FIFTH RACE 7.00

THE G.C.RICKARDS LTD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

about TWO MILES (1m 7f 169yds) for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £15000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7921 to the winning horse

The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Penalties, after April 29th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb G.C.RICKARDS LTD have kindly contributed towards the prize money and will present a memento to the winning 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 appearance money of £350 to the horses placed 6th,7th & 8th in this race 17 entries at £40. - Closed May 3rd, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378 (Penalty Value £7921.50) No Horse Age st lb

1

CAROLE’S PASS (FR) (18)

B m Authorized (IRE) - Carole’s Spirit

Owner: Charles Auld & Partner

Trainer: Amy Murphy, Newmarket

Breeder: Paul Murphy

5 12 1

Jockey: Patrick Wadge (5)

Form: 311465- D

Sponsor:Class1personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner in France last summer and followed up back from a break at Newbury in November Bounced back from a couple of below par efforts when fifth of 15 in first-time cheekpieces at Ayr (2m, good) recently and she’s a major player off the same mark.

2 FINEST VIEW (GB) (63)

B m Passing Glance - Call Me A Legend

Owner: Pitchall Stud Partnership

Trainer: Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton

Breeder: Pitchall Stud

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 126

6 12 0

Jockey: James Martin (7)

Form: 114535- CD

Sponsor:Andy Martin Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 on the bounce for Alan King last spring and stepped up on low-key yard debut when third at Taunton (16.5f, good) in February. Seemingly found step up to 19.8f on soft ground too much of a test at Sandown last time and not discounted back down in trip here with a tongue strap added.

3 TAP TAP BOOM

(GB) (45)

Ro g Foxwedge (AUS) - Exclusive Approval (USA)

Owner: Gentech,James,Franklin,Bickmore&Ralph

Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Breeder: London Thoroughbred Services Ltd

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 125

9 11 8

Jockey: Tabitha Worsley (3)

Form: 11U635- CD

Sponsor:Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner over fences at Plumpton/Ludlow back in November but not scaled same heights since the turn of the year, safely held back hurdling with cheekpieces enlisted at Bangor last time.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 119

4 SHALLOW RIVER (IRE) (60) 7 11 7

B or Br g Ocovango - Nicola’s Girl (IRE)

Owner: Mick Fitzgerald Racing Club

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: Eric Barrett

Jockey: Paddy Brennan

Form: 411/2P4- D

Sponsor:Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/novice hurdle winner during 2021/22 campaign and good second to Filey Bay (subsequently placed twice in top handicaps) on return at Wincanton in December. Well below that level both starts since but reproduction of that Wincanton form would put him firmly in the picture. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 118

5 GALATA BRIDGE (GB) (224) 6

B g Golden Horn - Infallible

Owner: Foxtrot Racing Galata Bridge

Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

11 6

Jockey: Charlie Hammond

Form: 4/3146B- D

Sponsor:Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORM VIEW Emphatic winner at Huntingdon last May and acquitted himself well off 12lb higher in a Class 2 Market Rasen handicap next time Rather disappointing final 2 starts of 2022, though, and entitled to come on for this following a 7-month break.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 117

6 SOCIALIST AGENDA (GB) (94) 7 11

Ch g Sir Percy - Mercy Pecksniff

Owner: Mr James Fyffe & Mr Scott Fyffe

Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

6

Jockey: Brian Hughes

Form: 10/0260- D

Sponsor:JF Kegs(Scotland)Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a Musselburgh handicap (15.6f, good to soft) off 1lb higher last February and solid second over the same C&D back from a break in December Not in the same form since but will be a threat if subsequent wind op has had the desired effect.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 117

7 SAMUEL SPADE (GER) (38) 4 11 6

B g Myboycharlie (IRE) - Summarily (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Emma Palmer

Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton

Breeder: J. De Jong

Jockey: Kielan Woods

Form: 12104- D

Sponsor:Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW No more than a fair handicapper on the Flat but has quickly reached a higher level over hurdles, winning at Kempton and Huntingdon and a good second in a Class 2 event at the latter course in between. However, limitations exposed the last twice and the percentage call is to look elsewhere.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 123

8

KINCARDINE (GB) (28)

B g Kayf Tara - Side Step

Owner: HM The King & HM The Queen

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: The Queen

6 11 5

Jockey: Nico de Boinville

Form: P12/PP1- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up first 2 starts since returning to action in January but combination of the dropping back in trip, wind op and fitting of cheekpieces triggered a return to form when making all at Exeter (16.7f, heavy). Has to enter calculations, for all that more is needed up 4lb here.

