Borders jockeys Jake Dickson and Rowan Scott rack up wins in South Lanarkshire
Kelso’s Jake Dickson was one of two Borders jockeys to claim wins at Hamilton Park Racecourse on Monday.
Dickson was first past the post on evens favourite Little Ted in the day’s opening 1.43pm Racing TV Apprentice Handicap to earn a payout of £3,664.
The nine-year-old chestnut gelding, trained by North Yorkshire’s Tim Easterby, finished that mile-long race almost three lengths in front of William Pyle riding Millbuie for Hawick trainer Ewan Whillans.
“It’s the first time I’ve ridden him in a race but I’ve sat on him a few times at home a few times,” said Dickson afterwards. “He’s been a great servant down through the years and is still enjoying the game.”
Hawick jockey Rowan Scott rode Perseus Way to victory for Cumbrian trainer Tristan Davidson at the South Lanarkshire track later in the day at 9-2 in the 2.47pm Watch Racing TV Free for 31 Days Handicap over a mile and four furlongs, earning £4,187.
That was Scott’s second win in two days at Hamilton after coming up trumps on Sunday on Bowdens for Charlie Johnston’s North Yorkshire yard at 10-1 in the 2pm Wee Brian Reilly Memorial EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes over a mile, securing a £6,210 payout.