Sam lured the two Pre-transcendent stage Minotaurs on their Minotaur stage Beast mounts away.
He has an edge on speed over them and they could only catch up to him when he allowed him to. Sam took out the Executioner too and focused on the fight with Light Blades flying over.
Just like before, he didn't focus on the riders, he focused on the beasts. Since he already knew this weakness, it would be a pity to not use this against them.
Sam sliced through the beasts and before the riders could realize, they understood that they are already done for.
So, the first reaction they had is to not clash, rather land safely. But the beasts are already pissed and they wouldn't let Sam go. They didn't care what their temporary companions said and focused on Sam as they chased like crazy.
