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Welcome to Ludlow Racecourse. Thanks to our sponsors “Jumping for Fun” and the family of Stuart Matthews. We have the Class 3 Attwood Chase today , a beautiful trophy to be won, presented by our ex-Chairman William Jenks. Please keep an eye on our Web Site (www.ludlowracecourse. co.uk) as we have various events coming up over the Cheltenham period. A Cheltenham Preview with Henry Daly, Charlie Deutch, Sheila Lewis, Johnny Burke and hosted by Rob Bellamy. Plus for those that are not going to Cheltenham Gold Cup Day, a 3 course lunch, betting facilities and plenty of atmosphere! Here in The Clive. Hope you all have a good days racing. With a bit of luck the winds will have dropped and we have missed the potential snow coming in later this week.

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TRACKFACTS 2m5f110y H Hurdle Course

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A right-handed oval shaped course one and a half miles in circumference, 2m C 3m3f C with nine fences per circuit and a run-in of 450 yards. The hurdle course runs on the outside of the chase course and is slightly undulating. 2m H

3m2f110y H

TOP COURSE TRAINERS LEADING TRAINERS AT LUDLOW (2018-2023) WITH RUNNERS: F O’BRIEN (31 wins from 148 runners, 21%) runs ORCHESTRA (1.50), BONTTAY (3.20). N HENDERSON (21 wins from 106 runners, 20%) runs FABLE (3.20), BY THE GRACE (4.50). A RALPH (20 wins from 114 runners, 18%) runs CHEVINGTON (2.20), LETS GO TO VEGAS (3.20), QUESHI BRIDGE (4.50).

TRAINERS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: N HENDERSON (13 wins from 33 runners, 39%) runners listed above. P NICHOLLS (13 wins from 45 runners, 29%) runs SWIFT HAWK (1.50), SABRINA (3.20). B PAULING (8 wins from 31 runners, 26%) runs QUINTA DO MAR (2.50). N HENDERSON (6 wins from 46 runners, 13%) runners listed above.

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS LEADING JOCKEYS AT LUDLOW (2018-2023) WITH RIDES: S TWISTON-DAVIES (24 wins from 154 rides, 16%) rides GALAHAD QUEST (2.50), PHONE HOME (4.50). P BRENNAN (20 wins from 83 rides, 24%) rides ORCHESTRA (1.50), BONTTAY (3.20). N D BOINVILLE (17 wins from 66 rides, 26%) rides FABLE (3.20), BY THE GRACE (4.50).

JOCKEYS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: HARRY COBDEN (15 wins from 53 rides, 28%) rides SWIFT HAWK (1.50), SOUTH OMO ZONE (2.20), CAN YOU CALL (2.50), BRIDGET MARY (4.50). JAMES BOWEN (8 wins from 41 rides, 20%) rides JACKPOT CASH (2.20), IRON HEART (3.50), OUR FLYING ANGEL (4.50). NIALL HOULIHAN (4 wins from 18 rides, 22%) rides ROYAL WAY (1.50).

WEIGHTWATCHER The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: None.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 5th February.

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EACH WAY BETTING The RCA and the bookmaking association have agreed the following terms for all bookmakers offering each way betting on course. NON-HANDICAPS 5 - 7 runners; One quarter the odds 1,2 8+ runners; One fifth the odds 1,2,3 HANDICAPS 5 - 7 runners; One quarter the odds 1,2 8 - 11 runners; One fifth the odds 1,2,3 12 - 15 runners; One quarter the odds 1,2,3 16+ runners; One quarter the odds 1,2,3,4 All bookmakers must display on their boards whether they are betting each way or to win only.

6. Some course bookmakers have minimum stakes. e.g.£1, £5 or £10 but small backers are catered for in the racecourse Betting Shops.

