New Posts For Thread: Hukum Now Better Than A Derby Winnerhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31804067/hukum-now-better-than-a-derby-winnerDerby winner had the run of the race, and still run down. Unless Stoute has put people away with his well being on that evidence it's going to be a difficult season.The last furlong at Sandown is very stiff anyway. I don't suppose the sectionals allow for that.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31804067/hukum-now-better-than-a-derby-winner?post_id=563173881#563173881The last furlong at Sandown is very stiff anyway. I don't suppose the sectionals allow for that.Sat, 27 May 2023 06:06:58 -0500Apparently the sectional data shows that Hukum did not accelerate at all. Visually, that's hard to believe, but as we know, plenty of finishes are optical illusions, and they are slowing down when it looks like they are accelerating. As I alluded to,https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31804067/hukum-now-better-than-a-derby-winner?post_id=563173715#563173715Apparently the sectional data shows that Hukum did not accelerate at all. Visually, that's hard to believe, but as we know, plenty of finishes are optical illusions, and they are slowing down when it looks like they are accelerating. As I alluded to,Sat, 27 May 2023 04:51:02 -0500The idea that Hukum was best at 10 furlongs isn't true. He hasn't run at that distance for more than two years. Connections were clearly pleasantly surprised at the way he picked up. If anything you would expect him to extend the winning margin overhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31804067/hukum-now-better-than-a-derby-winner?post_id=563173653#563173653The idea that Hukum was best at 10 furlongs isn't true. He hasn't run at that distance for more than two years. Connections were clearly pleasantly surprised at the way he picked up. If anything you would expect him to extend the winning margin overSat, 27 May 2023 04:11:26 -0500Just got around to watching the race. The way Desert Crown swept round the outside, he looked like a decent horse. Hukum clearly had a better turn of foot. They both quickly cleared away from the others, to be expected I suppose. Desert Crown Queen Ahttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31804067/hukum-now-better-than-a-derby-winner?post_id=563173625#563173625Just got around to watching the race. The way Desert Crown swept round the outside, he looked like a decent horse. Hukum clearly had a better turn of foot. They both quickly cleared away from the others, to be expected I suppose. Desert Crown Queen ASat, 27 May 2023 03:40:17 -0500It was a disappointing defeat after getting first run but Hukum was only rated 1lb behind him before the race and his best form was at the 10 furlong distance while the Derby was 12. I didn't have a bet because Sir Michael rarely has his horses fullyhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31804067/hukum-now-better-than-a-derby-winner?post_id=563173537#563173537It was a disappointing defeat after getting first run but Hukum was only rated 1lb behind him before the race and his best form was at the 10 furlong distance while the Derby was 12. I didn't have a bet because Sir Michael rarely has his horses fullySat, 27 May 2023 02:23:34 -0500Yeah, that;s the one. Did break down in his next run but he also showed terrible temperament pre-race as I recall.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31804067/hukum-now-better-than-a-derby-winner?post_id=563172949#563172949Yeah, that;s the one. Did break down in his next run but he also showed terrible temperament pre-race as I recall.Fri, 26 May 2023 13:45:00 -0500LoyalHoncho - I suspect you mean King's Best?? If so, not really comparable imo - A brilliant winner of the 2000gns and then broke down in the Irish Derby.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31804067/hukum-now-better-than-a-derby-winner?post_id=563171789#563171789LoyalHoncho - I suspect you mean King's Best?? If so, not really comparable imo - A brilliant winner of the 2000gns and then broke down in the Irish Derby.Fri, 26 May 2023 04:45:43 -0500I tend to agree with brigust on last years Derby.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31804067/hukum-now-better-than-a-derby-winner?post_id=563171699#563171699I tend to agree with brigust on last years Derby.Fri, 26 May 2023 03:07:13 -0500It was an awful Derby Desert Crown won and there has been a lot of hype but I did think he would win yesterday because Hukum's form is not the greatest either. WE could do with some good horses that's for sure.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31804067/hukum-now-better-than-a-derby-winner?post_id=563171667#563171667It was an awful Derby Desert Crown won and there has been a lot of hype but I did think he would win yesterday because Hukum's form is not the greatest either. WE could do with some good horses that's for sure.Fri, 26 May 2023 02:34:28 -0500Stoute had one like this a while back - Kings Ride. Disappointed after a classic win. Was never seen again. I'm not saying this is the same but sometimes they just don;t train on.There's no doubt he should have won this race.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31804067/hukum-now-better-than-a-derby-winner?post_id=563171531#563171531Stoute had one like this a while back - Kings Ride. Disappointed after a classic win. Was never seen again. I'm not saying this is the same but sometimes they just don;t train on.There's no doubt he should have won this race.Thu, 25 May 2023 18:51:04 -0500