Ludlow Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 18th December 2024

There were 38 Races on Wednesday 18th December 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Newbury, 7 races at Ludlow, 9 races at Kempton, 8 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 18th December 2024

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

12:15 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) Springs A Girl (4/1 +88%)
Springs A Girl

4
4/1(+88%)
(3) Springs A Girl 4/1, A fair bumper winner who put her hurdling debut mishap well behind her (when hooded) in causing an 80/1 shock in 11-runner novice at Stratford in October. Failed to back it up at Newbury since. Others more appealing.
80-1 maiden winner before outclassed latest; to be seen whether she can defy a penalty..
2
2nd (2) Of Course You Can (10/11 +70%)
Of Course You Can

0.909091
10/11(+70%)
(2) Of Course You Can 10/11, Fair hurdler. C&D winner in October. Creditable third of 10 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to soft, 11/8) 41 days ago. Respected once again.
C&D handicap win in October (good); may have appreciated longer break than six weeks..
1
3rd (1) Either Way (9/4 -38%)
Either Way

2.25
9/4(-38%)
(1) Either Way 9/4, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and stepped up on bumper efforts when making a winning hurdling debut at Uttoxeter last month, showing a willing attitude. Should go well under a penalty.
Just held on for hurdles debut win (2m); more needed, but longer trip a possible plus..
8
4th (8) Varinia (50/1 -213%)
Varinia

50
50/1(-213%)
(8) Varinia 50/1, Point winner who failed to beat a rival on Rules debut in a bumper at Uttoxeter a couple of months ago. Bit to prove after that.
Welsh point bumper winner in May (good); last home on rules debut since, but may revive..
5
5th (5) Majestic Mia (50/1 +0%)
Majestic Mia

50
50/1(+0%)
(5) Majestic Mia 50/1, Milan filly. Dam unraced. Fell only start in Irish points (Apr 21). Type that the yard will bring along gradually.
Fair fifth when falling late on sole Irish point start last season; might just need this..
4
6th (4) Gemi Cat (66/1 +47%)
Gemi Cat

66
66/1(+47%)
(4) Gemi Cat 66/1, Out of a hurdling winner in France but offered little in a novice hurdle at Warwick 76 days ago. Others preferred.
100-1, jumped poorly and pulled up on October's debut (2m5f); major step forward required..
7
|U| (7) Shorten Sassy (16/1 +20%)
Shorten Sassy

16
16/1(+20%)
(7) Shorten Sassy 16/1, Telescope filly. Dam (h120), hurdle winner around 3m, half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chase winner (stays 3m) Copper Coin. Of some interest on debut.
Homebred Telescope foal; could be one for staying hurdles a bit further down the line..
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

12:15 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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

This step back up in trip should suit Queshi Bridge, who was last seen finishing a staying-on third over 2m4f at Perth in April. Having gone well fresh before, it will be no surprise if she is able to make her presence felt in a race like this. That said, EITHER WAY shades preference. Nicky Henderson's charge reappeared with a game victory over 2m on her hurdling debut at Uttoxeter and, tackling this distance for the first time, she gets the nod to bring up a double. Of Course You Can can also go well.

EITHER WAY showed a good attitude to make a successful hurdling debut at Uttoxeter and, while that wasn't a strong event, she can improve enough to defy a penalty. Queshi Bridge is an obvious player on return and Of Course You Can should give another good account.

Gently progressive last term, and with the absence no concern, QUESHI BRIDGE can get off the mark at last, ahead of Either Way.


12:50 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
1st (4) Tightenourbelts (13/8 +19%)
Tightenourbelts

1.625
13/8(+19%)
(4) Tightenourbelts 13/8, Failed to kick on over fences last season but, after an encouraging enough return over hurdles at Chepstow in October, doubled his tally over the larger obstacles partnered by Cobden for the first time at Exeter (24.2f, good) just under 6 weeks ago, jumping really well. Major player up 3 lb.
Got himself back on track when making pretty much all at Exeter; raised just 3lb.
1
2nd (1) Neon Moon (10/3 +5%)
Neon Moon

3.333333
10/3(+5%)
(1) Neon Moon 10/3, Not the most reliable but advanced his form on the back of wind surgery when landing 11-runner handicap chase at Chepstow in October. Ran to a similar level from a 4 lb higher mark when third at Ascot next time but found the Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good) too tough since.
Newcastle last time was a backward step but that Class 1 handicap was fiercely competitive.
7
3rd (7) Balkardy (5/1 +33%)
Balkardy

