Chasing aces give Tizzard strong hand in pursuit of gold

Native River pings another fenceCredit: Edward Whitaker

Colin Tizzard probably wouldn't be a great poker player as bluffing doesn't seem one of his strong suits.

The Dorset trainer, whose heart is stitched on his sleeve, is grinning from ear to ear after Native River's success in the Hennessy Gold Cup, which may make him racing's new Mr Saturday.

Champion trainer Paul Nicholls became associated with that tag a few seasons ago and it is not only his nickname Tizzard could steal.

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James BurnLambourn correspondent

Published on 26 November 2016inReports

Last updated 18:13, 26 November 2016

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