casual reference to Kauto and Denman disproving age stats (on a Chelters thread) when they are both absolute nailed on age animals. You can't win the champs unless you are in your prime. Even the greats like thhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29799485/is-anybody-else-concerned-about?post_id=529617777#529617777Just haven't seen anything as daft as a casual reference to Kauto and Denman disproving age stats (on a Chelters thread) when they are both absolute nailed on age animals. You can't win the champs unless you are in your prime. Even the greats like thThu, 07 Mar 2013 12:41:23 -0600bigpoppapump with a steinerline to those statshttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29799485/is-anybody-else-concerned-about?post_id=529617633#529617633bigpoppapump with a steinerline to those statsThu, 07 Mar 2013 12:36:59 -0600And Stanley Matthews was 50 and still playing at the top in the 1960s FFS.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29799485/is-anybody-else-concerned-about?post_id=529617537#529617537And Stanley Matthews was 50 and still playing at the top in the 1960s FFS.Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:34:19 -0600And remind me why Denman was in your age is not relevant post?https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29799485/is-anybody-else-concerned-about?post_id=529617489#529617489And remind me why Denman was in your age is not relevant post?Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:33:03 -0600