HOW TO READ THE RACECARD 1

SOLOMON GREY (FR) (43)

Gr g Sulamani (IRE) - Sardagna (FR) Owner: Mrs Sarah Faulks Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: Mr Nigel Faulks & Mme Sarah Faulks

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15 Jockey: Harry Skelton Form: 32-2213 D Sponsor: Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService (Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made a promising start over hurdles, opening his account in good style at Plumpton (15.9f, good to soft) in December. Useful third at Kempton since and looks the one to beat here. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 130 9

1. Colours Graphic - a visual of the Owners Silks 13. Details of horse’s previous performances: that the Jockey will be wearing Bold type indicates Point-to-Point form / 2. Horse’s number on saddlecloth denotes new season - denotes new year 3. Colour and sex of horse: B - Bay g - Gelding C - The horse has won on this racecourse (followed by Sire and Dam) Br - Brown h - horse D - The horse has won over this distance Ch - Chesnut c - Colt Gr - Grey f - filly Ro - Roan CD - The horse has won over both this course and distance m - mare BF - The horse was a beaten favourite on its last run 4. Horse’s name 14. A guide to the horse’s recentform and star rating. 5. Birthplace of horse if not born in Great Britain Each horse has been given a star rating, these are 6. Number of day’s since horse last ran defined below: 7. Age of horse Selected to win the race. 8. Weight of horse in Stones and Pounds Good chance of being placed. 9. Owner’s Name(s) By no means out of the reckoning but at 10. Breeder least one or two hold stronger claims. 11. Sponsor Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. 12. Trainer’s Name and location of training Can be given little or no chance. establishment 15. Jockey’s Name. If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight.

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FIRST RACE 1.50

THE RACING TO SCHOOL JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) about TWO MILES (1m 7f 169yds)

for juvenile four yrs old Total prize fund £8000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for juvenile four yrs old, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 1st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. 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. 29 entries at £40. - Closed February 1st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) No Horse

1 LATIN VERSE (GB) (26)

2 ROYAL WAY (FR) (33)

3 SWIFT HAWK (GB) (39)

4 ALBERT PARK (IRE) (39)

B g Postponed (IRE) - Parnell’s Dream Jockey: Harry Reed D Form: 23152 Owner: Mr P Arms and Mr S Harvey Sponsor: Sherborne Utilities Ltd Trainer: Syd Hosie, Sherborne Breeder: Mr & Mrs David Aykroyd TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner for Ralph Beckett. Struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in Catterick juvenile in November (for this yard). Disappointed at Aintree next time, but returned to form back on not quite so testing ground when runner-up at Huntingdon last month. Now reunited with Syd Hosie. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110 B g Galiway - Belle Et Royale (FR) Jockey: Niall Houlihan CD Form: 321 Owner: Mr Keith F. J. Loads Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Breeder: E.A.R.L. Haras Du Camp Benard TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner in France and made the most of a good opportunity to easily get off the mark at the third time of asking over hurdles in 4-runner juvenile at this C&D (heavy) last month. Looks capable of following up. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 111 B g Hawkbill (USA) - Zacheta Jockey: Harry Cobden D Form: 1 Owner: Owners Group 125 Sponsor: Owners Group Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form on Flat, stays 1 1/2m. Sold from William Knight 85,000 gns and made the perfect start for new connections when making a winning hurdling debut in juvenile at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) by 5 lengths from Orchestra, leaving the impression that there’s plenty more to come. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating B g Camelot - Wannabe Special Jockey: Lorcan Murtagh Form: 0 Owner: Meadvale Syndicate Sponsor: Junction 24 Ltd Trainer: Nigel Hawke, Tiverton Breeder: Clarecastle Stud Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form in pair of maidens on Flat but having been sold from Joseph Patrick O’Brien (16,000 gns) and gelded, went with no immediate encouragement sent hurdling after 7 months off at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) recently. Best watched. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

5 FAYASEL (IRE) (95)

Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Selva Real Owner: Mr Jim Gill Trainer: Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard Breeder: Redpender Stud Ltd

Jockey: Ciaran Gethings Form: Sponsor: Science Supplements

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 7f), won twice in 2023. Likely outsider sent hurdling for a new yard. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

6 GLORIOUS LION (GB) (14)

7 ITHACA’S ARROW (GB) (42)

B g Roaring Lion (USA) - Glories (USA) Jockey: Paul O’Brien Owner: The Jo Cool Syndicate Form: F Sponsor: Olbg Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury Breeder: The Glories Partnership TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat for James Ferguson but made an inauspicious start over hurdles for his new yard after 4 months off at Chepstow (16f, heavy) 2 weeks ago, sent off second favourite but getting no further than the ﬁrst. Folly to ignore. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Eyeshine Jockey: Ben Ffrench Davis (5) Owner: The Agincourt Partnership Form: 25 Sponsor: The Cherwell Group, High View Trainer: Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn Racing Ltd Breeder: W. Farish Snr & Flaxman Stables Ireland TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1 1/2m), recording creditable placed efforts in handicaps on his last 3 starts. Coped quite well with heavy ground when second of 7 starting out over hurdles at Sandown but failed by a Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating long chalk to match that at Kempton subsequently.

