'Take the 11-2 on offer about Samcro going through the season unbeaten'

Gordon Elliott revealed Samcro would be aimed at the Champion HurdleCredit: Patrick McCann

Following the news that Gigginstown superstar Samcro will stay over hurdles this season, we asked a team of experts who they think will be the horse to beat in the Champion Hurdle . . .

David Jennings
Deputy Ireland Editor

Samcro, but I'd rather take the 11-2 on offer with Ladbrokes about him going through the season unbeaten than the 5-2 for the Champion Hurdle. The key horse in Gordon Elliott's decision is Mick Jazz. He was rated 156 when getting within three and a quarter lengths of Buveur D'Air in last year's race.

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Published on 29 October 2018inNews

Last updated 18:52, 29 October 2018

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