Ludlow Races & Results Tomform Tuesday 9th May 2023
There were 36 Races on Tuesday 9th May 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 6 races at Fakenham, 7 races at Lingfield, 8 races at Ffos Las, 8 races at Ludlow, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Tuesday 9th May 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(4) Gwennie May Boy 2/1, Fair hurdles winner at around 2m during the autumn. Yet to reproduce that form in handicaps, jumping none too fluently when fourth at Chepstow (19.4f) 4 weeks ago. Still his previous Sandown display highlighted he's not one to be writing off and the assessor is relinquishing his grip. Hasn't really kicked on from shock win on hurdle debut in October; needs to find extra.
3
2nd (3) (6/1 -100%) Ike Sport
6
6/1(-100%)
(3) Ike Sport 6/1, Raised his game considerably back from 4 months off when seeing off a subsequent winner at Taunton (19f) in March prior to good second at Huntingdon next time. Not in same form faced with much quicker conditions at Fontwell (19.2f) latest but it remains early days with him. Had excuse when below form last month; big player if judged on March form.
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3rd (6) (5/1 +64%) Prince De Juilley
5
5/1(+64%)
(6) Prince De Juilley 5/1, Irish point winner who fared a bit than previously when third on qualifying run in a maiden here (23.8f) in February. However, couldn't build on that in a C&D handicap next time and others make greater appeal on balance. Ran well to a point over C&D on last month's handicap debut but was beaten over 17l.
7
4th (7) (10/1 +0%) Malina Ocarina
10
10/1(+0%)
(7) Malina Ocarina 10/1, Bagged second victory over hurdles in a Uttoxeter seller during summer 2021 and similar form when runner-up on 2 of her 3 starts in handicaps last summer. Below form fifth back from 9 months off (has gone well fresh) at Stratford 16 days ago and she goes up in trip now. Quite well handicapped now but needs last month's run to have done her good; new trip.
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5th (1) (3.6/1 -3%) Pyramid Place
3.6
3.6/1(-3%)
(1) Pyramid Place 3.6/1, Capitalised on sliding mark at Wetherby (19.7f) in February and essentially run with credit all 3 starts since, taking a while to wind up when making late headway in to fourth over 2m latest. Return to further back on better ground should hold no fears. Consistent last season; drops in grade after very respectable fourth in 0-135 race.
2
6th (2) (7/1 -75%) Tiger Orchid
7
7/1(-75%)
(2) Tiger Orchid 7/1, Dual bumper winner who crucially avoided serious mistakes when doubling hurdles tally over extended 23f here in October. Proved a shade free to see things out when third in a C&D handicap a month later but returns with yard amongst the winners. Not out of things. Collected two small-field wins last term; off since tame finishing effort here in November.
5
7th (5) (20/1 -150%) Lelantos
20
20/1(-150%)
(5) Lelantos 20/1, Gained third hurdles win at Bangor (23f) in July and similar form in defeat on 2 of his 3 starts since (disappointed sole chase try) left behind between last 2 back over hurdles at Southwell (24.2f) in November. Below best on soft ground in the autumn but has possibilities here if tuned up after break.
LTO Selection:
16:50 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Based on the information provided, it is difficult to definitively predict which horse will do well. However, 3/1 (3) IKE SPORT seems to have strong potential based on its previous performance at Taunton in March and could be a big player if judged on that form. 3.5/1 (1) PYRAMID PLACE also has a consistent record and drops in grade after a respectable fourth place finish in its last race. 4/1 (2) TIGER ORCHID has also collected two small-field wins in the past and could potentially be a contender. Predicted finishes: 1) 3/1 (3) IKE SPORT, 2) 3.5/1 (1) PYRAMID PLACE, 3) 4/1 (2) TIGER ORCHID.
TIGER ORCHID was unlucky to bump into two progressive rivals at the start of their winning runs when third over C&D in November and he likely has more to offer this season. Ike Sport is best forgiven his Fontwell flop last month, having made a bad mistake on the final circuit, and a reproduction of previous displays would see him go close. Better is expected of the lightly-raced Gwennie May Boy and the five-year-old completes the shortlist.
A competitive opener with the narrow vote in favour of IKE SPORT. Off the mark in handicaps at Taunton in March prior to a good second at Huntingdon later that month, he may have found much quicker conditions against him on his latest outing and he could well be up to defying this sort of mark. Gwennie May Boy needs to shrug off a lesser effort latest but there's an air of unfinished business about him in handicaps, whilst Pyramid Place is also worth a second look.
