Ludlow Races & Results Tomform Thursday 26th October 2023
There were 40 Races on Thursday 26th October 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Ludlow, 7 races at Clonmel, 8 races at Carlisle, 8 races at Lingfield, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 26th October 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(1) Dan's Chosen 7/2, Is enjoying a good season and twice a winner at Newton Abbot. Posted another good effort when third at Exeter (19.2f, good) 14 days ago so he must enter calculations. Out of form for much of 2023 but also won at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) in July/September.
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4
2nd (4) (5/2 +50%) Striking Out
2.5
5/2(+50%)
(4) Striking Out 5/2, Fair chaser at his best but has lost his way. Gone close over C&D and a market move would be interesting. Two 2nds started chase career; not near that level since but has dropped down weights.
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8
3rd (8) (25/1 +24%) Caro Des Flos
25
25/1(+24%)
(8) Caro Des Flos 25/1, Extended his losing sequence to 14 when fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Worcester (20f, good) 145 days ago, going too freely in blinkers. 5 lb out of the handicap too. Off since June; has his work cut out on 2023 form, especially from 5lb out of the handicap.
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5
4th (5) (9/2 +10%) On The Platform
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(5) On The Platform 9/2, It's now eleven runs since his last win in 2021 but he signed off for John Groucott with a good second of 9 in handicap chase at Bangor (24f, good to firm) 6 months ago. Not ruled out for new yard with cheekpieces on 1st time. 0-11 over fences but there have been five seconds; left John Groucott; first-time headgear.
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6
5th (6) (16/1 -45%) Bitasweetsymphony
16
16/1(-45%)
(6) Bitasweetsymphony 16/1, Fair 2m4f chase winner but pulled up in handicap chase at Bangor (20.3f, soft) 22 days ago. Needs to rediscover his verve. Placed twice early 2023 but pulled up on final start last season and same on reappearance.
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2
6th (2) (14/1 -211%) Dindin
14
14/1(-211%)
(2) Dindin 14/1, Scored at Worcester in June and got back on track when second of 8 in handicap chase at Bangor (24f, soft) 22 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. British strike-rate improved no end over the last 13 months; in the mix.
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3
7th (3) (4/1 -14%) Family Pot
4
4/1(-14%)
(3) Family Pot 4/1, Resumed from 6 months off with a solid third of 7 in handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Took this 12 months ago so he has to be taken seriously off an unchanged mark. Won this race last year and twice in February; has run creditably on good to soft.
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7
8th (7) (14/1 +0%) Talkingthetalk
14
14/1(+0%)
(7) Talkingthetalk 14/1, Unreliable type who scored at Uttoxeter in September but failed to back it up when a remote fourth at Hereford (25.2f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Others appeal more. Two small-field wins at Uttoxeter are way in advance of her other performances this year.
9
9
|U| (9) (66/1 -100%) Mix Master
66
66/1(-100%)
(9) Mix Master 66/1, Poor maiden hurdler/chaser who was pulled up in handicap chase at Warwick (20f, good) 148 days ago. Very hard to warm to from 11 lb out of the handicap. Very lightly raced, with a whiff of ability but tough task from 11lb out of the handicap.
LTO Selection:
13:50 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
A tricky puzzle to solve and a tentative nod goes in the direction of the evergreen DINDIN, who ran well when second over 3m at Bangor last time and can go one better. David Pipe's runner was well clear of the rest on that occasion and can make his presence felt off the same mark. On The Platform rates as the biggest danger after his own second at Bangor, while this extra yardage could suit Dan's Chosen.
FAMILY POT captured this prize a year ago and teed himself up well for a repeat when a returning third at Hereford so looks the way to go. Dan's Chosen is feared most in his bid to bag a third success of 2023, with Dindin and On The Platform both worthy of consideration too.
Last year's winner FAMILY POT may repeat the dose. He has enough form on good to soft to make appeal. Striking Out is feared most.
(16) Wyenot 11/2, Closely related to useful chaser Everlastingpromise and she shaped well when third of 11 in bumper at Southwell (15.8f, soft) on NH debut. Off 6 months and in the mix on her hurdles debut. Interesting on pedigree and after her bumper 3rd at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in April.
