Not the kind that covers the ground in a blanket of dew and makes it hard to get out of bed in the morning.
This Jackfrost has a bit more heat - especially down the finishing straight.
The 10yr-old grey gelding won the Grand National Hurdles in August 2018 and the Great Northern Hurdles the following month.
It was a purple patch for the jumper who is the son of Gallant Guru and Vital Note.
But shortly after that success, Jackfrost picked up a leg injury and had 18 months off.
He made his return to racing last month but did not feature.
He will start in race 2, a rating 74 over 2200m, at the Oamaru Jockey Club meeting tomorrow.
Trainer Brian Anderton has modest expectations for the horse, who will be ridden by Jacob Lowry.
‘‘He had a problem which has been rectified and he is on his way back now and building towards the Grand National in August,’’ Anderton said.
Jackfrost damaged a ligament in his leg and had stem cell implant surgery to help repair the injury.
‘‘He was out for about 18 months. He has had one run since returning but it is about making progress towards the Grand National.’’
‘‘As long as he pulls up sound [tomorrow] I’ll be happy. He’s 10-years-old now so hopefully he can run a nice race.’’
Anderton has a second horse in race 2 - 7yr-old bay gelding Slammer.
‘‘The horse is fit and well and ready to run a good race.’’
Anderton has half a dozen horses entered. The track will be heavy with all the wet weather about.
Our Teddy Boy is an Oamaru horse who likes a soft track and Anderton is hopeful the 6yr-old brown gelding will produce a strong effort in race 4, a rating 74 1400m.
There are eight races on the card. The meeting gets under way just before noon with the last race starting just after 4pm.
