Paddy Power marks Tiger Roll s retirement by sending 10ft card to Cheltenham Racecourse

Paddy Power has unveiled a supersized retirement card at Cheltenham Racecourse, commemorating Tiger Roll on ending his stellar career

Paddy Power has unveiled a supersized retreat scorecard at Cheltenham Racecourse, commemorating Tiger Roll on finish his astral career.

The thoroughbred, who is estimated to hold earned bettors just about £500m ($652m) over a successful career, is due to flow his net race on 16 March, in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase.

Tiger Roll, winning 13 of his 44 races to date, has reached legendary position thanks to his ii Grand National successes, ternion Cross Country Salmon Portland Chase victories, a National Richard Morris Hunt Chase and a Triumph Hurdle.

For punters to send off their comfortably wishes for his retirement, Mickey Power sent a heavyweight scorecard to Cheltenham Racecourse via special delivery, where it will place upright for people to sign. The identity card measures 10ft in tallness and is 14ft wide.

Ruby Walsh, Brand Ambassador, Mick Power, commented: “It would follow outstanding to see to it it. He’s a wonderful horse. He’s won two Grand Nationals. He’s won a Triumph Hurdle, a National Richard Morris Hunt Salmon Portland Chase and at present he’s trying to win his quaternary Cross Country Chase. Whatever accolades hold been thrown at the horse, you’d experience to say his trainer deserves them every scrap as much.”

A spokesman for Mick Power said: “He might have got cost us dear over the line of his career, but it was worth every cent to assure how this horse captured the hearts and imaginations of racing fans. The famous Cheltenham howl we heard earlier this hebdomad will sound ilk a whimper compared to the cheers we expect to try when Tiger Roll comes upward the famous Cheltenham hill in front.

“But i must confess, piece his retreat is a American bittersweet daylight for most, it can’t add up ready plenty for us bookies. So, we sent him this supersized special legal transfer inwards the desire his connections won’t get any sec thoughts.”

Paddy Power has Tiger Roll as favourite to win the Cross Country Chase, at betting odds of 6/4.