A crack at the Towton Novices’ Chase could be next on the agenda for Skippers Brig after he maintained his unbeaten status over fences at Carlisle.

Len Lungo is considering the Towton Novices’ Chase in the New Year for Skippers Brig after the seven-year-old maintained his unbeaten record over fences at Carlisle.

It almost ended in tears, but Tony Dobbin signed off his riding career on a winning note when he brought Ballyvoge home in front in a dramatic finish at Carlisle.