5
5/1(+33%)
(7) Balkardy 5/1, Made light of a six-month lay-off when landing 5-runner handicap chase at Stratford (22.6f, good to soft) in October and produced a respectable effort attempting to follow up back over hurdles when fifth at Ffos Las (23.9f, good to soft) just over 5 weeks ago. Each-way claims reverted to fences.
Won his final run over fences, enhancing a good chasing strike-rate (4-8).
5
4th (5) Undersupervision (14/1 -56%)
Undersupervision

14
14/1(-56%)
(5) Undersupervision 14/1, Unreliable type who was pulled up for the fifth time in his last 6 starts on return at Cheltenham last month. More severe headgear enlisted, but he looks an easy swerve.
Has become wickedly unpredictable but remains capable on his day; new headgear.
6
5th (6) Christopher Wood (10/3 +33%)
Christopher Wood

3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(6) Christopher Wood 10/3, Useful winning hurdler but not quite as good in this sphere. Ended last season in a bit of a lull, never seeming to be going very well at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) in March (in cheekpieces), but returns with the yard in rude health and the handicapper has dropped him 4 lb.
Wellbeing an issue but hard to dismiss off this low a mark with his yard going so well.
2
|PU| (2) Found On (33/1 -175%)
Found On

33
33/1(-175%)
(2) Found On 33/1, Has been a good servant but ended last season with 2 poor efforts after 4 months off and fared no better tried at a much longer trip on return at Wincanton (26.7f, good) in October.
Potentially well handicapped but she's hard to trust at the minute.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

12:50 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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

NEON MOON produced a career best when scoring at Chepstow on his seasonal reappearance before making the frame in a deep race at Ascot and struggling in the Rehearsal at Newcastle. Easing in grade off 3lb higher than his last winning mark, he may prove tough to peg back in this company. Tightenourbelts arrives on the back of a taking victory at Exeter and he is respected off 3lb higher. Balkardy is capable if on a going day and shouldn't be underestimated.

TIGHTENOURBELTS jumped with aplomb when doubling his tally over fences at Exeter last month and, having been nudged up just 3 lb, Emma Lavelle's 7-y-o is fancied to go in again. The main threat may emerge from Neon Moon, who found the Rehearsal Chase too much at Newcastle recently but drops appreciably in grade here. The returning Christopher Wood can edge out Balkardy for third.

The safe play is Tightenourbelts but in new headgear a chance is taken on the wickedly unpredictable UNDERSUPERVISION.


13:25 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Meetmebythesea (5/2 -67%)
Meetmebythesea

2.5
5/2(-67%)
(2) Meetmebythesea 5/2, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and justified favouritism (6/4) in 8-runner maiden at this C&D (soft) on hurdling debut 23 days ago, finding extra having been tackled run-in. Can make his presence felt with improvement to come.
Point runner-up; encouraging that he had too much speed for a Flat recruit over C&D.
1
2nd (1) The Kemble Brewery (4/11 +50%)
The Kemble Brewery

0.363636
4/11(+50%)
(1) The Kemble Brewery 4/11, Successful both starts in bumpers and left hurdling debut effort behind after 11 months off when landing a Warwick novice in October, form which has worked out well. Followed up in ready fashion at Ffos Las (15.8f, good to soft) and he holds leading claims.
Carries a double penalty but has shown that he's well above average.
3
3rd (3) Doctor Love (18/1 -80%)
Doctor Love

18
18/1(-80%)
(3) Doctor Love 18/1, Half-brother to 2 winners, but raced too freely on debut when sixth of 8 in bumper at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) last month, unable to sustain his effort. Could do better as he goes hurdling with hood applied.
Only 13-2 for a Uttoxeter bumper but was too headstrong; now hooded.
6
4th (6) Last Rodeo (33/1 +0%)
Last Rodeo

33
33/1(+0%)
(6) Last Rodeo 33/1, €62,000 3-y-o, Malinas gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Malina Girl. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 3m) Alpha Ridge. Fourth in an Irish point in March, but may just be better for this first experience under Rules.
Finished fourth in an Irish point in March, fading to be beaten just under 20l.
7
5th (7) Passing Pleasure (20/1 +39%)
Passing Pleasure

