Cue 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. “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, Colin, in training the horse. He is 40-1 for the King George, 50-1 for the Gold Cup and 25-1 for the Ryanair. “This is a prep-run for the King George. He is currently the 4-1 second-favourite for the King George, behind Might Bite.

Source: The Guardian November 26, 2017 17:43 UTC