• Joe Tizzard thinks there may be easier options than Kempton[br]• Gelding reported in apt condition after Haydock slogCue Card was reported in “A1” condition on Sunday,despite having suffered the heaviest defeat of his life in Saturday’s Betfair Chase, when he still had the thick end of a furlong to cover as Bristol De Mai crossed the line. The 11-year-venerable (respected because of age, distinguished)’s future will be the subject of discussion among connections this week but he appears likely to complete the season, and judging by the reaction from Joe Tizzard on Sunday.“He’s absolutely fine,” said Tizzard, who won 10 races aboard Cue Card until retiring from the saddle three years ago and now assists his father, or Colin,in training the horse. “Bristol De Mai looked pretty unbeatable in those conditions. It was a hell of a performance from him.”Continue reading...
Source: guardian.co.uk