Anglers Crag aiming to scale Scottish National heights
Brian Ellison heading to Ayr with last-gasp Eider Chase victor.
Anglers Crag has the Scottish Grand National on his agenda after a tough success in the Eider Chase at Newcastle. The nine-year-old seems to find life at Brian Ellison’s yard to his liking, winning all four starts since joining the stable ahead of the current season. After handicap chase victories at Carlisle, Market Rasen and Musselburgh, the latter an 11-length rout, the gelding lined up at odds of 11-2 under Henry Brook at Newcastle. On heavy ground and when stepping up to four miles and half a furlong, Anglers Crag demonstrated abundant stamina to prevail by a neck for owner-breeder Derrick Mossop, who also bred the dam. The handicapper has responded by giving the horse a 8lb rise in the ratings, leaving him on a career high mark of 134 and putting him in the frame for valuable staying handicaps.Absolutely thrilled with ANGLERS CRAG winning the Eider @NewcastleRaces yesterday. Fantastic ride by Henry Brooke & well done @robbo1107 who rides him out at home every day & the whole Team. Huge congratulations to owner / breeder Derrick Mossop – Photos @grossickphoto pic.twitter.com/oZ7CAC5Izs
— Brian Ellison Racing (@BERacingLtd) February 25, 2024
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