Relentless Harry Skelton out to sugarcoat superb season as champions are crowned
David Jennings sets the scene for the final day of the jumps season at Sandown
From the bread and butter of Hexham on Monday to the old Whitbread at Sandown, this week belongs to Harry Skelton – your brand spanking new champion jockey. Relentless; remorseless; remarkable.
But how about one for the road, Harry? The bet365 Gold Cup is steeped in history – think Arkle, Desert Orchird and The Dikler – and Paul Nicholls knows that more than anybody. He has already won it four times, including twice with Ad Hoc at the start of the century, and his latest hope has had this particular mission on his agenda for some time.
Enrilo is no last-minute option or last-ditch contender. This, you sense, has been the plan for months and how fitting it would be if the champion jockey and the champion trainer could combine for a nice little nightcap before the lights go out.
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