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12
2nd (12) (7/4 -7%) Norman Fletcher
1.75
7/4(-7%)
(12) Norman Fletcher 7/4, Made it 2 wins from 4 starts in bumpers with an improved effort at Ludlow in April. 1/4, close up when fell 3 out in novice at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) on hurdles bow 9 days ago. Should have more to offer. Won two of his bumpers but jumping was a big problem on recent hurdle debut (at 1-4).
3
3
3rd (3) (12/1 +14%) Classic Lord
12
12/1(+14%)
(3) Classic Lord 12/1, Useful on Flat and fourth in a maiden hurdle at Naas in February. Not in same form at Fairyhouse on final outing and subsequently sold out of Henry de Bromhead's yard for £29,000. Can build on his yard debut when seventh at Worcester 27 days ago so one to consider. Plenty of ability at some stages but well beaten at 66-1 for new yard at Worcester (2m4f).
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7
4th (7) (33/1 -65%) I Got Stung
33
33/1(-65%)
(7) I Got Stung 33/1, Off 6 months before fading fifth of 6 in novice hurdle at Worcester (16f, soft, 10/1) 14 days ago. Can build on it now. Some promise in his one bumper but beaten about 30l in two 2m novice hurdles.
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6
5th (6) (150/1 -127%) Gentle Victor
150
150/1(-127%)
(6) Gentle Victor 150/1, 50/1, seventh of 11 in bumper at Newcastle (16.9f, good) on NH debut 163 days ago. Needs to step forward on his hurdles debut. 50-1, well beaten in a bumper at Newcastle (2m1f, good) in May; stable runs two.
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13
6th (13) (10/1 +0%) Lady Caro
10
10/1(+0%)
(13) Lady Caro 10/1, Fair form shown in three bumpers, sixth of 11 at Fakenham (16f, soft) 6 months ago. Not ruled out on her hurdles debut. Ran in three bumpers last season, showing some ability on last two occasions.
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4
7th (4) (5/1 -11%) Damarta
5
5/1(-11%)
(4) Damarta 5/1, Carried over his headstrong tendencies from bumpers but still caught the eye when just failing to snatch third on hurdling debut here (16.8f) in May. Still in need of the experience when fifth on his recent return at Newton Abbot and remains with potential. Player. Races freely, so there are issues there as well as significant ability.
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2
9th (2) (12/1 +25%) Bitsnbuckles
12
12/1(+25%)
(2) Bitsnbuckles 12/1, Runner-up in a point before coming in eighth of 15 in bumper at Tipperary (18f, heavy, 9/1) 175 days ago. Makes hurdles debut and needs considering for his new yard. 2nd in Irish point; remote when 9-1 in a Tipperary bumper; sold for £25,000 in May.
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8
|F| (8) (100/1 +0%) My Monty
100
100/1(+0%)
(8) My Monty 100/1, Showed a bit more than previously in a first-time tongue strap when fourth of 9 at Stratford (16.3f, heavy) on final outing in bumpers. Off 6 months and needs to improve on hurdle debut. Latest start (April) was better but none of that bumper form is persuasive.
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14
10th (14) (80/1 -627%) I Look How I Look
80
80/1(-627%)
(14) I Look How I Look 80/1, Sister to useful hurdler/high-class chaser Nube Negra but only modest form shown thus far in bumpers at Stratford and Ludlow. Could do better with the benefit of experience though. Sister to stable's high-class chaser Nube Negra; bumper form is underwhelming.
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9
11th (9) (28/1 +30%) Deadlock
28
28/1(+30%)
(9) Deadlock 28/1, Fair form on Flat but he came in last of 4 in novice hurdle at Aintree (20f, good, 28/1) on NH debut 160 days ago. Down in trip with a big step forward required. 28-1, last of four at Aintree (2m4f, good) in May showed some ability, as did Flat runs.
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1
12th (1) (250/1 -400%) Ballyrashane
250
250/1(-400%)
(1) Ballyrashane 250/1, Off the mark at the fifth time of asking in Irish points in November but he hasn't shown much in 3 starts under Rules to date. Probably more one for handicaps later on. Won a two-runner Irish point last November but poor form in his three hurdle starts.
11
11
|PU| (11) (250/1 -150%) Larkin
250
250/1(-150%)
(11) Larkin 250/1, Fair handicapper on Flat who won at Ffos Las in August. Bought from Tom Dascombe's yard for 5,500 gns after coming in last at Wolverhampton in October. Goes hurdling now with a bit to prove. Fair Flat form at best (1m win) in 2022; left Tom Dascombe for 5,500gns that October.
