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.

Cops an arresting sight in Pertemps

Nicky Henderson trained the Pertemps Final winner Call The Cops.

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.”

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