THE JUKEBOX MAN Age: 7 |  T: B Pauling O: Mr Harry Redknapp | OR:  151

This horse was one of my favourite horses for last season in the Novice Chase division and I was mighty keen on him winning at Cheltenham. Unfortunately after two wins last November and December with £110k in prize money the horse picked up a season ending injury. We know that this horse has been very well looked after and is back looking his best at home. With an aim at the Paddy Power Gold Cup on November 15th before a tilt at the Newbury Coral Gold Cup and a finale in the Cheltenham Festival showcase. I can see an exciting year with a slight negative that he hasn't got the full experience of a novice season under his belt but also the benefit that his 7yo body is in better shape with low mileage. A former point to point winner he will relish a good distance staying chase.

Stable Quotes - "The Jukebox Man is back in looking great and we are doing as much with him as we can. The aim is to run him in the Paddy Power or the 1965 Chase but the big aim is to get him spot on for the King George. We will see how we are fitness-wise, and if he is not ready, he won’t run, and we will find something else for him in prep for the King George. He is in good form, and he is one of the most exciting horses in the yard. He has just got that bit of extra."

ENTRIES

29 Nov 25 - 1455 Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase - 25/1

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BAMBINO FEVER Age: 5 |  T: W Mullins O: O'Connel Morgan Syndicate | OR:  130

She's a potential superstar in the making having slaughtered the boys last season in bumpers winning the champion bumper at Cheltenham and then following up in the Punchestown finale. Jody Townend gets a very nice tune out of this unbeaten mare and I can see her remaining unbeaten this season if campaigned for the mares novice hurdle at the festival. There is a slight chance that she is targeted at the Supreme and it wouldn't surprise me if she runs against the boys at Xmas. But these connections have a habit of picking a race to win come March and I'd say she will be short priced fav for the mares novices.  

Stable Quotes -  "She’ll go novice hurdling and we’ll start her off in mares’ races if we can. She’s one that could end up taking on the boys, but I’m always a believer in winning the races you can at Cheltenham and come home with a winner rather than a loser, so I’d imagine she’ll be one for the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle if all goes well through the season. It would be hard to think that we might end up with a better mare than her. She races lazily enough and if she looked like she wanted further, the Ballymore would be there as an option too."

I'LL SORT THAT Age: 5 |  T: D Queally O: David Needham | OR:

Perhaps not a big surprise as this horse has been flying for Declan this season. Early signs from the yard is that this is his best horse. Looked like it won cosy last time but was ridden to be among horses and get some education. Feedback is that he didn't appreciate the congestion and although he won, they won't ride him like that again. Will be a better price because he hasn't won so well as debut but get on as he isn't for catching from the front. 

GAMEOFINCHES Age: 6 |  T: W Mullins O: Prof Caroline Tisdall | OR:  124

I wouldn't read much in to the bumper form for this horse. He's a big type still growing in to himself. Last years Champion Bumper could well have been one of the strongest in a long time. It will be interesting to see what comes out of that this year. 

Stable Quote - "He’s a huge horse and his summer break has done him the power of good. He’s turning seven and with the size of him, we don’t think he’d have much respect for hurdles, so I think we’re going to go straight over fences with him. He looks a staying type."

WINDBENEATHMYWINGS Age: 5 |  T: D Pipe O: Prof Caroline Tisdall | OR

I'll say this is probably the most exciting bumper horse I've seen in a long time. Certainly here in England anyway. I am cautious that he hasn't ran for almost one year now and lost the second half of last season to injury. The Ascot bumper is proving a strong race with plenty good horses coming out of that. I believe he has had another setback so we mightt see hi until Cheltnenham in the new year but I still hold every hope as a 5 year old they can nurse him back to 

SINCHI ROCA Age: 5 |  T: S Hosie O: ??? | OR: 

I actually can't tell you much about this horse at the minute. Looked a very nice type in two bumper starts and has not been seen since. Still shows as Hosie owns him but he isn't the type to train and most likely would sell so I am patiently waiting to see what happens. Either way get in the tracker as a novice hurdler to follow. 

MYDADDYPADDY Age: 4 |  T: Dan Skelton O: Mr Dermot Hanafin | OR: 

An 11 lengths winner on debut in March. Looked like the Skelton's had another aeroplane on their hands with this one. Was told to back him that day at 15/8 and that price looks massive now. Holds some entries in hurdle races below so will be out soon . Is he supreme bound? A Walk in the Park gelding with plenty talent. 

Stable Quotes -  "He is a real impressive horse who bolted up in his bumper at Huntingdon. He looks pretty smart, and we don’t know yet where he will start but he is definitely one to follow."

ENTRIES

10 Nov 25 - 1245 Carlisle Maiden Hurdle - WON EASILY 1/2 

LET IT RAIN Age: 6 |  T: Dan Skelton O: Mr Christopher Greenall | OR:  

One for the spring. 

TAURUS BAY Age: 7 |  T: B Pauling O: Mr Harry Redknapp | OR: 

???

HUNTING GOLD Age: 7 |  T: P Rothwell O: Seven Counties Syndicate | OR: 

One of my own horses that Phillip Rothwell thinks can have a nice juvenile hurdle campaign starting off in Ireland on the 13th November.