Samcro has fitness to flourish in Newcastle

Some say Samcro disappointed at Down Royal, where he was picked off by the fitter Bedrock (Rachael Blackmore), but Kennedy won’t be hanging around today, writes Ruby Walsh

I’m in Fairyhouse this afternoon, but today is all about two races in the UK: the Ladbrokes Trophy is a prestigious race, but the biggest story for national hunt racing today is the Fighting Fifth Hurdle in Newcastle.