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Ten Years On: Remembering Cue Card's King George Triumph
23 Dec
Summary
- Cue Card secured a memorable King George VI Chase win a decade ago.
- Trainer Colin Tizzard recalls the electric atmosphere of the race day.
- The victory marked a golden era for Tizzard's racing operation.
A decade ago, Cue Card delivered an unforgettable performance to win the King George VI Chase, a race trainer Colin Tizzard recalls with striking clarity. Facing strong Irish competition, Cue Card, ridden by Paddy Brennan, secured a narrow victory in a thrilling finish. The win created rapturous scenes among the festive crowd.
This triumph occurred during a golden era for Tizzard's Dorset-based racing stable, which also featured stars like Thistlecrack and Native River. Tizzard reminisced about the regular influx of top-tier talent and big-race wins, describing it as a fantastic period.
Cue Card's racing career spanned from age four to twelve, consistently competing at the highest level for seven or eight seasons. Tizzard highlighted the horse's athleticism, noting his immediate appeal when first seen at an Irish sales event. Despite a notable fall in a later Cheltenham Gold Cup attempt, Cue Card's King George win remains a defining moment.
