Talking Horses: second-guessing the Samcro decision plus Wednesday tips


Star jumper probably needs to be starting over fences now if the Cheltenham Gold Cup is the ultimate aim

Moments ago, I became the latest reporter to pester Eddie O’Leary about what Samcro will be doing this winter, a discussion that has been kicking around for half a year. “We’ll decide when we enter him,” was the admirably clear answer. “That’ll stop about four or five weeks of bullshitting,” he added, which is too optimistic, as I shall now prove.

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Sandown 1.40 Saaheq 2.10 Al Mikdam 2.40 Good Fortune 3.15 Wadilsafa (nap) 3.50 Lush Life 4.20 Thunderbolt Rocks 4.55 Hyperactive 5.25 Arendelle

Beverley 1.50 Champagne Clouds 2.20 Mot Juste 2.50 Cavalry Park 3.25 Matewan 4.00 Summer Blossom 4.30 Entertaining Ben 5.05 Ferrier 5.35 Moretti

Yarmouth 2.00 Princess Keira 2.30 Royal Meeting 3.00 Awe 3.35 Winter Lightning (nb) 4.05 Croque Monsieur 4.40 Piece Of History 5.10 Encore D'Or 5.40 Perfection

Kelso 4.10 Falak 4.45 Oighear Dubh 5.15 Rory's Valentine 5.45 Cubomania 6.15 Go Another One 6.45 Miss Aloud

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