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Dunskay secures Aintree’s ticket with Huntingdon’s triumph
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Dunskay secures Aintree’s ticket with Huntingdon’s triumph

Ben Pauling's charge, Dunskay, continued his winning streak in bumpers, making it two victories out of three races and earning himself a promotion to a higher class. 


The talented horse delivered an exceptional performance at Huntingdon, capping off a fantastic day for trainer Ben Pauling. Earlier, Handstands claimed victory in the feature M1 Agency Sidney Banks Memorial Novices' Hurdle, and Dunskay's win in the concluding PHP Architects Open National Hunt Flat Race added to the celebrations. 

Despite a disappointing outing in Listed action at Ascot, Dunskay made a strong comeback, comfortably winning with odds of 4-1 under the skilled guidance of jockey Harry Cobden. With this impressive win, Dunskay has set his sights on the Grand National meeting in April. Trainer Ben Pauling expressed his satisfaction, describing Dunskay as a magnificent, powerful horse and a promising talent for the future. 

The victory under a penalty further highlighted Dunskay's potential, and the team is excited about his upcoming challenge at Aintree.

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