CHEERSCHEERSCHEERS is a gelding by Hawwaam, out of the Horse Chestnut mare Cherry Orchard. Purchased by Hollywood Racing at the 2024 BSA August Two Year Old Sale, he was bred by Winterbach Stud.
Name: CHEERSCHEERSCHEERS
Named By: Brian Makwabarara
Name Meaning: Cheers Cheers Cheers is Brian Makwabarara’s favourite toast.
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: Hawwaam
Dam: Cherry Orchard
Damsire: Horse Chestnut
DOB: 25 October 2022
Breeder: Winterbach Stud
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Gary Rich
Previous Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Record: 8-1-1
UPDATES – CheersCheersCheers
April 26th, 2026
Raced over 1500m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 12th out of 15 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was in a good position but didn’t find much up the straight. I feel he needs further as he is very one paced.
April 8th, 2026
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 5th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A much improved run. He will be competitive next time out.
March 22nd, 2026
Raced over 2000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 9th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very poor run. He was gone going through the 600m, going backwards. He needs to move to a weaker centre.
February 23rd, 2026
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 12th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He didn’t finish that far back. The distance was too short for him and he was in need of the run. He should be competitive next time over further.
November 10th, 2025
He has relocated to Gary Rich Racing Stables.
October 27th, 2025
741 – CHEERSCHEERSCHEERS fought hard to shed his maiden tag over 2000m on the Hollywoodbets Greyville polytrack this afternoon. The son of Hawwaam was ridden to victory by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale. He is trained by Mike and Mathew de Kock and was bred by Winterbach Stud. CheersCheersCheers was named by Brian Makwabarara and it is his favourite toast. Race Replay / Interview.
October 27th, 2025
Raced over 2000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 1st out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good gusty win in a weak field. I feel he is still immature and will improve.
October 12th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 10th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was a long way back turning in, but I feel he should have finished his race off better. I do feel from a good draw next time and over further he will be competitive. He is still very immature and green.
September 17th, 2025
Raced over 1800m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. Finished 3rd out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel Sean made too much use of him, he would prefer racing a few lengths off the pace. He is also still very green and weak.
August 24th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 6th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good first run. He ran on nicely from a long way back. One to watch next time.
August 22nd, 2024
Hollywood Racing purchased Train Station who is a Hawwaam bay colt out of the dam Cherry Orchard (by Horse Chestnut) at the 2024 August Two Year Old Sale (Lot 77). He is bred by Winterbach Stud.