Johnston hoping for Jukebox hit

Mark Johnston believes Jukebox Jury can confirm himself a top-class juvenile with victory in tomorrow’s Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster.

The son of Montjeu has kept good company all season and gained reward for a couple of fine efforts in defeat when winning the Royal Lodge Stakes at Ascot last month.

The Middleham handler has always held the colt in high regard and is hopeful he can get off the mark in Group One company at the first attempt.

“He has had a nice break since Ascot and it is really the perfect gap between the races,” said Johnston.

“We have always thought very highly of him and he was running in Group races at an early stage of his career.

“He has proven himself over the mile and stays every inch of the trip. We will probably start him off in the 2000 Guineas next year but long-term, he could be a potential Derby horse.

“We have always thought he was up to Group class and hopefully, he can confirm that tomorrow.”