9 BOMBYX

(GB) (57)

Ch g Sir Percy - Bombazine (IRE)

Owner: The FOPS

Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Breeder: Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 116

8 11 4

Jockey: Aidan Coleman

Form: 13P/2/P- D

Sponsor:Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the Flat for James Fanshawe and made a winning start over hurdles in March 2021. Hasn’t stood much racing since and almost certainly needed the run at Stratford in March, so this run should reveal more.

10 PRIME TIME LADY (GB) (47)

Br m Westerner - Lady Everywhere

Owner: Poplar Cottage Racing Club

Trainer: Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Breeder: M. C. and Mrs Yeo

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 115

6 10 7

Jockey: Alex Edwards

Form: 112P34- D

Sponsor:ADM Protexin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Exuberant sort who was improved when scoring twice over hurdles last May. However, pulled up on return/chase debut in January and equally modest in a handicap hurdle over this C&D last time

11 CABRAKAN (IRE) (32)

B g Divine Prophet (AUS) - Ready’s Legend (USA)

Owner: Honestly Racing

Trainer: Milton Harris, Warminster

Breeder: Aquis Farm

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 104

4 10 7

Jockey: Harry Cobden

Form: 21213- D

Sponsor:Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on the level and notched second success in this sphere when landing a Hereford handicap in February Below par at the same course later that month, though, and recent effort on the Flat was only modest. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110

12 LIPA K (IRE) (40) 5 10 6

B g Mamool (IRE) - Triennial (IRE)

Owner: P L Conway & T B P Cottrell Racing

Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Breeder: Mr Liam Mckeogh

Jockey: Conor Ring (3)

Form: 103601- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner in Ireland last May and got the job done at the fifth attempt over hurdles when landing a 4-runner handicap at Warwick (2m, heavy). 4lb rise fair enough but has more on his plate this time

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 103

13 CASI CRUDO (GB) (27) 4 10 5

B g Authorized (IRE) - Adalawa (IRE)

Owner: T Acott, L Cross, Sean Cross, P Johnston

Trainer: Alex Hales, Edgecote

Breeder: M. W. Graff

Jockey: Harry Bannister

Form: 312453-

Sponsor:Winwood Construction UK Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat for Charlie & Mark Johnston and off the mark over hurdles in juvenile at Market Rasen in December. Matched that level of form when third on handicap bow in this sphere at Southwell (15.8f, soft) and he’s not without hope down 3lb here.

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 108

2022: FINEST VIEW 5 11 12 Tom Cannon 6-5 (Alan King) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 6, 8, 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Betting Forecast:

11-2 Carole’s Pass (FR), 6-1 Kincardine (GB), 15-2 Casi Crudo (GB), 9-1 Lipa K (IRE), 11-1 Cabrakan (IRE), 12-1 Shallow River (IRE), Socialist Agenda (GB), 14-1 Finest View (GB), 16-1 Samuel Spade (GER),

18-1 Galata Bridge (GB), 22-1 Prime Time Lady (GB), 25-1 Bombyx (GB), 28-1 Tap Tap Boom (GB)

Race Summary:

PLAY SMARTER

The vote goes to CAROLE’S PASS, who returned to form when fifth in a competitive Ayr handicap last month, and with just half-a-dozen starts in this sphere under her belt, she may well have more to offer now back on track. The one at the bottom of the weights, Casi Crudo, should have a part to play, while Exeter-winner Kincardine and Finest View are others to consider

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CAROLE’S PASS (FR) 2.CASI CRUDO 3.KINCARDINE