Class-dropper PYRAMID PLACE is only 2lb higher than when winning a much stronger race than this at Wetherby in February.
(8) Ooh Betty 1.4/1, Point winner who built on her earlier promise when second in 18-runner handicap at Exeter (18.5f) 18 days ago, staying on well having conceded first run. Big player back up in trip. Point winner; promising Exeter 2nd in h'cap hurdle latest; big shout with Brian Hughes up.
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2nd (5) (2.5/1 +25%) Manimole
2.5
2.5/1(+25%)
(5) Manimole 2.5/1, Fair maiden hurdler who resumed progress dropped back in trip when third in 9-runner handicap at Stratford (16.3f) 16 days ago. Respected on form but this step back up in trip isn't sure to suit. Very good third in 2m Stratford h'cap latest; needs to show her stamina over this trip.
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3rd (10) (40/1 -60%) Sinurita
40
40/1(-60%)
(10) Sinurita 40/1, Third of 4 finishers sole start in Irish points in October 2020. Shaped as if badly needing the run when well held in a maiden hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f) on Rules debut in November but ran even worse in a first-time tongue strap at Huntingdon subsequently. Lots to prove. Had breathing op. Has offered little in 2 runs in this sphere; returns after breathing op with more to do.
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4th (6) (40/1 -21%) Miss Pearl
40
40/1(-21%)
(6) Miss Pearl 40/1, Looks a handicap project. Significantly up in trip. Hooded for 1st time. Too free when sixth at Ludlow and Ffos Las last month; hood goes on so no forlorn hope.
12
5th (12) (40/1 -515%) Pennsylvanie
40
40/1(-515%)
(12) Pennsylvanie 40/1, Kayf Tara filly. Dam fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (15f-21f winner, stayed 3m). Fair form on 2 of her 3 starts in France but ran a long way below that level on his British/yard debut at Chepstow. Significantly up in trip. Fair form in France but beat only one on her yard debut at Chepstow; more is needed.
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6th (9) (16/1 -100%) Pollyonesock
16
16/1(-100%)
(9) Pollyonesock 16/1, Modest form in bumpers and some encouragement completed start over hurdles but will probably be of more interest in handicaps for all that this is a weakish race. Encouraging Stratford 3rd latest; can build on that over this longer distance; considered.
2
7th (2) (4.5/1 +10%) Ambush Annie
4.5
4.5/1(+10%)
(2) Ambush Annie 4.5/1, £38,000 5-y-o, Fame And Glory mare. Dam (h91), bumper winner (stayed 2¼m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (2½m winner) Part Presenting. Runner-up both starts in Irish points (latest Nov 2022). Cobden a positive jockey booking. Twice runner-up in points this winter; goes hurdling now after a wind op; much respected.
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8th (7) (6.5/1 +35%) Oneway Express
6.5
6.5/1(+35%)
(7) Oneway Express 6.5/1, £20,000 5-y-o, Milan mare. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (17f-2¾m winner) Princesse Kap. Third sole start in Irish points (Feb 5) and requires a market check now switched to Rules. Third in Irish point in February; changed hands for £20,000; is an interesting newcomer.
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9th (3) (150/1 -50%) Black Sam Vicki
150
150/1(-50%)
(3) Black Sam Vicki 150/1, Ran to a modest level on the second of 2 bumper starts but has made no impact in a pair of maiden hurdles. Third in a Chepstow bumper but she has offered little in two runs in this sphere.
4
|F| (4) (25/1 -127%) Love Bite
25
25/1(-127%)
(4) Love Bite 25/1, Well related and in top hands but has shown little in a brace of bumpers. Significantly up in trip for hurdle debut. Modest form shown in two bumpers but this half-sister to Might Bite is not discounted.
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|U| (1) (150/1 -355%) After Midnight
150
150/1(-355%)
(1) After Midnight 150/1, In next of experience both starts in bumpers. Upped in trip on hurdle bow. Never dangerous in bumpers at Warwick and Southwell last month; lots more needed.
LTO Selection:
17:25 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Pennsylvanie was a well-beaten fifth on her British debut at Chepstow last month and Alexandra Dunn's filly may prove worth taking on, despite being well treated at these weights. MANIMOLE does have her stamina to prove over this extended 2m5f trip, but she arrives in good form as displayed when third in a handicap hurdle at Stratford recently. Ambush Annie is a potential fly in the ointment on her hurdling debut and is worth a market check.
