Ludlow Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 24th April 2024
There were 51 Races on Wednesday 24th April 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Catterick, 7 races at Perth, 8 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Gowran Park, 8 races at Ludlow, 7 races at Taunton, 7 races at Bellewstown, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Wednesday 24th April 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(1) Daddy Long Legs 1/7, Bought for €210,000 after finishing second on French Flat debut and made light of long absence in 2m Thurles maiden hurdle 18 months later. Little impact in Leopardstown Grade 1s since (well-held sixth latest, very strong form) but down in class here in first-time tongue strap. The one to beat. Won easily at Thurles and his subsequent defeats came at Grade 1 level; leading claims.
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2nd (2) (18/1 -29%) Blueberry Wine
18/1(-29%)
(2) Blueberry Wine 18/1, Five-time winner over fences, landing handicaps at Huntingdon/Aintree early last summer. Suspect they'll be the aim again and might come on for this first run for 5 months and a rare one over hurdles. 0-4 over hurdles in 2021; has place claims on the pick of his subsequent chase form.
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3rd (3) (80/1 -60%) Comemylittleson
80/1(-60%)
(3) Comemylittleson 80/1, Maiden Irish pointer who showed a bit more on second run over hurdles at Carlisle recently in first-time cheekpieces. This won't be as much of a test and he might be more one for handicaps. Plenty to find on his two hurdles efforts.
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4th (5) (66/1 +34%) Doeshefitthebill
66/1(+34%)
(5) Doeshefitthebill 66/1, Had gone the wrong way from his bumper debut and offered very little sent hurdling at Hereford 7 weeks ago. Made the frame in bumper on debut; two heavy defeats since.
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5th (4) (9/2 +18%) Diskatek
9/2(+18%)
(4) Diskatek 9/2, Cost a bit and showed promise with a hood on for his debut in 2m Southwell novice hurdle in February. Open to improvement. Promising debut at Southwell, finishing a clear second; one of the main contenders.
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6th (8) (25/1 +0%) Havanazam
25/1(+0%)
(8) Havanazam 25/1, Fairly useful winner on the level on AW. Little promise on hurdles debut in December (reported to have been suffering from a respiratory issue). Tongue tie goes on. Three-time AW winner; made a respiratory noise on sole hurdles run; now tongue tied.
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7th (7) (250/1 +0%) Miss Arvico
250/1(+0%)
(7) Miss Arvico 250/1, 250/1 and showed nothing on recent hurdles debut at Ffos Las. Inauspicious debut at Ffos Las eight days ago.
14:00 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class
4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
As Willie Mullins ramps up his efforts to attain the UK trainers' title, it's hard to look past his first ever Ludlow runner in DADDY LONG LEGS. The five-year-old was sent off favourite in the Grade 1 Future Champions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown's Christmas Festival. Although he disappointed that day and subsequently in another Grade 1 at the same venue, he holds outstanding claims in these calmer waters. The main threat may be posed by Diskatek, who posted a solid second on his hurdles debut at Southwell in February, ahead of Blueberry Wine.
The well-regarded DADDY LONG LEGS takes a marked drop in grade in a first-time tongue tie and it will be disappointing if he can't get the job done for Willie Mullins. Diskatek looks the danger after a promising debut at Southwell.
Back down sharply in class, DADDY LONG LEGS sets the standard. Diskatek looks the chief threat.
(12) Porter In The Park 9/2, Creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft, 10/3) 42 days ago. On a fair mark if she can build on that, so merits consideration. Solid third (behind subsequent scorers) at Huntingdon last time; very appealing.
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2nd (8) (18/1 -13%) Planet Legend
18/1(-13%)
(8) Planet Legend 18/1, Not at best on both hurdling outings towards the end of last year and arrives on the back of a poor showing on the level, so others make more appeal. Has enough to prove upped markedly in distance.