20
20/1(+39%)
(7) Passing Pleasure 20/1, €1,500 3-y-o, £20,000 4-y-o, Passing Glance gelding. Dam, successful in bumpers, sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (21f winner) Hel Tara. Runner-up on last of 3 starts in Irish points in April (winner has followed up in a bumper since).
Second in his final Irish point and the winner has since impressed in winning a bumper.
5
6th (5) Grenardier (100/1 +20%)
Grenardier

100
100/1(+20%)
(5) Grenardier 100/1, Little impact in a couple of bumpers and, after 6 months off, possibly needed the run when pulled up in maiden at Leicester (20.5f, good to soft) on hurdles bow a month ago. However, much more needed as he drops back in trip.
Has finished well held in all his races, the latest hurdle debut over further at Leicester.
8
7th (8) Yorgunnabeplucky (50/1 +38%)
Yorgunnabeplucky

50
50/1(+38%)
(8) Yorgunnabeplucky 50/1, Placed on second of 2 starts in Irish points but never dangerous in a bumper and well held both outings over hurdles, the latest in maiden at this C&D (soft) 23 days ago behind Meetmebythesea. Likely to need more time.
Beaten near enough a distance behind Meetmebythesea here three weeks ago; very opposable.
9
8th (9) Dontworrywegotthis (250/1 -67%)
Dontworrywegotthis

250
250/1(-67%)
(9) Dontworrywegotthis 250/1, Offered little only start in bumpers and fared no better sent hurdling after 7 months off when well-beaten last of 8 in maiden at this C&D (soft) 23 days ago. Looks to be up against it.
Finished tailed off last month over C&D in the maiden won by Meetmebythesea.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:25 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

The Kemble Brewery showed smart bumper form and impressed when justifying prohibitive odds at Ffos Las to bring up a hurdling double. Kim Bailey's bright prospect is evidently a novice hurdler very much on the up and another bold bid looks likely, although MEETMEBYTHESEA is narrowly preferred. He was the subject of market support when scoring over C&D on his Rules debut and, with the promise of more to come, he gets the vote to take the next step up the ladder. The others may have to go some to challenge the aforementioned pair, but Last Rodeo is fancied to fill the frame.

THE KEMBLE BREWERY has been going the right way over hurdles, making all for a ready success at Ffos Las last month, and he can go on to land the hat-trick with the potential of more still to offer. The main danger looks to be Meetmebythesea who made a winning start over hurdles over C&D, with Doctor Love the pick of the remainder.

The Kemble Brewery is a hard horse to knock but MEETMEBYTHESEA receives a handy 11lb with Callum Pritchard claiming 7lb.


14:00 Ludlow Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Blue Moon Lady (7/2 +78%)
Blue Moon Lady

3.5
7/2(+78%)
(2) Blue Moon Lady 7/2, Pether's Moon filly. Sister to fairly useful French 2¼m hurdle winner Moon Dawn and half-sister to a winner on Flat. Yard not known for debut winners.
Sister to French 2m2f hurdle winner Moon Dawn; dam related to smart Flat winners.
5
2nd (5) Ninna Collina (7/1 -100%)
Ninna Collina

7
7/1(-100%)
(5) Ninna Collina 7/1, Half-sister to numerous winners, but shaped as if better for the experience when last of 3 in fillies' junior hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good to soft) on her first start, ¾ length behind Harthope. Entitled to progress so she could be thereabouts.
Led some way out at Fakenham but ended up just behind Harthope; should improve.
4
3rd (4) Highbury Hill (33/1 +18%)
Highbury Hill

33
33/1(+18%)
(4) Highbury Hill 33/1, Held back by inexperience when well-beaten eighth of 11 in fillies' junior bumper at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) on debut in October. Needs to leave that effort well behind as she goes hurdling.
66-1 when tailed off in a Stratford bumper and she didn't look straightforward.
3
4th (3) Harthope (9/2 -64%)
Harthope

4.5
9/2(-64%)
(3) Harthope 9/2, From a good jumping family and offered something to work on when second of 3 in fillies' junior hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good to soft) on debut last month. Can show the benefit of that first outing to open her account.
Second in a three-runner race at Fakenham; this track might suit her better.
6
5th (6) Pink Breeze (5/4 +38%)
Pink Breeze

1.25
5/4(+38%)
(6) Pink Breeze 5/4, Gentlewave filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Pink Legend and fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Eleanor Bob, stays 3¼m. From a family that the yard knows well and she's one to note on debut.
Half-sister to smart hurdler/chaser Pink Legend for the same connections.
1
6th (1) Blossom Tea (15/2 -67%)
Blossom Tea

