Tizzard notworried by Cue Card’s reverse

Colin Tizzard remains upbeat about Cue Card’s chances of retaining his crown in the Betfair Chase at Haydock following his comprehensive defeat at Exeter on Tuesday.

Tizzard notworried by Cue Card’s reverse

Making his first appearance since filling the runner-up spot in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen’s Day, having missed the latter stages of last season with a pelvic injury, Cue Card was a hot favourite to win a second Haldon Gold Cup.

The eight-year-old was bang in contention turning for home, but weakened in the closing stages and finished a well-beaten fourth.

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