Ludlow Races & Results 1 Wednesday 5th February 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Ludlow Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 5th February 2025

There were 29 Races on Wednesday 5th February 2025 across 4 meetings. There was 8 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Sedgefield, 7 races at Ludlow, 7 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 5th February 2025

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:45 Ludlow Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (80/1 +0%) Ramaah	80 80/1(+0%)	(8) Ramaah 80/1, Modest winner at 13f on Flat for Ismail Mohammed but yet to match that form in 3 starts over hurdles, again finishing well held when fifth of 9 in maiden at Huntingdon 13 days ago. Modest 1m5f Flat winner; soundly beaten at triple-figure odds on three starts over hurdles.
2 1st (2) (2/7 +61%) Viyanni	0.285714 2/7(+61%)	(2) Viyanni 2/7, Fair winner on Flat for John Patrick Murtagh. Has taken well to hurdling following a 5-month absence, winning a Market Rasen juvenile in December and building on that promise when third at Ascot 18 days ago. The one to beat with further improvement to come. Front-running 3rd to top prospect at Ascot (good) is easily the best hurdles form in this.
1 2nd (1) (7/1 -155%) Mister Cessna	7 7/1(-155%)	(1) Mister Cessna 7/1, Fairly useful juvenile hurdle winner in France and close third over fences in August. After 5 months off, stiff task on stable debut when pulled up in Finale Juvenile Hurdle at Chepstow in December, but he's one to note back in calmer waters. Hurdle winner in France; pulled up at 40-1 when making British debut in a Grade 2.
4 3rd (4) (9/1 -38%) El Gavilan	9 9/1(-38%)	(4) El Gavilan 9/1, Fair form over hurdles in France, runner-up to a subsequent listed winner on debut. Below that level in 2 starts for current yard, but showed more than on stable debut when second of 5 at Fontwell on Boxing Day. Could have more to offer with tongue tie applied. Ex-French; second of three finishers at Fontwell (2m2f, soft) on second run in Britain.
3 4th (3) (10/1 +17%) Cracker Star	10 10/1(+17%)	(3) Cracker Star 10/1, Fairly useful Flat winner for Richard Hughes but below expectations both starts over hurdles for current yard, in cheekpieces (had worn on the level) when well-beaten third at Musselburgh last time. Has something to find but he's clearly thought capable of better. Fair Flat form at up to 1m4f, modest when fading in his two races over hurdles.
5 5th (5) (150/1 -50%) Flash In The Pan	150 150/1(-50%)	(5) Flash In The Pan 150/1, Bred for the Flat and finished well held in an Exeter bumper on debut. Fared no better sent hurdling when fifth of 6 in junior event at Chepstow 8 days ago, so he looks to be up against it. Beaten 43l in a bumper at Exeter (soft) and 32l on hurdling debut at Chepstow (2m, heavy).
10 6th (10) (150/1 -200%) I Love Paris	150 150/1(-200%)	(10) I Love Paris 150/1, Fair maiden on Flat for Ed Walker but refused early on when making her debut in this sphere at Leicester in November. Tailed off when pulled up 2 out at Newbury next time, before refusing to line up prior to latest intended outing. Fair maiden on Flat but failed to complete her two starts over hurdles.
7 7th (7) (22/1 +12%) Like Magic	22 22/1(+12%)	(7) Like Magic 22/1, Seemingly fairly useful form on Flat in Germany for Henk Grewe, successful twice from 5 starts including minor event at Dortmund in March. Off 7 months ahead of going hurdling on first run for yard. 2-5 on Flat when trained in Germany; makes British/hurdle debut.
9 8th (9) (50/1 -25%) Hello Sweety	50 50/1(-25%)	(9) Hello Sweety 50/1, Placed on Flat in Poland first 3 starts, though little impact in 3 outings for Alicja Karkosa in France subsequently. Offered little for new yard when seventh of 9 in handicap at Lingfield in January, so has something to prove as she goes hurdling. Ex-Polish and French maiden on Flat, fair at her best; well beaten on British Flat debut.
6 \|PU\| (6) (20/1 -43%) Kotgar	20 20/1(-43%)	(6) Kotgar 20/1, Fair maiden on Flat in France, making the frame all 5 starts at up to 10.5f. Left his hurdling debut effort behind when second of 5 in juvenile at this C&D (good to soft) 3 months ago, though will need to find more again in this contest. 2nd of five over C&D (good) three months ago but needs to take another major step forward.
11 \|PU\| (11) (200/1 -100%) Mahpenny	200 200/1(-100%)	(11) Mahpenny 200/1, Third of 6 in junior bumper at Newcastle on debut, albeit never a threat, but jumped sketchily when pulled up at Musselburgh on hurdles bow in November. First run for yard after leaving R. Mike Smith. Did not show much in November in a bumper or on hurdling debut; has left Mike Smith.