OOH BETTY caught the eye keeping on well when runner-up in a big-field handicap at Exeter 18 days ago and she's worth supporting to go one better on the back of that encouraging display, especially with chief form rival Manimole having stamina doubts over this longer trip. Ambush Annie was runner-up on both her starts in Irish points, so warrants respect with Harry Cobden an interesting jockey booking.
Point winner OOH BETTY looks the way to go on on the back of her promising Exeter handicap second andwith Brian Hughes in the saddle.
(5) Fine By Her 5/1, Did the job well when opening her account at Fakenham (3m, good) last spring and found just one too good back there in January. Latest effort wasn't one of her better ones but she will be a danger to all if bringing her A-game. In good form until coming in only fourth of five in 3m1f Hereford handicap 46 days ago.
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2nd (2) (16/1 +36%) Bright Sunbird
16
16/1(+36%)
(2) Bright Sunbird 16/1, Maiden in Ireland but it didn't take her long to come good for new yard, winning a Uttoxeter handicap and Cartmel novice last summer. Form nosedived thereafter, though, and she's essentially opposable. Beat only one over C&D in November; has gone well fresh though so can't be discounted.
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3rd (3) (7/1 +18%) Let's Go Amigo
7
7/1(+18%)
(3) Let's Go Amigo 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden who appeared to take a step in the right direction when fourth of 10 on handicap debut at Taunton (19f, good) in February. However, disappointed in first-time cheekpiece (retained) upped to 25f at Huntingdon last time. Ran poorly at Huntingdon (3m1f) in March; he needs to bounce back with headgear retained.
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4th (4) (2.25/1 +50%) Whenitrainsitpours
2.25
2.25/1(+50%)
(4) Whenitrainsitpours 2.25/1, Hasn't really threatened in 5 starts since switched to hurdles but shaped better than the bare result in a first-time tongue strap (on again here) when seventh in an 18-runner Exeter handicap (23.1f, good to soft) recently. Possibilities here if able to build on that. Good seventh at Exeter 18 days ago; enters calculations off same mark.
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5th (8) (18/1 -112%) Robynson
18
18/1(-112%)
(8) Robynson 18/1, Well held in a bumper and no great promise over hurdles so far, the switch to handicap company failing to spark any improvement at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) last month. Now moves up in trip with cheekpieces enlisted. In excellent hands but he's offered little in four runs in this sphere; cheekpieces go on.
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6th (1) (8/1 -60%) Zafar
8
8/1(-60%)
(1) Zafar 8/1, Has failed to land a blow both starts at around 2½m since returning from 9 weeks off in February but there were nevertheless positives to take from those efforts. Now 11 lb below his last winning mark and could have a part to play back up in trip. Arrives in good nick, 7th at Bangor 17 days ago; very much one to consider off easing mark.
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7th (7) (28/1 +15%) Robeam
28
28/1(+15%)
(7) Robeam 28/1, Largely struggled since finishing third in a Southwell handicap off 5 lb higher in September and it's best to look elsewhere. Comes here out of sorts, pulled up in 3m Southwell handicap hurdle 11 days ago.
9
8th (9) (3.33/1 -33%) Tellairsue
3.33
3.33/1(-33%)
(9) Tellairsue 3.33/1, Imposing sort who appeared to benefit from the step up in trip when landing a 4-runner Fontwell handicap (25.8f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Nudged up just 3 lb and should be thereabouts if able to build on that with cheekpieces refitted. Landed Fontwell h'cap latest; up 3lb but remains unexposed at staying trips; a player.
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9th (11) (33/1 -32%) Cheer's Delboy
33
33/1(-32%)
(11) Cheer's Delboy 33/1, Some decent bits and pieces of form to his name but record stands at 0-20 in this sphere, and needs to find some improvement with blinkers refitted/tongue strap applied here. Longstanding maiden who was pulled up in 3m Southwell handicap 11 days ago.
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|PU| (6) (28/1 -75%) Dynali
28
28/1(-75%)
(6) Dynali 28/1, Nicely treated on his best form but well held for new connections back in this sphere following a break at Fakenham in March. Poor effort on the Flat since and others make more appeal. Fair maiden hurdler for Amy Murphy but has offered little in two runs for his current yard.
