GUTTED Ben Pauling has ruled star novice The Jukebox Man out for the season.
Harry Redknapp’s chaser was one of the favourites for the Brown Advisory at the Cheltenham Festival but suffered an injury on the gallops this morning.
Pauling said in a statement to Sunracing: “The Jukebox Man has this morning sustained an injury during his routine exercise that will sadly rule him out for the season.
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“At this early stage, the feedback from our veterinary team and the specialists is positive that we can look forward to seeing him return in the autumn.
“It is a huge blow for all involved and every care is being taken for one of our stable’s leading lights.
“We will update you on his recovery in due course.”
The seven-year-old was two from two over fences having won the Grade 2 John Francome Novices’ Chase at Newbury before following up in the Grade 1 Kauto Star at Kempton on Boxing Day.
He had been a 9-2 shot for the Brown Advisory on the Wednesday of the Festival.
Redknapp has suffered a torrid 24 hours with 2-7 favourite Risk It All turned over in ‘bizarre’ scenes at Plumpton yesterday.
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