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.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 |
1st Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Usually front-runner; major improvement in the spring when stepped up to 3m+ on soft ground and he reappeared with clearcut win at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) three weeks ago; up another 5lb but going places and the step back up in trip should help. |
4/1 |
|
1st 4 |
9th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
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. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
23rd Apr 2023 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
On the up since stepping up to 3m1f+, winning over C&D last month and easily defying a 7lb rise at Newton Abbot two weeks ago (both soft ground); another 10lb higher today but he may not have reached his ceiling just yet. |
9/4 |
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.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
25th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 118y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
prominent, pressed leader 2 out, soon ridden, not fluent last, stayed on final 110yds, led final stride |
8/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
9th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
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. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
31st Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
whipped round and unseated rider start |
8/1 |
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.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
9th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
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. |
9/1 |
|
4th 4 |
8th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Chasing has not gone to plan this season (three attempts) and he now switches back to hurdling with a point to prove, but he's well handicapped and might be boosted by the addition of cheekpieces. |
3/1 |
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.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
6th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 7f 174y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won twice over the 2m5f here last season on good to soft; 9lb higher than for the latest of those but has managed to get competitive in both runs this winter (again here over 2m5f) and her jockey last time was having his first ride under rules; down in grade here with Alice Stevens good value for her 6lb; had excuses when disappointing on previous soft-ground run; respected. |
11/4 |
|
4th 10 |
9th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
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. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
11th Oct 2023 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
raced in second, pushed along and pressed leader 3 out, hit last, weakened run-in, no match for winner |
7/1 |
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.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 5 |
27th Nov 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
midfield, hit 3 out, soon no impression, pulled up before 2 out |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 |
9th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
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. |
10/1 |
|
8th 2 |
23rd Oct 2023 Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Dual winner in novice company last season but did not impress at skinny odds on latter occasion and was pulled up on subsequent handicap debut; had wind op during the summer; returns with a point to prove. |
13/2 |
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.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
22nd Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Although well handicapped on his old Irish form he's struggled to recapture that since returning from a long absence; was well backed last time at Ludlow but ended up tailed off and now goes in new headgear; no surprise should he turn a corner but comes with risks. |
7/1 |
|
7th 1 |
9th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
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. |
10/1 |
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.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 |
9th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
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. |
8/1 |
|
5th 5 |
4th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
midfield, no impression from 4 out |
16/1 |
|
5th 4 |
9th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
midfield |
10/1 |
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.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
29th Nov 2023 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Bounced back to form with game C&D (good to firm) win on last month's stable debut but suffered a heavy defeat at Ludlow three weeks ago and now has questions to answer again; others preferred. |
12/1 |
|
9th 12 |
9th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
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. |
7/1 |
|
1st 6 |
17th Oct 2023 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Triple hurdle winner for Henry Daly last year but not much has gone to plan on her three starts this season; changed hands for £4,000 last month; needs to have been revitalised by recent regime change. |
20/1 |
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.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 |
9th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
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. |
20/1 |
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.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 5 |
9th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
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. |
16/1 |
|
8th 9 |
26th Dec 2022 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
towards rear, mistake 3rd, dropped to last and struggling 9th |
16/1 |
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.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 9 |
9th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
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. |
33/1 |
|
0 1 |
29th Aug 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Maiden hurdle winner in Ireland but no worthwhile form for current yard, including when miles behind Sea The Clouds here last time. |
20/1 |
|
8th 3 |
1st Aug 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Maiden hurdle winner at Kilbeggan last August; poor in two runs for this yard on either side of wind surgery, tried in a tongue-tie and a hood. |
40/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £770.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £666.90 |
| Tricast | £3056.70 |
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