FIRST RACE 2.05

THE LUDLOW GOLF CLUB NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

about THREE MILES (2m 7f 171yds) for novice five 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, and the third £1822. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £40 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 12th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). LUDLOW GOLF CLUB have generously supported the prize fund for this race LUDLOW RACE CLUB 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 finishing 6th,7th & 8th in this race 5 entries, 2 at £8 and 3 at £40.Closed May 8th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515. (Penalty Value £7921.50) No Horse Age st lb

1 SHEARER (IRE) (98)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - The Crown Jewel (IRE)

Owner: McNeill Family

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: Mrs E. M. Motherway

7 11 10

Jockey: Harry Cobden

Form: 5/11U00- D

Sponsor:Ultima Business Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed novice hurdles at Worcester and Cheltenham in October but below par in 3m handicaps at Newbury and Musselburgh on this last two outings. This switch to chasing needs to spark a resurgence.

2 SILVER SHEEN (GB) (137)

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Silver Gypsy (IRE)

Owner: The Turner Family

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: Yorton Farm Stud

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 135

9 11 0

Jockey: Paddy Brennan

Form: 502/P64- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler in Ireland for Jessica Harrington. Off 6 months and not discredited on both runs for his current yard, latest when fourth in 2m4f Leicester handicap chase in December. Needs considering after a wind op

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 125

3 JEFFERY’S CROSS (IRE) (36)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Gleaming Spire

Owner: Mr P M J Beck

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: R. McCarthy

7 10 9

Jockey: Bridget Andrews

Form: 1/22221-

Sponsor:The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 7-y-o who took his form up a notch when gaining a first win over fences in 14-runner handicap at Haydock (25.6f, good to firm) 36 days ago. Well on top at the finish there so he holds leading claims despite taking an 8lb rise Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 120

DECLARED RUNNERS 3 2022: ULTIMATE GETAWAY (IRE) 8 11 0 Connor Brace 4-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 3 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Betting Forecast:

4-6 Jeffery’s Cross (IRE), 3-1 Silver Sheen (GB), 5-1 Shearer (IRE)

Race Summary:

PLAY SMARTER

JEFFERY’S CROSS seems to be really getting the hang of things over fences and an 8lb rise for his emphatic Haydock success doesn’t look sufficient to prevent him from following up Silver Sheen, who has started life well with Fergal O’Brien, resumes after a wind op and appeals as the one to chase home Dan Skelton’s improver.

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