LTO Selection:
17:55 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Based on the summary, the horse that is most likely to do well is 2.75/1 (9) TELLAIRSUE. The horse is in good form and landed a Fontwell handicap in the latest race. It is also unexposed at staying trips and has been nudged up just 3 lb. 5/1 (5) FINE BY HER and 5/1 (1) ZAFAR could also finish in the top three, given their recent form and current marks.
TELLAIRSUE proved a different proposition when upped from an extended 2m4f to 3m2f at Fontwell recently and off only 3lb higher in the ratings for that success, David Bridgwater's gelding looks capable of completing the double. Zafar's tumbling mark sees him drop into a class 5 contest over hurdles for the first time and he shouldn't be underestimated. Robynson is likely capable of more for his leading yard and he also warrants consideration now faced with a stiffer test.
This drop to 0-100 company could be just the tonic for ZAFAR, who wasn't disgraced at Bangor recently and he has been given a real chance by the handicapper. Whenitrainsitpours is of interest with Harry Cobden booked and he is second choice ahead of Fine By Her and Tellairsue.
Low-mileage TELLAIRSUE took his form up a notch when scoring at Fontwell and this unexposed stayer can defy a 3lb rise in the weights
(4) Jet Plane 7.5/1, Emphatic winner of 25f Hereford handicap chase in November and better than the result the last twice, late jumping errors exaggerating the distance beaten at Wetherby 7 weeks ago. One to note back up in trip. Impressive winner of 2nd chase (3m1f); disappointing since; risky for now.
3
2nd (3) (3.5/1 +36%) Copperhead
3.5
3.5/1(+36%)
(3) Copperhead 3.5/1, Grade 2 novice chase winner in early-2020. Hasn't been the same since a heavy fall in the RSA that term, mistakes and held in handicaps the last twice. Down further in grade here. Looked to have bright future in 2019-20 season; out of sorts these days; has it to prove.
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3rd (8) (3.5/1 +42%) Marettimo
3.5
3.5/1(+42%)
(8) Marettimo 3.5/1, Back to winning ways in 3m handicap chase (25/1) here a fortnight ago under this rider, idling a touch in front if anything. Can go well again up 2 lb/in trip. Won both completions here, over 2m4f and 3m; good ground is important to him.
2
4th (2) (9/1 -157%) Tide Times
9
9/1(-157%)
(2) Tide Times 9/1, Fine record here, all 3 of his wins over fences coming at this track (latest in January over C&D). Mark has dipped a little but suspect he'll need a bit more to strike in this company. Good track record, 3-5, but latest defeat here was lesser effort and pulled up either side.
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5th (6) (3.33/1 -11%) Kakamora
3.33
3.33/1(-11%)
(6) Kakamora 3.33/1, Dual hurdles winner who gained his first success in this sphere in 5-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f) 4 weeks ago, forging clear. Up 5 lb but he ought to be in the shake-up again. Having 2nd attempt at staying trip when convincing 2m7f win latest; should go on.
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6th (5) (4.5/1 +31%) Minella Buster
4.5
4.5/1(+31%)
(5) Minella Buster 4.5/1, Hurdles winner who improved sent chasing last season, scoring on his return at Kempton (3m). Down in grade on first run for 4 months and could figure. Best form at about 3m1f on good ground; pulled up on Boxing Day; form chance.
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|PU| (7) (12/1 -9%) Brianstorm
12
12/1(-9%)
(7) Brianstorm 12/1, Dual winning hurdler over 2m who hasn't kicked on over fences, albeit shaping okay after another 11 months off/wind op at Doncaster (3m) 10 weeks ago. Needs to build on that and it's doubtful. Maiden chaser but shown useful 3m form at times and easing ground would suit.
LTO Selection:
18:25 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
MARETTIMO has won back-to-back races before now and rates a solid option to repeat the feat after returning to form over 3m here 13 days ago. With similar ground conditions forecast, a 2lb higher mark is unlikely to be a stumbling block in his bid to follow up over this slightly longer trip. Kakamora also won last time out and is feared most running off 5lb higher, while Brianstorm is lightly raced in recent times and could also have more to give.
MARETTIMO looked full value for his win here a fortnight ago and is taken to follow up over this slightly longer trip. Jet Plane and Minella Buster are a couple of others to consider.
The ground is crucial but with rain about BRIANSTORM may be able to take advantage of a good mark after a satisfactory return to action.
(12) Lipa K 11/1, Bumper winner in Ireland last May and got the job done at the fifth attempt over hurdles when landing a 4-runner handicap at Warwick (2m, heavy). 4 lb rise fair enough but has more on his plate this time. Won four-runner Warwick h'cap latest; not discounted given he's still low mileage.