LTO Selection:
14:20 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
This contest seems to revolve around the performance of NORMAN FLETCHER, who looked a useful type in bumpers before letting himself down in the jumping stakes on his hurdles debut at Huntingdon nine days ago. Nigel Twiston-Davies' runner didn't jump at all well before falling three out that day but he should know more for the experience and, having been sent off a long odds-on shot that day, compensation could await. Lady Caro and Wyenot are the dangers.
DAMARTA is fancied to take a step forward from his reappearance Newton Abbot fifth when still looking in need of the experience and get off the mark in an open maiden hurdle. Winning Irish pointer Dusautior brings potential and is next on the list on his hurdling debut, although a case can also be made for Norman Fletcher, Classic Lord and I Look How I Look in a competitive event.
Norman Fletcher might be given another chance but WYENOT looks set for better things following her run in a bumper in April.
14:20 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(2) Choccabloc 5/2, Posted fairly-useful form when winning 7-runner bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft) in May and is of obvious interest on hurdles debut. Placed in two good bumpers last season before winning at Market Rasen in May; big player.
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3rd (11) (22/1 -100%) Jour D'evasion
22
22/1(-100%)
(11) Jour D'evasion 22/1, Shaped better than bare result when third of 6 in bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) on NH debut 157 days ago. Switches to hurdling now and warrants respect. Tongue strap on for first time. Third of six on bumper debut in May; needs a big step forward here.
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8
4th (8) (5/2 +44%) Adjuvant
2.5
5/2(+44%)
(8) Adjuvant 5/2, Useful Flat winner at up to 14f. Rare jumps performer for Michael Bell and will be a danger to all if taking to this discipline. Very useful Flat stayer with 4-18 strike-rate; fascinating recruit to hurdling.
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4
5th (4) (15/8 +0%) Ittack Blue
1.875
15/8(+0%)
(4) Ittack Blue 15/8, 310,000 gns purchase after winning a point in Ireland and made an encouraging start over hurdles at Newbury in November. Below that level when last seen in Exeter listed race in February but had a wind operation since and clearly sets the standard on form. Impressive Irish point winner; placed over hurdles last season; retains huge potential.
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6th (5) (150/1 -50%) Myfanwy's Magic
150
150/1(-50%)
(5) Myfanwy's Magic 150/1, No real impact in a couple of bumpers earlier this year. Off 6 months ahead of his hurdles debut with work to do. Midfield in Exeter bumper in April; faces tall order on hurdling debut.
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13
7th (13) (100/1 -203%) Breccia
100
100/1(-203%)
(13) Breccia 100/1, Fair winner at 17f on Flat who showed an aptitude for hurdling when third of 8 in novice (5/1) at Exeter (16.7f, good) on NH debut 14 days ago. This looks much more competitive, though. Placed in run-of-the-mill mares' maiden on hurdling debut; this is much tougher.
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9th (9) (40/1 -233%) Getaway Glory
40
40/1(-233%)
(9) Getaway Glory 40/1, €17,000 3-y-o, £40,000 4-y-o, Getaway gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chase winner Vintage Fizz and point/bumper winner Fameaftertheglory. Won only start in Irish points in April and rates an interesting Rules debutant for respected yard. Bought for £40,000 after winning Irish point debut in April; may need further than 2m.
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14
10th (14) (150/1 -275%) Chantilly Rose
150
150/1(-275%)
(14) Chantilly Rose 150/1, Showed ability when third in a Southwell bumper on debut for Peter Niven but no better than mid-division either outing over hurdles for new connections. Placed in a bumper in spring 2022 but safely held on both hurdling starts this autumn.
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3
11th (3) (200/1 -203%) Exclusive Getaway
200
200/1(-203%)
(3) Exclusive Getaway 200/1, Sent off a big price and finished well beaten in novice at Bangor (16.7f, soft) on hurdles bow 22 days ago. Struggled when 100-1 for recent hurdling debut.
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12th (6) (150/1 -838%) Present De Vango
150
150/1(-838%)
(6) Present De Vango 150/1, Shaped like a stayer when fifth in a Market Rasen bumper on NH debut in March and it's been a similar story both starts over hurdles. Looks one for handicaps over longer trips. Fifth of eight on all three starts under rules in a bumper and two maiden hurdles.
