Jackie Hobbs

Trained by Harry Derham

FORM 1-110-14100-   OR 131

"A talented mare who is still unexposed over long distances and I think three miles will be within her range. Paul O'Brien has always thought that going chasing could help and I think she is a mare who could pick up black type over fences. Jackie has currently won £60,000 of GBB bonuses so reaching £100,000 would be another realistic aspiration." Harry Derham

After an excellent bumper campaign we were excited to see what Jackie could do over hurdles this season. She didn’t let us down with thrilling victories at Newbury and Warwick which book ended 4th place in a Listed race at Haydock. She didn’t really enjoy the sharp nature of the track but was beaten just 3L by the winner who unlike Jackie wasn’t carrying a penalty.  It was a very solid run in good company.
 
Jackie ran with great distinction (5th) in a hot looking Dawn Run Mares Novice at the Cheltenham Festival. Given she would ideally want further than two miles Jackie did superbly to thread her way through the pack in game style from the second last.  Trained for the day by Harry it was a huge run.
 
We then travelled to Fairyhouse to contest the ‘Honeysuckle Grade 1 Novice’ but this proved a bridge too far as Cheltenham had taken it’s toll.
 
There is great hope she can progress further this season over a longer trip and when jumping a fence.

About the Trainer

Harry Derham

Harry Derham is an emerging National Hunt trainer, having recently transitioned from being an assistant to Paul Nicholls. Based at his own yard in Wiltshire, Derham has already garnered attention for his attention to detail and methodical approach to horse training. A former jockey himself, Derham understands the importance of communication between trainers, horses, and jockeys. He also has an eye for identifying talented horses and is focused on developing a yard that can compete at the highest levels of jumps racing. His background with Nicholls provides him with a strong foundation in the sport, particularly in managing high-caliber horses. Though early in his career, Derham is seen as a rising star in British racing, with the potential to become a top trainer in the years to come.