Ludlow Races & Results Tomform Thursday 20th March 2025

There were 34 Races on Thursday 20th March 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Cork, 6 races at Sedgefield, 7 races at Chepstow, 6 races at Ludlow, 8 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 20th March 2025

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14:45 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

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2
(2) Not Now Nathaniel (SP +100%)
Not Now Nathaniel

0
SP(+100%)
(2) Not Now Nathaniel SP, Successful on sole outing in bumpers and also won first 2 starts over hurdles. Similar form in defeat kept to novice company next 2 outings but was comfortably held from a stiff-looking mark over C&D on most recent start. 5 lb claimer takes over in the saddle.
Has form figures of 112 on good ground; could be set for a productive spring campaign.
1
1st (1) Ascending Lark (SP +100%)
Ascending Lark

0
SP(+100%)
(1) Ascending Lark SP, Made it 4-4 over hurdles since joining Harry Derham in a thinly-contested handicap at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) 27 days ago, driven out. Thriving and sure to go well again.
4-4 since joining new yard and switched to hurdles; beat two rivals at Exeter last time.
3
2nd (3) Plantaroma (SP +100%)
Plantaroma

0
SP(+100%)
(3) Plantaroma SP, Fair in bumpers and similar form when making the frame first 3 starts over hurdles. Too free when a well beaten third at Kempton in February but had made progress into a prominent position when falling 3 out at Huntingdon last week. Good claims if none the worse.
Consistent maiden; in a handy position when stumbling and falling at Huntingdon last week.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content,

14:45 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

ASCENDING LARK is unbeaten in four starts since joining Harry Derham and the seven-year-old has been found another excellent opportunity to continue her winning run. Her victories this season at Newcastle and Exeter have been in handicap company and another 4lb rise doesn't appear to be insurmountable. Plantaroma was unlucky at Huntingdon on her first run after a wind operation and looks more of a threat than Not Now Nathaniel.

Some of PLANTAROMA's earlier form reads well, so she's taken to get off the mark providing she's none the worse for her recent fall at Huntingdon. Ascending Lark is thriving and seems sure to give another good account.

The assessor has possibly not yet caught up with ASCENDING LARK, who continues to progress. Plantaroma is second choice.


15:20 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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4
1st (4) Sun Art (15/8 +25%)
Sun Art

1.875
15/8(+25%)
(4) Sun Art 15/8, Masked Marvel gelding who improved on hurdles debut form when third in a Southwell maiden (15.8f) in December. Still too raw and unable to sustain his effort when fifth on handicap debut at Huntingdon (15.8f) 6 weeks ago and he remains capable of better. Tongue strap on 1st time.
Chance of winning partly depends on how well he responds to tongue-tie.
5
2nd (5) Marche D'aligre (4/5 -10%)
Marche D'aligre

0.8
4/5(-10%)
(5) Marche D'aligre 4/5, Fairly useful Flat winner in France and struck at the first time of asking over hurdles in 2m Wetherby juvenile in November. Excellent second in Chepstow Grade 2 next time and clearly not 100% when well beaten at Haydock last month. Sets a clear standard here.
Fairly useful juvenile hurdler; Grade 2 runner-up; respected back down in class.
6
3rd (6) Bluenose Belle (33/1 +0%)
Bluenose Belle

33
33/1(+0%)
(6) Bluenose Belle 33/1, Fair AW Flat winner who shaped much better than first time up in this sphere when fourth in an 8-runner Southwell maiden (15.8f) 17 days ago, too keen to last out but making good mid-race progress. Another to note once her attentions switch to handicaps.
Only a modest fourth at Southwell last time.
2
4th (2) Millsbridge (200/1 +0%)
Millsbridge

200
200/1(+0%)
(2) Millsbridge 200/1, Little encouragement when well-beaten only start in bumpers in April and, having pulled his way through the field early, he unseated first on hurdles debut at Taunton 10 days ago. Best watched.
Got no further than the first hurdle at Taunton.
1
|PU| (1) Blackijo Dagrostis (40/1 +60%)
Blackijo Dagrostis

40
40/1(+60%)
(1) Blackijo Dagrostis 40/1, Brave Mansonnien gelding. Maiden pointer, last of 5 finishers last time (Feb 16). Wears a tongue strap for Rules debut and percentage call is to look elsewhere.
Rules debutante who appears to have limitations, with point record 0-8.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:20 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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MARCHE D'ALIGRE sets the standard based on his second in the Finale at Chepstow and the four-year-old, who was subsequently disappointing at Haydock, is more than capable of returning to winning ways. Rascallion filled the runner-up spot over C&D in November and would have to enter calculations on his first appearance for Henrietta Knight, while a first-time tongue-tie might aid the cause of Sun Art.