8 KARAKOY (GB) (125)

9 ORCHESTRA (FR) (16)

10 PALIO (IRE) (60)

B g Golden Horn - Souville Jockey: Liam Harrison Form: Owner: Maranto Manor Trainer: Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon Breeder: The Souville Partnership TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form on Flat, won minor event in 2023, but well held in handicaps last 2 starts. Sold from Harry & Roger Charlton 30,000 gns later in October and he’s probably best watched first time up over hurdles. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating B g Golden Horn - Optica (FR) Jockey: Paddy Brennan BF Form: 22 Owner: Mr Lee Craze Sponsor: Dunraven Group of Companies Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Breeder: S.C. Ecurie Ades-Hazan & Pvp Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat for Ed Dunlop. Joined a top stable for his hurdle career and has made a promising start, finishing runner-up on both starts (albeit well beaten at Warwick just over 2 weeks ago). Headgear on for the first time in this sphere and should go well again. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 105 B g Vadamos (FR) - Figurante (IRE) Jockey: Tom Cannon Form: 2P Owner: Alan King & Anthony Bromley Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle Breeder: Mount Coote Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden at up to 1 1/2m on the Flat and translated that ability to hurdles when second at Huntingdon in November, no match for the very talented Burdett Road. Probably unable to cope with conditions in listed event at Aintree last time and now back at a realistic level. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

11 SAVIGNY (IRE) (172)

Ch g Proﬁtable (IRE) - Fascination (IRE) Owner: Runforfun Trainer: Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater Breeder: D. McGregor

Jockey: James Best Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat, stays 10.5f. Sold cheaply from Henry de Bromhead (5,000 gns) in September and he’s a likely outsider now embarking on a hurdling career. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

12 SEAHOUSES (GB) (42)

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Ceilidh House Jockey: Philip Armson (3) Form: 55 Owner: Mr David Gibbons Sponsor: K & M (Hauliers) Ltd Trainer: Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Lawn Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful but ungenuine maiden on Flat (stays 2m) for Ralph Beckett. Has ﬁnished tailed off on both starts over hurdles (Grade 2 latest) and looks set for another struggle. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

13 ST JUST IN TIME (GB) (57)

B g Time Test - Porthledden Flight Owner: Dr H. Tayton-Martin Trainer: Sir Mark Todd, Swindon Breeder: Helen Tayton-Martin

Jockey: James Davies Form: Sponsor: Mark Todd Collection

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat, didn’t seem to get home over 11f on penultimate start which tempers Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating enthusiasm somewhat now hurdling.

14 SINDRI (GB) (92)

B f New Approach (IRE) - Marie Baa (FR) Jockey: Sean Houlihan Owner: Mr S. Rushworth Form: Sponsor: Gmr Couriers Ltd Trainer: Mitchell Hunt, Bridgwater Breeder: Ashbrittle Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat, stays 1 3/4m, not disgraced in handicap at Chelmsford last time. Sold from Michael Bell 10,000 gns later in November and percentage call is to look elsewhere on hurdles bow. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2023:MEETING ABANDONED Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9. Betting Forecast: 7-2 Royal Way (FR), 4-1 Swift Hawk (GB), 6-1 Palio (IRE), 13-2 Orchestra (FR), 10-1 Glorious Lion (GB), 12-1 Latin Verse (GB), 14-1 Ithaca’s Arrow (GB), 25-1 Karakoy (GB), 50-1 Fayasel (IRE), 66-1 Savigny (IRE), St Just In Time (GB), 80-1 Albert Park (IRE), 100-1 Seahouses (GB), Sindri (GB) Race Summary: A few in with a squeak but having been a commanding winner over C&D last month, ROYAL WAY is selected to build on that and continue his ﬁne start over hurdles. Swift Hawk left the impression that there’s plenty more to PLAY SMARTER come when accounting for Orchestra at Taunton last month, so he’s put forward as the main danger, with Palio and Latin Verse (who won on his only previous start when trained by Syd Hosie) rounding off the shortlist. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROYAL WAY (FR) 2.SWIFT HAWK 3.PALIO (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 2.20