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3rd (10) (9/1 -29%) Chris Cool
9/1(-29%)
(10) Chris Cool 9/1, Generally solid record over hurdles and got back on the up when seeing off an unexposed rival (pair clear) at Huntingdon last time. Should give another good account. On a career-high mark but may remain competitive provided he takes to Ludlow.
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4th (5) (22/1 +33%) Ubetya
22/1(+33%)
(5) Ubetya 22/1, Capitalised on a falling mark over fences at Cartmel in May but lost his way in that sphere and fared little better returned to hurdling at Wetherby 55 days ago. Plenty to prove. Drops back in grade but is badly out of sorts and unproven at this trip.
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5th (9) (13/2 +7%) Armchair Farmer
13/2(+7%)
(9) Armchair Farmer 13/2, In good order when last seen, shaping well under an attacking ride when fourth at Huntingdon on latest outing. That was a year ago, however, so market vibes will be significant on return. Absent for 12 months; the betting may prove best guide on belated reappearance.
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6th (2) (14/1 -40%) Shantou Express
14/1(-40%)
(2) Shantou Express 14/1, Bagged a small-field Stratford handicap (26.4f, good) in June but hasn't fired since and others are more appealing. Has lost his form since winning last June but may revive back down in grade.
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7th (11) (12/1 +25%) Face D'music
12/1(+25%)
(11) Face D'music 12/1, £100,000 purchase having been placed only start in Irish points and did well when second in a pair of 2m4f Hereford novice hurdles in November. Bit disappointing since, however. Runner-up twice at Hereford in November; has low mileage and may do better still.
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8th (7) (4/1 +20%) Much Too Dear
4/1(+20%)
(7) Much Too Dear 4/1, Has run to a fair level over hurdles so far and shaped better than the result when second on handicap debut at Ascot last time, closing all the way to the line from an unpromising position. Still unexposed and makes plenty of appeal. Unlucky second at Ascot (handicap debut) most recently; enters calculations.
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9th (6) (40/1 -471%) Charles St
40/1(-471%)
(6) Charles St 40/1, Tricky customer who finally got the job done over hurdles when seeing off 9 rivals with blinkers refitted at Market Rasen in November. Underlined inconsistency at that course next time and has had 106-day break since. Cheekpieces go back on. Rebound looks possible if he proves suited by going up further in distance.
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|PU| (4) (5/1 +38%) Victoria Milano
5/1(+38%)
(4) Victoria Milano 5/1, Game winner first time up over hurdles at Ludlow (21.2f) before showing better form in defeat at Warwick (19f, heavy). Resumed winning ways in a muddling affair at Sandown in February. Out of depth at Cheltenham last time and should be back on track. Stiff task at Cheltenham Festival; back up markedly in trip on handicap debut.
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|PU| (1) (6/1 +14%) Hurricane Harvey
6/1(+14%)
(1) Hurricane Harvey 6/1, Usually consistent and dispelled a couple of poor runs when third at Ascot a month ago, shaping like a return to this trip would suit. One to note from a potentially lenient mark. Defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last term; interesting back in this scenario.
14:35 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
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FORTUNATE MAN displayed a willing attitude when gaining a second victory over hurdles at Southwell last month. The Jonjo O'Neill-trained gelding enters handicaps off what looks a fair mark and a step up in distance could see him following up. Chris Cool appreciated the return to quicker ground conditions when scoring at Huntingdon earlier this month. The son of Sulamani may serve the most resistance to the selection, although an improved bid from Charles St following a break wouldn't surprise either.
MUCH TOO DEAR is lightly raced and looked ahead of his mark when a staying-on second at Ascot last time, so he's worth chancing to get the better of last-time-out winner Fortunate Man, who probably hasn't reached his limit either. Hurricane Harvey is another one to note having slipped to an appealing mark.
On the back of a very solid effort, bottom-weight PORTER IN THE PARK (nap) may well be the answer. Fortunate Man is second choice.
