Labaik 14th March 2017 – Cheltenham – The pace of the Supreme was not as quick as for the Champion Hurdle. From three out to the line, however, he was about two seconds quicker compared with Buveur D’Air. His tendency to be left at the start has been well documented. Hence we saw two men at the start to encourage him – one used a long whip. Labaik won this race with plenty to spare and is clearly a very talented horse. Taking a chance on him at 50/1, however, is very different to supporting him at the odds he … Continued
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