Leading jumps trainer Dan Skelton's rise to the top of his sport has been no accident.
If ever a trainer looked destined to achieve success then Dan Skelton would be odds-on favourite.
The son of Olympic gold medal winner Nick Skelton, who has been at the top of the showjumping world for decades, Skelton has been around horses all his life.
His training career was founded upon both that equine-immersed upbringing and a nine-year association with Paul Nicholls and his team at Ditcheat.
As of 2025, Skelton has trained 11 Cheltenham winners, which include four Grade One races.
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