SECOND RACE 2.00

THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2m 4f 11yds) for five yrs old and upwards mares

Total prize fund £11000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336, the fourth £668 and the fifth £333. for five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 1st. Penalties, after March 25th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb WEATHERBYS GROUP LIMITED has generously supported the prize fund for this race LUDLOW RACE CLUB will present a memento to the wining owner and will award a cash prize to the stable attendant responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race LUDLOW RACE CLUB will pay £350 appearance money to the horses placed 6th, 7th & 8th in this race if qualified under the Terms and Conditions of the Prize Money Code 10 entries, 1 at £8 and 9 at £40. - Closed March 28th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277 (Penalty Value £5809.10)

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FORTUNES MELODY (GB) (32)

B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Fulgora

Owner: Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede

Trainer: Harry Fry, Corscombe

Breeder: J. B. W. Bloodstock Ltd

6

12 0

Jockey: Ben Bromley (5)

Form: 135322 D

Sponsor:Ptarmigan Media Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler in France who gained small-field victories over hurdles/fences at up to 20f for present yard in the autumn Has remained in good form since, second over C&D last time Ought to be in the shake-up off a 1lb lower mark. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 119

2 LA

RENOMMEE (FR) (32)

B m Doctor Dino (FR) - Grande Cavale (FR)

Owner: Mrs L. J. Newland

Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Breeder: S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire

5 11 9

Jockey: Charlie Hammond

Form: 2-46221 CD

Sponsor:Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has taken well to fences and she got off the mark in 7-runner handicap chase over C&D 32 days ago by 1 1/4 lengths from Fortunes Melody Up 2lb but firmly in the picture.

3 VOLKOVKA (FR)

B m Camelot - Drole de Dame (IRE)

Owner: The Tyringham Partnership

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

(32)

Breeder: E.A.R.L. Ecurie Haras Du Cadran et al

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 114

6 11 7

Jockey: Liam Harrison (3)

Form: 45-04P5

Sponsor:Thomas Quinn

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who shaped with some encouragement in this sphere, making a bad error when 8 3/4 lengths fifth of 7 to La Renommee over C&D 32 days ago. Shortlisted off a 3lb lower mark.

4 WALK IN CLOVER (IRE) (40)

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bridgequarter Girl (IRE)

Owner: The Blind Squirrels

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Kevin Neville

6 11 0

Jockey: Harry Skelton

Form: 2-P3202

Sponsor:Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair chaser who appeared to excel herself when second of 3 in novice chase over C&D 40 days ago, despite pulling hard. Weighted to go close back in handicap company. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 105

5 COTTON END (IRE) (32) 9 10 13

Gr m Scorpion (IRE) - Scartara (FR)

Owner: Mr Graham Wilson

Trainer: Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Breeder: Mr Daniel Furini

Jockey: Sean Houlihan

Form: 6-33P33 C D

Sponsor:Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. 16/1, creditable 3 lengths third of 7 to La Renommee in handicap chase over C&D 32 days ago It’s now eleven runs since her last win in 2021, though.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 104

6 INGEBORG ZILLING (IRE) (331) 7

Ch m Mahler - Lindy Lou

Owner: Mr Mark Lloyd

Trainer: Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Breeder: A. H. B. Hodge

10 2

Jockey: Tabitha Worsley (3)

Form: 4PP50-0 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden, and she has been off for 11 months since beating only one in 3m handicap chase at Warwick. 24lb out of the handicap too.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 69

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: BRIEF AMBITION 8 11 3 Paddy Brennan 6-5 (Fergal O’Brien) 3 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 6.

Stewards Note:

WALK IN CLOVER: Following its run on 22/2/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe

Betting Forecast:

11-4 Walk In Clover (IRE), 3-1 La Renommee (FR), 10-3 Fortunes Melody (GB), 5-1 Cotton End (IRE), 12-1 Volkovka (FR), 66-1 Ingeborg Zilling (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Race Summary:

WALK IN CLOVER looked to take a step forward when runner-up over C&D last time and can go one better now reverting to handicap company off a handy-looking mark. La Renommee beat a few of these over C&D last month and is rated next best ahead of the consistent Fortunes Melody

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WALK IN CLOVER (IRE) 2.LA RENOMMEE (FR) 3.FORTUNES MELODY

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Horserace Betting Levy Board

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £286,419 in rate card and incremental prize money at this racecourse from January to April 2023