Out Sam can give Gordon Elliott Thyestes Chase breakthrough

Gordon Elliott has farmed valuable handicap chases in recent seasons, but the Goffs Thyestes Chase is one of the few to elude the trainer.

Responsible for the runner-up in each of the last two seasons, he can make the breakthrough this afternoon, with Out Sam just preferred to stable companions Ucello Conti and Monbeg Notorious.

The selection was a smart horse in younger days, but never quite managed to build on the promise of his early starts. Nevertheless, he remains a capable sort, and made an eye-catching debut for Elliott, when tenth behind Anibale Fly in the Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown’s Christmas festival.