Grey Dawning imperious in Betfair Chase victory
Grey Dawning ridden by jockey Harry Skelton on the way to winning the Betfair Chase during Betfair Chase Day at Haydock Park Racecourse. Pic: Danny Lawson/PA Wire for The Jockey Club.
Grey Dawning and an ice-cool Harry Skelton gained Betfair Chase revenge on last year’s winner Royale Pagaille to continue Dan Skelton’s dream run of form at Haydock.
Ousted in a ding-dong tussle with Venetia Williams’ dual winner 12 months ago, there was no mistake this time around, with Skelton never in a rush aboard the 10-11 favourite, as he allowed Handstands and Royale Pagaille to match strides early and head out for the final circuit in unison.