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13:45 Ludlow Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

VIYANNI made a successful start over hurdles at Market Rasen before stepping up on that effort in one of the stronger juvenile contests run this season when third to Lulamba at Ascot. Connections might have an eye on Cheltenham for the Boodles next month and this appears to be a fine opportunity for him to progress further. Mister Cessna pulled up in the Finale at Chepstow on his UK bow and will find this easier. El Gavilan and Kotgar appear best of the remainder.

VIYANNI has made a promising start over hurdles, successful at Market Rasen before bumping into two good prospects at Ascot last time, so he looks to hold leading claims of resuming winning ways. The biggest threat could come from Mister Cessna, who was pitched in at the deep end on his stable/hurdling debut, ahead of El Gavilan.

Mister Cessna could prove a different proposition this time but VIYANNI should be tough to beat judged on what he showed at Ascot.

14:15 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (11/10 +0%) Jasmine Bliss	1.1 11/10(+0%)	(7) Jasmine Bliss 11/10, Irish point winner who also won twice in bumpers. Shaped well when a clear second at Lingfield on hurdling debut in November, before failing to meet expectations when fourth at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) last time. Worth another chance given her previous promise. Big player judged on bumpers and hurdle debut; she flopped on latest start, however.
1 2nd (1) (11/2 0%) Betty's Tiara	5.5 11/2(0%)	(1) Betty's Tiara 11/2, Runner-up twice from 3 starts over hurdles last term, but failed to come on for this season's return when fifth of 8 on handicap debut at Taunton (19f, good to soft) 37 days ago. However, she was ridden more patiently last time and could fare better back in a maiden. Runner-up on two of three hurdling starts last season, which she has not matched this term.
11 3rd (11) (9/4 -13%) Sea Presenting	2.25 9/4(-13%)	(11) Sea Presenting 9/4, Third on sole start in points and shaped encouragingly on Rules debut when third of 10 in mares' novice hurdle at Warwick (19f, good to soft) 16 days ago, staying on well. Open to improvement so she's not taken lightly. A leading contender after close third at Warwick (2m3f) and she showed plenty of promise..
6 4th (6) (13/2 -18%) Hot Goddess	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(6) Hot Goddess 13/2, Only modest form when placed once from 3 starts in bumpers, but sent hurdling she showed much more when third of 13 in a Chepstow maiden (19.4f, good to soft) in October. Could be in the mix with her latest effort behind her. Needs to improve markedly but, unlike a lot of these, she's shown she has some ability.
10 5th (10) (50/1 -178%) Ramalamadingdong	50 50/1(-178%)	(10) Ramalamadingdong 50/1, Well held in bumper on debut and ran to only a modest level when fifth of 11 in mares' maiden at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) on hurdles bow in December. Looks one for the longer term. Potential in her pedigree and a whiff of ability on hurdle debut; much better is needed.
4 6th (4) (150/1 -88%) Hello Marie	150 150/1(-88%)	(4) Hello Marie 150/1, Beat one other finisher when winning an Irish point and has finished well held in all 3 of her starts under Rules, weakening quickly in mares' novice at Warwick (19f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Irish maiden point winner whose three efforts under rules left a lot to be desired.
2 7th (2) (200/1 -203%) Clashmore Banter	200 200/1(-203%)	(2) Clashmore Banter 200/1, Didn't offer much in points and was beaten a long way when sixth of 12 in maiden at Taunton (19f, good to soft) on hurdling debut 18 days ago. Faces a tough ask. 0-4 in Irish points and 53l defeat in maiden hurdle at Taunton (2m3f; 250-1).
9 \|B\| (9) (80/1 0%) Pooley's Promise	80 80/1(0%)	(9) Pooley's Promise 80/1, Little promise sole outing in bumpers and it has been a similar story in 2 starts over hurdles, losing touch from 4 out when ninth of 10 in mares' novice at Warwick (19f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Triple-figure odds, down the field in a bumper and two novice hurdles.
8 \|F\| (8) (300/1 -100%) Minneigh Mozze	300 300/1(-100%)	(8) Minneigh Mozze 300/1, Down the field in 2 bumpers for this yard before making little impact over hurdles for Sheila Lewis, pulled up in mares' handicap at Newton Abbot (21.6f, good to soft) in July. Returns in first-time tongue tie having re-joined former stable. Probably no worthwhile form after two bumpers and five hurdle races; now tongue tied.
5 \|PU\| (5) (80/1 -60%) Hit For Sixty	80 80/1(-60%)	(5) Hit For Sixty 80/1, In need of experience of sole outing in bumpers and fared no better than on hurdling debut when pulled up in mares' novice at Warwick (21, soft) in December. Likely to need more time. Beaten 11l when eighth of ten in Ascot bumper but major work to do after two hurdle races.
3 \|PU\| (3) (300/1 -20%) Countess Vicky	300 300/1(-20%)	(3) Countess Vicky 300/1, Tailed off on her only completed start over hurdles so far. Pulled up in novice at Ffos Las (21.9f, good to soft) on her latest outing in May and she's best watched after 9 months off. Achieved very little over hurdles in her four races.