(9) Horacio Apple's 9/1, Off the mark in this sphere in 8-runner handicap chase (6/4) at Bangor (20.3f, heavy) in December but not in same form next 2 starts so arrives with a bit to prove. Ended 2023 with heavy-ground win; below form both starts this year; had wind op last month.
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2nd (8) (6/1 +14%) Rockinastorm
6/1(+14%)
(8) Rockinastorm 6/1, Failed to win over hurdles but already a triple winner in this sphere, including when given a no-nonsense ride over C&D penultimate start. However, needs to shrug off a below-par run at Ascot. Three chase wins this season, the latest over C&D in February; ran poorly last month.
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3rd (7) (14/1 +44%) Cartonne
14/1(+44%)
(7) Cartonne 14/1, Back-to-back handicap chase wins last season and did the same again this term, scoring at Doncaster and here (20f). Failed to stay at Musselburgh and pulled hard at Ascot next 2 starts and opposable at this trip. Ended 2023 with two front-running wins (2m3f/2m4f); held twice this year, though.
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4th (4) (9/1 -29%) School Days Over
9/1(-29%)
(4) School Days Over 9/1, Perfect start over fences when seeing off 6 rivals at Hereford (21f, good) but went backwards next 2 starts and headgear now applied back from a break. Scored on chasing debut at Hereford; two lesser efforts followed; now sports cheekpieces.
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5th (3) (10/3 +26%) Concetto
10/3(+26%)
(3) Concetto 10/3, Mixed record this season but has won 2 of his last 3 starts, looking suited by the return to positive tactics when making all in this headgear at Huntingdon latest. Capable of defying a 6 lb rise. Made all in first-time blinkers at Huntingdon last month and now 4-11 over fences.
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6th (2) (11/2 -175%) One True King
11/2(-175%)
(2) One True King 11/2, Ended long losing run when taking 7-runner handicap chase at this course (16f, soft) and backed that up when scoring over C&D 3 weeks ago. Has won off higher mark so should make a bold bid for the hat-trick. Nudged up only 2lb for last month's C&D win and now bids to complete a hat-trick.
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7th (6) (6/1 +70%) James Jet
6/1(+70%)
(6) James Jet 6/1, Winning pointer who was progressive over hurdles, making a winning handicap bow at Uttoxeter in November. Kicked on again when striking on chase debut at Ffos Las (21.5f, heavy) but followed that with 2 lacklustre displays. Headgear now applied. Won first two handicaps (hurdle/chase) but looked badly out of sorts on next two outings.
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8th (10) (11/2 +8%) Flash Gorcombe
11/2(+8%)
(10) Flash Gorcombe 11/2, Back-to-back winner last spring and is holding his form well this season, scoring for the third time at Taunton 2 weeks ago. Was all out that day, however, so 4 lb rise could make him vulnerable. Dual 2m winner this spring; stays 2m4f; interesting to see how he fares over this trip.
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|PU| (5) (14/1 -87%) Tide Times
14/1(-87%)
(5) Tide Times 14/1, All 4 of his wins over fences have come here, including when bouncing back to form from 5 lb out of the handicap over C&D in December. Tame showing since but no surprise if he returns to form back from a break. Four-time course winner; ran poorly last time but remains on a good mark.
15:05 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
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CONCETTO proved a different proposition in first-time blinkers when landing the spoils at Huntingdon at the start of this month. The seven-year-old should take all the beating if the retained headgear has the same effect, with a 6lb rise in the ratings looking manageable. The hat-trick seeking duo of One True King and Flash Gorcombe are sure to have their supporters too, with the former feared most given his experience over C&D.
ONE TRUE KING is clearly in rude health at present and has won off higher marks in the past, so looks up to completing the hat-trick. Concetto showed a willing attitude when making all at Huntingdon and rates a big threat with a repeat, with another in-form sort Flash Gorcombe best of the others.
Course specialist TIDE TIMES is only 1lb higher than when winning a stronger C&D race on slower-than-ideal ground in December.
