13:40 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:40 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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6.5/1 (5) MAGICAL MAGGIE is likely to do well in this race, having won over C&D this month and already having 2-4 wins over hurdles. Despite the double penalty making life tougher, she is still respected as a contender. Other horses that could potentially do well are 4.5/1 (11) VE DAY, who won a 4-runner juvenile hurdle at Musselburgh on NH debut, and 8/1 (3) TROLLEY BOY, who won a Worcester maiden last summer and has had some respectable efforts.

Several to consider in a wide-open contest, with TROLLEY BOY getting a tentative vote. Neil Mulholland's charge finished a solid second in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster in December and this return to novice company may see him record a second triumph over timber. Postmark is a useful performer on the Flat and, while he wasn't quite up to the task when finishing sixth in the Dovecote at Kempton in February, better is expected in these calmer waters. Magical Maggie rates as best of the remainder.

POSTMARK was set a stiff task in the Dovecote just 6 days on from winning an ordinary Newbury maiden, so he has to be worth another chance back in calmer waters based on his useful Flat ability. VE Day scored with a bit in hand on his Musselburgh hurdling debut and can be expected to improve, while Call Me Tara made a good start to her hurdle career last summer and remains with potential back from a break.

The suggestion is MAGICAL MAGGIE, who quickened nicely clear on the run-in here three weeks ago and won't mind if there's rain about.

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14:10 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:10 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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1.88/1 (1) WHATSDASTORY is predicted to do well based on the summary.

SAINTE DOCTOR recorded a first career success over fences at Chepstow earlier in the month and the seven-year-old looks more than capable of completing a brace off only 4lb higher. Whatsdastory has filled the runner-up berth on her last two appearances and is feared most operating off the same mark as last time at Market Rasen. The lightly-raced Feuille De Lune may appreciate this return to 2m4f and is another to note.

SAINTE DOCTOR confirmed the promise of her previous run over fences when opening her account in this sphere at Chepstow 16 days ago and, remaining with handicapping scope on her hurdles form, she could well be up to continuing the good work. Whatsdastory may emerge as the chief threat ahead of Feuille de Lune.

Provided she's just as good in cheekpieces, SAINTE DOCTOR could well follow up her Chepstow win. Whatsdastory is second choice.

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14:40 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:40 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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Based on the summary, 2.25/1 (4) BALLYCAMUS and 5/1 (1) EGBERT seem to have the best chance of doing well. 2.25/1 (4) BALLYCAMUS has recently won a race and has shown potential over a longer distance, while 5/1 (1) EGBERT has won a maiden hurdle and seems ready for a longer distance as well. 5.5/1 (2) HARDY FELLA and 4/1 (5) WHAT ABOUT TIME also have a chance, but may not be as strong as 2.25/1 (4) BALLYCAMUS and 5/1 (1) EGBERT. The other horses in the summary seem to have less potential or have not performed well in recent races.

BALLYCAMUS proved a different proposition when winning on the step up in trip over 3m at Newbury last month and Nigel Twiston-Davies' gelding may shrug off a 6lb rise in the ratings. Hardy Fella found only a subsequent winner too strong on his handicap debut over 2m5f here earlier in the month and the six-year-old could improve for this stiffer test. Egbert won at this venue on his penultimate start in January and is another who could relish this longer distance.

A few in with a shout but the vote goes to HARDY FELLA, who was unable to live with Norley (easy winner again over fences since) on handicap debut at this track just over 3 weeks ago but looks to have been found a good opportunity to open his account over hurdles. Ballycamus won well at Newbury last month so he heads up the dangers, ahead of Egbert, who may well relish this step up to 3m.

The most persuasive option is BALLYCAMUS (nap), who looked in really good nick when scoring at Newbury last month.

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15:15 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:15 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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5/1 (5) THE WREKIN looks interesting on chase debut as a three-time winner of novice hurdles in 2021 who largely performed well in handicaps subsequently in 2021.

SEIGNEUR DES AS' only career win came over C&D in February and a return to this track is a major plus. The son of It's Gino has performed well over hurdles since at Doncaster and conditions are in his favour as he looks to master the likes of chasing debutant The Wrekin and Hipop Des Ongrais, who bounced back to form with a strong placed effort at Taunton.

HIPOP DES ONGRAIS quickly got back on track when third at Taunton and looks capable of defying this sort of mark. Kabrit is potentially well treated if ready to go after 7 months off so is shortlisted, while it's still early days for Rocky Lake, who is back down in class.

The vote goes to Robert Walford's unexposed chaser HIPOP DES ONGRAIS, who was an eyecatching third when uppped to 2m7f last time.

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15:50 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:50 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

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5/1 (1) KALPAGA and 3.33/1 (7) JIKALA appear to be the strongest contenders, with both coming off recent wins and showing potential for further improvement. 3.5/1 (9) WHENTHEPENNYDROPS also has a chance if she can avoid falling, while 6/1 (8) MRS KINSELLA and 10/1 (5) NOPLACETOBE could be in the mix for a place. The rest of the field are less likely to feature.

