Ludlow Races & Results 1 Wednesday 11th October 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Ludlow Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 11th October 2023

There were 37 Races on Wednesday 11th October 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Sedgefield, 7 races at Ludlow, 7 races at Nottingham, 9 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 11th October 2023

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14:10 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4/1 -78%) Enthused	4 4/1(-78%)	(2) Enthused 4/1, Another from his stable who has thrived this year and won a pair of 2m wins at Uttoxeter in recent weeks. Found his run of good form coming to a halt at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) last time but can get back on track. Not at best last time but generally in very good form this season; major player.
2	4 2nd (4) (3/1 +25%) Charles St	3 3/1(+25%)	(4) Charles St 3/1, Sold out of George Boughey's yard for 50,000 gns in August 2022 and would have made a winning hurdles debut at Warwick had he applied himself fully. Runner-up on his last four outings over hurdles and arrives fit from a couple of spins on the level. Greatly respected. Below form on the Flat lately but was second on five of six hurdling starts last season.
3	5 3rd (5) (4/1 -33%) Stonific	4 4/1(-33%)	(5) Stonific 4/1, Won the Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen for David O'Meara in July 2021 and is clearly back on a mark he can be competitive from, runner-up at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Tongue tie back on and every chance of going one better. Well below best this year but was second off much-reduced mark last week; can't be ignored.
4	1 4th (1) (9/1 -100%) Pillar Of Steel	9 9/1(-100%)	(1) Pillar Of Steel 9/1, On her third start for Henry Oliver, as good as ever when getting back to winning ways in mares' handicap at Stratford in August. Solid effort despite late jumping errors when third at Southwell next time but ran poorly on first start for this yard recently. Must bounce back. Below form on last month's stable debut and remains on fairly tough mark.
5th	6 5th (6) (3/1 +73%) Minella Plus	3 3/1(+73%)	(6) Minella Plus 3/1, Scored over fences at Hexham and here (both at around 2m) last autumn. Lower in the weights over hurdles and shaped as though back in form when third at Bangor in August but failed by a long chalk to build on that when well held at Hexham (16.2f, good) 5 weeks ago. Seemed to have turned a corner two runs ago but safely held since; others preferred.
6th	7 6th (7) (11/1 +31%) Sufi	11 11/1(+31%)	(7) Sufi 11/1, Winner at Newton Abbot last September and back to form following a 7-month break when adding to his tally at Stratford (18.7f, good to soft) in June. However, little impact both subsequent starts (treated for post-race heat stress latest) so tough to fancy with much confidence. Won in June, after a break, but two lesser efforts have followed; up in grade today.
7th	3 7th (3) (16/1 -33%) Paros	16 16/1(-33%)	(3) Paros 16/1, Fairly useful form when winning twice in 2020/21. Pulled up all 4 starts in 2022/23 season and failed to convince in a couple of starts over fences upon joining present stable this summer. Offered little back over the smaller obstacles at Fontwell recently and cheekpieces now tried. Well held when last of three last month and has basically become disappointing.
8th	8 8th (8) (100/1 -100%) Diamond Joel	100 100/1(-100%)	(8) Diamond Joel 100/1, Long-standing maiden who again showed little when last seen at Huntingdon back in May. Easily opposed. 0-15 over hurdles and makes no appeal from 18lb out of weights.

LTO Selection:

14:10 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Minella Plus is a lot better than his latest performance at Hexham suggests and he is likely to put in a better display. However, the vote goes to ENTHUSED, who struck when last seen in this grade at Uttoxeter in August and he won at a higher level on his next outing. The six-year-old looks well placed to make it three wins from his last four starts, while Charles St is another to consider in a first-time visor.

A few in with chances but STONIFIC is clearly back on a mark he can be competitive from so Gary Hanmer's 10-y-o is fancied to go one better than his staying-on second at Southwell last week. The main danger may come from Charles St, who continues to find one too good and may have to settle for that again for a fifth start in a row in this sphere. Enthused and Minella Plus can do battle for third spot.

