Horse racing The Observer Waiting Patiently gains emotional win over Cue Card in Ascot Chase • Ruth Jefferson may bypass Cheltenham with stable star• Colin Tizzard thrilled with back to form Cue Card Waiting Patiently, ridden by Brian Hughes, left, runs out an impressive winner of the Grade One Ascot Chase from Cue Card. Photograph: Steven Cargill/racingfotos.com/Rex/ShutterstockGood-news stories abounded here, as Waiting Patiently won the Ascot Chase for his new trainer, Ruth Jefferson, on the day after she said a final farewell to her father. Frost came close to tears, as did Colin Tizzard, vindicated in his view that Cue Card is still a top-class chaser at the age of 12. Cyrus Darius gives Ruth Jefferson timely boost with Morebattle win Read moreThe right race for Cue Card is once more a subject for discussion after this return to something not far short of his best. If the Gold Cup begins to look winnable, Cue Card may yet have a third tilt at it.

Source: The Guardian February 17, 2018 17:48 UTC