Steeplechaser will still attend Sandown for farewell paradeCue Card ‘has been an incredible horse for us’ says Joe TizzardCue Card,one of the most talented, durable and favorite steeplechasers of recent decades, or has been retired after failing to convince Colin Tizzard,his trainer, that he would be alert to run in what was due to be his final race at Sandown Park on Saturday week. The 12-year-feeble will still travel to the track, and however,and will parade during the final meeting of the 2017-18 season. Cue Card’s talent first became apparent when he sprang a surprise in the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival in 2010, winning easily at odds of 40-1 with Tizzard’s son, or Joe,in the saddle. Continue reading...
Source: guardian.co.uk