7.5
15/2(-67%)
(1) Blossom Tea 15/2, Hinted at ability first time up when sixth of 7 in junior hurdle at Warwick (16f, soft) 27 days ago, in touch before weakening from 2 out. Has had a breathing operation since and tongue strap now added.
Remote 6th at Warwick; now fitted in a tongue-tie following wind surgery.
LTO Selection:hiden content,

14:00 Ludlow Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Venetia Williams has a good record at this track and newcomer PINK BREEZE hails from a family that the trainer knows well. A half-sister to the talented Cheltenham Festival runner-up Pink Legend, she is preferred to Harthope, who had Ninna Collina just behind her when second on debut at Fakenham. Blossom Tea has undergone wind surgery since not showing much at Warwick and she must also enter calculations.

A half-sister to 3 winners, HARTHOPE showed encouragement on debut when second of 3 at Fakenham last month and she can build on that effort to go one better. She can confirm the placings with Ninna Collina from when the pair met 29 days ago, while Pink Breeze is respected first time up with her yard continuing to go well.

A chance is taken on the newcomer PINK BREEZE who is certainly bred to be useful as a half-sister to multiple winner Pink Legend.


14:35 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
5
1st (5) Famoso (16/5 -7%)
Famoso

3.2
16/5(-7%)
(5) Famoso 16/5, Largely consistent type who has got back on the up recently, completing a double with another likeable display at Wincanton last time. This is a step up in grade, but he's still of interest.
Bang in form and had a bit in hand at Wincanton last time when only 4lb lower.
7
2nd (7) Time To Dazzle (50/1 +24%)
Time To Dazzle

50
50/1(+24%)
(7) Time To Dazzle 50/1, Well served by change of tactics when making second start in handicaps a winning one over hurdles at Fontwell (19.2f) in February. Yet to fire over fences, leaving Gary & Josh Moore cheaply before being pulled up at Ffos Las on return. Plenty to prove.
Tailed off/pulled up in his two chases; had wind surgery; very opposable.
4
3rd (4) Fast Buck (11/4 +89%)
Fast Buck

2.75
11/4(+89%)
(4) Fast Buck 11/4, Now 11 lb lower than when registering latest success in a handicap chase at Wincanton in January. That said, it's been downhill pretty much all the way since and he needs to bounce back in a major way.
Well treated and hinted at a return to form here latest when running well for a long way.
6
4th (6) Force De Frap (13/2 +70%)
Force De Frap

6.5
13/2(+70%)
(6) Force De Frap 13/2, Successful at Bangor and this course last term but ended that campaign with a couple of rather subdued efforts and fell at Southwell on reappearance.
C&D winner in February; headed when departing last time; others are more intriguing.
1
|F| (1) Wewillgowithplanb (10/1 -54%)
Wewillgowithplanb

10
10/1(-54%)
(1) Wewillgowithplanb 10/1, Hurdle winner in Ireland who struck twice over fences for Richard Bandey, latterly at Leicester (2m, heavy) in February. Good effort over hurdles at Newton Abbot on penultimate start but pulled up over fences at Ascot since.
Downgraded from an Ascot chase in which he blundered mid-race; had been 2-4 over fences.
3
|U| (3) Cabhfuilfungi (7/4 +22%)
Cabhfuilfungi

1.75
7/4(+22%)
(3) Cabhfuilfungi 7/4, Fair hurdles winner who made a decent start for this yard when second at Hereford in April. Back on track sent chasing and latest second at Uttoxeter has been boosted since. Off a couple of months but big player.
Runner-up in both chases, bumping into a progressive one last time at Uttoxeter.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:35 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Runner-up on three of his four starts since joining the Kerry Lee stable, CABHFUILFUNGI deserves a change in luck and he might get that on this occasion. The eight-year-old has jumped well on both tries over fences and may have too much for the hat-trick-seeking Famoso, who arrives on a career-high mark. Alcedo and Wewillgowithplanb have the ability to get involved in proceedings as well.

CABHFUILFUNGI has made a positive start to chasing and was only beaten at Uttoxeter last time by one that has gone in again, so he gets the marginal vote over Alcedo, who strikes as a fascinating chasing debutant for a yard that's flying. The likeable Famoso is also considered.

Kerry Lee's CABHFUILFUNGI (nap) has persuasive form claims after finishing second to subsequent winners in both his runs over fences.