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10
13th (10) (200/1 -100%) James Baie
200
200/1(-100%)
(10) James Baie 200/1, Unplaced sole outing in points and showed only modest form in a pair of bumpers for Harriet Dickin. Needs a big step forward on hurdle/yard debut. Minor promise in two spring bumpers; looks up against it on stable/hurdle debut.
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14th (7) (250/1 -67%) Yogi's Trail
250
250/1(-67%)
(7) Yogi's Trail 250/1, Finished last of 8 in bumper at Worcester on NH debut last month. Since joined new yard and can only be watched on hurdles bow. Hooded for first time. Always behind when 33-1 for Worcester bumper last month.
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1
15th (1) (500/1 -400%) Blagthebookies
500
500/1(-400%)
(1) Blagthebookies 500/1, Successful on third and final start between the flags in March but no show in 2 starts under Rules to date. Irish point winner in March but a well-beaten outsider in two hurdles this month.
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16
|PU| (16) (500/1 -150%) Ballet Blanc
500
500/1(-150%)
(16) Ballet Blanc 500/1, Modest maiden on Flat and largely below form in that sphere this year. Makes little appeal on jumps debut. Lowly rated Flat maiden; makes no appeal on hurdling debut.
LTO Selection:
14:55 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
CHOCCABLOC has made a very pleasing start to his career having not finished outside of the first three home in each of his three starts in bumpers, winning once, and he can get off the mark at the first time of asking over timber. Ittack Blue is feared most dropped back into these calmer waters after struggling in Listed company at Exeter in February, while Adjuvant is also noted.
ITTACK BLUE was disappointing on his second start last term but had looked a useful prospect at Newbury previously and is taken to make a winning return. There are plenty of interesting hurdles debutants in opposition with bumper winner Choccabloc and useful Flat performer Adjuvant catching the eye most.
Impressive point winner ITTACK BLUE made an unspectacular start to his rules career last season but is open to huge improvement.
14:55 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(3) Neon Moon 12/1, Four-time winner over hurdles and took well to fences last season, producing his best effort when runner-up in the Swinley Handicap at Ascot (23.8f) in February. Reportedly struck into when pulled up last time, so he can make his presence felt on his return. Pulled up in April and now 0-7 over fences but Ascot second in February was commendable.
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2nd (5) (4/1 +27%) The Kniphand
4
4/1(+27%)
(5) The Kniphand 4/1, Improved model switched to handicaps/upped to 3m over hurdles last season, battling well when gaining a third success at Market Rasen (23f) in March. Needed stronger gallop at Cheltenham the following month and he's an interesting contender switched to chasing. Did very well once upped to 3m and switched to handicap hurdles last season; chase debut.
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2
3rd (2) (5/1 +0%) Supreme Gift
5
5/1(+0%)
(2) Supreme Gift 5/1, Irish point winner who was successful on his first 3 completed starts over hurdles in 2022/23. Wasn't seen to best effect at Haydock in February, but back on track when fourth in handicap at Cheltenham (20.2f) in April and he should be suited by this trip as he goes over fences. Irish point winner in 2021 and 3-6 over hurdles last season; good candidate for chasing.
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4
4th (4) (15/8 +58%) Hardy Fella
1.875
15/8(+58%)
(4) Hardy Fella 15/8, Bumper winner for Chris Gordon who, after finishing runner-up on each of his first 3 completed starts over hurdles, showed improved form upped in trip when landing handicap at this course (23.8f) in April. Could have more to offer as a stayer as he makes his chase debut. Made all in 3m handicap hurdle in April and can improve again over fences this season.
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1
|PU| (1) (85/40 -70%) Outlaw Peter
2.125
85/40(-70%)
(1) Outlaw Peter 85/40, Developed into a useful hurdler last season, winning 4 times, and made a successful start over fences when beating his sole rival in Newton Abbot novice (21f) a month ago. Firmly on top by the line last time and he can build on that to score again. Developed into useful novice hurdler last season and won a match on recent chasing debut.
LTO Selection:
15:30 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Outlaw Peter beat his sole rival in a match on his chase debut at Newton Abbot and has to be considered on his handicap bow. However, preference is for HARDY FELLA, who went in by a comfortable 12 lengths over the smaller obstacles when last seen here in April, and he can make a winning start over fences off a handy mark. Supreme Gift warrants a market check too.
