Joe Tizzard: “Cue Card was an unbelievable horse for us.”

It was a super win in the Coral Welsh Grand National and he has come out of that race really well. He has earned his place in the Gold Cup now and this is a stepping stone towards that.

It’s another step up and his first time in graded company, which means at the weights he does have a little bit to find.

He is in the form of his life though and I am sure he will run a big race. We think he has the potential to continue to improve and if he can he will be able to go close here.

3.35 Cheltenham – West Approach

West Approach has been ultra-consistent, knocking on the door of these big races all of his life. He ran a blinder last time out in the Long Walk at Ascot and this is the obvious route to the World Hurdle at the festival.

He goes well round Cheltenham and shouldn’t be far away if he puts his mind to it.

4.10 Cheltenham – Storm Home

He is in good form at home but this race will be a bit of a fact finding mission for us to define where we go with the horse for the rest of the season. Hopefully he can build up his confidence over hurdles and progress well.

Sunday – Fontwell

3.30 – Sartorial Elegance

Sartorial Elegance has been very frustrating for the last couple of seasons but that has meant that he has dropped down the handicap mark.

We know that he is well capable of winning off this mark but it’s just about whether he decides to put it in or not.

We are hoping the penny will drop with him and hopefully that can start with a good run on Sunday at Fontwell. 

Joe