Joe Tizzard: “Cue Card will run a big race at Ascot”

I think that 13lb rise was stiff enough but probably deserved. He’s in lovely form at home and we know he handles Haydock and that kind of ground.

If he runs well up against Blaklion then that would suggest he has a nice chance in the Grand National.

I see no reason why he won’t run a huge race in this and put him right in the mix for Aintree.

3.35 Ascot – Cue Card

Paddy Brennan came down to sit on Cue Card on Thursday morning and he was in really good form.

When he lost the ride on Cue Card he took it like a man and kept his thoughts to himself, and now he’s back on board the horse in a Grade One race, and he knows full well that if Cue Card runs to his best form then he has a massive chance.  

Sometimes being a jockey, as I know from experience it’s best just to bite your lip but there are often rewards for doing so.

Cue Card is in good form and I think he’ll run a big race.

4.45 Ascot – My Lady Grey

My Lady Grey runs in the bumper. We had a bumper winner yesterday. She works nicely and is quite forward. She was entered in October but pulled a muscle but now she’s ready to run and we are excited about running her.

Her Mum won a bumper and she’s well bred. We don’t win many bumpers but you never know. She won’t embarrass herself.

1.40 Wincanton – Ruby Russet

Ruby Russet has been given a handicap mark. She probably wants better ground. She’s quite a fat mare and I think she might need the run. She’ll be winning on better ground at some stage.

3.55 Wincanton – Watcombe Heights

Watcombe Heights is a horse I bought at Doncaster a couple of months ago. He has some decent form with a few of our horses.

He was third to White Moon. He’s rated 124 and he works nicely at home. We’ll find out a bit about him in this race but I think he’s capable of winning.

4.30 Wincanton – Silverhow

Silverhow is gradually getting the hang of it. He jumped much better at Hereford. He’ll have a big chance in this.

5.05 Wincanton – Sparky’s Spirit

Sparkys Spirit hasn’t been given a handicap mark yet so he’s out again for some more experience.

Joe