The pick is STONIFIC, who travelled menacingly well for a long way when second at Southwell last week and is another 3lb lower here.

14:10 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/1 +23%) Grain Of Hope	5 5/1(+23%)	(3) Grain Of Hope 5/1, Half-sister to useful hurdler Zanjabeel. A fair maiden on Flat for Charlie Johnston, good second in 14f Thirsk handicap in July. Changed hands since for 19,000 gns and displayed aptitude for hurdling with a brace of runner-up efforts at Fontwell.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/5 +0%) Kundaline	0.8 4/5(+0%)	(4) Kundaline 4/5, Fairly useful form over hurdles, best effort when 11 lengths third of 8 to Funny Berry in listed event at Auteuil in 2022/23.Off over 4 months and in first-time cheekpieces when19 lengths fourth of 8 to Sissi du Mesnil in similar event there last time. Sets very clear standard.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/1 -40%) Majestic Jameela	7 7/1(-40%)	(6) Majestic Jameela 7/1, Modest performer on Flat but well supported when good second of 8 in Aintree juvenile (16.5f) on hurdles debut in June. Not quite at that level both starts since in this sphere but she still needs considering.
4	5 4th (5) (22/1 -10%) Limelight	22 22/1(-10%)	(5) Limelight 22/1, Modest maiden on Flat (stays 1m) for Mike Murphy & Michael Keady. Had wind surgery head of hurdles debut and displayed ability in a race in which little went right for her at Stratford. Tongue tie and didn't seem to last out over 17.7f at Fontwell.
5th	9 5th (9) (9/2 +50%) Royal Athena	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(9) Royal Athena 9/2, Fair handicapper on Flat, stays 13.5f, below form last time. Sold from Tom Ward 12,000 gns in September and stamina won't be an issue in this sphere.
6th	7 6th (7) (28/1 +15%) Northern Rose	28 28/1(+15%)	(7) Northern Rose 28/1, Has merely hinted at ability in various company so far.
7th	8 7th (8) (200/1 -400%) Rebecca West	200 200/1(-400%)	(8) Rebecca West 200/1, Modest form on Flat, stays 1¼m, improved when third on handicap debut last time: sold from John & Thady Gosden 4,000 gns in July.
8th	1 8th (1) (200/1 -400%) All Blues	200 200/1(-400%)	(1) All Blues 200/1, Modest form on Flat, went with little promise in handicap last time. Sold from John S. O'Donoghue 2,500 gns in July ahead of this hurdles debut.
9th	2 9th (2) (22/1 +45%) Al Sayah	22 22/1(+45%)	(2) Al Sayah 22/1, First run since leaving John S. O'Donoghue when eleventh of 14 in handicap at Bath (14f, good to firm) 49 days ago. Switches to hurdling.
10th	11 10th (11) (25/1 -285%) Virginia Lodge	25 25/1(-285%)	(11) Virginia Lodge 25/1, Berkshire filly. Dam (h122), 21f-23f hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (winner around 2m) Kimberley Point. In top hands so a market check is vital on debut
11th	10 11th (10) (150/1 -127%) Tamay Girl	150 150/1(-127%)	(10) Tamay Girl 150/1, Modest maiden on Flat, stays 1¼m, again down the field in handicap last time.

LTO Selection:

14:45 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

KUNDALINE sets a lofty standard with a rating of 129 after her respectable efforts at Auteuil earlier in the year and she is fancied to make her first start in the UK a victorious one. The main threat is Majestic Jameela after her second at Cartmel and she could take another step forward, while Grain Of Hope also needs consideration after hitting the crossbar on both of her hurdles starts to date.

KUNDALINE sets a high standard on her French form, performing with credit in listed company, and she can make the journey across the Channel worthwhile for connections. Majestic Jameela can chase her home unless the market suggests debutante Virginia Lodge is pretty useful.

The most interesting runner is French raider KUNDALINE, who performed well in Listed grade at Auteuil on her last two appearances.

