12:15 Ludlow
Good To SoftMichael Oliver Memorial Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4967
- 2m 5f 55y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.60
Form: 33112- BF
Last run: 200 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
Major improvement in the spring coincided with step up to 3m+; narrowly denied a hat-trick when last seen in April but not sure fairly sharp 2m5f around here will see him at his best; still considered with yard hitting stride.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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16 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Usually gives his running and eked out a bit more improvement when a neck second of ten at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) in January; no obvious reason why he won't perform creditably again but he's creeping up the weights and this is undoubtedly the strongest opposition he's encountered. |
22/1 |
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2nd 9 |
21st Jan 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Has won three of his last seven starts and now looks high in the weights after appearing to give his running but only placed in 3m1f handicaps the last twice; even with Ned Fox's welcome claim, this probably demands his best form yet. |
10/1 |
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3rd 7 |
7th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Won three times over hurdles last year (once over C&D on soft ground); not yet fully exposed but was no match for easy winner when second at Carlisle (3m1f, good to soft) three weeks ago and will need a career best. |
5/1 |
14/1
- Place: £4.50
Form: 1385-U D
Last run: 9 days
W: 12st 1lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 121
Inauspicious opening to her season when getting rid of the jockey at the start at Chepstow last week; there were enough good displays last term to give her chances but doubts after the latest mishap.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2 |
21st May 2024 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Began this year with two substandard efforts but her respectable seventh at Chepstow (2m7f, good) last month was a step back in the right direction and she's now 3lb lower than for her narrow win at Ascot (2m7f, good) in November; can't be ruled out. |
8/1 |
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7th 2 |
26th Apr 2024 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Justified support with her narrow success at Ascot (2m7f, good) in November; well held on soft ground in last two runs but this return to forecast quicker conditions looks a positive and she's now 1lb lower than for last win; dangerous if she can get back on track. |
12/1 |
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5th 2 |
29th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 7f 174y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Won with nothing to spare at Ascot in November (2m7f, good) when also ridden by Charlie Case and just 1lb lower; her following effort was okay as well and it was quite a strong race in which she was found well wanting at Lingfield; in an ideal world she probably prefers quicker ground than this. |
10/1 |
9/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 6-U554 BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 115
Runner-up in a good Kempton race in March, off 8lb higher, but form has taken a downward curve; unplaced in three chasing efforts in the summer and only fourth (of five) back hurdling last month.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 6 |
26th Aug 2024 Soft 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
prominent, went second after 6th, lost position 2 out, soon weakened |
12/1 |
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7th 2 |
27th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 5f 82y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Has yet to win a handicap but he's well treated on some efforts, notably a Kempton second (2m5f, soft) 12 months ago off a 12lb higher mark; stable still not out of the woods after their recent troubles but he's hard to discount. |
8/1 |
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5th 7 |
1st Mar 2024 Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Kempton second (2m5f, soft) last March was one of his peak efforts; 10lb lower today, having failed to fire in the same way this season (over fences initially); back hurdling on last three starts, best of those on second occasion; place chance but others are more convincing for the win. |
14/1 |
9/2
Form: 161-82 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 105
Two C&D wins last season and runner-up, also over C&D, on return from a break a month ago; more appealing than most on that basis; first ride under rules for Archie Samuel Jones.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 4 |
12th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Reliable hurdler at about this distance and she has a very solid record at this course; perhaps handicapped about right on balance but she's bred to make a chaser; conditions fine. |
4/1 |
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2nd 4 |
27th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 5f 82y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Ludlow regular who was winning for the first time away from that track when coming home 8l to the good at Chepstow (2m3f, heavy) ten days ago; doesn't need the mud and has to be strongly considered under a penalty, which is effectively erased by her jockey's claim. |
100/30 |
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1st 7 |
17th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Dual 2m5f Ludlow scorer last term who comes here in good nick, third of seven back there last month; she ought to be in the shake-up once more. |
15/2 |
10/1
Form: 141P-8
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 118
Maiden/novice winner last season but other performances were poor, as was his return at Plumpton 17 days ago (following wind surgery); under a cloud for now; tongue-strap, worn in France, on for first time in Britain.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 1 |
12th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, raced in second from 3rd |
7/2 |
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2nd 4 |
14th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Back in better form since switched to fences, finishing second at Wincanton (heavy) and Plumpton (good); remains attractively handicapped, considering his opening hurdles mark was 19lb higher. |
6/4 |
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4 |
12th Apr 2024 Good 2m 0f 59y Class 4 |
11st 6lb
|
11/2
Form: 13-F13 BF
Last run: 67 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 113
Has won half of her six hurdle starts, the latest at Uttoxeter in July (2m4f, four ran and left clear); not so good next time but enters the argument on balance of form; Shaun Greene's first ride under rules.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 7 |
9th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Has won half of her six hurdle starts, the latest at Uttoxeter in July (2m4f, four ran and left clear); not so good next time but enters the argument on balance of form; Shaun Greene's first ride under rules. |
11/2 |
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3rd 3 |
3rd Sep 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Left clear at final flight for huge-margin win at Uttoxter (2m4f, heavy) in July and now 3-5 over hurdles; nudged up only 1lb for that success and remains unexposed at this trip; good ground also suits; likely contender. |
13/8 |
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1st 3 |