(3) Musique De Fee 20/1, Ran to modest level both starts in bumpers and was given a considerate introduction to hurdling when fourth of 7 at Wincanton (2m5f). Not in the same form both starts since but return to this trip in her favour now she's been allotted a mark. Twice well beaten since respectable fourth on hurdling debut; improvement required.
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2nd (6) (7/4 -7%) Giulietta
7/4(-7%)
(6) Giulietta 7/4, Related to some useful performers in these silks and duly improved on her handicap debut when just touched off at Warwick (19f) in November. Something presumably not right when pulled up at Ffos Las in December and she quickly returned to form when third at Taunton. That puts her right in the mix. Placed in two of her three handicaps (2m3f/2m5f); ought to be in the shake-up again.
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3rd (2) (7/2 +13%) Of Course You Can
7/2(+13%)
(2) Of Course You Can 7/2, Placed in bumpers but looks to be being brought along gradually in this sphere. Better is therefore expected now handicapping up in trip. Third in 2m novice here this month; ought to have more improvement to come in handicaps.
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4th (7) (13/2 +59%) Bridget Mary
13/2(+59%)
(7) Bridget Mary 13/2, £75,000 buy after winning a point. Beaten a long way in maiden/novice hurdles and tongue tied, needed to see more on handicap debut at Taunton to seriously consider her. Last of five on handicap debut in February; might fare better on today's faster ground.
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5th (5) (40/1 +0%) Jaunty Belle
40/1(+0%)
(5) Jaunty Belle 40/1, Fifth-placed finish at Hereford in January very much a stand out effort, tailing off on handicap debut at Ffos Las. Showed minor promise in a maiden two starts ago but others have much more obvious claims.
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6th (4) (40/1 -100%) Chinook
40/1(-100%)
(4) Chinook 40/1, Ex-Irish mare ran well on second start for this stable when fifth at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) in April 2023. Failed to complete both starts since 6 months apart. Ran well in this race a year ago but absent since a poor performance in November.
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7th (1) (12/1 -140%) Ici La Reine
12/1(-140%)
(1) Ici La Reine 12/1, Dual AW bumper winner. Shaped well when fifth on 20.5f Market Rasen hurdles debut in November but failed badly to back that up both starts since. Significantly up in trip and fancied to revive now handicapping. Dual AW bumper winner; ran okay on hurdle debut but well held twice since; handicap debut.
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8th (8) (3/1 +40%) Emma Hamilton
3/1(+40%)
(8) Emma Hamilton 3/1, Well held in maiden/novice hurdles and while she showed a bit more at Taunton last month, she went in snatches and it's still below her bumper form. Bettered disappointing handicap debut when fourth at Taunton; can probably improve again.
15:35 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow
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GIULIETTA returned from a 105-day break to hit the frame in this grade at Taunton last month and she is only 1lb higher for that display. Dan Skelton's seven-year-old should have no issues with this slight drop in distance and she can get her career up and running. The main threat might be Of Course You Can, who has shown some promise in her three attempts over hurdles thus far, and she could have a say on her handicap bow. Ici La Reine completes the shortlist.
GIULIETTA isn't a stable star but she displayed improved form when third at Taunton a month ago and a repeat of that level may well suffice. She may have most to fear from handicap debutantes Ici La Reine and Of Course You Can.
This might go to OF COURSE YOU CAN who has not yet delivered on her bumper promise, but shaped well in a recent 2m novice here.
(6) Special Dragon 7/2, Didn't show much in 3 qualifying runs but she took a big step forward following a wind op/fitted with a first-time hood when runner-up on handicap debut at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to soft). 4 lb rise fair enough and, with this step up in trip a potentially good move, she's a big player. Promising second at Market Rasen and the winner has followed up since; respected.
