I am wondering if there has been a horse in recent times more favourably handicapped than Dandy Kid seems to have been.
On the 26th. June 2004, The kid ran 2nd in an open hcp. at MV with 58kg.
He subsequently won 3 more open hcps. at the Valley handicapped at 58 kg. each time.
Two more placings followed,(including one at WFA ) culminating with his latest win handicapped on only 58.5kg.
According to my reckoning, Dandy Kid won 3 races, was placed twice and recieved a penalty of only 0.5kg.
Dandy Kid's second last run at MV resulted in a 2nd placing carrying 59kg.
Instead of being penalised at least 1.5kg. for that placing, he came down 0.5kg for his next run.
It is not surprising that his record at the Valley is so good.
Anyone care to disagree.?