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CheltenhamRoar
27 Mar 17 11:21
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Anyone know who purchased him? Jp would be my guess although I have heard rumours giggy may have purchased him
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Report RoyalAcademy March 27, 2017 12:41 PM BST
"I've always said he's our best work horse in the yard."

"I don't care if he never jumps off again!"

Both quotes courtesy of the jubilant winning trainer. One presumes the new owner is relying on the former.
Report workrider March 27, 2017 1:58 PM BST
A Dodgy purchase imo.
Report CheltenhamRoar March 27, 2017 6:20 PM BST
Not really if you've an endless supply of cash, plus I'm sure his reluctance at the tapes was factored into the price
Report Arklearkle March 27, 2017 7:19 PM BST
Its amazing he was'nt reluctant on the day that mattered
Report workrider March 27, 2017 7:28 PM BST
Arkle, that's down too his run at Naas, even though he didn't jump off with the rest,Kenneddy getting him to jump and race  after them was the trick.
Report GANT007 March 27, 2017 7:44 PM BST
The only reason he jumped off at Cheltenham was the sound of the long tom behind him.
Report neill d March 27, 2017 10:14 PM BST
He won bloody easily though, and factoring in how well thought of Meolon was; you'd think he'd nearly have to be a champion hurdle horse. Melon ran like an absolute pro, Labaik must be very good.
Report olddesperado March 28, 2017 12:53 PM BST
I think I read somewhere o ryan paid 26k for him, I would imagine he got at least 10 times that now even with his problems .

Might not even be a problem in the UK anyway.
Report olddesperado March 28, 2017 12:55 PM BST
On further thought I'd throw an extra 100k on that 10 times valuation.
Report CheltenhamRoar March 28, 2017 7:16 PM BST
Has it been revealed who's purchased him yet?
Report olddesperado March 28, 2017 8:29 PM BST
JP or Barry would be my guess
Report olddesperado March 28, 2017 8:31 PM BST
Maybe throw in the Rooneys too.
Report neill d March 28, 2017 8:40 PM BST
If its Barry, I can guarantee you he will never jump off again!
Report Racingqueen March 28, 2017 9:42 PM BST
Laugh

Its got Barry Connell written all over it....

and its 1.01 it will never budge on a racecourse again if he did buy it as neill d has stated LaughLaughLaughLaugh
Report olddesperado March 28, 2017 11:44 PM BST
If it was him good luck to him ,, deserves a bit of luck for our connor alone not to mention the thousands he pumps into the industry.
Report CheltenhamRoar March 29, 2017 12:53 AM BST
I'd be surprised if it's anyone bar jp tbh
Report davieboy. March 29, 2017 4:53 PM BST
It appears he hasn't been sold yet!

Goes to Aintree sale
Report olddesperado March 29, 2017 10:09 PM BST
With his chequered history and full potential probably reached or at least very close to  and the expected price level i cant see too many of the big guns being interested so a bidding war might not happen.

Its a bit different with a good looking store or a young ptp winner when everyone wants to get the expected next big thing.

They might have been better to try get the private deal over the line.
Report GANT007 March 29, 2017 11:50 PM BST
He should appeal to a few big players in the UK. No long tom allowed in Ireland so the lads can't be certain he will jump off. Talented horse who would and would be a great addition to a lad starting off his training careerConfusedConfused.
Report neill d March 30, 2017 12:20 AM BST
On what basis has he reached his potential?

Paul Nicholls should be busting a nut to get him, he really should.
Report olddesperado March 30, 2017 8:57 AM BST
Neill,  I don't mean its down hill from here just that his form is known now and its good enough to put him in the CH picture.
Elliot would have had him spot on for that Tuesday and would another trainer eek out much more improvement ?

Being a grandson of montjue temperament is an issue as we know ,  first it was the stalls then the NH start , how long before he ignores the long tom ?.

A fall or really tough race and he might decide that's it for him and race with the handbrake on or even refuse at a hurdle.

My point is if he was a young pointer a lot of people would think they could sort him out but he's now on his third good trainer and the problems persist.

Good luck to whoever buys him though and O Ryan will still get a very healthy return on his purchase price to go with some good days out with him.
Report neill d March 30, 2017 12:27 PM BST
That's a valid opinion in fairness olddesperado, can see where you're coming from. For the horse, I'd have said its crucial he stays with Elliot; but if I was any English trainer other than Henderson, I'd be all over him trying to buy.

I'd be encouraged by the fact he is a good work horse that stayed well up the hill in Cheltenham.
Report hologon April 4, 2017 4:36 PM BST
Withdrawn from sale now
Report Major Rumpus April 4, 2017 4:42 PM BST
You need a passport to be sold & after last weekend his may not be available.
Report workrider April 4, 2017 5:12 PM BST
It gets more interesting by the day, will it be allowed run anywhere now ?
Report CALLING CARD April 6, 2017 9:13 PM BST
I see a partnership registered today
Report olddesperado April 29, 2017 1:45 AM BST
i would imagine he has decreased a bit in value.

Still a mind of his own but as i said earlier on this thread his ability was in the open and he had very little improvement left in him so while a good horse by no means a world beater which is what all the rich guys are after.

He would still make a decent price but the guys who dont care what they pay probably woudnt  be too interested now.

!50 to 200 would be my guess now and thats only because he hasnt raced in England since.

I,d aell before he heads over again.
Report kavvie April 29, 2017 7:56 AM BST
would still prob have won yesterday if jumping a bit quicker
Report workrider April 29, 2017 8:32 AM BST
Kavvie that Brighton bet is looking good now!
Report kavvie April 29, 2017 8:46 AM BST
it will look good when they get the cup!!  bristol city at home today.  ud imagine theres a good chance of them getting a win there.  be serious tho if the lose..villa away in last game..
Report workrider April 29, 2017 8:54 AM BST
No problems is my estimation, go collect.
Report kavvie April 29, 2017 10:04 AM BST
fat lady singing etc!!
Report Arklearkle April 29, 2017 2:50 PM BST
Laibaik injured - quite badly.
Report Arklearkle April 29, 2017 2:50 PM BST
Laibaik injured - quite badly.
Report workrider April 29, 2017 9:32 PM BST
Feck me Kavvie,hope I haven't put the mockers on you....Sad
Report olddesperado April 29, 2017 11:00 PM BST
Sad end to the whole laibaik story.

Hope its not as bad as they seem to think
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