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2nd (3) (7/2 -40%) I Look How I Look
7/2(-40%)
(3) I Look How I Look 7/2, Sister to the yard's useful hurdler/high-class chaser Nube Negra and while it's unlikely that she will scale the same heights as her sibling, her handicap debut near miss at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft) in January represented a significant step forward. Has to be high on the shortlist. Close second at Hereford on handicap debut and is bred to rate much higher still.
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3rd (4) (6/1 -50%) Valentine Getaway
6/1(-50%)
(4) Valentine Getaway 6/1, Has made the frame in all but one of her 5 starts since venturing down the handicap route, and her latest second at Hereford (25.5f, good) when last seen in November was just about her best effort yet. Each-way chance in first-time cheekpieces here, provided she's ready to roll following a break. Ran creditably last time; possibilities, provided she takes well to headgear.
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4th (1) (13/2 +19%) Another Day Out
13/2(+19%)
(1) Another Day Out 13/2, Winning Irish pointer who was runner-up on Rules debut in a Southwell novice last spring. Back on track when again finding just one too good at Sandown in December but she has failed to build on that the last twice, including when tried in cheekpieces (retained) at Hereford last time. Best effort this term when second at Sandown; strong chance if back to that form.
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|PU| (5) (5/1 +50%) Giver The Hollie
5/1(+50%)
(5) Giver The Hollie 5/1, Placed both completed starts in Irish points and has shown some promise in bumpers/over hurdles. Latest effort at Market Rasen (16.6f, soft) wasn't one of her better ones but it would be no surprise were she to raise her game back up in trip for this handicap debut in a first-time tongue strap. Had wind surgery since last run; open to progress on handicap debut.
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|PU| (7) (6/1 +70%) Inchiquin Spirit
6/1(+70%)
(7) Inchiquin Spirit 6/1, Maiden Irish pointer who bettered her previous efforts under Rules when fourth of 12 on first start following a wind op at Hereford (19.7f, soft) last month. 3 lb lower now and she wouldn't be without an each-way chance if able to build on that. Appears more exposed than these rivals; unlikely winner.
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|PU| (2) (11/1 -120%) No No Fizz
11/1(-120%)
(2) No No Fizz 11/1, Modest form in 3 novice events but she took a step forward when runner-up on handicap debut at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) at the beginning of the month. 2 lb rise fair and she will be a threat if able to build on that effort. Ran well at Huntingdon on handicap debut and could well build on that effort.
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|PU| (8) (33/1 -267%) Bella Cavalla
33/1(-267%)
(8) Bella Cavalla 33/1, No show in a bumper/3 starts over hurdles and she will need to leave those efforts well behind if she's to play a leading role now upped in trip for this handicap debut. Possible improver now handicapping and upped in distance.
16:05 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow
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Special Dragon put her first three poor efforts last year well behind her when returning last month after having wind surgery to hit the crossbar on her handicap debut at Market Rasen, and she isn't taken lightly off 4lb higher. However, the vote goes to I LOOK HOW I LOOK, who was touched off by half a length into second over an extended 2m3f at Hereford in January and this step up in trip could eke out the improvement needed to go one better. Valentine Getaway is another to note.
Several of these arrive here on the back of improved efforts, with SPECIAL DRAGON the most appealing of them having chased home a progressive type in King of The Road (winner again since) upped to 18.6f at Market Rasen last time. This further step up in trip should be in her favour and she gets the nod ahead of No No Fizz, I Look How I Look and Valentine Getaway.
The vote goes to SPECIAL DRAGON, ahead of similar types I Look How I Look and No No Fizz in an interesting clash for the grade.
(7) Mrs Tabitha 11/8, Debut bumper winner at Bangor this time last year. Hasn't been able to replicate that level in trio of novice hurdle runs but goes handicapping after a break with yard amongst the winners and no surprise to see an improved showing back up in trip in first-time tongue tie. Bumper winner who is interesting off an opening mark of just 79.
