another big pot for Skeltons as Ashtown Lad lands Becher

Harry Skelton celebrates Becher's success on Ashtown Lad.

Dan Skelton's stable has won the BoyleSports Becher Chase at Aintree. Ashtown Lad was trained by Harry Skeltons. It's the first time the horse has been trained over the National fences. The horse was owned by Darren and Annaley Yates. Darren has a serious interest in the Grand National. He won over £500,000 betting on Frankie Dettori's magnificent seven in 1996. He has invested heavily in horse racing. Nube Negra won at Cheltenham. Dan S kelton is proud of his team. They won a lot of prizes. His stable won three major prizes in a row.

Dixon Cove won the Listed fillies' juvenile hurdle on her second start in Britain. She was trained by Paul Nicholls for owners John White and Anne Underhill. Dixon Cove was introduced into the betting for the JCB Triumph Hurdle at 20-1 by Paddy Power and Betfair Sportsbook.

Strong Leader won the novice hurdle at Welfordgolf Syndicate. Olly Murphy will not go into graded company just yet. He will save a fancier target for the spring. If the ground is soft, he could go to Tolworth.

The Racing Post Annual 2023 is here. It's 208 pages long and costs £19.99.