14:05 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 2 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:05 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the summary, it is difficult to predict which horse will do well as each has their strengths and weaknesses. However, if I had to choose, I would go with 0.73/1 (3) JEFFERY'S CROSS as they have recently won a valuable series final and have shown improvement in their last race. My prediction for the top three would be: 1) 0.73/1 (3) JEFFERY'S CROSS, 2) 2.5/1 (1) SHEARER, and 3) 4/1 (2) SILVER SHEEN.

With just the three runners heading to post, marginal preference is for the class-dropping JEFFERY'S CROSS. An emphatic winner over an extended 3m1f at Haydock last month, an 8lb raised mark looks unlikely to stop the gelded son of Flemensfirth securing a double, but Shearer has proven to be capable of better than his most recent efforts suggest and he can bounce back. Silver Sheen looks booked for third.

JEFFERY'S CROSS seems to be really getting the hang of things over fences and an 8 lb rise for his emphatic Haydock success doesn't look sufficient to prevent him from following up. Silver Sheen, who has started life well with Fergal O'Brien, resumes after a wind op and appeals as the one to chase home Dan Skelton's improver.

Dan Skelton's JEFFERY'S CROSS collected a good prize at Haydock last month and might well have more improvement to come.

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14:35 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:35 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the summary provided, here are the predicted finishes for the horses: 1st: 1.38/1 (5) GUY 2nd: 2/1 (1) SOLDAT FORTE 3rd: Tongue tie

Better known for his exploits over the larger obstacles, GUY has shown his ability to cope with the switch to hurdles recently. Nigel Twiston-Davies' charge attempted to make the most of his stamina when finding one too strong over C&D last month, and he may be able to go one better courtesy of a similar display. Great Heart'Jac appeals as the main danger, with first-time cheekpieces a potential source of improvement. Soldat Forte won on his hurdles debut at Southwell 32 days ago and must be respected too.

SOLDAT FORTE displayed a willing attitude when making a successful hurdles debut at Southwell a month ago and while conceding weight to the likes of Guy and Great Heart'jac asks more of him, he may well be up to the task.

Useful chaser GUY (nap) ran well in two novice hurdles here last month and gets the vote ahead of Soldat Forte.

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15:05 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:05 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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

I predict 0.44/1 (1) IMPOSE TOI will do well and finish in 1st place, followed by 2.5/1 (2) BIZZY MOON in 2nd and 8.5/1 (3) CHESTNUT PETE in 3rd. 50/1 (4) ONE RULE is not likely to be a contender for a win on debut.

It looks best to side with IMPOSE TOI, who finished a good second to the smart Brentford Hope at Huntingdon last month. Having been sent off as favourite that day, better was clearly expected. Bizzy Moon landed a mares' maiden at Market Rasen 35 days ago and she's likely to take another step forward, while Chestnut Pete is fancied to claim third ahead of debutant One Rule.

This looks a very good opportunity for IMPOSE TOI to add to his Exeter win in March. Dan Skelton's Market Rasen scorer Bizzy Moon can follow him home.

This appears to offer IMPOSE TOI a good chance to record a second win over hurdles.

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15:35 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:35 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

1st: 7.5/1 (2) COOLNAUGH HAZE 2nd: 2.75/1 (5) PATIENT DREAM 3rd: 8.5/1 (9) ZUCAYAN

Highland Frolic gained a breakthrough success in a maiden hurdle at Plumpton recently, but Milton Harris' gelding may prove worth taking on now returned to handicap company. GERARD MENTOR was impressive when romping home over C&D by 18 lengths on his penultimate start in November and he could take some stopping if freshened up by a winter break. A case can also be made for the in-form Force De Frap.

PATIENT DREAM has reacted well to cheekpieces and his latest effort is best ignored, so he's fancied to resume winning ways under a positive ride. Most of the others have a chance, with recent Plumpton winner Highland Frolic probably heading the dangers.

Last season's juvenile hurdle hurdle form is not entirely convincing but HIM MALAYA is open to significant improvement in handicaps.