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2nd (1) (13/2 -30%) Dairylane Daisy
13/2(-30%)
(1) Dairylane Daisy 13/2, Successful on her sole outing in points and promise when midfield on hurdles debut at Market Rasen (20.6f) in November. Not matched that level in pair of novice events since but she appeals as the type to make her mark in handicaps with cheekpieces now enlisted. Open to progress now handicapping in first-time headgear; one to consider.
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3rd (2) (13/2 -189%) Faerie Cutlass
13/2(-189%)
(2) Faerie Cutlass 13/2, Clearly benefited from the fitting of a tongue strap and step up to 2½m when landing a Worcester handicap (good) last May. Improved further when second at Southwell a month later and whilst absent since, she's of interest here/following a wind op. Improved form early in season; had wind surgery during her subsequent layoff.
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4th (6) (10/1 -25%) Seasmoke
10/1(-25%)
(6) Seasmoke 10/1, Runner-up on the second of 2 starts in Irish points. Minor promise on qualifying run over hurdles at Wincanton in December but failed to build on that when fourth on handicap debut at Southwell (20.4f, soft) in January. Absent since folding tamely at Southwell (handicap debut) three months ago.
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5th (8) (17/2 +6%) Luna Run
17/2(+6%)
(8) Luna Run 17/2, Jukebox Jury mare who is bred to stay well but failed to take a step forward for switch to handicaps in this sphere when fourth of 6 at Fontwell (19.2f) 37 days ago. Eased 3 lb subsequently but she needs to show more before becoming of interest. May do better returned to faster ground; second handicap attempt.
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6th (4) (11/1 +8%) Fancy Stuff
11/1(+8%)
(4) Fancy Stuff 11/1, Fair bumper winner who failed to progress over jumps for Dan Skelton. Good start for new yard when third over fences here (20f, heavy) in December but not scaled same heights either start since. Needs to get back on track returned to timber. Has performed well in two attempts at Ludlow; interesting back here.
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7th (3) (18/1 -200%) Maggie O
18/1(-200%)
(3) Maggie O 18/1, Irish point winner who got off the mark in this sphere on the back of a breathing op in 11-runner handicap at Doncaster (16.6f, good) in November. Too keen at Musselburgh next time and ran disappointingly both starts in mares' handicaps since. Up in trip. Doesn't shape as if she's crying out for this step back up in distance.
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8th (5) (7/1 -56%) Kalnoo
7/1(-56%)
(5) Kalnoo 7/1, Modest form in Ireland for Sam Curling. Low-key efforts first 2 starts for new yard but step back in right direction under more positive tactics when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (20f, good) 12 days ago. Needs to build on that now. Tongue strap on 1st time. Modest third at Fakenham, taking hurdles record to 0-11.
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9th (9) (66/1 +0%) Mo Zola
66/1(+0%)
(9) Mo Zola 66/1, Won sole start in point bumpers but yet to show any ability under Rules, well held sixth of 7 on handicap debut here (15.7f) 3 weeks ago. Hard to fancy back up significantly in trip from out of the weights. Point bumper winner; dismal form under rules.
16:37 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow
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FAERIE CUTLASS finished 21 lengths clear of the third in this grade at Southwell when last seen in June. Kim Bailey's mare goes off a 2lb higher mark on her return and she looks the one to beat following wind surgery. Dairylane Daisy has been well-held in her three outings in novice company, but she could be seen in a different light on her handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces. Kalnoo is another to keep an eye on.
MRS TABITHA didn't offer a great deal in a trio of novice hurdles earlier this term but could be set for a bigger effort now handicapping back up in trip/on better ground in a first-time tongue tie. Faerie Cutlass on return is respected for a yard always feared here. Dairylane Daisy and Kalnoo can also feature.
Preference is for MRS TABITHA, who looks poised to improve sharply on her novice efforts. Dairylane Daisy is second choice.