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14:15 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

JASMINE BLISS may have had excuses when a beaten favourite at Ffos Las last month, with the yard form dropping off for a brief spell. However, the six-year-old, a dual bumper winner who finished runner-up to a subsequent Listed winner at Lingfield on her hurdling debut, gets the vote to show her true colours. Sea Presenting made a promising start under Rules when third at Warwick and is capable of being the main threat. Hot Goddess completes the shortlist.

Having won twice in bumpers, JASMINE BLISS made a promising start over hurdles when bumping into a next-time-out listed winner at Lingfield in November, so she is worth forgiving her latest effort and is taken to open her account in this sphere. Sea Presenting made an encouraging hurdles debut and is respected, with Betty's Tiara completing the shortlist.

Given Jasmine Bliss's capitulation last time at Ffos Las, the vote goes to SEA PRESENTING who shaped well at Warwick.

14:45 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
13 1st (13) (13/2 0%) Faitque De L'isle	6.5 13/2(0%)	(13) Faitque De L'isle 13/2, On a long losing run but backed up previous effort when third from 3 lb out of the handicap at Leicester 2 weeks ago so not taken lightly racing off his proper mark. 10yo with poor strike-rate but fair efforts the last twice and has an each-way shout.
3 2nd (3) (5/2 +38%) Simple Getaway	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(3) Simple Getaway 5/2, Fetched £180,000 after winning an Irish point but only minor promise on second of his 3 hurdle starts during 2023/24. Type to make a better chaser and offered something to work on when fourth at Exeter on return/handicap bow. Entitled to progress. Point winner who could improve for last month's chase/handicap debut fourth at Exeter.
4 3rd (4) (5/1 0%) Iron D'ex	5 5/1(0%)	(4) Iron D'ex 5/1, Made a winning start over fences at Ludlow in October and decent efforts in defeat last 2 starts. In the mix if the rain stays away. Course winner who ran well at Hereford last time and this new trip could be within range.
12 4th (12) (33/1 +34%) Fashion's Model	33 33/1(+34%)	(12) Fashion's Model 33/1, Sent chasing last season, off the mark on final start of the campaign at Wincanton (20.2f, heavy) in April. No show in a handful of runs so far this term, though, and different headgear now given a whirl. Runs off last winning mark but hasn't got competitive this season; blinkers go on.
8 5th (8) (13/2 +46%) Coal Fire	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(8) Coal Fire 13/2, Twice a winner over hurdles for Peter Bowen in 2023 but pulled up sole start over fences. Off 15 months ahead of first start for this yard. Returns from absence but on a handy mark; one to watch in the betting on stable debut.
9 6th (9) (9/1 -80%) Mistymal	9 9/1(-80%)	(9) Mistymal 9/1, Irish point winner who made a winning chasing debut at Hereford in October, forging clear run-in. Went like the best horse at the weights when finishing a close third there next time but proved a complete let-down tried in headgear at Southwell. Worth another chance. Fine start to chase career and may not have taken to cheekpieces when pulled up last time.
1 7th (1) (4/1 +11%) Tout Sur Moi	4 4/1(+11%)	(1) Tout Sur Moi 4/1, Showed promise in bumpers and also displayed a fair level of ability in 5 runs over hurdles. Encouraging start over fences when fourth at Taunton but failed to meet expectations there next time. Worth another chance. Made it 0-9 when below par latest but has edged down the weights & wind op may have helped.
7 8th (7) (28/1 -75%) Carpe Diem	28 28/1(-75%)	(7) Carpe Diem 28/1, Promise in maiden hurdles last summer before a lesser effort on handicap debut over fences at Huntingdon. Well held back from an absence at Uttoxeter 7 weeks ago and has enough to prove. Well beaten on comeback in December but this 7yo still has time on his side; not ruled out.
11 9th (11) (50/1 -25%) Higgs	50 50/1(-25%)	(11) Higgs 50/1, Went through a good spell in May, scoring at Uttoxeter and Ffos Las. Arrives here on a poor run of form, however, so others preferred. Won two in a row last May but pulled up on his last three starts.
2 \|F\| (2) (9/1 +36%) Jessie Lightfoot	9 9/1(+36%)	(2) Jessie Lightfoot 9/1, Revitalised by a return to Henry Oliver last spring, scoring over fences at Taunton and Southwell. Was holding her form well after but last 2 starts suggests she's gone off the boil. Tongue strap on 1st time. Engaged 3.45 Market Rasen Tuesday. On a competitive mark but below par the last twice; wears a first-time tongue-tie.
10 \|PU\| (10) (12/1 -71%) Streamsforth Lad	12 12/1(-71%)	(10) Streamsforth Lad 12/1, Showed ability in bumpers but little solid form over hurdles, including starting out for this yard at Bangor on return. Goes up in trip for chase debut. 0-8 and hasn't achieved much, but market check advised on chase debut, following wind op.

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14:45 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

SIMPLE GETAWAY appeared to need his return to action at Exeter when shaping well for a fair way before getting tired in the closing stages. The seven-year-old was dropped 4lb for that effort, which gives him a strong chance on this occasion, especially with the run under his belt. Stepping up in trip may see Iron D'ex in a better light after his fourth at Hereford. Tout Sur Moi isn't discounted following wind surgery.

TOUT SUR MOI is given another chance to confirm chase debut promise back down in class. The unexposed Simple Getaway is a potential threat along with Faitque de l'Isle back off his proper mark.

The very lightly raced 7yo SIMPLE GETAWAY is open to improvement on this second chase start and gets the nod ahead of Mistymal.

