SEVENTH RACE 5.05

The See You In October

NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

about THREE MILES (2m 7f 174yds) for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £7500 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 8th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 12th. Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb LUDLOW RACE CLUB will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable attendant responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 21 entries at £30 - Closed May 8th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75) No Horse

1 THE BOLD THADY (IRE) (21) 6 12 1

B g Milan - Princesse Rooney (FR)

Owner: Crowe Brothers

Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Breeder: Michael O’Neill

Jockey: Joe Anderson (5)

Form: 342243-

TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable individual ran close to his best when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (25f, soft) 21 days ago, though again carried head awkwardly and hung left. Has the ability to score here if quirks are kept in check. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 101

2 SCRUM DIDDLY (IRE) (81) 5

B g Malinas (GER) - Diamond Gesture (IRE)

Owner: Winterfields Farm Ltd & M Burton

Trainer: Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: M. Fahy

11 10

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies

Form: F30062-

Sponsor:Rewards 4 Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on completed start in Irish points and has shaped like a stayer in a trio of novice hurdle outings, so could make more impact up in trip with cheekpieces applied for handicap debut.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 96

3 REALM OF GLORY (IRE) (42) 8

B g Fame And Glory - Ebony Queen

Owner: Venetia Williams Racehorse Syndicate V

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Breeder: Thomas Joseph & Kathleen Kelly

11 9

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch

Form: 35/0530-

Sponsor:Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit more than previously over hurdles when fifth in 13-runner novice at Ffos Las (20f, soft) in January but has disappointed in handicaps since.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 95

4 CHAMPAGNE GIFT (IRE) (171)

Ch g Presenting - Princess Dante (IRE)

Owner: Mr Mark E. Smith

Trainer: D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Breeder: Brian Doran

7 10 10

Jockey: Gavin Sheehan

Form: 02/506-

Sponsor:Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Never involved in trio of novice hurdles but this significantly longer trip promises to suit and he could make more impact on his handicap debut. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 82

5 IMPREVU DU LARGE (FR) (73) 5 10 2

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Emy Chope (FR)

Owner: Mr D. G. Staddon

Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Breeder: Mr Pascal Noue & Dr Jane-Marie Durand

Jockey: Harry Cobden

Form: 0006-

Sponsor:Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Little encouragement taken from his bumper start or a trio of hurdle outings but is in very good hands and may do better now sent handicapping.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 74

6 MIDNIGHTINBRESIL (GB) (17) 6 10 2

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Farewellatmidnight

Owner: Mrs J. Way

Trainer: Alex Hales, Edgecote

Breeder: Mrs J. Way

Jockey: Bryan Carver

Form: 50/PP0-

Sponsor:Premier Plastering (UK) Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in bumpers and has fared no better over hurdles, including when tongue tied after a breathing operation last time Makes handicap debut from just out of weights.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 72

7 CHAIN SMOKER (GB) (95) 10 10 2

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Handmemy Moneydown (IRE)

Owner: Ms G. Howell

Trainer: Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells

Breeder: Miss B. L. Jones

TIMEFORM VIEW Limited hurdler/chaser who is hard to fancy.

Jockey: Tabitha Worsley (3)

Form: 5/PP3PP-

Sponsor:DRILL SERVICE (HORLEY) LTD, Nds Equine Nutrition

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 69

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2022: YOU NAME HIM 6 11 2 Stan Sheppard 9-4 (Tom Lacey) 9 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2, 3, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 7.

Betting Forecast:

5-4 The Bold Thady (IRE), 10-3 Imprevu du Large (FR), 8-1 Realm of Glory (IRE), 10-1 Scrum Diddly (IRE), 16-1 Champagne Gift (IRE), Midnightinbresil (GB), 33-1 Chain Smoker (GB)

Race Summary:

PLAY SMARTER

IMPREVU DU LARGE is rare for a horse from the Paul Nicholls yard in that he has been given such a lowly opening mark and a chance is taken that he’ll fare better now handicapping. The Bold Thady probably sets the standard in form terms and Scrum Diddly may now do better up in trip and completes the shortlist.

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