13
2nd (13) (7.5/1 +46%) Casi Crudo
7.5
7.5/1(+46%)
(13) Casi Crudo 7.5/1, Fair maiden on Flat for Charlie & Mark Johnston and off the mark over hurdles in juvenile at Market Rasen in December. Matched that level of form when third on handicap bow in this sphere at Southwell (15.8f, soft) and he's not without hope down 3 lb here. Back on track when third at Southwell 27 days ago; off 3lb lower mark now so shortlisted.
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3rd (1) (4.5/1 +0%) Carole's Pass
4.5
4.5/1(+0%)
(1) Carole's Pass 4.5/1, Hurdles winner in France last summer and followed up back from a break at Newbury in November. Bounced back from a couple of below par efforts when fifth of 15 in first-time cheekpieces at Ayr (2m, good) recently and she's a major player off the same mark. Back on track in cheekpieces with Ayr 5th; merits serious consideration with headgear on.
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4th (5) (6.5/1 +46%) Galata Bridge
6.5
6.5/1(+46%)
(5) Galata Bridge 6.5/1, Emphatic winner at Huntingdon last May and acquitted himself well off 12 lb higher in a Class 2 Market Rasen handicap next time. Rather disappointing final 2 starts of 2022, though, and entitled to come on for this following a 7-month break. Scored at Huntingdon (2m) last May but below par on his last two outings; off 7 months.
9
5th (9) (25/1 +0%) Bombyx
25
25/1(+0%)
(9) Bombyx 25/1, Useful on the Flat for James Fanshawe and made a winning start over hurdles in March 2021. Hasn't stood much racing since and almost certainly needed the run at Stratford in March, so this run should reveal more. Off nearly two years before pulled up in 2m Stratford h'cap in March; has lots to prove.
4
6th (4) (7/1 +13%) Shallow River
7
7/1(+13%)
(4) Shallow River 7/1, Bumper/novice hurdle winner during 2021/22 campaign and good second to Filey Bay (subsequently placed twice in top handicaps) on return at Wincanton in December. Well below that level both starts since but reproduction of that Wincanton form would put him firmly in the picture. Has twice failed to build on a good reappearance Wincanton second; not written off yet.
3
7th (3) (33/1 -32%) Tap Tap Boom
33
33/1(-32%)
(3) Tap Tap Boom 33/1, Back-to-back winner over fences at Plumpton/Ludlow back in November but not scaled same heights since the turn of the year, safely held back hurdling with cheekpieces enlisted at Bangor last time. Scored over fences here in November but below that form since, cheekpieces tried on latest.
6
8th (6) (22/1 -340%) Socialist Agenda
22
22/1(-340%)
(6) Socialist Agenda 22/1, Bagged a Musselburgh handicap (15.6f, good to soft) off 1 lb higher last February and solid second over the same C&D back from a break in December. Not in the same form since but will be a threat if subsequent wind op has had the desired effect. Dual 2m winner last February but below-par Musselburgh 7th latest; has had a wind op.
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9th (2) (7/1 +42%) Finest View
7
7/1(+42%)
(2) Finest View 7/1, Won 4 on the bounce for Alan King last spring and stepped up on low-key yard debut when third at Taunton (16.5f, good) in February. Seemingly found step up to 19.8f on soft ground too much of a test at Sandown last time and not discounted back down in trip here with a tongue strap added. Took this contest 12 months ago; good Sandown 5th latest; well worth considering.
10
10th (10) (28/1 -56%) Prime Time Lady
28
28/1(-56%)
(10) Prime Time Lady 28/1, Exuberant sort who was improved when scoring twice over hurdles last May. However, pulled up on return/chase debut in January and equally poor in a handicap hurdle over this C&D last time. Last of four in C&D handicap 47 days ago; she's the sort to bounce back though.
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11th (8) (3.5/1 +22%) Kincardine
3.5
3.5/1(+22%)
(8) Kincardine 3.5/1, Pulled up first 2 starts since returning to action in January but combination of the dropping back in trip, wind op and fitting of cheekpieces triggered a return to form when making all at Exeter (16.7f, heavy). Has to enter calculations, for all that more is needed up 4 lb here. Had wind op before landing 2m Exeter h'cap latest; not taken lightly despite a 4lb rise.
