Racing TV published this video item, entitled “Impressive! Albert Bartlett fourth BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE strikes on chasing debut at Haydock” – below is their description.
Ballygrifincottage made an excellent start to his career over fences with a thoroughly impressive display in the Jewson St Helens Novices’ Chase at Haydock.
A multiple winner in the Irish point-to-point field, the seven-year-old was placed at Grade Two level over hurdles last season and rounded off his campaign by finishing fourth in the Albert Bartlett at the Cheltenham Festival in March.
Dan Skelton’s charge faced only two rivals on his reappearance and chasing bow, but his task was far from straightforward, with Colin Parker Memorial Chase winner Beauport and the 143-rated Quel Destin also lining up for an intriguing affair.
Ballygrifincottage and Beauport went at it in the jumping stakes heading down the back straight and it was the Skelton runner who was more fluent, carrying him into a clear leading rounding the home turn.
Beauport, conceding 8lb to his two rivals, did his best to bridge the gap – but Ballygrifincottage kept up the gallop and winged the final fence to seal an 11-length victory.
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