Video preview: The Tizzard yard talks Slate House & The Russian Doyen ahead of Cheltenham

Joe Tizzard | 13.11.2020

Get the latest ahead of Saturday’s November Meeting action

Cheltenham hosts it’s November Meeting this weekend, with seven races to enjoy on Saturday, including the Paddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Chase.

The day’s racing gets underway with the JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle at 12:30, and ahead of the action, we’ve spoken to the Tizzard yard to get their thoughts on their runners, starting with Eldorado Allen in the 13:40 Novices’ Chase.

Later in the meeting, Slate House and The Russian Doyen run in the Paddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Chase at 14:15. Coral ambassador Joe Tizzard gave us his thoughts on their chances.

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Joe Tizzard

Former Jump jockey Joe Tizzard enjoyed a stellar career in the saddle, with his record 91 wins to claim the 1998-99 champion conditional title gaining him prominence. Tizzard’s first Cheltenham Festival successes came during that period, including an Arkle win onboard the Paul Nicholls trained Flagship Uberalles. However, it was his Grade 1 victories in partnership with Cue Card, trained by dad Colin, which really catapulted Joe into the big time. Now assistant trainer to his father the Tizzards’ Dorset yard is home to some of the most exciting horses in training, including Cue Card, Thistlecrack and Native River. You can read Joe’s thoughts and get exclusive insight at news.coral.co.uk throughout the 2019-20 season.