THE RACING WELFARE EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE) about TWO MILES (1m 7f 169yds)

for novice four yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £8000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a ﬂat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 1st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. 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. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly given £1000 towards the prize money for this race. Horses placed ﬁrst, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F. ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 9th, 2024. 21 entries at £40. - Closed February 1st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) No Horse Age st lb

1 BOUNDARY JACK (GB) (43)

Ch g Jack Hobbs - Bochaﬁna (FR) Owner: Mr Philip Rowley Trainer: Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth Breeder: Mr N. E. F. Luck

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch Form: 00-5 Sponsor: Price & Son Groundworks

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers ahead of this switch to hurdles.Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

2 CHEVINGTON (GB) (49)

B g Jack Hobbs - Norma Hill Jockey: Jay Tidball (5) Form: 20-06 Owner: Mr Geoff Lloyd Sponsor: Planned Office Interiors Ltd Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Breeder: Geoff Lloyd TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on the ﬁrst of 3 outings in bumpers and made a reasonable start to his hurdle career when sixth of 15 in a C&D novice just before Christmas. Has to enter the reckoning. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

3 GALWAY REEL (IRE) (63)

B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Moraine Owner: Not One But Two Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Breeder: Tinnakill Bloodstock Ltd

Jockey: Charlie Todd Form: 0 Sponsor: Paul McGowan Grab Hire Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to numerous winners but no short-term promise when down the ﬁeld in a course bumper on his debut in December. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

4 HAPPY SANCHEZ (IRE) (290)

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Realta Mo Croi (IRE) Owner: Lady Susan Brooke Trainer: Max Young, Sneads Green Breeder: Mrs Catherine Kenneally

Jockey: James Best Form: 00000Sponsor: Tote, Berkeley Carter Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced sole start in points and poor form in 4 outings over hurdles. Outsider. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 83

5 JACKPOT CASH (FR) (55)

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Fresca Has (FR) Jockey: James Bowen Owner: Mr & Mrs William Rucker Form: 54 Sponsor: Tote Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan Breeder: Mr A. Delaroque & Mr & Mrs C. Theault TIMEFORM VIEW Offered something to work on when ﬁfth in a Ffos Las bumper and fourth in a Taunton novice hurdle before Christmas. Potential for better again for a yard which does well here. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

6 ROSSBRIDGE (IRE) (39)

B g Affinisea (IRE) - Rossbridge Lass (IRE) Owner: Kay & Steve Kent Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Mr Patrick Murphy

Jockey: Theo Gillard Form: 5-213 Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner. Only a modest third of 4 on his Haydock bumper debut after Christmas but he should have a future over jumps. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

7 SCHEMATIC (GB) (30)

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Wishing Wind Jockey: Jonathan Burke Owner: HM The Queen and Sir Chips Keswick Form: 04 Sponsor: Betvictor Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Breeder: Queen Elizabeth II TIMEFORM VIEW Returned lame on Chepstow debut in October and showed he has ability when 11 lengths fourth of 13 in 2m Taunton maiden 10 weeks later. Not out of this but may not see the best of him until he tackles longer trips. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

www.ludlowracecourse.co.uk | 8 SCOUT MASTER (IRE) (39)

B g Masterofthehorse (IRE) - Golanteena (IRE) Owner: DYDB Marketing Limited Trainer: Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove Breeder: Shane McCarthy

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Jockey: Nick Scholﬁeld Form: 6/-225P Sponsor: Equine Water Treadmll, Equestrian Direct LTD

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer, pulled up last time (Dec 30). Outsider on Rules debut. Engaged 1.50 Taunton Tuesday. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

Jockey: Harry Cobden D Form: P/20-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a point and struck at the second time of asking in bumpers at Hereford (2m, good to Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating soft) last month. Harry Cobden up for hurdle debut. Much respected.