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16:05 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:05 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

It is difficult to predict with certainty which horse will do well based on the given information. However, some horses that stand out are 5.5/1 (3) WHATSDASTORY, 6.5/1 (7) LOST CONNECTIONS, and 4.5/1 (5) OUR BILL'S AUNT. Based on recent form, 5.5/1 (3) WHATSDASTORY has consistently hit the crossbar in small field mares' handicaps, while 6.5/1 (7) LOST CONNECTIONS performed well despite being out of the handicap at Cheltenham. 4.5/1 (5) OUR BILL'S AUNT also showed promise in her last two runs, winning her handicap debut and placing second in her last race. Therefore, these three horses are the most likely contenders for the top three places, with the exact order dependent on factors such as form, weight, and jockey booking.

MAID ON THE MOON lost little in defeat when second to the unexposed Queens Rock over hurdles at Doncaster in February and Alan King's mare looks the type who could relish these larger obstacles. Our Bill's Aunt is another chasing debutant who arrives in good form, and her latest 1lb rise for finishing runner-up at Chepstow shouldn't prevent a bold bid. Lost Connections also enters calculations.

Tough to be bullish with the majority making their chasing debuts, MULBERRY HILL selected to make a winning start in this sphere having previously been placed in a couple of Irish points in 2021 and Fergal O'Brien's charge should step up on her recent Cheltenham outing after 6 months off. Our Bill's Aunt won her sole start in points, so she's put forward as the main threat, ahead of the experienced Whatsdastory.

Top of the list is MARADA, who seems to be working her way back into form and is dropped in grade for her chasing debut.

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16:35 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:35 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

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

1st: 5/1 (2) PUMPKIN'S PRIDE 2nd: 2.25/1 (1) DYNAMIC KATE 3rd: 6.5/1 (9) HOLLOW RON

DYNAMIC KATE may have been second best when falling at the last flight at Stratford in October, but with the winner of that contest subsequently scoring again, a 4lb rise looks more than fair. The selection does have her well-being to prove after a 223-day absence, which may give some hope to connections of Happy Index, who offered plenty of encouragement when finishing fourth on her handicap debut here last month. Pumpkin's Pride and Say Nothing complete the shortlist.

PUMPKIN'S PRIDE took a big step back in the right direction when third at Doncaster in February, shaping as if ready for a step up in trip, so he can build on that effort to open his account this time around. Dynamic Kate showed much improved form in 2022/23 and is feared most on her return, ahead of Dellboy Trotter.

Today's step up in trip may bring about the necessary improvement from HOLLOW RON, who shaped quite well over 2m on his handicap debut.

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17:05 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:05 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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

It is difficult to predict with certainty which horse will do well based on these summaries, but 1.63/1 (1) THE BOLD THADY seems to have the best chance as it has made the frame in six consecutive handicaps and ran close to its best in its last race. Therefore, 1.63/1 (1) THE BOLD THADY is predicted to finish in 1st or 2nd place. In 2nd or 3rd place, 8.5/1 (2) SCRUM DIDDLY could make an impact with cheekpieces applied for handicap debut and having shaped like a stayer in its last three outings. And for the 3rd or 4th place, 8/1 (4) CHAMPAGNE GIFT is worth a glance in the betting as it could make more impact with the significantly longer trip promising to suit it and with the cheekpieces on for the first time.

THE BOLD THADY returned to form with a solid third at Plumpton last month and Neil Mulholland's gelding looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to gain a first success. Imprevu Du Large hasn't offered much in three appearances over hurdles since January, but a better showing is expected now he's up in trip for his handicap debut. Connections of Realm Of Glory reach for first-time cheekpieces and he may also have a say in proceedings.

IMPREVU DU LARGE is rare for a horse from the Paul Nicholls yard in that he has been given such a lowly opening mark and a chance is taken that he'll fare better now handicapping. The Bold Thady probably sets the standard in form terms but he is an irresolute beast and can't be fully trusted to get the job done even against inferior opposition. Scrum Diddly may now do better up in trip and completes the shortlist.

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How to use Tomform

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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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