It's a weak Supreme - so this 50-1 shot has to be worth an each-way interest

Appreciate It: landed the bumper last year for Willie Mullins

Appreciate It: who might be fast enough to beat him in the Supreme?Credit: Alain Barr

The negativity around the aptly named Appreciate It reminds me of a kid complaining that their Sunday roast was ruined because there were peas on the plate.

He was second in the Champion Bumper last year, has won all three starts over hurdles since – including two Grade 1s over two miles – but apparently he's not quick enough.

He may not have push-button speed but we're not betting on him to win next year's Champion Hurdle. He's favourite to win a weak-looking Supreme Novices' Hurdle and the question is not whether he's fast enough but who is fast enough to beat him.

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Sam WalkerRacing Post Reporter

Published on 4 March 2021inIn Focus

Last updated 18:10, 4 March 2021

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