Exciting Samcro can live up to his lofty price tag and billing

Gordon Elliott: trainer of the exciting bumper recruit SamcroCredit: Patrick McCann

I'm laying Disko. The form of his beginners chase has not worked out too well and this is a very strong looking race. I would be more than happy to take him on.

I'm backing Samcro in the bumper. He cost a fortune and the runner up in his point-to-point has already won twice over hurdles. I have a feeling he could be above average.

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Paudie Hassett

Published on 19 November 2016inHorse racing tips

Last updated 20:04, 19 November 2016

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