CHEERFUL CHARLIE B is a gelding by Lancaster Bomber (USA), out of the Judpot (USA) mare Wild Date. Purchased by the Hollywood Syndicate on the 2023 BSA June Online Auction, he was bred by Varsfontein Stud.
Name: CHEERFUL CHARLIE B
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: Lancaster Bomber (USA)
Dam: Wild Date
Damsire: Judpot (USA)
DOB: 16 October 2021
Breeder: Varsfontein Stud
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Previous Trainer: Lucinda Woodruff
Record: 20-2-7
UPDATES – Cheerful Charlie B
April 10th, 2026
821 – CHEERFUL CHARLIE B closes the meeting over 1600m at Fairview and gives Hollywood Racing a lovely double. The son of Lancaster Bomber was given a well-timed ride by Apprentice Blaine Marx-Jacobson. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Cliffie Miller and was bred by Varsfontein Stud. This win now equals Hollywood Racing’s record for most winners in a racing season with 128! Race Replay & Interview.
March 13th, 2026
Raced over 1400m at Fairview on the turf. Finished 8th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was held up for a run in the straight. He should have finished closer.
February 6th, 2026
Raced over 1400m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 8th out of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He raced three-wide throughout the turn. I believe he did well to finish where he did.
January 16th, 2026
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 6th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He had every chance and ran an average race. He is very limited.
December 5th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 9th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was at the back of the field and found nothing up the straight. He doesn’t enjoy the Polytrack, better on the turf. Best to ignore the run.
October 31st, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the turf. Finished 3rd out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run. He is not far from winning again after this performance.
September 19th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Fairview on the turf. Finished 4th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A fair run. He should win soon.
September 1st, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the turf. Finished 6th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He finish third last but only 2.70 lengths behind the winner. He should win soon.
August 15th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the turf. Finished 4th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was given an impossible task where he came from in the straight. He did well to finish fourth.
July 25th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 6th out of 6 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: The saddle slipped forward and the jock could not ride him. Ignore the run.
June 27th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the turf. Finished 7th out of 16 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Not a bad first run out of the maidens. I do believe he is limited.
May 30th, 2025
669 – CHEERFUL CHARLIE B wins Race 2 over 1600m on the Fairview turf track this afternoon. Marco van Rensburg rode a confident race from the widest draw and the son of Lancaster Bomber kept finding to hold all challengers at bay. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Cliffie Miller and is bred by Varsfontein Stud. Race Replay & Interview.
May 30th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the turf. Finished 1st out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was given a good winning ride by Marco van Rensburg.
May 12th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 4th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel he is a better horse on the turf. He is also very limited.
April 4th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Fairview. Finished 5th out of 16 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was in a good position throughout the race. I feel he will find the right maiden but is average.
March 7th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Fairview. Finished 4th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run in fourth. He will win his maiden soon.
February 14th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Fairview. Finished 4th out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel he ran to his ability. He was given every chance.
January 24th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 2nd out of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A much improved run finishing second. He should not be long in winning his maiden.
December 30th, 2024
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 4th out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good first run in PE. He was outpaced in the race, but stayed on at the finish. He will be better on the turf over further with the longer straight. He will win soon.
November 28th, 2024
He is moving to Trainer Cliffie Miller in the Eastern Cape.
November 26th, 2024
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 12th out of 17 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He has moved to PE where it should be easier for him.
November 5th, 2024
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 10th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He may have needed the experience. We will monitor his next start to see if he has any ability.
June 7th, 2023
The Hollywood Syndicate purchased Cheerful Charlie who is a Lancaster Bomber bay colt out of the dam Wild Date (by Judpot) on the 2023 BSA June Online Auction (Lot 68). He is bred by Varsfontein Stud.