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The festival forays that helped Cue Card become Britain's most popular chaser
Julian Muscat garners an account of each run from those close at hand
Cue Card and Joe Tizzard return triumphant after their 2010 Champion Bumper victoryCredit: Mark Cranham
As Cue Card is prepared for his bid to win a second Ryanair Chase on his seventh festival start we look back at the thrills and spills he has already provided us with
2010 Weatherbys Champion Bumper
Outcome Cue Card springs a 40-1 shock under Joe Tizzard
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Published on 27 February 2018inCheltenham Festival
Last updated 18:23, 27 February 2018
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