Story will be a good one for Skelton if he captures Galway riches

James Burn sets the scene for day four of the Ballybrit jamboree

Superb Story: Dan Skelton is likely to train last year's County Hurdle winner to peak at the festival again

Superb Story winning at Cheltenham under Skelton's brother HarryCredit: Getty Images

In a short amount of time Dan Skelton has achieved plenty.

Today he bids for even more when saddling market leader Superb Story in the Guinness Galway Hurdle, worth a cool €300,000, which makes it Ireland's richest jumps race.

Skelton began training in 2013 and smashed through the 100-winner barrier and £1 million-prize-money mark last season when Superb Story provided the son of world champion showjumper Nick with his finest hour by capturing the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

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James BurnLambourn correspondent

Published on 27 July 2016inNews

Last updated 15:27, 27 July 2016

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