JUKEBOX D'EDDY rates the pick of these weights so is fancied to gain a deserved breakthrough success at the chief expense of in-form C&D scorer Mortens Leam. Annie Nail and Jimmyjeroo also need factoring into this open handicap.
Jukebox Deddy
Mortens Leam
Annie Nail
2m5f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Mortens Leam
J: Harry ReedT: Mike Hawker
F: 5213U-444
Price History:
-
Age:
13
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
C&D winner who came in a creditable fourth of 11 in handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, soft) 41 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up again.
2. Kankin
J: Harry BannisterT: Alex Hales
F: 453-15277
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
9/1, only seventh of 11 in handicap chase at Ludlow (20f, soft) 32 days ago. Cheekpieces go on for 1st time and this C&D winner needs to bounce back.
3. Jimmyjeroo
J: Lilly PinchinT: Henrietta C Knight
F: 0-774P6
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Modest maiden hurdler wasn't disgraced when sixth of 13 in handicap at Warwick (19f, soft) 19 days ago. Respected on his chase debut with few miles still on the clock.
4. Pilgrims King
J: Shane FenelonT: Peter & Michael Bowen
F: 1214-PPPP
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Dual 19f chase winner last term but pulled up all 4 runs this season, latest in handicap chase (80/1) at Ffos Las (25.3f, heavy) 31 days ago.
5. Supasunrise
J: Finn LambertT: Nigel Twiston-Davies
F: 443-P2530
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
It's now 11 runs since his last win in 2023 and he came in only tenth of 13 in handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Others appeal more.
6. Cloudy Wednesday
J: Lewis StonesT: Caroline Fryer
F: 5137P215-
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
282
Verdict
C&D winner last April but off since a below-par fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle here 9 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running back over fences.
7. Jack Doyen
J: Jack QuinlanT: Ben Case
F: F124-3223
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Unreliable sort overall but he arrives in decent nick, third of 7 in handicap chase at Warwick (20f, soft) 19 days ago. Place prospects once more.
8. Annie Nail
J: Aaron AndersonT: Michael Wigham
F: 35/52323-5
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
In good nick without winning over fences for Alexandra Dunn in 2023. Looked rusty after 17 months for new yard when fifth over hurdles here 18 days ago. Can take a step forward now.
9. Jukebox Deddy
J: Sean BowenT: Tom Gretton
F: 46-359943
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
Fair maiden hurdler who has started well over fences, third of 8 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (23.9f, soft) 53 days ago. Merits serious consideration with cheekpieces added.
10. Shaws Cross
J: Philip ArmsonT: Andy Irvine
F: 39-353052
Price History:
-
Age:
13
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
On a long losing run but he posted a good second of 6 in handicap chase at Plumpton (19.8f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Can give another good account.
11. Noahs Light
J: James BestT: Richenda Ford
F: P51825PP
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Scored at Newton Abbot last July but arrives out of sorts, pulled up in handicap chase at Wincanton (25.1f, soft) 33 days ago. Lots to prove.
12. Bombay Sunset
J: Ben PosteT: Clare Hobson
F: 07/P90-P5
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
234
Verdict
Second in a point bumper in 2022 but well held under Rules so far, including in pair of chase tries for Lucy Wadham. Cheekpieces reached for on yard debut after 7 months off.
13. Go Fox
J: Freddie GingellT: Neil King
F: 25-365765
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Course winner who came in a well-held fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle here (23.4f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Fourteen runs since last success in 2023.