Cops an arresting sight in Pertemps
Call The Cops finally gave Nicky Henderson something to cheer about when staying on strongly to win the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham.
A winner at Doncaster only 12 days ago, the six-year-old looked well in under just a 5lb penalty.
Andrew Tinkler looked confident throughout, always just behind the first half dozen, and he bounced off the good ground.
Brother Brian gave a bold sight and lead until approaching the last when Unique De Cotte and Henryville loomed alongside.
Call The Cops was able to pick up on the flat, though, and the 9-1 chance won by a length and three-quarters.
Unique De Cotte won the battle for second, with The Tourard Man third and Henryville fourth.
Henderson said: “It’s taken a couple of days, but we’re very pleased.
“The way it was going I thought something would come and nail us. For Matt Morgan who owns him this makes up for the way it’s gone with Sign Of A Victory.
“I’m pleased for Andrew, he deserves it as he’s been a star.
“The penalty got him into the race and it’s nice to see him come and do that.
“We’ve hit the bar a few times, they’re running well.”
Tinkler said: “It’s a different atmosphere here to any other week of the year. It’s been a long time between wins but we will celebrate tonight and enjoy it.
“He’s grown in confidence since Doncaster and he put it all to use today. It was a fantastic run.”
