Talking Horses: Good luck to Thistlecrack but he's the wrong favourite


Where is our usual caution about a banged-up steeplechaser making his return to action? For all his talent, he’s vulnerable today

When a fine steeplechaser makes his comeback from injury, there’s generally an element of caution among punters and other onlookers. We can hope that he’ll be as good as he was but the odds are generally against it. Victory is a lot to ask in such circumstances. We’ll settle for a clear round and an encouraging effort. 

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