15:15 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (1/8 +56%) Vanderpoel	0.125 1/8(+56%)	(1) Vanderpoel 1/8, Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (Nov 23) and created a positive impression when following up on Rules debut in a Huntingdon maiden (15.8f) 5 weeks ago, jumping accurately and quickening to lead before 2 out. Prime claims under a penalty with progress anticipated. Won Irish maiden point and a 2m maiden hurdle at Huntingdon; easily the best hurdles form.
3 2nd (3) (9/1 +59%) Grenardier	9 9/1(+59%)	(3) Grenardier 9/1, Little impact in a couple of bumpers and similar story in pair of maiden/novice hurdles upon returning to action this winter. Handicaps will be more his bag after this. Beaten at least 20l in his two bumpers and two hurdle races.
6 3rd (6) (33/1 +34%) Tracking Treasure	33 33/1(+34%)	(6) Tracking Treasure 33/1, Unplaced both starts in points and failed to beat a rival in a bumper at Fairyhouse in November, he offered little starting out for new yard when ninth of 12 in a novice hurdle at Hereford (16.2f) 3 weeks ago. No claims after his Irish points, bumper and Hereford novice hurdle.
4 4th (4) (8/1 -256%) King Of Records	8 8/1(-256%)	(4) King Of Records 8/1, Fairly useful on Flat on balance of form in France (seems to stay 1½m) and twice in-the-frame in 2023. Acquired by new connections for €62,000 later that year and whilst absent since, market confidence behind him in the betting would look significant now hurdling. One to note. Pretty useful at up to 1m2f on Flat in France in 2022 and 2023; sold for 62,000 euros.
2 5th (2) (125/1 -150%) Arkendale	125 125/1(-150%)	(2) Arkendale 125/1, Fairly useful handicapper on the Flat (stays 10.5f) but finished well held both starts in maiden/novice hurdles for new yard in recent months. Pretty useful on Flat at up to 1m2f; tailed off at 40-1 and 250-1 over hurdles, however.
7 6th (7) (125/1 -150%) Wick Hill	125 125/1(-150%)	(7) Wick Hill 125/1, Hillstar gelding. Dam, ran twice over hurdles, 1m winner who stayed 11.5f on Flat. Failed to beat a rival sole start in point bumpers/pulled up sole start in points (Dec 29). Best watched making Rules/hurdles bow. Remote in a point bumper and pulled up for Will Biddick in a maiden point.
5 \|PU\| (5) (250/1 -67%) Tican	250 250/1(-67%)	(5) Tican 250/1, Teofilo gelding who is bred more for the Flat and little encouragement when last of 16 in a C&D bumper 9 months ago, tailed-off straight. Passed over now hurdling on reappearance. 250-1, remote last in bumper here (good) last April.

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15:15 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

VANDERPOEL's debut victory under Rules at Huntingdon last month couldn't have worked out much better, with the second, third and fifth all winning next time out. Ben Pauling's charge looks to have been found a golden opportunity to follow up and he's likely to prove a warm order. Smart Flat performer King Of Records must defy a 488-day layoff on his hurdles/stable bow but the five-year-old may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of Grenardier.

Winning pointer VANDERPOEL created a positive impression when making a successful debut over hurdles at Huntingdon 5 weeks ago and open to improvement, he looks to hold outstanding claims in his bid to make it 2-2 under Rules. King of Records has a lengthy absence to overcome but was a fairly useful operator on the Flat in France and he could emerge as the lead danger on debut for Venetia Williams.

King Of Records showed pretty useful French Flat form but was not seen in 2024. He needs a good standard if he's to beat VANDERPOEL.