14:45 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (6/5 +4%) Rexem	1.2 6/5(+4%)	(1) Rexem 6/5, Dual hurdles winner who has made a good start over the larger obstacles, latest when second of 9 in novice chase at Galway (18.5f, soft) 30 days ago. Looks a big player on handicap debut. Good second at Galway last month; hold strongs claims here.
2	2 2nd (2) (2/1 +0%) Sure Touch	2 2/1(+0%)	(2) Sure Touch 2/1, Had a productive 2022 over hurdles, winning 4 times at this sort of trip. Not seen since narrowly beaten in handicap at Catterick (25.3f) in November but hails from a yard in fine form and is not taken lightly on chase debut. Won four times over hurdles in 2022 but this chasing debut comes after a 327-day layoff.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/1 +0%) Inishbiggle	5 5/1(+0%)	(3) Inishbiggle 5/1, Fairly useful winner over hurdles who returned to form, in first-time cheekpieces, when second of 7 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, good to soft) 28 days ago. 1 lb lower now and ought to go well again. Made shaky start to chasing career but last month's Uttoxeter second was a sound effort.
4	4 4th (4) (7/1 -17%) Petrastar	7 7/1(-17%)	(4) Petrastar 7/1, Off the mark over fences at Perth (23.9f) in June and wasn't helped by a loose horse when third over same C&D last month. 2 lb out of the handicap in a stronger contest now, though. Left clear at final fence to win small-field chase at Perth in June; enters calculations.

LTO Selection:

15:20 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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

REXEM was second to a subsequent Grade 3 runner-up on his latest start and that form reads extremely well in the context of this race. The six-year-old could be well up to defying a mark of 131 here. Inishbiggle showed a lot more at Uttoxeter on his latest outing and he could have a say off a 1lb lower rating, while Sure Touch can beat Petrastar home for third on his debut over fences.

Point-winner REXEM has acquitted himself well in a trio of starts over fences in Ireland and can make a successful switch to handicapping here. Chase-debutant Sure Touch may provide the chief threat.

This could be a good opportunity for Irish raider REXEM, who ran well in defeat behind a pretty good horse at Galway last month.

15:20 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (8/13 +32%) Lisnamult Lad	0.615385 8/13(+32%)	(2) Lisnamult Lad 8/13, Off the mark over hurdles at the first attempt in maiden at Sligo (17.5f, good) in June and added to his tally in 2½m Hexham novice last month. Leading claims for an Irish stable which does so well with its runners in Britain.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/3 +17%) Pyffo	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(4) Pyffo 10/3, Quite useful in bumpers, including a win at Haydock in December. Should be up to making his presence felt in a race like this now hurdling. First start since May.
3	3 3rd (3) (4/1 -33%) Ooh Betty	4 4/1(-33%)	(3) Ooh Betty 4/1, Point winner who took a bit of time to find her feet over hurdles but comes here on a hat-trick after wins in a C&D maiden and Uttoxeter novice in May. Has the potential for even better if she's primed after her break.
4	1 4th (1) (18/1 -80%) Cheltenam De Vaige	18 18/1(-80%)	(1) Cheltenam De Vaige 18/1, Took advantage of a poor showing by the favourite to gain a belated first success over hurdles at Stratford in August. However, was below form back chasing at Fontwell last time and is vulnerable under a penalty in this sphere.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (200/1 -203%) Annhe May	200 200/1(-203%)	(5) Annhe May 200/1, Native Ruler mare. Half-sister to poor chaser Junior Massini. Dam placed in points. Wears hood on debut. Would be a surprise winner.

LTO Selection:

15:55 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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

LISNAMULT LAD could not have won any easier at Hexham last time out and he must hold every chance of landing the double with conditions in his favour once more. John McConnell's charge gets the vote ahead of Ooh Betty, who arrives on a hat-trick after victories over C&D and at Uttoxeter. Pyffo showed plenty of ability in three bumper outings and must be noted on his hurdling bow.