A four-time winner over hurdles, OUTLAW PETER added to his tally on his first start over fences at Newton Abbot last month, despite the steadily-run nature of the race, and he can go on to better things as a chaser. The 7-y-o is taken to get the better of Neon Moon, with Hardy Fella the pick of the chasing debutants.
Preference is for OUTLAW PETER, who did very well over hurdles last season and can kick on from last month's win in a two-runner chase.
(14) Saunton Surf 5/1, Winner of a point bumper on debut in March and followed up in an Aintree bumper (for Bradley Gibbs) 2 months later. Interesting recruit to hurdles for new yard. Created good impression when winner Aintree bumper in May; now with new stable.
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16
4th (16) (17/2 +29%) Time In The Sun
8.5
17/2(+29%)
(16) Time In The Sun 17/2, Much better effort in bumpers earlier in the year when close second here in May. Her pedigree points to this longer trip suiting now hurdling. Stable no stranger to success in this contest. Bettered low-key bumper debut when close second here in May; hurdle debut today.
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5th (8) (125/1 -213%) Sparkling Bird
125
125/1(-213%)
(8) Sparkling Bird 125/1, Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points in May 2021. It's taken a while to get her to the track so probably best to look elsewhere unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Bought by David Dennis for £30,000 after winning slow-ground Irish point in May 2021.
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13
7th (13) (33/1 -65%) Sammy's Guarantee
33
33/1(-65%)
(13) Sammy's Guarantee 33/1, Black Sam Bellamy filly. Dam (h95), bumper winner, half-sister to smart hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Thomas Brown. Runner-up sole outing in point bumpers. One to note in the betting now hurdling for a yard more than capable of readying one. Close second in a point bumper on debut in April; evidently has some ability.
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3
8th (3) (80/1 +20%) Crimson Ruby
80
80/1(+20%)
(3) Crimson Ruby 80/1, Well beaten in 2 bumpers and a novice hurdle in the spring. Showed only minor promise when well-held fifth on hurdling debut at Uttoxeter in May.
9th
2
9th (2) (300/1 -200%) Caught A Vibe
300
300/1(-200%)
(2) Caught A Vibe 300/1, Placed in points but more one for the longer term under Rules judged on her Bangor hurdle debut 3 weeks ago. Placed in two Irish points last season but struggled on recent hurdling debut.
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1
|U| (1) (5/2 +9%) Baby Sage
2.5
5/2(+9%)
(1) Baby Sage 5/2, Made a winning bumper debut at Warwick in February. Not up to a Grade 2 at the Aintree Grand National meeting subsequently but remains a nice hurdle prospect. Quite impressive when winning Warwick bumper on debut; well held in Grade 2 since.
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4
|RO| (4) (14/1 -17%) Faha Belle
14
14/1(-17%)
(4) Faha Belle 14/1, Winning pointer who has shown a fair level of ability in bumpers 5 months apart. Hurdle debut. Irish point winner; both bumper runs were encouraging but others here appeal more.
LTO Selection:
16:05 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
SAUNTON SURF struck by six lengths on her first outing under Rules before changing hands for 95,000 pounds and joining the Warren Greatrex stable. The daughter of Sea Moon should have plenty more to come and can make a winning start over the smaller obstacles. Time In The Sun was only denied by a head on her second bumper start here and could get into contention, while any market support for Melusine De Pail should be noted.
Plenty with potential in a race where the betting is likely to be informative. The suggestion is SAUNTON SURF who has switched to the Warren Greatrex yard since her stylish Aintree bumper win in May. Alan King's Baby Sage is another who showed enough in bumpers to think she can make her presence felt in a race like this, while the likes of Von Hallers, who represents last year's winning yard, Kit's Coty and Star of Hoiho are interesting recruits from the Irish pointing field.
The suggestion is BABY SAGE, who impressed on her bumper debut and can be excused her subsequent defeat in a hot Grade 2 event.
16:05 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(4) La Renommee 11/4, Scored twice in the spring before a creditable showing despite stiffer fences at Cheltenham 6 months ago. Has a vast experience edge over her rivals and should be on the premises. Dual C&D winner towards end of last season and subsequently ran well at Cheltenham.
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2nd (5) (7/2 +46%) Malaita
3.5
7/2(+46%)
(5) Malaita 7/2, Bumper winner who belatedly got off the mark over hurdles in 14-runner handicap at Carlisle in February. Followed up to land a much bigger pot at Cheltenham (20.2f) subsequently and ran with credit at Aintree 5 months ago. Should go well on chase bow. Gamely made all in valuable series final over hurdles in April; chasing debut today.