10 THE GREY MAN (GB) (70)

B or Gr g Dartmouth - Timon’s Tara Owner: Mr Mark James Trainer: Harriet Dickin, Midford Breeder: A. P. James

Jockey: Ben Poste Form: 52 Sponsor: Clay Street Property Consultants

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on the second of 2 starts in bumpers, suggesting he should be up to making an impact in a race like this now hurdling. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

11 BARBIE GIRLZ (IRE) (39)

B m Mount Nelson - Pride of The Braid (IRE) Jockey: Shane Quinlan (3) Form: 046 Owner: Mr E. W. Lewis Sponsor: Tote Trainer: Katy Price, Llanigon Breeder: Brucetown Farms Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Poor form in a couple of Irish bumpers and predictably found a Taunton listed race all too much on her hurdle and stable debut over Christmas. Has her sights lowered now but still hard to fancy. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Betting Forecast: 3-1 South Omo Zone (IRE), 9-2 Schematic (GB), 5-1 Chevington (GB), 6-1 The Grey Man (GB), 7-1 Rossbridge (IRE), 9-1 Jackpot Cash (FR), 28-1 Boundary Jack (GB), 50-1 Barbie Girlz (IRE), 66-1 Galway Reel (IRE), 100-1 Happy Sanchez (IRE), Scout Master (IRE) Race Summary: Hereford bumper winner SOUTH OMO ZONE might be up to making a successful PLAY SMARTER start to his hurdle career under title-chasing Harry Cobden. Chevington may give him most to do ahead of Jackpot Cash and Schematic. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SOUTH OMO ZONE (IRE) 2.CHEVINGTON 3.JACKPOT CASH (FR)

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SECOND RACE

9 SOUTH OMO ZONE (IRE) (23)

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Starry Lady (IRE) Owner: South Omo Zone Partnership Trainer: Anthony Charlton, Warminster Breeder: S. McGivern & P. Harford

THIRD RACE 2.50

THE ATTWOOD MEMORIAL TROPHY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2m 4f 11yds)

for five yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £18000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9505 to the winning horse The second to receive £4374, the third £2187, the fourth £1094 and the fifth £545. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th. Penalties, after January 27th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. LUDLOW RACE CLUB will present a memento to the winning owner and will award a cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race LUDLOW RACE CLUB will pay appearance money of £500 to the horses that finish 6th, 7th and 8th if qualified under the Terms and Conditions of the Prizemoney Code The ATTWOOD MEMORIAL TROPHY presented by W P Jenks Esq will be held by the winning owner until December 31st 2024 Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MIDDLE DISTANCE CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Two Miles about Four Furlongs, Lancashire Course (2m 3f 203yds) at Haydock Park on 16th April, 2022. 13 entries at £50. - Closed February 1st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £7270; Second £3634; Third £1818; Fourth £909; Fifth £454. (Penalty Value £9505.80) No Horse Age st lb

1 GALAHAD QUEST (FR) (30)

2 QUINTA DO MAR (IRE) (25)

3 CAN YOU CALL (GB) (55)

4 BALLYBEGG (IRE) (33)

5 DEMNAT (FR) (961)

6 REVE (GB) (639)

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B g American Post - Atacames (FR) Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies D Form: 20214-6 Owner: Holt, Macnabb, Robinson & Jeffrey Sponsor: Culverhill Farm Racing Trainer: Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton Breeder: Mr Bruno Vagne TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of drop in weights/equipped with cheekpieces when landing 2 1/2m Warwick handicap chase 12 months ago. Seen only twice since, and likely he’ll be sharper for last month’s reappearance hurdle run at Taunton. Headgear returns now and better expected. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 132 B g Califet (FR) - Cara Mara (IRE) Jockey: David Bass C Form: P414-30 Owner: The Bourtoneers Sponsor: Fitzdares Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton Breeder: William Bourke TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner over hurdles who also landed a Fontwell chase (in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces) 12 months ago. Ran creditably on return/following wind op when third over hurdles at Exeter in December prior to ﬁnishing well held in last month’s Lanzarote Hurdle. This more suitable back over fences. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 132 B g Passing Glance - Call Me A Legend Jockey: Harry Cobden D Form: 2104-23 Owner: Mr & Mrs William Rucker Sponsor: Tote Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan Breeder: Pitchall Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles/chase scorer who bounced right back to best following 8 months off when second over fences at Chepstow (19.5f) in October. Respectable third in race that has thrown up winners at Taunton 55 days ago and he’s certainly not out of things. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 129 B g Mahler - Rebel Flyer (IRE) Jockey: Richard Patrick CD Form: P6-2041 Owner: Glass Half Full Sponsor: Fitzdares Limited Trainer: Kerry Lee, Presteigne Breeder: Patrick Hennessy TIMEFORM VIEW Useful at his best over hurdles and took advantage of an easing mark to authoritatively open his chase account over C&D 33 days ago, forging clear from 2 out. Yard continue in good order and respected from 6lb higher mark. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 125 B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Sandside (FR) Jockey: Charlie Deutsch Owner: Mr P. Davies Form: 161/R32/Sponsor: Faucets Limited Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Breeder: Mr Guy Vimont TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to very smart hurdler/high-class chaser Sceau Royal who reached a fairly useful level over fences in France, running up to best when runner-up at Compeigne (17.2f) back in summer 2021. Absent since but his yard a dab hand with horses returning from lengthy lay-offs. Market should guide.Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 122 B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Rouge (FR) Jockey: Harry Atkins (10) Owner: Mrs Belinda Keighley Form: U1450/P- C Sponsor: Fbc Manby Bowdler Trainer: Martin Keighley, Cheltenham Breeder: Earl Haras du Quesnay TIMEFORM VIEW Last tasted success here during late 2021. However, essentially disappointing thereafter, pulled up at Southwell (24.2f) when last seen in May 2022. Tough to assess on this belated return for all the handicapper has given him a chance. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 111 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2. Betting Forecast: 9-4 Ballybegg (IRE), 7-2 Galahad Quest (FR), 4-1 Can You Call (GB), 13-2 Quinta Do Mar (IRE), 7-1 Demnat (FR), 16-1 Reve (GB)