(4) Go On Chez 13/8, Useful chaser for all his attitude is suspect, runner-up all 4 starts after winning 3m Southwell handicap chase in November 2022. Good chance on these terms now tackling a hunter and fresh might be the time to catch him. Has form figures of 12222 since wearing tongue-tie; solid claims on hunter chase debut.
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2nd (6) (4/1 -14%) Percussion
4/1(-14%)
(6) Percussion 4/1, Three-time chase winner who goes well over the Aintree National fences, placed in the Grand Sefton and Becher this season. Little impact in hunters the last twice but too talented to dismiss. Placed in major handicaps at Aintree in the last two seasons; good chance on that form.
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3rd (5) (10/3 +0%) Goose Man
10/3(+0%)
(5) Goose Man 10/3, Useful chaser for Tom Taaffe who was able to defy a lay-off of fully 32 months to win selling handicap hurdle on the bridle at Huntingdon in November. Failed to meet expectations after 9 weeks off tackling a hunter at Wincanton 12 weeks ago but worth another chance in this grade. Below-par favourite in similar event last time; needs to rebound.
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4th (3) (9/2 +18%) Kayf Hernando
9/2(+18%)
(3) Kayf Hernando 9/2, Fairly useful handicap chaser at best but down the field all 3 starts this term, producing another laboured effort in this headgear in Newbury hunter last time. Weakening when hampered last time; again has something to find on ratings.
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5th (2) (17/2 -113%) The Wolf
17/2(-113%)
(2) The Wolf 17/2, Useful but temperamental, shaping better than being pulled up suggests switched to a hunter at Exeter last month, although did already seem to be in the process of downing tools when making a shuddering error in the straight. Different headgear. The best horse in this field on peak figures; bad mistake ended his chance last time.
17:10 Ludlow Hunter Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
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A switch to hunter chase company could be just what is needed for GO ON CHEZ to regain the winning thread, having been runner-up on each of his last four starts. Going back up in trip is another plus and he should have too much for Goose Man, who has done well since joining the Jamie Snowden stable but was comfortably beaten on his debut in this sphere last month. Kayf Hernando and Percussion are both more than capable of being in the mix.
Fresh might be the time to catch GO ON CHEZ on his hunter chase debut and he boasts solid claims on these terms. Goose Man flopped at Wincanton but is worth another chance and might be the danger.
The percentage call goes to GO ON CHEZ, who is consistent and favoured by the weights. Percussion is second choice.
(7) Hell Hound 25/1, £72,000 buy who chased home the very promising Champion Bumper third Jalon d'Oudairies in a point, but he was never involved on bumper debut at Newbury (12/1) in November. Tongue tie goes on. Remains interesting on his solid Irish point effort; tongue-tie applied.
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2nd (9) (6/4 +55%) Big Ginge
6/4(+55%)
(9) Big Ginge 6/4, Has shown plenty in a couple of bumpers, pulling way to front back straight under this rider in valuable sales event at Newbury last month. Clearly possesses a fair amount of ability if it can be channelled correctly. Ran well in valuable event at Newbury last time; has the best chance on form.
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3rd (5) (4/1 +20%) Disco Davis
4/1(+20%)
(5) Disco Davis 4/1, Point winner who produced a promising first effort under Rules in Doncaster bumper 12 weeks ago. Can progress. British point winner; respectable fifth at Doncaster on the switch to rules.
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4th (11) (11/1 +31%) Little Dipper
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(11) Little Dipper 11/1, £11,000 3-y-o, Telescope gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful bumper winner/useful hurdler Gaitway and fairly useful hurdler Diamond Gait. Likely type on paper for in-form yard. £11,000 3yo; half-brother to two bumper/hurdle winners; likely type.
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5th (13) (9/1 +25%) Shady Wadey
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(13) Shady Wadey 9/1, Luck of The Kitten gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Sarasota Star and dual bumper winner Snegurochka. Dam unraced. One to note on pedigree. Siblings include a bumper scorer; trainer is 2-6 in bumpers this term.