15:45 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (10/1 +29%) Post Chaise	10 10/1(+29%)	(7) Post Chaise 10/1, Notched a fifth win over the larger obstacles at Market Rasen (27.6f) in May but not in same form next 3 starts after a break. Has it to prove. Back to his last winning mark but not all the pieces seem to be in place for a revival.
4 2nd (4) (10/3 -11%) Can You Call	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(4) Can You Call 10/3, Fairly useful hurdles/chase winner who ran well on 3 of his 4 starts returned to fences last term and back to that level when second at Chepstow over Christmas. Well treated if building on that. Chepstow 2nd latest; well handicapped on last season's form and could be on his way back.
6 3rd (6) (3/1 -33%) Superbolt	3 3/1(-33%)	(6) Superbolt 3/1, No great shakes over hurdles/on the Flat in Ireland but has upped his game for this yard, winning last 2 starts over fences in good style here and at Leicester. Looks progressive so should make a bold bid for the hat-trick. On hat-trick; a rising force, probably more to give; big chance despite drop back in trip.
3 4th (3) (5/1 +17%) Pepe Le Moko	5 5/1(+17%)	(3) Pepe Le Moko 5/1, Winless following 5 attempts over hurdles but quickly put that right sent chasing, taking 2 of his first 3 starts (at up to 20.5f). However, has yet to fire this season so bit to prove now. Just 1lb above his last winning mark and he drops back in trip; a case can be made.
1 5th (1) (9/2 +36%) Dibble Decker	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(1) Dibble Decker 9/2, Added a third chase victory to his tally at Wincanton on second start last season. Shaped quite well back over hurdles after 8 months off at Ascot and expected to build on that returned to fences. Should be a lot more interesting today for a stable which is seemingly returning to form.
2 6th (2) (14/1 -100%) Georges Saint	14 14/1(-100%)	(2) Georges Saint 14/1, Drew a blank over hurdles for current connections but upped his game sent chasing last term, scoring at Ffos Las (19.4f) and Fakenham (21.2f). However, well held last 2 starts 9 months apart so needs to bounce back. Soundly beaten last twice, off 269 days in between; interesting to see if backers return.
5 \|PU\| (5) (7/1 +0%) Bobhopeornohope	7 7/1(+0%)	(5) Bobhopeornohope 7/1, Not the force of old but reduced mark reflects that and latest fourth at Doncaster was best effort in a while. Eased another 3 lb so not taken lightly. Staged a partial revival on last two outings and continues down the weights.

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15:45 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

The progressive Superbolt warrants respect after scoring here and at Leicester in December, but he's effectively racing off a stone higher in the ratings now that Sam Twiston-Davies is back in the plate. With that in mind, CAN YOU CALL may thwart the five-year-old's hat-trick bid. Evan Williams' inmate found only a subsequent Grade 2 runner-up too strong at Chepstow and he can strike off an unchanged mark. Bobhopeornohope is also worth a second look.

CAN YOU CALL bounced back to form from his reduced mark when second at Chepstow and is potentially on a handy mark if building on that. The progressive Superbolt is bidding for the hat-trick and is the obvious threat. while Dibble Decker should prove all the better for his comeback spin over hurdles.

