Wetherby

Today, March 18, 2025HurdleClass 53m

Verdict

As low-mileage 6-y-os from top yards, JUKEBOX FURY and Skiffle Man are naturally appealing, particularly given that they both arrive here on the back of improved efforts. The latter's handicap debut second over 20.5f at Southwell augurs well with regard to this new trip and he is not passed over lightly, but Jukebox Fury got the better of a next-time-out winner when opening his account upped to a similar trip to this at Doncaster and he is marginally preferred. Aazza makes some each-way appeal.

Jukebox Fury
Skiffle Man
Aazza

3m Hcap Hrd

Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places

2. Jukebox Fury
J: James BowenT: Nicky Henderson
F: P0-501
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Offered little on return/handicap bow at Kempton in December but left that well behind when off the mark upped to 3m at Doncaster last month, proving ½-length too strong for subsequent scorer Skin Full. 5 lb rise fair enough and he could have more to offer for his top yard as a stayer.
5. Skiffle Man
J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
F: 65-82
Price History:
4.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
105
Verdict
Predictably left low-key novice form behind when second of 16 on handicap bow with first-time cheekpieces/tongue strap enlisted upped to 20.4f at Southwell in December. 7 lb rise tolerable given that he was 8 lengths clear of the third that day and this further step up in trip could be a good move.
1. Paddy Omahler
J: Peter KavanaghT: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
F: 3-P667514
Price History:
7.50
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Finished fifth of 16 in a decent handicap for the grade over this C&D in December and posted an improved effort when striking back at this course the following month. By no means disgraced when fourth of 12 off this 7 lb higher mark at Kelso last time and he's a live each-way candidate.
11. Wearapinkribbon
J: David BassT: Max Comley
F: PP-755691
Price History:
7.50
Age:
9
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Ended losing run of more than 4 years when striking at Huntingdon (25f, good to soft) recently, with a number of factors potentially contributing to that revival, including a first-time visor, 11-week break, breathing operation and it was his debut for the Max Comley yard. This is tougher up 4 lb .
9. Aazza
J: Craig NicholT: Paul Robson
F: 6040-7938
Price History:
8.00
Age:
9
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
55
Verdict
Dual hurdles winner for Rose Dobbin and better for return/stable debut effort equipped with cheekpieces when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh in November. Struggled back over fences at Catterick next time but now 3 lb lower returned to this sphere and she's capable of a bold show.
3. Farmer Jimmy
J: Jamie HamiltonT: Mark Walford
F: 3-675815
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Much improved for a switch to handicaps over a longer trip when scoring over 2½m here last month. Perhaps it wouldn't be wise to judge him too harshly on his subsequent effort at Bangor (left poorly placed) and he shapes as though this trip will be within his range.
4. Helsgetaway
J: Derek FoxT: Lucinda Russell
F: 523-7F5P
Price History:
9.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
57
Verdict
Showed ability in bumpers and promising start in this sphere, very much shaping like a stayer on the two starts he's completed, finished fifth of 10 in a Hexham maiden on penultimate start. Presumably wasn't 100% on handicap debut at Ayr and worth a second look upped in trip with cheekpieces added.
8. Rickety Gate
J: Danny McMenaminT: Nicky Richards
F: 258-81846
Price History:
15.00
Age:
10
Weight:
11-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
76
Verdict
Took advantage of a drop in the weights when scoring on return at Kelso in October and he did well under the circumstances when fourth of 9 at Doncaster the following month. However, it was surprising to see him run so badly at Musselburgh last time given his otherwise solid record at that course.
10. Good Bye
J: Harry BannisterT: Sara Ender
F: 8P7P0646
Price History:
17.00
Age:
10
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Proved a model of consistency during 2022/23 campaign but didn't cut much ice last term and was beaten 20 lengths in the Doncaster handicap won by Jukebox Fury on his latest start.
7. Tees Comps Clive
J: Joe WilliamsonT: Gillian Boanas
F: 57-076P47
Price History:
34.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Second run in handicap company resulted in a decent effort at Newcastle where he was fourth in an 11-runner contest over 2¾m. However, that is bookmarked by underwhelming displays and he needs to find improvement from somewhere.
6. Jo Arengeot Bey Aa
J: William MaggsT: Donald McCain
F: 3373-0P
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
95
Verdict
Fetched £50,000 after winning sole start in points and Rules debut effort in a Uttoxeter bumper was fairly encouraging. However, disappointing over hurdles so far, pulled up tried in blinkers at Bangor when last seen in December (since undergone a wind op) and cheekpieces now given a whirl.
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