A small field but it's still quite an interesting race. John McConnell's LISNAMULT LAD's proven race fitness earns him the vote over returning pair Ooh Betty, who like the selection is a dual hurdle winner, and Pyffo, who displayed plenty of ability in bumpers.

It's hard to get away from LISNAMULT LAD, who breezed to a wide-margin success at Hexham last month and looks useful.

15:55 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 21f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/4 -50%) Police Academy	2.25 9/4(-50%)	(2) Police Academy 9/4, Better than ever since leaving Oliver Sherwood, winning mares events at Uttoxeter (novice) in July and Bangor (handicap) in August. Ran at least as well in defeat at Worcester last time and good chance of another win here. Started off for Fergal O'Brien with two wins this summer and might still be improving.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/2 +36%) Regal Renaissance	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(3) Regal Renaissance 9/2, Quirky sort who got back on track with emphatic success in 12-runner C&D handicap in April. Presumably found the run coming too soon when well held at Warwick only 5 days later. Off since. Dual C&D winner last season and this 5yo may still have potential.
3	1 3rd (1) (3/1 -33%) Voice Of Calm	3 3/1(-33%)	(1) Voice Of Calm 3/1, Triple hurdle winner who also scored over fences at Leicester (match race) in February. Well held in a much deeper race at Cheltenham in April but capable of bouncing back returned to hurdles after a break. Had mixed record over fences last term but switches back to hurdling on a good mark.
4	4 4th (4) (2/1 +40%) Hedera Park	2 2/1(+40%)	(4) Hedera Park 2/1, Reached the frame 3 times in maiden/novice hurdles before improving to make a winning handicap debut at Worcester under Harry Cobden 23 days ago. Effectively 10 lb higher now but she was nicely on top at the finish and could have more to offer. Made smooth headway before asserting in pretty good style on last month's handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

16:30 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 21f Race Class Flow

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

Now that the penny has dropped for HEDERA PARK, after a comfortable success at Worcester last month, there could be much more improvement to come from the five-year-old. A 10lb higher mark could be workable and she may have too much for Police Academy, who has been a revelation since joining the Fergal O'Brien yard. Voice Of Calm is of interest on her return to hurdles and cannot be ruled out either.

POLICE ACADEMY has thrived for the switch to Fergal O'Brien and can make it 3 wins in her last 4 starts. Voice of Calm might be the one to give her most to do if she's ready to roll after 6 months off.

Top of the list is HEDERA PARK (nap), who appered to have quite a bit left in the tank when scoring on last month's handicap debut.

16:30 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (13/8 +19%) Quick Draw	1.625 13/8(+19%)	(3) Quick Draw 13/8, Scored twice over hurdles for Tom Lacey and notched 2 chase wins at around 21f for current yard last winter. Ran poorly when bidding for a hat-trick at Kempton but back on track when third over hurdles at Ayr. Respected on return. Dual chase winner last winter and signed off with good hurdle win in April.
2	6 2nd (6) (7/1 -8%) Volcano	7 7/1(-8%)	(6) Volcano 7/1, Something of a Warwick specialist, adding to his career haul when winning the same race for third time in March. Pulled up final start, however, and likely to need this return. Suited by this C&D but on a fairly tough mark and does not have a good record when fresh.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/2 +62%) Topofthecotswolds	2.5 5/2(+62%)	(4) Topofthecotswolds 5/2, Had been running well in defeat but was well beaten at Worcester last time. Did win here last season off 2 lb higher, however, so not taken lightly. Didn't fire last time but was placed twice beforehand; a possible, if ground stays good.
4	2 4th (2) (7/2 +30%) Le Cameleon	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(2) Le Cameleon 7/2, Returned to form when taking 6-runner handicap chase over C&D in March and good third here following month. Did too much too soon final start. Won on reappearance last year so needs considering. Won when fresh at this time last year and was also on target over C&D in March; a player.
5th	5 5th (5) (12/1 +0%) Judge Earle	12 12/1(+0%)	(5) Judge Earle 12/1, Back in the groove when landing handicap chases at Uttoxeter and Worcester (both over 2½m) in July. However, latest fourth at Perth suggests he's high enough in the weights now. Not at best at Uttoxeter last month but has claims if judged on summer chase form.

