Bob on cue to prove his worth

TWO of the most exciting talents of last year’s hurdling division combined for a thriller over fences at Newbury as Bobs Worth passed Cue Card by a short-head in the Fuller’s London Pride Novices’ Chase.

It would be fairer to call it a score-draw over the median trip of two and a half miles, as Cue Card carried a 7lb penalty by dint of a previous chase win while Bobs Worth is likely to need longer distances in the future.

Colin Tizzard’s Cue Card (2-1), former champion bumper winner and second in the International Hurdle last season, appeared to have matters in hand until the home straight as he jumped elastically in front.