MARCHE D'ALIGRE sets a clear standard on his Grade 2 second at Chepstow over Christmas and, with his latest effort at Haydock best overlooked, he rates an obvious player returned to calmer waters. Sun Art and Rascallion can give Jamie Snowden's 4-y-o most to think about.

Finale runner-up Marche d'Aligre holds leading claims provided the ground is suitable. RASCALLION is a solid alternative.


15:55 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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(4) River Robe (9/1 -50%)
River Robe

9
9/1(-50%)
(4) River Robe 9/1, Winning start for Dan Skelton in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last summer and matched previous best for present yard when third in handicap chase at that venue (21.4f) 16 days ago. Again operating from out of weights here but no forlorn hope with a repeat.
Overall strike-rate is just 1-25 and chase record is 0-6; the least productive contender.
1
1st (1) Idy Wood (11/8 +45%)
Idy Wood

1.375
11/8(+45%)
(1) Idy Wood 11/8, Consistent in the main over hurdles last term and made a winning start in this sphere when landing 6-runner novice handicap at Kempton on return. However, hasn't quite gone on as expected in trio of starts since, so drop in class/return to further needs to have positive effect here.
Interesting returned to Class 4, being 4-5 at this level; form of most recent win is solid.
3
2nd (3) Ostrava Du Berlais (9/2 -100%)
Ostrava Du Berlais

4.5
9/2(-100%)
(3) Ostrava Du Berlais 9/2, Scored over fences here and at Taunton before Christmas and lines up here having run with credit on last 2 starts, second in 3-runner mares' handicap chase at Warwick (16.2f) 11 days ago. Not out of things operating from same mark.
Possibilities if back to her December form, which comprised easy wins at Ludlow/Taunton.
2
3rd (2) Rock House (7/4 +22%)
Rock House

1.75
7/4(+22%)
(2) Rock House 7/4, Successful on debut in points and repeated the feat in bumpers/over hurdles during 2023. Returned this winter with good placed efforts in handicaps before running below best in Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso 19 days ago. Appealing now chasing.
Frustrating sort over hurdles but may improve for this switch to chasing; point winner.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:55 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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ROCK HOUSE had been running with credit this season over hurdles before finding the Morebattle at Kelso a step too far. The combination of a switch to fences and a drop in class may well help Dan Skelton's gelding in what appears to be a winnable contest on paper. Idy Wood should be a lot happier back on a sounder surface after his latest effort at Chepstow. Ostrava Du Berlais completes the shortlist.

A trappy small-field affair with a chance taken on ROCK HOUSE. He's ran well on 2 of his 3 starts in handicap hurdles this season and a switch to chasing could well suit this former point winner. Course scorer Ostrava du Berlais can also give a good account.

Back in this grade and returned to better ground, IDY WOOD (nap) is taken to defy top weight. Rock House is second choice.


16:30 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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(5) Pinnacle Peak (14/1 +44%)
Pinnacle Peak

14
14/1(+44%)
(5) Pinnacle Peak 14/1, Productive over hurdles during a light 2023 campaign, winning twice (once at Cheltenham) but things have not gone to plans since and it's concerning that he was found to be suffering from an irregular heartbeat when pulled up at Ascot on most recent start. Plenty to prove.
Competitively treated provided he stages a revival.
2
1st (2) Porter In The Park (11/2 -57%)
Porter In The Park

5.5
11/2(-57%)
(2) Porter In The Park 11/2, Better than ever when notching a third career win at Stratford in June and fitter for her return at Huntingdon when finding only an improver too good at Wincanton (21.4f) in November. Ran poorly in a higher grade at Kempton on final start but it would come as no surprise were she to bounce back.
Off since November; returns to the scene of her success last spring.
3
2nd (3) Ballybegg (12/1 -85%)
Ballybegg