The youngster of the party, hat-trick seeking 5yo SUPERBOLT (nap) stands out in having potential and he can therefore score again.

16:15 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (4/1 +60%) Looking As You Are	4 4/1(+60%)	(2) Looking As You Are 4/1, Won a C&D maiden and Plumpton novice (20.5f) last term and back to that sort of form when creditable fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Kempton (24.6f, good to soft, 25/1) 40 days ago, not ideally placed. Respected. Won on this card last year; below form sent handicapping this term; chance if back to best.
5 2nd (5) (11/2 -57%) Springs A Girl	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(5) Springs A Girl 11/2, Bumper winner who bagged her second victory over hurdles when seeing off 6 rivals in C&D mares' novice (soft) in December. Remains relatively unexposed and merits consideration on handicap debut. Won two (one over C&D) of her last three starts and brings potential to handicap debut.
1 3rd (1) (6/1 -50%) Batwomen	6 6/1(-50%)	(1) Batwomen 6/1, Made a successful switch to handicaps when winning in smooth fashion at Fontwell (19.1f) in October and backed that up with good second of 11 at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) 65 days ago. 4 lb higher now but must enter calculations. 1st and 2nd in her two handicaps; up another 4lb but she's heading the right way.
6 4th (6) (11/2 +31%) Current Mood	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(6) Current Mood 11/2, Better for return when capitalising on a much-reduced mark over fences at this course (23.8f) in October and back to that sort of form when second of 5 in handicap chase (8/1) over same C&D (soft) 63 days ago. Fairly treated, back hurdling, but this trip may be on the sharp side for her. 10yo who has had three races here for two wins and a 2nd; big player on recent chase form.
7 5th (7) (3/1 +25%) Sweet Magic	3 3/1(+25%)	(7) Sweet Magic 3/1, Still a maiden but showed the benefit of her reappearance when second of 8 in a handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f, soft) on Boxing Day, giving the well-backed winner plenty to think about. 3 lb rise looks fair and another bold show is on the cards. Short-headed at Aintree latest; stable had a big-race double at Musselburgh last weekend.
3 6th (3) (4/1 -45%) Baby Sage	4 4/1(-45%)	(3) Baby Sage 4/1, Confirmed promise of reappearance effort when taking 11-runner handicap hurdle (9/2) at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) 61 days ago. 6 lb higher now but further progress may be forthcoming. Carried her head awkwardly when winning at Exeter last time but may well have more to give.
8 7th (8) (22/1 +21%) River Robe	22 22/1(+21%)	(8) River Robe 22/1, Yet to score for current yard and arrives on back of disappointing run over fences at Hereford (19f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Makes limited appeal returned to smaller obstacles here. Mixed form this winter, including over fences on last four starts; has career-low mark.
4 8th (4) (25/1 -25%) Majestic Jameela	25 25/1(-25%)	(4) Majestic Jameela 25/1, Scored 3 times over hurdles last term but fell heavily early on at Chepstow in October and has been well below best in both outings since. Fell in October when back from a break and well beaten on both starts since.

