Coltherd calls on Captain to take him off cold list for Christmas

Captain Redbeard is a first Scottish-trained winner of the Tommy Whittle Chase since Earls Brig in 1985Credit: Grossick Racing Photography 0771

Nothing that Santa brings can possibly delight Stuart Coltherd as much as Captain Redbeard's success in the Betfred Tommy Whittle Handicap Chase.

The Selkirk trainer has had several near-misses this season and what better way to get off the mark for 2017-18 than by landing a £25,000 chase two days before Christmas?

After his 14-1 shot had scored by six lengths under the trainer's son Sam, Coltherd reflected: "That's a good way to start the season off. The horses have been running well and they've been knocking on the door but that's our first winner.

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David CarrReporter

Published on 23 December 2017inReports

Last updated 18:35, 23 December 2017

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