RIP CUE CARD

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I was at the festival in 2011 when he ran in the Supreme Novices Hurdle and, with no hot Irish fav I think many people backed Cue Card. I love watching the replay when, after the 3rd last hurdle, the commentator says “Cue Card starts to make ground between rivals” and there is a huge roar from the crowd. Wasn’t to be that day but what a race for the ages.

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Longevity and yet so many “what if” moments in his career. He was a very talented horse who gave Paddy Brennan some fine moments but also a lot of sleepless nights (if you can find his Matt Chapman interview it is worth a listen).

He took part in one of the great finishes of a King George (even if I had a decent bet on Vautour) and his Betfair wins were brilliant.

It however comes to that fall on the Gold Cup day that probably means that he’s remembered for longevity and successes rather than being an equal to Long Run and the pair who came before. That is the joy and heartbreak of jumps racing.
 
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