SAMCRO IS READY FOR BIGGESTTEST

EIGHT TIMES CHAMPION JOCKEY

TheRe has been loads of hype surrounding SAMCRO in the build up to this day — but there is also plenty of evidence from his unbeaten track record that it is probably justified. i am a believer.

he has never started a race odds against in the betting, even on his point-to-point debut, and he has never looked like being extended in any finish he has contested.

The Ballymore Novices’ hurdle is obviously the biggest test he has ever faced — but he certainly looks up to it.

ALTIOR has overcome a minor blip with a hoof issue in the last 48 hours and overall his season has been far from what trainer Nicky henderson would have planned — as he had to have a breathing operation as well.

But the image i cannot get out of my mind when assessing his chance was the effortless way he brushed aside Politologue on his comeback run in the Game Spirit Chase at Newbury.

There were built-in reasons why he could have performed below par that day yet he treated one of his major rivals with contempt.

i have plenty of respect for Monalee in the RSA Chase but i think he may find PRESENTING

PERCY is a bit too good for him. Presenting Percy is a horse plenty of people think is a Gold Cup candidate of the future.

in fact, on his last run, he was just beaten by Our Duke, one of the leading candidates for this year’s big race on Friday.

CAUSE OF CAUSES could be described as a course and meeting specialist as he has won well at the Festival before.

he is hard to oppose in the Cross Country Chase while LOOK

MY WAY looks fairly well handicapped in the Fred Winter Juvenile handicap hurdle.