JIKALA looks just the type to improve for going up in trip following a determined success at Hereford last time out, while a mark of 98 looks manageable on her handicap debut. Mrs Kinsella made up some decent late ground to finish third at Hereford last time out and she must enter calculations, along with C&D winner Regal Renaissance. Kalpaga would have a big chance if lining up here following her Ffos Las second on Tuesday.

The most appealing of these is WHENTHEPENNYDROPS, who held every chance when falling at the second-last in a Southwell handicap 2 weeks ago and she will surely go close off the same mark here, provided her confidence hasn't been dented by that tumble. Jikala's stamina has to be taken on trust but she appears to be on the up judged on her Hereford success and, armed with a handy 4-y-o weight allowance now handicapping, a bold show could be on the way. Mrs Kinsella is best of the rest.

Running a big race in first-time cheekpieces before her fall at Southwell a fortnight ago, WHENTHEPENNYDROPS might be the answer here.

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16:23 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:23 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

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Based on the summary, Laura B and 7/1 (3) ATJIMA are the most likely to perform well as they both won their last handicap races and have only received a minor increase in weight. Maid of the Night could also be a strong contender, having won on her handicap debut and may bounce back to that form. 12/1 (12) DIV INE TARA, 18/1 (8) DANA'S GEM and 14/1 (10) MY VIRTUE are all relatively unexposed and could be worth monitoring, while 22/1 (2) SYMBOLIC SPIRIT and 9/1 (7) NIGHT FEVER have shown potential in the past but have been inconsistent in recent runs. 5/1 (5) OL'RIVER SHINE may also improve now switching to handicap company, while the remaining horses have shown little to suggest they will be competitive in this race.

ATJIMA disappointed over further at Taunton last time out, but she is much better judged on the form she showed when scoring at Ffos Las prior to that. She remains on a workable mark and this looks like an ideal opportunity to get back to winning ways. Easy Newcastle winner Our Laura B, as well as Ol'river Shine, look to be her chief threats. Dana's Gem and Iconic Rock are entitled to be thereabouts as well.

OUR LAURA B had something in hand when making a successful start to her handicap career at Newcastle last month and may be able to defy a rise in the weights with the Ben Haslam team continuing in good form. Ol'river Shine and My Virtue both bring unexposed potential to their handicap debuts, while Div Ine Tara might have needed the outing after a break when fading into fourth on her handicap debut and could last longer this time.

Topweight OUR LAURA B travelled strongly and seemed to have quite a bit left in the tank when winning on her handicap debut.

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16:53 Ludlow Hunter Chase (Class 4) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:53 Ludlow Hunter Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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Based on the summary, 0.67/1 (1) SECRET INVESTOR seems to be the strongest contender for the upcoming race. The summary mentions that he fell early at Cheltenham but is still considered the one to beat at a lower level. He has also had little trouble winning hunter chases at Bangor and Kelso. Although he fell at Cheltenham, he is expected to get back to winning ways if he is not injured.

SECRET INVESTOR didn't make it past the first fence in this sphere at the Cheltenham Festival after bolting up in this company at Kelso on his previous start. The 11-year-old looks to have been found a very straightforward assignment by his trainer Paul Nicholls and is difficult to oppose. Crosspark is his main danger, as he performed with credit when a close-up third at Newbury last time. Solomon Grey rates best of the rest.

SECRET INVESTOR is the class act in this field and should be hard to beat if his fall at Cheltenham hasn't left a mark. Arthur's Sixpence and Crosspark look the main dangers.

This looks good for SECRET INVESTOR who can bounce straight back from his early departure at the Cheltenham Festival.

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17:28 Ludlow NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:28 Ludlow NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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It is difficult to predict which horse will do well from this summary as they all have different levels of experience and potential. However, 4.5/1 (5) DIAMOND DEALER seems to have a strong pedigree and a successful sole start in points, making him worth a chance to make a winning start under Rules. 8/1 (9) STAY IF U WANT TO also has a promising pedigree and makes plenty of appeal on paper. 9/1 (7) NELSON CRIQ is an interesting newcomer with a useful family history. Ultimately, it will depend on the individual horse's performance on the day of the race.

Not a great deal of form to go on in this contest and, for that reason, newcomer NELSON CRIQ just shades the vote for the Alan King yard. The four-year-old's full-sister Real Milan was a bumper winner, and he could be ready to strike at the first time of asking. Norman Fletcher disappointed at Newbury latest but, if bouncing back, could play a hand in the finish. Any market support for Ballytechno would also be interesting.

DIAMOND DEALER fetched six figures after landing his only start in points and he may well be up to maintaining his unbeaten record on Rules debut. Newcomer Stay If U Want To makes plenty of appeal and Pearl Island warrants consideration with improvement on the cards.

The vote goes to BOUNDARY JACK who should improve on his Market Rasen effort. Stay If U Want To is second choice.

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