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|PU| (7) (11/1 -10%) Samuel Spade
11
11/1(-10%)
(7) Samuel Spade 11/1, No more than a fair handicapper on the Flat but has quickly reached a higher level over hurdles, winning at Kempton and Huntingdon and a good second in a Class 2 event at the latter course in between. However, limitations exposed the last twice and the percentage call is to look elsewhere. Won 2m Huntingdon novice in February but he's been below par both runs since.
LTO Selection:
19:00 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Cabrakan is versatile and reverts to hurdles off a reasonably competitive mark. The trip and ground shouldn't pose too many problems and he is likely to be on the premises. However, CASI CRUDO shades preference on this occasion given he tends to come on for a run. He arrives on the back of respectable third at Southwell last month and looks a lively contender off 3lb lower. Kincardine is an obvious one to note in the betting market given his powerful connections, while Lipa K can also go well.
The vote goes to CAROLE'S PASS, who returned to form when fifth in a competitive Ayr handicap last month, and with just half-a-dozen starts in this sphere under her belt, she may well have more to offer now back on track. The one at the bottom of the weights, Casi Crudo, should have a part to play, while Exeter-winner Kincardine and Finest View are others to consider.
The vote goes to Amy Murphy's CAROLE'S PASS, who can race off the same mark as when a good fifth in a strong Ayr handicap last time out
(7) Alghazaal 11/1, Fairly useful on the Flat but has so far failed to land a meaningful blow over hurdles and was pulled up on recent debut in this sphere at Stratford. Pulled up on his chasing debut at Stratford (2m3f) 16 days ago; others appeal more.
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2nd (3) (2.25/1 +0%) Flash Gorcombe
2.25
2.25/1(+0%)
(3) Flash Gorcombe 2.25/1, Confirmed the promise of his chase debut at the second attempt when winning 6-runner Taunton handicap at the end of March. Followed up at Wincanton (15.7f, soft) and a further 6 lb rise may not be enough to stop him in his tracks. On hat-trick after cosily landing 2m h'caps at Taunton and Wincanton; up 6lb; big shout.
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3rd (6) (16/1 -45%) Arbennig
16
16/1(-45%)
(6) Arbennig 16/1, Opened account in 5-runner handicap at Fakenham off 2 lb higher last May but safely held both completed starts since, the latest at Plumpton in September (subsequent to which he has had another wind op). Won at Fakenham last May but below par since; off 7 months; more needed after a wind op.
5
4th (5) (10/1 +0%) Letsbe Avenue
10
10/1(+0%)
(5) Letsbe Avenue 10/1, Quickly off the mark over jumps for new yard in Taunton handicap chase in December, albeit rather fortunate. Added to what is best described as a patchy record when pulled up at Fontwell last time, though, and others make more appeal. Won at Taunton in December but he's been hit and miss since; he needs to bounce back.
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5th (4) (4/1 -33%) Miladygrace
4
4/1(-33%)
(4) Miladygrace 4/1, Didn't show much over hurdles but has won twice and placed on 3 occasions from 5 completed starts in this sphere. Probably flattered by proximity to the winner when runner-up at Taunton (21.7f, good to soft) last time but drop back in trip/quicker ground here are potentially positive factors. Won at Market Rasen and backed it up with Taunton 2nd latest; can make her presence felt.
1
6th (1) (3.33/1 +45%) Elmount
3.33
3.33/1(+45%)
(1) Elmount 3.33/1, Irish import who struck at the third time of asking for new connections when making all in 2m Catterick handicap chase in February. Didn't do much wrong when hitting the crossbar at Plumpton (17f, good) last time and should make his presence felt. Won at Catterick and good Plumpton 2nd 30 days ago; needs considering off the same mark.
10
7th (10) (50/1 -100%) Mawlood
50
50/1(-100%)
(10) Mawlood 50/1, Dual hurdles winner but failed to progress over fences for Phil Middleton. Well held all 3 starts back hurdling upon joining this yard last spring and opposable returned to the larger obstacles following 11 months off (has undergone a wind op). Little show for current yard; reverts to fences after 11 months off/breathing surgery now.
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8th (9) (25/1 -178%) Begoodtoyourself
25
25/1(-178%)
(9) Begoodtoyourself 25/1, Belatedly opened Rules account when landing a 2m Huntingdon handicap chase last summer. Placed on 3 of his 5 subsequent starts and not without each-way hope. Won at Huntingdon and largely ran well after; off 6 months so needs to hit ground running.