15:10 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
5
1st (5) Moodofthemoment (3/1 +57%)
Moodofthemoment

3
3/1(+57%)
(5) Moodofthemoment 3/1, Winner of 4 of his 7 starts between the flags and opened Rules account at the thirteenth attempt at Hereford (21f, good) last month. Only fourth of 5 at Taunton subsequently but he's not one to write off.
Thwarted hat-trick bid latest may have owed more to the 3m trip than the 5lb higher mark..
11
2nd (11) Martalmix'jac (12/1 +40%)
Martalmix'jac

12
12/1(+40%)
(11) Martalmix'jac 12/1, Just 1 lb higher than for his clear-cut victory in a 4-runner Leicester handicap in February but pulled up both subsequent starts, including on his reappearance at Stratford last month.
Second in this from out of the weights last year (soft), but pulled up the last twice..
4
3rd (4) Zestful Hope (11/4 -22%)
Zestful Hope

2.75
11/4(-22%)
(4) Zestful Hope 11/4, Fair handicap hurdler/chaser who was right back to form when second in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter last time. Well treated on his best form and should take the beating in a thin race.
Just missed out at Uttoxeter latest (2m4f, soft); a player if he's fully over that..
10
4th (10) River Robe (20/1 +60%)
River Robe

20
20/1(+60%)
(10) River Robe 20/1, Yet to score for current yard and only poor form so far over fences. Others look more persuasive.
Key late mistakes on both chase starts (one here); becoming well treated but others safer..
1
5th (1) Chosen Templar (22/1 -389%)
Chosen Templar

22
22/1(-389%)
(1) Chosen Templar 22/1, Bumper winner in Ireland and made a successful hurdling/stable debut in 6-runner novice hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f, soft) in January. Well held both subsequent outings but could turn it around if market speaks in his favour making chase debut after 9 months off.
2m4f bumper/3m maiden hurdle winner; some encouragement for fences in immediate family..
2
6th (2) Cracking Destiny (16/1 -60%)
Cracking Destiny

16
16/1(-60%)
(2) Cracking Destiny 16/1, More miss than hit since latest success at Musselburgh last November but, on the upside, he's on an appealing mark if he can bounce back.
Splendidly handicapped but seemingly on the downgrade now; cheekpieces reached for..
6
7th (6) Kankin (9/1 -29%)
Kankin

9
9/1(-29%)
(6) Kankin 9/1, Modest chaser who edged ahead close home to double his tally at Fakenham in May. Resumed with a good second at Plumpton but wasn't in the same form at Market Rasen last month.
Ought to have fared better latest with trip, track and ground all as suitable as today's..
3
8th (3) Ask Brewster (11/2 +8%)
Ask Brewster

5.5
11/2(+8%)
(3) Ask Brewster 11/2, Showed improved form to get off the mark under Rules in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) back in March. Won sole start in points and looked a better chaser when making winning start in 3-runner contest here in October. Disappointed next time but can't be ruled out.
3m chase debut winner here in October, but lacklustre on return visit; shorter trip fine..
8
9th (8) Rockvale (20/1 -25%)
Rockvale

20
20/1(-25%)
(8) Rockvale 20/1, Placed on each of his three starts in points and, while he's only shown modest form over hurdles, there could be more to come with his attentions turned to chasing.
Not gone on from okay stable/hurdles debut seventh; chase winners in pedigree, at least..
9
10th (9) Storm Of Light (14/1 +72%)
Storm Of Light

14
14/1(+72%)
(9) Storm Of Light 14/1, Fair hurdle winner for Olly Murphy but yet to make an impact over fences for this yard. Hard to fancy.
This is much easier than the class 3s of his last two starts; could still jump better..
7
|PU| (7) L'empire Vert (22/1 -10%)
L'empire Vert

22
22/1(-10%)
(7) L'empire Vert 22/1, Modest form over hurdles. Best effort when 12¾ lengths fourth of 10 to Parika Vert in juvenile at Fontainebleau in 2023/24. Well held only start over fences and starts out for new yard with a bit to prove.
Unexceptional French hurdles form latterly, but has time on his side; makes British debut..
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:10 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

ZESTFUL HOPE posted a much improved effort in first-time cheekpieces when touched off by an upwardly mobile rival at Uttoxeter and, with the headgear retained, a 3lb higher mark might not prevent the seven-year-old from going one place better. Chosen Templar has won over hurdles when fresh before and is a notable contender on his debut over the larger obstacles. Ask Brewster needs to bounce back from a lacklustre effort here, but still rates a key player in this company.