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6
3rd (6) (11/1 -38%) Pougne Aminta
11
11/1(-38%)
(6) Pougne Aminta 11/1, Irish point winner who scored with any amount in hand in a weak mares' maiden hurdle at Wetherby in March. Just respectable effort next time and has since left Fergal O'Brien but she's very much the type to take to chasing. Made all in maiden hurdle in March; last year's point win bodes well for chasing prospects.
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7
4th (7) (5/1 +38%) Passing Reflection
5
5/1(+38%)
(7) Passing Reflection 5/1, Fair bumper performer who has reached a similar level over hurdles and shaped well when second at Warwick when last seen almost 6 months ago. Can make her presence felt if she takes to this new discipline. Tends to race too freely but ran big race in defeat over hurdles in May; chase debut.
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5th (8) (14/1 -40%) Kalpaga
14
14/1(-40%)
(8) Kalpaga 14/1, French import who was backed at big prices when cashing in on a reduced mark at Hereford (19.7f) in April. 7/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (21.9f, good to soft) 6 months ago. Attentions are now turned to chasing. In good form over hurdles when last seen in April; makes chasing debut today.
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2
6th (2) (15/8 +25%) Poetic Music
1.875
15/8(+25%)
(2) Poetic Music 15/8, Already a six-time winner under Rules, gaining her third hurdles success despite conceding first run at Perth 6 months ago. Should take to this discipline, so may be up to improving an already excellent strike rate. Listed bumper winner; promising novice hurdler last season; good chasing prospect.
3
3
|F| (3) (80/1 -400%) Fortunefavorsdbold
80
80/1(-400%)
(3) Fortunefavorsdbold 80/1, Lightly-raced sort who got off the mark in 3m novice at Limerick (heavy) in March. Only fourteenth on handicap debut at Cork following month on her final run for Paul Nolan. Still needs considering though on her first run in this sphere for her new yard. Irish hurdle winner in March; blinkers removed for stable/chase debut; market may guide.
LTO Selection:
16:40 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
PASSING REFLECTION was only beaten by half a length into second at Warwick when last seen in May and that was only her fourth start over hurdles. The daughter of Passing Glance switches to fences and it would be no surprise to see her defy a mark of 109. Poetic Music is 3-6 over the smaller obstacles and she looks an interesting recruit to the chasing ranks, while Malaita completes the shortlist.
POETIC MUSIC is a likeable mare who has been prolific to date and should take to the larger obstacles, so she gets the nod over La Renommee, who has a lot more chasing experience than her rivals. Malaita is another one to consider.
Some promising mares make their chasing debuts here but dual C&D winner LA RENOMMEE is taken to put her fencing experience to good use.
(1) Seefin 5/4, Suited by step up to 3m when improving to make a winning start in handicap company at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) last month. Raised 10 lb but could easily have more to offer for his top stable. Won in good style when upped to 2m7f for last month's handicap debut; commands respect.
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5
2nd (5) (13/8 +41%) Awesome Foursome
1.625
13/8(+41%)
(5) Awesome Foursome 13/8, Improved effort to get off the mark over hurdles after a break when forging 11 lengths clear in 2½m Perth handicap on heavy ground last month. It's unlikely ground conditions will be quite so testing this time but the longer trip may help. Returned from break with 11l win at Perth (2m4f) last month; back up in trip today.
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3
3rd (3) (5/1 -11%) Honey I'm Good
5
5/1(-11%)
(3) Honey I'm Good 5/1, Notched 3 chase wins between April and July. Sound effort from her lower hurdle mark when second over 26.5f at Newton Abbot last month and she's unlikely to be too far away if showing up here in similar form. Dual chase winner this summer and ran big race in defeat when back over hurdles last month.
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4th (2) (11/1 -29%) Norvics Reflection
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(2) Norvics Reflection 11/1, Good training performance to get him back from a long absence to win in maiden company at Uttoxeter (2½m) last month. That form is nothing special and this opening mark demands more but he should be suited by 3m. Just held on to make all in 2m4f maiden last month; upped in trip for handicap debut.
