New Posts For Thread: How rubbish was Pendleton?https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30997239/how-rubbish-was-pendletonIf it hadn't be for her, Pacha Du Polder would have won three consecutive Foxhunters. Nicholls should hang his head in shame for putting a befair gimmick ahead of the interests of his horse.Hear, hear. I was surprised at Nicholls consenting to the gimmick it as I think he's done a lot to bring on good young jockeys and trainers and in my opinion has been good for the sport. Presumably he was influenced by £££££££https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30997239/how-rubbish-was-pendleton?post_id=553738539#553738539Hear, hear. I was surprised at Nicholls consenting to the gimmick it as I think he's done a lot to bring on good young jockeys and trainers and in my opinion has been good for the sport. Presumably he was influenced by £££££££Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:35:27 -0500Indeed, maybe 'Betfair' could compensate the connections but not the trainer who ought to have the guts to say that was not in the best interest of the horse and other more capable jockey. If any consolation it has shown the disparity and negative inhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30997239/how-rubbish-was-pendleton?post_id=553736663#553736663Indeed, maybe 'Betfair' could compensate the connections but not the trainer who ought to have the guts to say that was not in the best interest of the horse and other more capable jockey. If any consolation it has shown the disparity and negative inMon, 19 Mar 2018 05:02:53 -0500Given the likes of Ms Tucker have been trained for this discipline, Pendleton was taking an opportunity to win away from a better jockey and she also removed the opportunity for the horse to win. The betfair gimmick stopped Pacha Du Polder from winnihttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30997239/how-rubbish-was-pendleton?post_id=553736605#553736605Given the likes of Ms Tucker have been trained for this discipline, Pendleton was taking an opportunity to win away from a better jockey and she also removed the opportunity for the horse to win. The betfair gimmick stopped Pacha Du Polder from winniMon, 19 Mar 2018 04:47:29 -0500I think it is unfair to draw a comparison between Ms Tucker and Ms Pendleton - they were trained in vastly differing disciplines. A very good ride by Ms Tucker despite riding handicapped with a dislocated shoulder after jumping the last. For once, Ihttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30997239/how-rubbish-was-pendleton?post_id=553736531#553736531I think it is unfair to draw a comparison between Ms Tucker and Ms Pendleton - they were trained in vastly differing disciplines. A very good ride by Ms Tucker despite riding handicapped with a dislocated shoulder after jumping the last. For once, IMon, 19 Mar 2018 03:59:00 -0500Nicholls is still a great trainer, his handling of his top grade one horses is a good as any NH trainer. From a punters point of view I trust him to get them to the races ready to run for their lives. There are many trainers that can't manage that.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30997239/how-rubbish-was-pendleton?post_id=553732429#553732429Nicholls is still a great trainer, his handling of his top grade one horses is a good as any NH trainer. From a punters point of view I trust him to get them to the races ready to run for their lives. There are many trainers that can't manage that.Sun, 18 Mar 2018 10:41:06 -0500I don't think that Clive Smith has had another horse with anyone since. It was all about who should have the Kauto after he was retired as I recall.Paul Barber has been a great support but I doubt if he can compete with he big hitters in Ireland. Thehttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30997239/how-rubbish-was-pendleton?post_id=553731601#553731601I don't think that Clive Smith has had another horse with anyone since. It was all about who should have the Kauto after he was retired as I recall.Paul Barber has been a great support but I doubt if he can compete with he big hitters in Ireland. TheSun, 18 Mar 2018 08:49:30 -0500From a lot more runners Mullins only had the same number pull up compared to Nicholls. Not sure what the fallout with Kauto Stars owner was all about but strange he's never put another horse with him. At least I don't think so. Not saying Nicholls cahttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30997239/how-rubbish-was-pendleton?post_id=553731471#553731471From a lot more runners Mullins only had the same number pull up compared to Nicholls. Not sure what the fallout with Kauto Stars owner was all about but strange he's never put another horse with him. At least I don't think so. Not saying Nicholls caSun, 18 Mar 2018 08:29:13 -0500BTW that should have been "hang his head" and not hand his head. lolhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30997239/how-rubbish-was-pendleton?post_id=553731427#553731427BTW that should have been "hang his head" and not hand his head. lolSun, 18 Mar 2018 08:21:17 -0500Think its personally more of an issue of the major owners and bloodstock agents wanting to send their horses to Ireland rather than Nicholls no longer being a force in racing. Like everything else in racing and sport, it goes in cycles. Im sure he wihttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30997239/how-rubbish-was-pendleton?post_id=553730595#553730595Think its personally more of an issue of the major owners and bloodstock agents wanting to send their horses to Ireland rather than Nicholls no longer being a force in racing. Like everything else in racing and sport, it goes in cycles. Im sure he wiSun, 18 Mar 2018 05:28:52 -0500Not sure what Walsh has to do with it.Nicholls as is as good as anyone at training a horse,particularly Chasers.Anyone having a pop at him,ought to look at how many chasers trained by Mullins fell last week!!!https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30997239/how-rubbish-was-pendleton?post_id=553730087#553730087Not sure what Walsh has to do with it.Nicholls as is as good as anyone at training a horse,particularly Chasers.Anyone having a pop at him,ought to look at how many chasers trained by Mullins fell last week!!!Sun, 18 Mar 2018 01:49:12 -0500