ZESTFUL HOPE's second at Uttoxeter (when clear of the remainder) is comfortably the most compelling piece of recent form on offer and he's fancied to go one better at the possible expense of Ask Brewster, who has more to offer as a chaser if his jumping improves. Ex-pointer Chosen Templar is an interesting newcomer to this sphere.

Back down in trip and on a still workable mark, MOODOFTHEMOMENT is narrowly preferred to chasing debutant Chosen Templar.


15:45 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
1st (4) Solar System (11/10 +45%)
Solar System

1.1
11/10(+45%)
(4) Solar System 11/10, Got back on the up with victory in 7-runner conditional jockeys' handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, soft) in November and no disgrace in pulling a long way clear with a progressive sort at Southwell since. Can get back to winning ways here.
May have bumped into one at Southwell latest; appealing despite new mark and late errors..
6
2nd (6) Melton Mossy (4/1 +11%)
Melton Mossy

4
4/1(+11%)
(6) Melton Mossy 4/1, Gained a fourth win of a very productive first half of the season when striking under this rider at this track (21f, good to soft) in November and perfectly solid showing when third here since. Drop back in trip is in his favour, so deserves plenty of respect.
Four wins this term (one C&D); more in his favour than either previous run off 100-plus..
7
3rd (7) Kazontherazz (20/1 +0%)
Kazontherazz

20
20/1(+0%)
(7) Kazontherazz 20/1, Placed 3 times in handicap hurdles last winter. Well below par in 2 outings in the summer and no better at this course after a break recently. Others preferred.
Close second in this off 2lb higher in 2023; mostly a fair bit below that level since..
8
4th (8) Mactavish (11/2 +21%)
Mactavish

5.5
11/2(+21%)
(8) Mactavish 11/2, Recorded back-to-back wins at Hereford (both at 21.7f) last year and back on the scoresheet with cheekpieces refitted at Worcester (20f) in June. Exploits mixed subsequently but ran well at Hereford three weeks ago and stable continues in good form.
No margin for error off current mark, but trip, track, ground and rider are all assets..
1
5th (1) Zacony Rebel (80/1 -142%)
Zacony Rebel

80
80/1(-142%)
(1) Zacony Rebel 80/1, Dual hurdles/chase winner who was largely disappointing during a light 2023/24 campaign for Toby Lawes and offered little starting out for a new yard at Cheltenham last month. Easily passed over.
Drops from 0-125 of last month's low-key stable/seasonal debut; others still likelier..
2
6th (2) Thankyourluckystar (11/2 -10%)
Thankyourluckystar

5.5
11/2(-10%)
(2) Thankyourluckystar 11/2, Resumed winning ways at Worcester (2½m, good to soft) in June and backed it up with a good third at Southwell 5 months later. Likely to be on the premises once more.
Good third on recent return from five months out; can build on that; won't mind a dryout..
5
7th (5) Sweet Street (33/1 -633%)
Sweet Street

33
33/1(-633%)
(5) Sweet Street 33/1, Improved to win 10-runner handicap chase (8/1) at Worcester (20f, good) 153 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Still unexposed for this yard and can go well again if tuned up.
Cashed in a much lower chase mark in July and absent since; rider won a point this month..
3
8th (3) Falco Des Pins (14/1 -17%)
Falco Des Pins

14
14/1(-17%)
(3) Falco Des Pins 14/1, Ex-French performer who was steadily progressive last season, best effort yet when second of in juvenile hurdle at Angers (16.9f) in March. Pulled up at Sandown on debut for this yard, leaving him with a bit to prove.
Big drop in class from last month's stable debut; yard/jockey are repeat winners of this..
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15:45 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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

SOLAR SYSTEM showed a game attitude when he landed a conditional riders' event at Warwick and simply encountered another progressive type when failing to justify cramped odds at Southwell subsequently. He was still well clear of the rest and looks worth another chance at this level. Sweet Street's Worcester chase success reads well in the context of this event and she is feared most back over hurdles. The reliable Melton Mossy also warrants serious thought.

SOLAR SYSTEM is on the up and was only denied by another improving sort at Southwell last time, so he's capable of getting back to winning ways. Melton Mossy also boasts a likeable profile and is feared most ahead of Thankyourluckystar.

Representing connections with such a good record in this race, FALCO DES PINS can exploit the drop in class, ahead of Solar System.


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