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Race Summary: BALLYBEGG boasted a patchy record over hurdles but he’s stepped up with each start since returning to chasing this winter, opening his account in good style when taking a 6-runner C&D handicap 33 days ago. With his yard PLAY SMARTER continuing amongst the winners, he could well be worth siding with to back that up from his revised mark. Galahad Quest with his hurdles return under his belt could emerge as the chief threat, ahead of Can You Call. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BALLYBEGG (IRE) 2.GALAHAD QUEST (FR) 3.CAN YOU CALL

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FOURTH RACE 3.20

THE WATCH ON RACINGTV. MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualiﬁer for the Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Final) TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2m 5f 55yds)

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares Total prize fund £12000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th. Penalties, after January 27th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 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. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Two Miles about Four Furlongs (2m 4f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 18th April, 2024. 15 entries at £50. - Closed February 1st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) No Horse Age st lb

1 SABRINA (IRE) (43)

2 BONTTAY (IRE) (53)

3 FABLE (FR) (47)

4 DELLA CASA LUNGA (IRE) (42)

5 AH WHISHT (IRE) (43)

6 SWINCOMBE FLEAT (GB) (49)

7 MASKED DANCE (FR) (28)

B m Yeats (IRE) - En Vedette (FR) Jockey: Freddie Gingell (5) D Form: 0231-43 Owner: Owners Group 030 Sponsor: Owners Group Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Breeder: Louis G. Vambeck TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive 2022/23 campaign, culminating with a 3m handicap win at the Ayr Scottish National meeting in April. Ran up to her best with her reappearance under her belt when third in a Wincanton handicap (24.7f) 43 days ago and ought to give another good account. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 125 B m Westerner - Ben’s Turn (IRE) Jockey: Paddy Brennan BF Form: 2121-1U Owner: Mr C. B Brookes & Fergal O’Brien Sponsor: Dunraven Group of Companies Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Breeder: P. Connell TIMEFORM VIEW Improved again to enhance a ﬁne strike rate when edging ahead near the line in a 2m Hereford handicap in November. Sent off a strong favourite and looked poised to strike when unseating late on at Cheltenham next time. Obvious claims off the same mark with cheekpieces back on. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 123 B m Coastal Path - Toscane des Fleurs (FR) Jockey: Nico de Boinville D Form: 2P13P-P Owner: Owners Group 078 Sponsor: Owners Group Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Breeder: Mr Herve Spezza & Mme Marynege Spezza TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point/dual hurdles winner who made it third time lucky over fences at Bangor (20.3f) in February. Disappointing since however, again running no sort of race back over hurdles after 8 months off at Ascot last time. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 122 B m Champs Elysees - Longhouse Presents Jockey: Richard Patrick Form: 32-P320 Owner: C & C Boultbee Brooks Sponsor: Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Trainer: Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope Limited Breeder: Kilbarry Farm Enterprises TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful 2m winning hurdler for Sam Curling in Ireland last term who got back on track upped in trip when second of 5 in a handicap at Kempton (24.5f, soft) in November. Not in same form in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 119 there the following month. though. B m Getaway (GER) - Listening (IRE) Jockey: Ben Poste Owner: DahlBury Racing Form: 112-6 Sponsor: Gun Dog Gin Ltd Trainer: Tom Symonds, Hentland Breeder: Mrs Mary McCann TIMEFORM VIEW £145,000 purchase from points who scored on hurdles debut at Ffos Las (20f) and built on that effort when second under a penalty at Plumpton back in March. Shaped as though she’d come on for return/handicap debut at Aintree (20f) on Boxing Day. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 114 B m Yeats (IRE) - Swincombe Flame Jockey: Rex Dingle Owner: Yeo Racing Partnership Form: 54/1P6-P Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Trainer: Chris Gordon, Winchester Fencing & Timber Ltd Breeder: M. C. and Mrs Yeo TIMEFORM VIEW Opened chase account on return last winter but not in same form either start thereafter and she again offered little back from 11 months off/for new yard at Newbury (23.4f) 49 days ago. Back over hurdles. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 112 Ch m Masked Marvel - Breakdance (FR) Jockey: Alex Edwards Owner: Mr Philip Rowley Form: 60U-221 Sponsor: Price & Son Groundworks Trainer: Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth Breeder: Jean-Yves & Jocelyne Payet Descombes TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for switch to handicaps, building in no uncertain terms on her C&D reappearance second when running out a dominant winner at Doncaster (19.4f, soft) 28 days ago. Handicapper has reacted with an 11lb hike but big player nevertheless. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 111

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B m Getaway (GER) - Danielle’s Journey Owner: Let’s Go To Vegas Partnership Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Breeder: Miss E. Hamilton

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TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who wasn’t disgraced back over hurdles when ﬁfth of 6 in handicap hurdle (15/2) at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Back up in trip. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110

9 REGAL RENAISSANCE (GB) (63)

10 INION TIOGAIR (IRE) (14)

B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Aisance (FR) Jockey: Alice Stevens (5) CD BF Form: 61-0242 Owner: Ludlow Racing Partnership Sponsor: Perott Properties Ltd Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow Breeder: Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who posted another creditable effort when second of 9 in handicap hurdle (9/4) at this course (23.8f, heavy) 63 days ago. Must enter calculations from 2lb lower. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 103 Br m Westerner - Tiger Bay Lady (IRE) Owner: Foxhills Racing Limited Trainer: Grace Harris, Shirenewton Breeder: Aidan Aherne

Jockey: Conor Ring (3) C Form: 00-035P Sponsor: Grace Harris Racing

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4. Betting Forecast: 3-1 Masked Dance (FR), 10-3 Bonttay (IRE), 11-2 Sabrina (IRE), 9-1 Regal Renaissance (GB), 12-1 Della Casa Lunga (IRE), 14-1 Lets Go To Vegas (IRE), 16-1 Ah Whisht (IRE), 20-1 Fable (FR), Swincombe Fleat (GB), 66-1 Inion Tiogair (IRE) Race Summary: BONTTAY made a successful reappearance in a good time at Hereford and was still full of running when unseating her rider 2 out at Cheltenham the following month, so she’s taken to gain compensation. Masked Dance got off the mark in impressive PLAY SMARTER fashion at Doncaster on her most recent outing and warrants plenty of respect in her follow-up bid despite having a much higher mark to contend with. Sabrina ran up to her best at Wincanton last time and completes the shortlist. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BONTTAY (IRE) 2.MASKED DANCE (FR) 3.SABRINA (IRE)

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TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who was beaten by more than lack of stamina upped in trip when pulled up on handicap bow at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 14 days ago. Lots to prove. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 102

FIFTH RACE 3.50

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for five yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £10000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th. Penalties, after January 27th, 2024, a winner of a steeple chase 7lb. LRC will present a moment to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable attendant responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out. 11 entries, 1 at £10 and 10 at £50. - Closed February 1st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) No Horse Age st lb

