Paddy Brennan: Thistlecrack simply the best if he beats Cue Card

Cue Card’s jockey Paddy Brennan believes Thistlecrack will need to be the best horse he has ever seen if he is to beat his stable companion in the 32Red King George VI Chase at Kempton.
Paddy Brennan: Thistlecrack simply the best if he beats Cue Card
Mon, 26 Dec, 2016 - 00:00
Nick Robson

The Colin Tizzard-trained pair have dominated the pre-race discussion ahead of today’s spectacular.

Cue Card edged out the ill-fated Vautour in a thriller 12 months ago and looked better than ever when landing his third Betfair Chase at Haydock last month.

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