LTO Selection:

17:05 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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

BACK ON THE LASH faced some stiff assignments in the Cross Country and Grand National after winning at Cheltenham in January and the nine-year-old could regain the winning thread in these calmer waters. Quick Draw likely has more to offer under the tutelage of Nicky Henderson and also enters calculations, while a wind procedure may have unlocked some improvement from the C&D winner Le Cameleon.

BACK ON THE LASH is back down in class and on a winning mark ahead of his return so can make it 4 wins from 4 at this track. C&D winner Le Cameleon won on his reappearance last season so may emerge as the biggest threat ahead of Quick Draw.

This might go to LE CAMELEON, who won when fresh and over C&D last season.

17:05 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Ludlow NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/2 +39%) Bobby's Fortune	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(1) Bobby's Fortune 11/2, From a good family and showed some ability when third of 5 at Bangor on debut 4 months ago. Has left Tjade Collier since and could get involved. Third of five at Bangor for Tjade Collier in June; now with new stable.
2	2 2nd (2) (13/2 -63%) Dante's Inferno	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(2) Dante's Inferno 13/2, Sixties Icon gelding. Dam (h124), 19f-3m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3¼m) De Name Evades Me. Interesting newcomer. First foal from a fairly useful 2m3f/3m hurdle winner; no surprise if he features on debut.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/4 -46%) Miss Applejack	2.75 11/4(-46%)	(3) Miss Applejack 11/4, Left debut form well behind when landing an 11-runner event over C&D 155 days ago. Could step up again, so makes plenty of appeal despite the penalty. Just held on well to win C&D mares' race in May; ought to make her preference felt.
4	7 4th (7) (16/1 -60%) I Look How I Look	16 16/1(-60%)	(7) I Look How I Look 16/1, Sister to useful hurdler/high-class chaser Nube Negra but arrives on the back of an underwhelming start at Stratford 48 days ago. Could do better with the benefit of experience. Sister to stable's high-class chaser Nube Negra; made underwhelming debut in August.
5th	5 5th (5) (13/8 +41%) Too Much Hammer	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(5) Too Much Hammer 13/8, €20,000 3-y-o, Leading Light gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Fire Away. Hood on. Highly respected on debut. Wears headgear on debut but has good pedigree for bumpers.
6th	6 6th (6) (15/2 +17%) Braunton Burrows	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(6) Braunton Burrows 15/2, Related to bumper winners and, while she failed to beat a rival at Southwell 6 months ago, she might fare better returning with her stable in good order. Out of a bumper winner who has produced three bumper winners; tailed off on debut.
7th	4 7th (4) (66/1 -32%) Moon Royale	66 66/1(-32%)	(4) Moon Royale 66/1, Hasn't shown much to date and looks set for another struggle. Well beaten in two Stratford bumpers during the summer and difficult to enthuse over.

LTO Selection:

17:35 Ludlow NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Miss Applejack came good at the second time of asking when just holding on over C&D in May and is sure to prove popular, but she may be worth taking on now shouldering a 7lb penalty. Debutant TOO MUCH HAMMER, a half-brother to the bumper winner Fire Away, possesses enough speed in his pedigree to suggest that he can land a race of this nature and gets the vote. Bobby's Fortune makes most appeal of the remainder.

TOO MUCH HAMMER is related to a useful chaser and his stable often have their representatives ready to go in this sphere, so he gets the marginal vote over Miss Applejack, who narrowly opened her account when last seen. Dante's Inferno is another notable newcomer.

Too Much Hammer and Miss Applejack are interesting newcomers but course winner MISS APPLEJACK gets the vote.

17:35 Ludlow NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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