12
12/1(-85%)
(3) Ballybegg 12/1, Veteran who has disappointed back chasing the last twice but has possibilities from this sort of mark back over hurdles if putting his best foot forward.
Possibilities off current mark if helped by the return of headgear.
1
3rd (1) Kado De Joie (1/1 +33%)
Kado De Joie

1
1/1(+33%)
(1) Kado De Joie 1/1, Progressive young hurdler who came from an unpromising position to follow up his Fontwell success in 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (19.5f) in December. Not seen to best effect under exaggerated waiting tactics at Wincanton last time and well worth another chance.
Ran creditably at Wincanton in hat-trick attempt; remains of interest.
7
4th (7) Queens Venture (16/1 -100%)
Queens Venture

16
16/1(-100%)
(7) Queens Venture 16/1, Much improved since sent handicapping, winning in good style at Market Rasen (23.1f, good) before following up in similarly dominant fashion at Southwell (20.4f). Pulled up at Ascot on final start but a subsequent break could have done her good.
Resumption of progress looks possible on return from layoff.
6
5th (6) Mostly Sunny (9/2 +31%)
Mostly Sunny

4.5
9/2(+31%)
(6) Mostly Sunny 9/2, A 3-time winner on the Flat who struck twice over hurdles for Dan Skelton at the start of the season. Hasn't offered much in 3 starts since returning from a break but his mark has eased further and he's one to note with conditions in his favour.
Flat record suggests he's worth another crack at this trip.
4
6th (4) Jazz King (9/1 -20%)
Jazz King

9
9/1(-20%)
(4) Jazz King 9/1, Bounced back to his best when scoring at Hereford in November. Ran at least as well in defeat at Newbury next time but found his good run coming to a surprise halt when pulled up at Huntingdon latest.
Best to forgive latest effort; in good form otherwise this season.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:30 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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KADO DE JOIE and Porter In The Park look the pair to focus on. The latter commands respect on the drop down from Listed company, but Nicky Henderson's top-weight may be better suited to this trip and it's feasible that he could have too much toe for his likely main rival. Jazz King, who is a probable pace angle, had been in good form prior to pulling up on his latest start and should not be underestimated with ground conditions ideal.

KADO DE JOIE is a progressive youngster who's well worth another chance to prove this mark isn't beyond him having been left with too much to do at Wincanton. Porter In The Park can bounce back now returning to more suitable company after a break, with Mostly Sunny another to note having eased further in the weights.

Henderson runner Kado De Joie holds obvious claims. JAZZ KING looks a plausible alternative.


17:05 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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(5) Time To Dazzle (40/1 +39%)
Time To Dazzle

40
40/1(+39%)
(5) Time To Dazzle 40/1, Modest hurdles winner who readily surpassed previous efforts in this discipline (following a wind op) when runner-up over C&D in December. However, little to shout about in 3 subsequent starts and hopes pinned on the addition of cheekpieces sparking a return to form.
Far from solid on chase form; needs help from the cheekpieces.
2
1st (2) Homme D'un Soir (3/1 0%)
Homme D'un Soir

3
3/1(0%)
(2) Homme D'un Soir 3/1, Largely creditable efforts over hurdles/fences since joining this yard, making it 2-5 in this sphere with a narrow all-the-way success at Market Rasen (17.2f, good) recently. Nudged up just 2 lb and should make his presence felt.
Made all for hurdle/chase wins at Market Rasen in two of last three outings.
1
2nd (1) Demoiselle Kap (SP +100%)
Demoiselle Kap

0
SP(+100%)
(1) Demoiselle Kap SP, Thriving over hurdles/fences for her new yard, completing the 4-timer when taking a small-field handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) last week. 10 lb higher returned to this sphere but, with further progress entirely possible, she is still very much the one to beat.
Record of 4-4 since joining new yard comprises two wins apiece over fences and hurdles.
3
3rd (3) Famoso (11/2 -10%)
Famoso

5.5
11/2(-10%)
(3) Famoso 11/2, Won 3 on the bounce in November/December, the final leg of which was a handicap over this C&D. Has found things tougher since but he's now just 1 lb above that C&D winning mark, so there is cause for optimism.
Possibilities if back to the form of his C&D success (off 1lb lower) in December.
4
4th (4) Dexter (14/1 +0%)
Dexter