LTO Selection:
17:11 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A competitive contest for the grade and a tentative vote goes to the Dan Skelton-trained SEEFIN, who proved a different proposition when landing the spoils on his handicap debut at Uttoxeter last month. He may be able to defy a 10lb rise in the ratings. Fellow last-time-out winner Awesome Foursome is feared most after his 11-length romp at Perth, ahead of Honey I'm Good.
A small field but an interesting race. SEEFIN could have more to come and gets the nod to make it 2-2 in handicaps but a case of sorts can be made for all his rivals, recent Perth scorer Awesome Foursome possibly the pick of them.
After winning with quite a bit left in the tank on last month's handicap debut, SEEFIN might be able to overcome a 10lb rise.
(2) Moveit Like Minnie 7/2, Improved performer in a tongue strap last term, resuming winning ways at Huntingdon in January before a fine third in a better quality event back there next time. However, form has dipped since and Warwick reappearance effort wasn't overly encouraging. Won two big-field handicaps last season but seems to have lost his way; often too free.
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2nd (4) (5/1 -25%) Javert Allen
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(4) Javert Allen 5/1, Probably didn't achieve much when making a successful debut at Bangor last November, but built on that when second to a useful type over this C&D (soft) in January. Unexposed and should have more to offer now that he goes down the handicap route. Made promising start to career in juvenile hurdles last season; handicap debut today.
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3rd (5) (7/2 +0%) Jeudidee
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(5) Jeudidee 7/2, Bumper winner who created a good impression in making a successful start over hurdles in a first-time tongue strap at Worcester in August. Added to his tally in good style in an Exeter novice (18.5f, good) a fortnight ago and while more is needed now handicapping, he's one to be interested in. 2-3 in novice races; won pretty easily at Exeter this month; big player on handicap debut.
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4th (1) (13/2 -44%) Nibras Gold
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(1) Nibras Gold 13/2, Won in tidy fashion from the front at Ffos Las in May and hasn't finished any worse than third in 5 outings since. Current mark probably doesn't leave much wiggle room, but he needs considering all the same. Has remained in good form since winning in May but may need good or faster ground.
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5th (6) (13/2 +13%) Charles St
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(6) Charles St 13/2, Sold out of George Boughey's yard for 50,000 gns in August 2022 and has hit the crossbar on each of his last 5 starts in this sphere, including in a first-time visor over C&D (good) last time. Should be in the mix once again, but he doesn't look entirely straightforward. Second on six of his seven hurdling starts, most recently over C&D a fortnight ago.
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7th (8) (25/1 -150%) Passionate Pursuit
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(8) Passionate Pursuit 25/1, Fourth in Chepstow bumper on Rules debut and stepped up on that when just touched off in a Wincanton maiden on hurdles bow last November. Below par on final start of last season, but she's in good hands and still has time on her side. Unexposed mare who went close in a maiden hurdle last autumn; possible improver.
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8th (7) (9/1 -20%) Sisterandbrother
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(7) Sisterandbrother 9/1, Has taken well to hurdling, opening his account at the second attempt at Huntingdon in May. Placed all 3 subsequent starts, most recently finishing third of 7 off this mark at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good), and should be thereabouts granted a strong pace to aim at. Fair Flat-racer who has taken pretty well to hurdling this year; may prefer good ground.
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|PU| (9) (12/1 +40%) Scherbobalob
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(9) Scherbobalob 12/1, Modest maiden on Flat but better over hurdles, scoring in good style over C&D in April. Not disgraced back here when last seen the following month, but others look stronger on this occasion. C&D winner in April but not in same form on next two outings; returns from a break today.
LTO Selection:
17:41 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Representing the in-form Kim Bailey yard, JEUDIDEE gained a second triumph in novice hurdles when scoring with ease at Exeter a fortnight ago. The four-year-old makes his handicap debut off what looks a potentially lenient mark and he could take a lot of beating. Nibras Gold posted a fourth consecutive runner-up effort at Exeter recently and he may have to play second fiddle once more, with Sisterandbrother making most appeal of the remainder.
JAVERT ALLEN couldn't live with Spirit d'Aunou in a C&D juvenile event when last seen in January, but that rival is pretty useful (winner twice again since) and he has been handed what could turn out to be a lenient mark for this handicap debut. Indeed, the 4-y-o is unexposed and gets the nod ahead Jeudidee, who has won 2 of his last 3 starts, and the consistent Nibras Gold.
Top of the list is handicap debutant JEUDIDEE (nap), who drew clear to win a recent Exeter novice very comfortably.
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