2024 Ladbrokes Kauto Star Novices' Chase
The Jukebox Man has been a star performer during his career and it’s easy to see why this horse has been installed to win the Ladbrokes Kauto Star Novices' Chase. The six-year-old was successful when triumphing at Newbury at the end of November, claiming a two-length success over Masaccio and there could be more to come from the favourite.
As for Masaccio, it’s not out of the question that the horse could benefit from a longer trip considering that the previous meeting was over two miles and four furlongs. The horse did hit a fence when three out and jumped left, losing valuable distance and punters might prefer to go for this option at a bigger price.
Hyland has won on three of his previous four outings, with this win rate sure to attract punters and the seven-year-old was last seen beating three other contenders at Cheltenham in mid-November. That came after a success at the same track towards the end of October, with the horse bouncing back from a disappointing showing at Uttoxeter.
White Rhino has achieved back to back successes this term, with Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero training an eight-year-old who was able to score at Haydock Park in early December when achieving a sizeable victory on testing ground. This came after a victory at Ayr in early November and punters might go for a big each-way price.