'He's the horse I'm most excited about other than The Jukebox Man' - Ben Pauling on his big hopes over the festive period
West Country correspondent James Stevens speaks to the Gloucestershire trainer
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Starmount
1.05 Aintree, December 26
William Hill Formby Novices' Hurdle
He was very good at Wetherby the other day when he hadn't had the perfect preparation. He got jarred up in a racecourse gallop at Worcester so I had to sit on him for a month. He wasn't fit for his last race so he did it pretty nicely. He's a bold, strong horse and I'm expecting a good show. Kielan Woods will ride and he's the one I'm most excited about other than The Jukebox Man.
The Jukebox Man
2.30 Kempton, December 26
Ladbrokes King George VI Chase
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