Dan Skelton determined not to let ‘myself get worked up’ as battle to be crowned champion trainer intensifies at Aintree

Dan Skelton is adamant he is not going to let the race to be topped champion coach devour his each thought because the three-way battle intensifies.

Kateira was an vital winner for Skelton on Women’ Day, including £32,280 to his prize fund that now stands at greater than £2.7million.

It was a blended day for Skelton’s rivals. Paul Nicholls was out of luck, however Willie Mullins had a double.

The result of the Randox Grand National on Saturday afternoon will likely be important, however Skelton mentioned: ‘That race ought to have been price half-a-million quid! Severely, I went to mattress final evening and mentioned: “I’m not excited about it anymore. If it occurs, it occurs”.

‘There isn’t a level worrying about it. I received myself labored up final week and there’s no level doing that. I can’t affect what Willie or Paul are doing. I’ve been engrossed by issues, wanting how a lot each race is price. I simply need to practice winners. What will likely be, will likely be.’

Kateira was an vital winner for Dan Skelton on Women’ Day at Aintree on Friday