Skipping keeps on winning as trainer Laura Morgan enjoys a fine second season
Trainer Laura Morgan, not be confused with Epsom-based Laura Mongan, has enjoyed a fine second season and the tough Skipping On gave her winner number nine from a team of just 12 horses when he landed the 2m4f handicap chase under a well-judged front-running ride from claimer Patrick Cowley.
It was the nine-year-old's fourth win of the campaign despite a 24lb rise up the ratings and his trainer said: "He was a cheaply bought horse from Ireland so I'm pleased with how he's progressed, but I hope the handicapper isn't too hard on him after this."
Morgan, the daughter of former trainer Kevin, worked for Jonjo O'Neill for many years but two seasons ago was granted her trainer's licence to take over the yard of Chris Bealby when he retired.
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