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6th (10) (16/1 +52%) Don Rafael
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(10) Don Rafael 16/1, Has shown just poor form in a couple of bumpers, labouring over 3f out starting out for this yard in listed Cheltenham event on New Year's Day. Drops back in class but is not solid on the figures.
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7th (1) (125/1 -25%) Billy Butcher
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(1) Billy Butcher 125/1, No show in 2 bumpers. Down the field in both runs.
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8th (6) (100/1 -203%) Fidendum
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(6) Fidendum 100/1, Passing Glance gelding. Dam 2m hurdle winner. Wears hood/tongue strap. Out of a hurdles winner; wears hood and tongue-tie on debut.
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9th (4) (18/1 -555%) Country Park
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(4) Country Park 18/1, £150,000 Walk In The Park gelding. Brother to bumper winner Goodtimecrew from the family of Wicklow Brave. Won sole start in Irish points and odds on for Rules debut in Southwell bumper 2 months ago, but went out like a light in the straight. Could be worth another chance. Irish point winner; something was possibly amiss at Southwell for new yard.
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10th (3) (33/1 -313%) Celtic Sea
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(3) Celtic Sea 33/1, Seemingly unfancied at 33/1 but made a promising start to his career when second in C&D bumper in December. Not so good 12 weeks on at Hereford, though. May benefit from this return to Ludlow, having gone close over C&D on debut.
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11th (8) (7/1 -27%) The Happy Chapati
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(8) The Happy Chapati 7/1, Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart bumper winner/top-class hurdler The New One. Sent off favourite but showed little on debut at Doncaster in January. Has since undergone breathing operation, and clearly thought capable of better. Probably best to forgive debut effort; had wind surgery since; nicely bred.
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12th (2) (150/1 -127%) Brockarno
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(2) Brockarno 150/1, Promise on first run in bumpers for John Groucott in February 2023. Back from a year off for new trainer. Weak form for John Groucott last term.
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13th (16) (16/1 -14%) Wistmans Prince
16/1(-14%)
(16) Wistmans Prince 16/1, Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam 2m-23f hurdle/chase winner, sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Bucking The Trend. Interesting newcomer. In good hands but looks a jumps prospect on breeding.
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14th (12) (9/1 +44%) Milan Milos
9/1(+44%)
(12) Milan Milos 9/1, Backed at long odds, very much bred for stamina, but showed plenty of ability on debut in Kempton bumper last month. Entitled to progress. One of the main form contenders provided his Kempton effort is backed up.
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15th (14) (200/1 -506%) Six Foot Lap
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(14) Six Foot Lap 200/1, Couple of hurdles winners in his pedigree but showed little on debut at Kempton last month (Milan Milos fourth). Beaten long way at Kempton (behind Milan Milos).
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16th (15) (250/1 -150%) Tican
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(15) Tican 250/1, Teofilo gelding who is bred more for the Flat, being a half-brother to smart 7f/1m winner Awesometank and out of a 6f winner who stayed 1m. Flat-bred gelding; stable is 0-63 in bumpers.
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Given wind surgery since a listless effort on debut at Doncaster in January, much better can be expected of THE HAPPY CHAPATI on this occasion, with the recent form of his stable another source of encouragement. A half-brother to The New One, the five-year-old is preferred to the similarly well-bred Country Park, whereas Celtic Sea would have strong claims if bouncing back to the form of his penultimate effort over C&D when not beaten far in second. Others to note include Big Ginge, Disco Davis and newcomer Wistmans Prince.
Better is clearly expected of THE HAPPY CHAPATI and he's worth another chance despite his Doncaster flop having undergone a breathing operation in the meantime. Big Ginge has plenty of ability if he can settle down, while Country Park isn't one to give up on despite folding tamely when sent off odds on at Southwell. Wistmans Prince is a newcomer to note.
The form choice is BIG GINGE, albeit it's no penalty kick with some of his rivals looking likely to improve on last-time-out form.
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