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|U| (2) (6.5/1 +41%) Extraordinary Man
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6.5/1(+41%)
(2) Extraordinary Man 6.5/1, Fair maiden over hurdles (twice placed during 2021/22) who had yet to be asked for his effort when taking a heavy fall 3 out on third start over fences (and first following a wind op) at Plumpton (17f, good). Needs to raise his game a touch. Still in touch when fell 3 out at Plumpton 30 days ago; he's one for the shortlist.
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19:30 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
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FLASH GORCOMBE is hard to oppose in his bid for a third consecutive success since he returned from a short break. He won both his last two starts with a fair bit in hand and is taken to continue his progression over fences, despite the imposition of a 6lb higher mark. Elmount has also flourished since switching to chasing and is feared most, although Brian Hughes gets on well with Miladygrace and that partnership is also high on the shortlist.
The hat-trick beckons for FLASH GORCOMBE, who is clearly going the right way over fences and a 6 lb rise for his latest success at Wincanton doesn't look at all prohibitive. Elmount is second choice ahead of Miladygrace.
Robert Walford's b\FLASH GORCOMBE(nap)\p arrives on the up over fences and he can make light of a 6lb weights rise and complete his-track
(10) Miss Applejack 7/1, 18/1, eighth of 15 on C&D debut (soft) 123 days ago. Best watched unless the betting hints she's improved in the 4 months since. Hinted at promise when debut eighth over C&D in January; sort to do better in due course.
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2nd (12) (11/1 +21%) Time In The Sun
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(12) Time In The Sun 11/1, Some appeal on paper but never involved on her Warwick debut in February. Very green when eighth in bumper at Warwick; this Getaway filly can take a step forward.
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3rd (7) (8.5/1 -89%) Trudie Glen
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(7) Trudie Glen 8.5/1, Blue Bresil mare. Dam (h117), bumper/2m-2½m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (21f-3¼m winner) Eva's Oskar. Noteworthy newcomer. In excellent hands so this Blue Bresil mare is firmly in the picture on her debut.
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4th (2) (2.5/1 -43%) Brave Jen
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(2) Brave Jen 2.5/1, Fourth on C&D debut in November and far from disgraced in a listed event at Newbury since. One to consider back in shallower waters. 6th in Listed bumper at Newbury in February; she needs considering after a break.
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5th (3) (2.5/1 +29%) Faha Belle
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(3) Faha Belle 2.5/1, Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (February 19th). Joined a leading yard with a good bumper record. Likely type. Winning Irish pointer in February so she rates and interesting newcomer for good yard.
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6th (6) (12/1 -167%) Strong Belle
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(6) Strong Belle 12/1, Promising 2¼ lengths third in listed bumper at Huntingdon on debut but well below that level in her 2 outings since, beaten 22¼ lengths when fourth at Chepstow latterly. Major player on debut form but hard to be very confident about. Has twice failed to build on a promising debut Huntingdon bumper third.
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7th (9) (7/1 +36%) Aunty Christine
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(9) Aunty Christine 7/1, €37,000 Westerner filly. Closely related to bumper winner Fancy Girl, and half-sister to fair hurdler Gotthenod. Stable has a healthy bumper strike-rate. One to note in the betting. This Westerner mare is no forlorn hope, especially if the market vibes are positive.
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8th (5) (200/1 -203%) Pepite De Amour
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(5) Pepite De Amour 200/1, 40/1, last of 11 on Southwell debut 4 weeks ago. Can only be watched. Last in Southwell bumper on her debut 27 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.
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9th (11) (125/1 -213%) Persian Willow
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(11) Persian Willow 125/1, 16/1, needed experience (ran in snatches) when 45 lengths seventh of 10 on Southwell debut 27 days ago. Needs to have come no a lot. 16-1 and tongue tied, raced green when debut seventh at Southwell; can build on it now.
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10th (8) (40/1 +39%) Apache Princess
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(8) Apache Princess 40/1, Fountain of Youth filly. Dam 1m-1½m winner. Watching brief advised on debut. Fountain Of Youth mare; makes her debut but others appeal more on this occasion.
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11th (4) (18/1 +10%) Massima Bella
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(4) Massima Bella 18/1, Black Sam Bellamy half-sister to numerous winners, including smart hurdler Baradari and temperamental but useful hurdler/chaser Barizan. Bred to have a future and worth a market check. Daughter of Black Sam Bellamy who is a half-sister to seven winners; considered debutante.
