Charlie Maggs enjoys valuable victory on Geromino
Teenage jockey lands nice Doncaster prize with just his fourth success.
Geromino provided 10lb conditional jockey Charlie Maggs with a notable success in the GBP 50,000 bet365 Handicap Hurdle at Doncaster. Attached to Donald McCain’s yard in Cheshire, just like twin brother William, he was riding only the fourth winner of his career. Geromino has been chasing of late and on his run behind subsequent Cheltenham winner Homme Public at Wetherby in October, he looked quite well handicapped off just 126 back over hurdles – especially when Maggs’ 10lb allowance was factored in. However, there were some smart rivals amongst the opposition, chiefly top weight Tommy’s Oscar and Charlie Longsdon’s Rare Edition, who ran against the best novices last season.Maggs judged things perfectly on the front end, though, and despite McCain fearing the loss of the hurdles in the straight due to low sun would work against the good jumper, it appeared to work in his favour. First Impression, who cruised into contention, did not find as much as initially seemed likely and was beaten half a length, with a neck back to Rare Edition, who made late gains. “Gary (Fitzpatrick, owner) is a great supporter and the old horse is just high enough in the handicap, and he’s a little horse for fences,” said McCain.
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