Leavy may keep powder dry for Cheltenham
Supreme Novices’ Hurdle contender Sophocles may head to the Festival without the aid of another run.
Trainer James Leavy has two possible options ahead of the opening race of the Cheltenham jamboree in March.
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Trainer James Leavy has two possible options ahead of the opening race of the Cheltenham jamboree in March.
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