This represents a considerable drop in class for BRAVE JEN, who struggled in Listed territory at Newbury on her most recent run in February. She is entitled to build on that at this level, but Faha Belle makes both her Rules and stable debut following a comfortable win in a point-to-point last time out and is feared. Trudie Glen looks the pick of the unraced prospects and can have a say in proceedings.
Nicky Henderson's BRAVE JEN didn't fare too badly in listed company last time and is perhaps a more solid option than Strong Belle who has taken a couple of backward steps since her very encouraging debut third. Point-recruit Faha Belle and newcomers Trudie Glen and Aunty Christine could also play prominent roles if the market speaks in their favour.
There are some newcomers who bring potential, not least Fergal O'Brien's winning Irish pointer FAHA BELLE. She can emerge on top.
(3) Hard As Nails 7/1, Third on Warwick debut in November and not disgraced in a Huntingdon listed a month later. Respected back from a break. Shown promise both bumpers; should improve but doesn't set a high standard.
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2nd (12) (6.5/1 -8%) Tour Ovalie
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(12) Tour Ovalie 6.5/1, 150/1, but showed promise amidst inexperience when fourth of 19 on Newbury debut (soft) 45 days ago. Open to improvement. Promising debut at Newbury in March (150-1); should improve and play a part.
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3rd (2) (7.5/1 +6%) Chatty Chich
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(2) Chatty Chich 7.5/1, Presenting mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/very smart chaser Le Milos and 2¼m bumper winner/useful hurdler Kid Commando. Would very much enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong. Half-sister to smart Le Milos; very interesting for leading yard on pedigree.
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4th (7) (8/1 +60%) After Many Days
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(7) After Many Days 8/1, Getaway filly. Closely related to temperamental/smart chaser Fortescue, and half-sister to 3 winners, including useful hurdler Blenkinsop. Bred for longer trips but still worth a betting check. Dam bred several winning jumpers at about 2m5f; yard gets some bumper winners.
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5th (9) (1/1 +60%) Mary
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(9) Mary 1/1, Yeats filly who has shown plenty of promise when placed at Warwick and Cheltenham this spring. Sets the standard for the rest to aim at. Shown bumper promise both starts, on soft and good ground; open to improvement.
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6th (4) (12/1 -140%) Hedera Park
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12/1(-140%)
(4) Hedera Park 12/1, Fair form when twice reaching the frame for Oliver Signy at the end of 2022. Reappears for a new stable. Overhauled after making the running on final 2 bumper starts; may need the run; new yard.
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7th (11) (100/1 -150%) Pearl's Legacy
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(11) Pearl's Legacy 100/1, 16/1, seventh of 10 in bumper at Chepstow (soft) on debut 47 days ago. Always behind and eventually tailed off on Chepstow bumper debut; one for later on.
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8th (10) (40/1 +39%) Milan Cyclone
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(10) Milan Cyclone 40/1, 66/1, down the field on her Cheltenham debut last month, with the reopposing Mary well ahead in third. Refused at the first on point debut; long way behind Mary in a Cheltenham bumper since.
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9th (6) (11/1 -83%) Moon Lady
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(6) Moon Lady 11/1, 13/2, eighth of 16 on Huntingdon debut (good to soft) in February. In top hands and a potential improver on second start. Good family; yard does well in bumpers; easy to back and mid-div at Huntingdon on debut.
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|F| (5) (150/1 -971%) Might Do Emery
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(5) Might Do Emery 150/1, Unplaced sole start in point bumpers and likely outsider on Rules debut. Well held in a point bumper; pedigree suggests she'll come into her own over further.
A half-sister to the classy Le Milos, CHATTY CHICH could be worth siding with on her racecourse bow for powerful connections. The fact her dam won her first two Rules starts in bumpers suggests she can go well first time out, and she is narrowly preferred to the grade-dropping Hedera Park, who returns off a break. After Many Days boasts an appealing pedigree and warrants a market check, while Mary adds further spice to the race.
MARY has achieved enough in her 2 outings this spring to think she can win a race of this nature and is the one to beat. Tour Ovalie shaped quite well in a big-field event at Newbury on debut and should have more to offer so she's second choice ahead of Fergal O'Brien's Hard As Nails. Chatty Chich is a newcomer to monitor in the betting.
Tour Ovalie ran well on her Newbury debut but MARY may be able to get off the mark after encouraging runs at Warwick and Cheltenham.
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