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16:15 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

SWEET MAGIC bounced back to form when a short-head second over 2m4f at Aintree on Boxing Day and she could be hard to stop if repeating that level of form here, despite a 3lb rise. Baby Sage is an obvious threat following her success at Exeter, while Springs A Girl has to be feared on her first taste of handicap action. Others to note are Batwomen and Current Mood.

Preference is for SWEET MAGIC, who ran a cracker at Aintree last time and hails from a yard in fine form. Springs A Girl and Baby Sage rate the principal dangers.

This looks competitive but preference is for handicap debutante SPRINGS A GIRL ahead of fellow last-time-out winner Baby Sage.

16:45 Ludlow Hunter Chase (Class 4) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (3/1 -9%) Frere D'armes	3 3/1(-9%)	(1) Frere D'armes 3/1, Disappointed on hunter debut at Taunton last month but had snapped a lengthy losing run at Fakenham (21.2f) under this rider previously and must enter calculations despite conceding weight all round. Made all in a handicap before struggling on soft ground on hunter chase debut.
2 2nd (2) (3/1 -118%) Enrilo	3 3/1(-118%)	(2) Enrilo 3/1, Smart at his peak and made the frame in 3 of his 4 starts in handicaps last season. Turned in poor effort on return at Chepstow in October but he looks a big player in this company. Has wellbeing issues but major claims should he repeat last year's third at Taunton.
4 3rd (4) (6/4 +50%) Percussion	1.5 6/4(+50%)	(4) Percussion 6/4, On a lengthy losing run but wasn't far off his best when second from out of the weights in Summer Cup at Uttoxeter in June. Not in same form in good handicaps since but will find this a lot more suitable. Tongue strap/cheekpieces back on. On a recovery mission but only three runs ago he was second in the Summer Cup at Uttoxeter.
5 4th (5) (10/1 +50%) Missed Tee	10 10/1(+50%)	(5) Missed Tee 10/1, Fair over hurdles for Dan Skelton and stepped up on her opening run in hunters when third at this course (20.1f) in March. Below that level when last seen in May, though, and looks to have plenty on her plate here. Four defeats in hunter chases for current yard include a third in this 12 months ago.
3 \|U\| (3) (15/2 +6%) Jimmy The Digger	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(3) Jimmy The Digger 15/2, Not the most consistent but posted one of his better recent efforts when runner-up at Cheltenham (25f) in October and could make his presence felt here. Unreliable but was second of 18 in a Cheltenham handicap on his penultimate run.

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16:45 Ludlow Hunter Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

ENRILO failed to fire in a handicap on his sole start this season, at Chepstow in October, but the 11-year-old can be given another chance in this company based on the pick of his efforts, which include finishing first past the post in the 2021 bet365 Gold Cup. Frere d'Armes is another with strong form claims but does have questions to answer after a disappointing effort at Taunton. Percussion completes the shortlist.

It's been 4 years since ENRILO last scored but he has plied his trade in much more competitive contests than this. He can make a successful hunter-chase debut. Percussion may provide the chief threat.

None of the five ran that well last time. ENRILO is on favourable terms with his rivals if he can put his best foot forward.

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