11th Jul 2023 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Fell on chase debut last time; plenty of promise in bumpers and novice hurdles prior to that (both wins over 2m on good); handles good to soft and is stoutly bred so should improve for the step up to 2m4f. |
3/1 |
10/1
Form: /78U-8
Last run: 27 days
W: 12st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 122
Absent for nearly two years before starting out for this yard in January; ran well then but less so since and was tailed off at Chepstow last month; may yet revive but something to prove; up in trip and down in class.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 8 |
6th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Formerly a very useful 2m chaser/hurdler for Joseph O'Brien; not as good these days although fair hurdle runs when second at Haydock in December (3m1f, heavy) and at Exeter in March (2m5f, soft); cheekpieces tried; each-way chance. |
10/1 |
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5th 4 |
19th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Runner-up on two of his last three starts but was no match for the winner when occupying that position at Exeter (2m5f, soft) last month, and he's just 1-15 over hurdles; others are more compelling. |
9/1 |
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2nd 4 |
19th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
in touch with leaders |
15/2 |
8/1
Form: 5855-5
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 106
Tailed off at Bangor on last month's return but had shown more than a glimmer of promise in the spring; back up in trip for handicap debut with tongue-strap refitted and no surprise if he did appreciably better.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 5 |
11th Sep 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
0-9 but he posted a good third of 11 in C&D handicap two weeks ago; he can make his presence felt back in maiden company. |
4/1 |
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3rd 6 |
28th Aug 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Still a maiden and ran poorly on final start in April but had been placed prior to that once stepping up to 3m and fitted with cheekpieces; good chance if back to his best after a break. |
8/1 |
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1 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-7 over hurdles but placed on both starts since upped to 3m and fitted with cheekpieces, more recently when second in stronger race than this at Newbury (good to soft) last month; likely contender. |
3/1 |
7/1
Form: 1-P601 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 91
Two C&D wins for Henry Daly last season but lost her way in the summer; new trainer brought her out to win in game style at Hereford last month and that alone earns her a place on the shortlist, even in a better race.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 6 |
14th Oct 2024 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Four-time hurdle winner, including this race off a 6lb higher mark last year; seemed to have been aided by a wind op when placed on consecutive outings this summer (2m4f/2m5f, good) but two disappointing efforts have followed and she now has questions to answer again. |
14/1 |
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8 |
6th Sep 2024 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Four-time hurdle winner; seemed to have been aided by a wind op when placed on consecutive outings this summer (2m4f/2m5f, good) but didn't fire at Stratford recently and needs to bounce back from that; tongue-tie added. |
10/1 |
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11th 7 |
27th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Suffered dip in form after winning on stable debut at Hereford (2m3f, good to firm) in October but has been placed on both starts since her wind op in May (2m4f/2m5f, good) and can make her presence felt again here. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: -32156
Last run: 79 days
W: 10st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 100
Landed the odds in a Fakenham maiden in June (2m, four ran) but hasn't been that competitive in three starts since; needs combination of a short break and step up in trip to revitalise him.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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10th 2 (10) |
25th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
raced wide |
40/1 |
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7th 15 |
30th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Didn't run badly when fifth of ten at Fontwell (2m3f, good) this month and continues to slip down the weights but is only 1-12 over hurdles and others in this field have much more appealing profiles. |
20/1 |
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5th 5 |
12th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Won four-runner maiden (2m, good) a year ago but yet to make an impact in handicaps as a hurdler; didn't run badly when fourth at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft; first run back from a second wind operation) last month but failed to build on that at Fakenham last time. |
9/1 |
16/1
Form: 83328- D
Last run: 318 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 118
All three hurdle wins for Fergal O'Brien came in 2021; chasing didn't work out last season and would rather watch on stable debut.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 13 |
16th Sep 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Placed twice (once over C&D) for Ralph Smith when cheekpieces were refitted this summer and has claims if judged on those efforts, but needs to rebound from last month's underwhelming stable debut. |
20/1 |
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8th 1 |
28th Aug 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Hasn't won for ages but twice placed this summer (2m7f/2m6f) for Ralph Smith and can go well again off this mark provided another change of stable doesn't rock the boat. |
7/1 |
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2nd 7 |
2nd Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Returned from break with two fairly respectable runs towards the end of last season (2m3f/2m4f) and another when third over 2m7f in the refitted cheekpieces at Worcester one month ago; not the force of old and has not won since 2021 but has place claims. |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: 3-678P
Last run: 72 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
Maiden winner in Ireland in August 2022 but nothing in four starts for this yard, including in a tongue-strap once; pulled up when last seen in August; top amateur booked but hard to summon up much enthusiasm.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5 |
14th Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Yet to add to his Irish maiden hurdle win in 2022 and was safely held in a selling handicap when tried in blinkers (now removed) last month; makes chasing debut from career-low mark but with quite a bit to prove. |
66/1 |
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9th 6 |
7th Sep 2024 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Pulled up over 3m2f at Newton Abbot last month and it's now over two years since his only hurdle win; needs combination of drop back in trip and first-time blinkers to pay dividends. |
20/1 |
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3 |
22nd Aug 2024 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Arrested decline with respectable fifth at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month, his sixth start for David Rees, but did not build on that performance over 2m7f there ten days later; tries a new trip and needs to up his game. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £770.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £666.90 |
| Tricast | £3056.70 |
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