Harry Skelton, the jockey and son of renowned trainer Dan Skelton, celebrated a significant victory at the prestigious Cheltenham racecourse on Saturday. Riding Panic Attack, a 6-1 outsider in the Paddy Power Gold Cup, Harry secured an impressive win by four lengths over Vincenzo, the favorite.
The triumph marked the first time a mare has won the coveted Gold Cup since Happy Diva in 2019, a testament to Panic Attack's exceptional speed and agility. The Skelton brothers' winning streak continues, following their successful partnership with Spiritofthegames and Protektorat in previous years.
Dan Skelton expressed his pride over Harry's achievement, attributing the win to his brother's exceptional riding skills. As for Harry, he was visibly ecstatic, performing an aeroplane celebration as he crossed the finish line. Notably, this victory comes on the heels of Bridget Andrews, Harry's wife and fellow jockey, due date – a personal milestone for the Skelton family.
The win also boosts Dan Skelton's chances in the British trainers' championship, where he is competing against stiff competition from Irish trainer Willie Mullins. Despite narrowly missing out on the title last year, Dan remains hopeful this season will bring him success.
The Paddy Power Gold Cup was one of the first major events of the British jumps season, which concludes at the end of April. Racing took place at Cheltenham despite heavy rain and challenging weather conditions, with 35mm of precipitation falling throughout the day. The course underwent necessary modifications to ensure a safe racing experience for both horses and spectators.
As the Skelton family basks in their success, fans eagerly anticipate more thrilling moments from this talented duo.
The triumph marked the first time a mare has won the coveted Gold Cup since Happy Diva in 2019, a testament to Panic Attack's exceptional speed and agility. The Skelton brothers' winning streak continues, following their successful partnership with Spiritofthegames and Protektorat in previous years.
Dan Skelton expressed his pride over Harry's achievement, attributing the win to his brother's exceptional riding skills. As for Harry, he was visibly ecstatic, performing an aeroplane celebration as he crossed the finish line. Notably, this victory comes on the heels of Bridget Andrews, Harry's wife and fellow jockey, due date – a personal milestone for the Skelton family.
The win also boosts Dan Skelton's chances in the British trainers' championship, where he is competing against stiff competition from Irish trainer Willie Mullins. Despite narrowly missing out on the title last year, Dan remains hopeful this season will bring him success.
The Paddy Power Gold Cup was one of the first major events of the British jumps season, which concludes at the end of April. Racing took place at Cheltenham despite heavy rain and challenging weather conditions, with 35mm of precipitation falling throughout the day. The course underwent necessary modifications to ensure a safe racing experience for both horses and spectators.
As the Skelton family basks in their success, fans eagerly anticipate more thrilling moments from this talented duo.
just watched Harry Skelton's aeroplane celebration 
and I'm living for it! Congrats to Dan & the whole team on another win 
. The fact that a mare won the Gold Cup is insane 
, can't wait to see what Panic Attack does next 
So that Harry Skelton is literally flying high now with his win at Cheltenham 
! But did you know 6-1 outsiders are notoriously hard to beat? The stats say only 14% of horses in the same position have actually won... but Panic Attack proved us all wrong 
! On a more interesting note, those 35mm of rain must've had some serious impact on the track 
. Did you see the average winning margin for Paddy Power Gold Cup winners over the past few years? It's around 2.5 lengths... Harry took it to 4 lengths so that's impressive! 
Panic Attack's speed & agility were on FIRE 
, and I mean, the fact that it was a 6-1 outsider is just WOW! Harry's wife Bridget's due date must be coming up soon tho, and I'm sending all my love to the whole Skelton fam 
- he's gonna take that British trainers' championship title for sure!! The rain didn't dampen the excitement at Cheltenham tho, and 35mm of precipitation can't bring down these talented riders & horses 
! Bring on more thrilling moments from this ace duo, I'm HERE. FOR. IT!!!
! I mean, 6-1 outsider is not something you usually hear about, but Panic Attack proved everyone wrong with that sick win. The Skelton brothers are just on fire this season and I'm loving every minute of it 
. The Skelton family is just on top of their game right now and I'm rooting for them all the way 
. Meanwhile, Dan's hopes of winning the British trainers' championship are looking up again