Ladbrokes Handicap

Off time: 13:55 | Winning time: 1m 11.65s

(4)

Uncle Jerry^b⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-12| J: S W Kelly| T: R Hughes| OR: 81| D

2/1

Nothing if not consistent and continued in good form with a short head second over this trip at Kempton last time. May well try and take these from start to finish and has a puncher's chance of doing so. Every chance if unfazed by quick turnaround.

Form: 11243-2

(3)

Beleaguerment^p⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Edward Greatrex| T: A Watson| OR: 76| BF| D

5/2

Has a length to find with Uncle Jerry on Kempton form but a bit worrying he couldn't finish the job off when holding every chance there. Does know how to win, though, so can't be discounted, but others preferred.

Form: 46714-3

(2)

Champion Brogie¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: R Winston| T: J S Moore| OR: 75| D

11/4

Has held his form quite well this winter, tried his luck in France (ran well) and almost came good over C&D last time out, just collared in the last couple of strides. will appreciate a good pace up front (can pull) and has chances.

Form: 421652-

(1)

Artair⁶⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Louis Steward| T: M L W Bell| OR: 74

12/1

Promise of his early runs sadly evaporated towards the end of the autumn and he was last seen finishing well beaten on the turf at Doncaster, although soft ground there a possible excuse. Early days, but needs to turn it around now.

Form: 955730-

(5)

London Rock¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Thore Hammer-Hansen⁽⁷⁾| T: R Hannon| OR: 71| D

5/1

Winner over this trip at Chelmsford in November and possibly unlucky not to get a bit closer here last time out (finished behind Champion Brogie) as he was hampered at a key stage. Another with chances in an open little contest.

Form: 498154-

Forecasts

Uncle Jerry (2/1), Beleaguerment (5/2), Champion Brogie (11/4), London Rock (5/1), Artair (12/1)

UNCLE JERRY looks the one to be with. He runs his race more often than not and comes into this off the back of a solid effort at Kempton. He looks the likely pace angle as well, and can make all here. Champion Brogie could be the one to benefit if the pace is too quick up front, although London Rock isn't without chances if finding a clear passage this time around.