It was yet another example of how the successful Anderton stable ticks, with a steady supply of winners both on the flat and over fences. Although the stable doesn't have as many jumpers as in past years, Jackfrost has stood out as a horse with an exciting jumps future.
He was forwarded on to the Anderton stable by Riccarton trainer Andrew Carston with the belief he could make his mark as a jumper and the Andertons have taken him to the next level.
He emerged as a serious Grand National Hurdles hope when winning on the first two days of last year's Grand National meeting.
It was then the decision was made to put him aside and set him for the Hospitality New Zealand-sponsored race.
Rider Stuart Higgins had him travelling nicely in fourth position most of the way and looked the winner a long way from home.
Higgins, having his second ride in the race, had him clear halfway down the home straight and Jackfrost skipped the last fence and went on to win by 8-lengths from Laekeeper.
"From the first time I rode him everyone was excited and he's lived up to expectations," said Higgins.
- NZ Racing Desk