14
14/1(+0%)
(4) Dexter 14/1, Multiple winner in France but yet to shine for present yard and absent since September 2023 (gelded in the meantime).
0-5 for current yard; absent for 18 months; market may prove helpful.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:05 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

The versatile DEMOISELLE KAP hasn't looked back since joining Jennie Candlish and is hard to ignore on the back of four consecutive successes over both hurdles and fences. Reverting to the larger obstacles shouldn't really be much of an issue, with her current rating of 119 fair given her resurgent form. Recent Market Rasen scorer Homme D'Un Soir is an obvious option for forecast players to consider. Dual C&D winner Famoso is a viable alternative running off a competitive mark.

DEMOISELLE KAP has sprouted wings since joining the Jennie Candlish yard and is taken to register her fifth win on the bounce. Recent Market Rasen scorer Homme d'Un Soir is preferred to Famoso for forecast purposes.

Thriving mare DEMOISELLE KAP could well defy her new mark and extend her winning sequence. Homme d'Un Soir is second pick.


17:37 Ludlow Hunter Chase (Class 4) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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(5) Miladygrace (28/1 +58%)
Miladygrace

28
28/1(+58%)
(5) Miladygrace 28/1, It's been over 2 years since she last got her head in front and was put firmly in her place at Taunton last time.
Ordinary mare who faces another stiff task on the figures.
1
1st (1) Captain Tommy (11/4 +0%)
Captain Tommy

2.75
11/4(+0%)
(1) Captain Tommy 11/4, Has won twice round here, including this race in 12 months ago, and warmed up for a repeat bid with a narrow verdict at Catterick (25.2f, good to firm) recently. Likely to emerge as the main danger to Frere d'Armes.
Record of 2-2 in hunter chases at Ludlow includes a win in this race last year; respected.
6
2nd (6) Walkin Out (4/1 +0%)
Walkin Out

4
4/1(+0%)
(6) Walkin Out 4/1, No show in a couple of hunters last season but she has since gone on a winning spree between the flags, recording her fifth win on the bounce back from a break last month. Couldn't rule out.
On a roll, having won last five points (8-12 in that sphere overall); interesting.
2
3rd (2) Frere D'armes (10/11 +9%)
Frere D'armes

0.909091
10/11(+9%)
(2) Frere D'armes 10/11, Disappointed on hunter debut at Taunton in January but put that behind him when landing a small-field C&D contest last month. Clear of the rest when finding one too strong at Fakenham (24.2f, good) next time and he will take plenty of stopping.
Fairly useful form last month, winning at Ludlow then second at Fakenham; top on ratings.
4
4th (4) The Creadan Rogue (100/1 -300%)
The Creadan Rogue

100
100/1(-300%)
(4) The Creadan Rogue 100/1, Six-time winner between the flags but he has yet to make an impact following half-a-dozen runs under Rules.
Six-time point winner; holds weak claims on rules form, as ratings reflect.
3
5th (3) Solomon Grey (12/1 +14%)
Solomon Grey

12
12/1(+14%)
(3) Solomon Grey 12/1, Back-to-back hunter winner in April 2022 but hasn't tasted success since and this 13-y-o is opposable following 9 months off the track.
Has declined with age and losing spell goes back to 2022; absent since last May.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:37 Ludlow Hunter Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

The winner of a similar race over 3m here on his penultimate start, FRERE D'ARMES looks the most obvious starting point given his course experience and proven ability to be effective back over this sort of trip. Last year's winner Captain Tommy is respected in his bid for a repeat after a hard-fought victory over 3m1f at Catterick. Prolific point-to-pointer Walkin Out and The Creadan Rogue also add depth to a decent contest.

This drop back in trip looks a good move where FRERE D'ARMES is concerned and he will prove a tough nut to crack. Captain Tommy bagged this race last year and is an obvious threat having returned to form when adding to his tally at Catterick, while Walkin Out arrives here on the back of five consecutive victories between the flags and she also enters calculations.

Having shown that he's capable of beating higher-rated rivals, last year's winner CAPTAIN TOMMY gets the vote over Frere d'Armes.


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