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Uttoxeter 19:05

Race 6 Cambion, Jewel In The Peaks Handicap Hurdle (2m 7f 70y)

11th Sept 25

Horse
Jungle Wood
Jockey
Miss L Bradstock
Trainer
Mrs Sara V Bradstock
Jungle Wood is all set to tackle the course at Uttoxeter with a fetching distance of 2m 7f 70y today. At six-years-old and under the watchful eye of Mrs Sara V Bradstock, this gelding has a live price pegged at 5, which does seem to reflect value. With Miss L Bradstock in the saddle, his performance bond with the trainer shows promise. Digging a bit into Jungle Wood's recent outings, his form figures don't yell out success but do offer a whisper of potential - his modest win rate over the past six months is nudged by a 33% strike rate at similar distances. That's paired with a 50% at such distances over a broader span, painting a picture of a horse comfy with lengthy hurdles. His trainer and jockey combo have been turning heads too, winning at a full strike rate over the last 60 days. Scudamore is likely to give Jungle Wood a run for his money. An eight-year-old gelding coached by J Candlish, he steps into this race with a live price of 9. Sean Quinlan will be guiding him across the green today, bringing a less than ideally consistent set of recent results. Scudamore's form over the last half-year doesn’t instill heaps of confidence, yet a closer look at the trainer's 41% winning ratio over the last six months could hint that brighter days are ahead. Don't overlook Wild Nephin, lads. This fellow is another six-year-old guided by trainer R. Potter with jockey Conor Ring doing the honours. His slim odds sitting at 19 might scream 'long shot', but in racing, stranger things have happened at better prices. With only a 7% strike rate over the past year and relatively silent in recent months, it's the kind of bet where you'd not be gobsmacked if he pulled a blinder, nor would you drop your pie if he didn't. Prediction wise, my money’s riding on Jungle Wood. His comfort with the distance and a potentially persuasive jockey-trainer link-up suggest he could very well be first past the post. So, polish off your binoculars, chuck a couple of quid on Jungle Wood, and remember lads, when the fun stops, stop. Have a flutter responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:15 am on 11th September 2025

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Course SR 21.27% (from last 315 races)

Course & Distance SR 20.45% (from last 44 races)

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