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Michael Jenkins
Michael Jenkins
Article by Alan Trout
Article by Alan Trout
Michael David Jenkins may not have won that many races under National Hunt rules, ten in all, but he did take part in one of the sport’s most prestigious chases and won three valuable prizes at Towcester, plus a prestigious novices’ chase series final at Stratford. .
Michael David Jenkins may not have won that many races under National Hunt rules, ten in all, but he did take part in one of the sport’s most prestigious chases and won three valuable prizes at Towcester, plus a prestigious novices’ chase series final at Stratford. .
He was a conditional jockey with John Webber but it was another successful trainer, Richard Hannon, who provided him with his first winner on his first ride when Buffoon, making his debut over jumps, beat 20 rivals to land the Marina Novices’ Hurdle (Division 1 at Windsor on November 10, 1979, having led nearly all the way.
He was a conditional jockey with John Webber but it was another successful trainer, Richard Hannon, who provided him with his first winner on his first ride when Buffoon, making his debut over jumps, beat 20 rivals to land the Marina Novices’ Hurdle (Division 1 at Windsor on November 10, 1979, having led nearly all the way.
Despite that promising start he had to wait nearly two years for a second success, and after seven years with a licence he had ridden just six winners. However, Castle Andrea, trained by David Jeffries, scored three times at Towcester in 1987, including the Fred Withington Challenge Cup Handicap Chase. He also ran in that year’s King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day, when the field included such established stars as Desert Orchid, Beau Ranger and Forgive ‘n Forget. Victory went to the French-trained 25/1 shot Nupsala, announcing the arrival on the scene of Francois Doumen. Castle Andrea started the 250/1 rank outsider and was tailed off when pulled up two fences from home.
Despite that promising start he had to wait nearly two years for a second success, and after seven years with a licence he had ridden just six winners. However, Castle Andrea, trained by David Jeffries, scored three times at Towcester in 1987, including the Fred Withington Challenge Cup Handicap Chase. He also ran in that year’s King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day, when the field included such established stars as Desert Orchid, Beau Ranger and Forgive ‘n Forget. Victory went to the French-trained 25/1 shot Nupsala, announcing the arrival on the scene of Francois Doumen. Castle Andrea started the 250/1 rank outsider and was tailed off when pulled up two fences from home.
John Webber provided Michael with his final winner when Boardmans Crown recorded a comfortable success in the Bet With The Tote Novices’ Handicap Chase Final at Stratford on April 16, 1988, beating Lafosse by eight lengths. .
John Webber provided Michael with his final winner when Boardmans Crown recorded a comfortable success in the Bet With The Tote Novices’ Handicap Chase Final at Stratford on April 16, 1988, beating Lafosse by eight lengths. .
Michael Jenkins’ wins were, in chronological order:
Michael Jenkins’ wins were, in chronological order:
1. Buffoon, Windsor, November 10, 1979
1. Buffoon, Windsor, November 10, 1979
2. Gods Fresh Air, Warwick, September 19, 1981
2. Gods Fresh Air, Warwick, September 19, 1981
3. Fly Gate, Warwick, September 17, 1983
3. Fly Gate, Warwick, September 17, 1983
4. Fly Gate, Taunton, October 13, 1983
4. Fly Gate, Taunton, October 13, 1983
5. Track Rhythm, Southwell, December 13, 1984
5. Track Rhythm, Southwell, December 13, 1984
6. Flying Mistress, Uttoxeter, December 5, 1985
6. Flying Mistress, Uttoxeter, December 5, 1985
7. Castle Andrea, Towcester, April 18, 1987
7. Castle Andrea, Towcester, April 18, 1987
8. Castle Andrea, Towcester, May 4, 1987
8. Castle Andrea, Towcester, May 4, 1987
9. Castle Andrea, Towcester, December 12, 1987
9. Castle Andrea, Towcester, December 12, 1987
10. Boardmans Crown, Stratford-on-Avon, April 16, 1988
10. Boardmans Crown, Stratford-on-Avon, April 16, 1988
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