Sam Twiston-Davies excited by prospect of Rocky Creek National ride

Sam Twiston-Davies is excited by the prospect of riding Rocky Creek in the Crabbie’s Grand National following his victory under a big weight at Kempton on Saturday.

Sam Twiston-Davies excited by prospect of Rocky Creek National ride
Tue, 24 Feb, 2015 - 00:00
Keith Hamer

The Paul Nicholls-trained nine-year-old defied weight of 11st 11lb in the BetBright Chase in some style as he bounded home by six lengths from Le Reve in the valuable handicap chase.

Twiston-Davies feels Rocky Creek can now improve on his fifth in the National last year when partnered by Noel Fehily.

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