MISTER Banjo produced a stunning display in the Men's Open Race at the Harkaway Club point-to-point meeting at Chaddesley Corbett.

The Simon Sherwood-trained horse in the hands of jockey Richard Burton, the ex- national hunt performer who has struggled with leg problems over the years, produced an impressive performance by being at the head of the pack throughout the race before breaking away from the field four from home.

The odds-on favourite Some-thing Small tried valiantly to close the gap over the final three fences but Mister Banjo triumphed by five lengths.

The winner was given to Bredenbury-based Sherwood after formerly being in the Paul Nicholls yard, however a succession of leg problems has severley restricted his point-to-point appearances to two in the past three years.

Trainer Andy Hobbs was in good form at the meeting scoring with Premium First in the Ladies' Open, who held on by a short head in the hands of Claire Allen to deny Angela Rucker on Pirate Flagship.

He then followed up with Olivier for owner Stan War-ner and ridden by Adrian Wintle in a division of the older horse Maiden.

Hobbs had thought that the style of Ladies' races with their normal fast pace would suit Premium First and bring his stamina into play and that was the the case. Olivier was highly regarded but had been off the course since 2006 with back problems but he confidently disposed of his 15 rivals.

Results - Conditions: 1 Jakari (G Scott) 8/1, 2 Lough Ennel 9/4, 3 Jewel Song 12/1. 18 ran.

Restricted (Div 1): 1 Mr Cee (N Oliver) 14/1, 2 Emmet Hotel 7/4 Fav, 3 Jaunty Journey 5/2. 13 ran.

Restricted (Div 2): 1 Marblehead (M Wall) 9/4 Fav, 2 Royal Niece 11/4, 3 China Chase 12/1. 13 ran.

Ladies: 1 Premium First (C Allen) 13/8 Fav, 2 Pirate Flagship 9/2, 3 Amadeus 50/1.

Open: 1 Mister Banjo (R Burton) 5/2, 2 Something Small 1/2 Fav, 3 Gaelsbob 14/1. 11 ran Intermediate: 1 Fergals Find (R Morgan) 7/1, 2 Worship the Stars Evens Fav, 3 Lord of the Hollow 10/1. 13 ran Maiden 5, 6, 7yo (Div 1): 1 Lol Trail (D Mansell) 7/1, 2 Nicky 9/2 Fav, 3 Clintos 11/2. 16 ran Maiden 5, 6, 7yo (Div 2): 1 For Your Benefit (P York) 9/1, 2 Equivocate 5/1, 3 Turn Card 12/1. 17 ran.

Maiden 8yo+ (Div 1): 1 Olivier (A Wintle) 10/11 Fav, 2 Mr Roche 8/1, 3 Alexander Musical 10/1. 15 ran.

Maiden 8yo+ (Div 2): 1 Lagosta (R Reynolds) 10/1, 2 Yeabut Evens Fav, 3 Sykee Savage 5/1. 16 ran