Grey Dawning reversed the 2024 placings of the Betfair Chase by defeating his gallant old rival Royale Pagaille. Harry Skelton's wife Bridget gave birth to a baby girl on Thursday

Harry Skelton showed his emotions as 'magic' Grey Dawning sauntered to success in the £200,000 Betfair Chase at Haydock. The feature race on Saturday turned into a rematch up the straight between last year's one-two, with Handstands close-up.

However Grey Dawning, beaten by Royale Pagaille 12 months ago, made it a very one-side contest in the closing stages as he eased two-and-three-quarter lengths clear of his old rival. It was a performance that left Skelton close to tears, just days after his wife Bridget gave birth to their daughter Anna on Thursday.

"Last year just didn’t work out when the heavens opened

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