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- Updated: December 22, 2016
Andrew Thornton is just two away from joining the elite club of jump jockeys to have ridden 1,000 winners after scoring on Barton Gift at Bangor.
The 44-year-old struck on the 28/1 shot, trained by John Spearing and carrying the colours of former trainer Mercy Rimell, in the Equine Lens Handicap Chase, but despite his starting price, it was not a complete surprise to the jockey.
“I thought he had a chance. He had won over the course and distance before and he always takes a couple of runs to blow the cobwebs out,” said Thornton.
“I have to thank Jamie Moore for pushing and shoving him round Warwick a fortnight ago. It obviously did the trick.
“It’s another winner and nice to do it for Mercy Rimell. She’s been a big supporter of mine over the years. They have been very lucky colours for …