1 CHANCE A TUNE (FR) (43)

2 BLUEBERRY WINE (IRE) (69)

3 FORCE DE FRAP (FR) (54)

4 ABINGWORTH (GB) (69)

5 IRON HEART (GB) (75)

6 FAMOSO (IRE) (23)

7 BEANNAIGH DO (IRE) (49)

B g My Risk (FR) - Lyric Melody (FR) Jockey: James Turner (7) D Form: 2/-31466 Owner: Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Sponsor: Courtiers Investment Services Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Limited Breeder: E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed promise of reappearance run when successful over hurdles at Chepstow (2m, heavy) in October. Creditable fourth in stronger company at Ascot in November and fairly busy spell possibly caught up with him towards end of last year. Back in trip now attentions switch to chasing. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 111 B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Buttonhole Rose (IRE) Jockey: William Maggs (7) D Form: 124453 Owner: Red Rum Racing 2 Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Joseph Neville TIMEFORM VIEW 5-time winner over fences, landing handicaps at Huntingdon/Aintree early last summer. Mixed bag subsequently, running below form when third of 4 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (15.8f) in November. Absent since and assessor continues to relinquish his grip. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 111 B g Desir d’Un Soir (FR) - Flaurella (FR) Jockey: James Best D Form: 22-5441 Owner: Emma Bishop Racing Club Sponsor: Andrew Coombs, Coombs Trainer: Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham Group Breeder: Mr Georges Lacombe TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles last term and, fit from spell over timber, ran out an impressive winner on British chase debut at Bangor (17.3f) 54 days ago. Handicapper has reacted but manner of that victory suggests there Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 106 could yet be more to come in this sphere. B g Kapgarde (FR) - Flute Bowl Jockey: Caoilin Quinn (3) Form: 416-421 Owner: Chris Stedman Sponsor: K M Elite Products Ltd Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham Breeder: Mr C. E. Stedman TIMEFORM VIEW Has improved with each of his 3 starts over fences, off the mark at Taunton (18.2f, good to soft) last time. 5lb rise doesn’t look prohibitive and, granted another error-free round of jumping, he should be firmly in the mix. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 104 B g Muhaarar - Kiyoshi Jockey: James Bowen D Owner: Mr V. Phillips Form: U401-25 Trainer: Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest Breeder: The Kiyoshi Partnership TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdles winner but struggled for form on the Flat last year but did offer something to work on when second on yard/chase debut at Worcester (20f) in September. Disappointed at Chepstow (2m) when last seen in November and others more appealing here. Blinkers back on. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102 B g Fame And Glory - Mucho Macabi (IRE) Jockey: Stan Sheppard CD Owner: The Evron Experience Form: 251231 Trainer: Matt Sheppard, Ledbury Breeder: Sweetmans Bloodstock TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways over C&D in November and, having made the frame next 2 starts, scored with a bit to spare at Hereford 23 days ago, produced to lead approaching last and drawing clear. Fancied to be thereabouts again despite much-inflated mark. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 98 B g Camelot - Thunder In Myheart (IRE) Jockey: Harry Kimber (3) Owner: Oaktree Racing Club Form: 2-P605P Trainer: Sheila Lewis, Brecon Breeder: Highfield Stud Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Offered more when second on Ffos Las chase debut last spring but has disappointingly failed to build on that, pulling up over further here last time. No easy task on from long way out of weights. Tongue strap on 1st time. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 72

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DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Betting Forecast: 11-4 Abingworth (GB), 3-1 Force de Frap (FR), 7-2 Famoso (IRE), 7-1 Chance A Tune (FR), 12-1 Blueberry Wine (IRE), 14-1 Iron Heart (GB), 100-1 Beannaigh Do (IRE) Race Summary: ABINGWORTH crucially jumped better than previously when getting the better of re-opposing Famoso when the pair met at Taunton in November and he’s fancied to defy a 7lb rise and conﬁrm those PLAY SMARTER placings here. Impressive Bangor scorer Force de Frap looks a player also, whilst the aforementioned Famoso, who has won himself since, should also be thereabouts in an intriguing contest. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ABINGWORTH 2.FORCE DE FRAP (FR) 3.FAMOSO (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE

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SIXTH RACE 4.20

THE JUMPING FOR FUN CHASE MEREDITH MEMORIAL OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) about THREE MILES (2m 7f 171yds)

for six yrs old and upwards Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form Total prize fund £6600 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3387 to the winning horse The second to receive £1694, the third £846 and the fourth £423. for six yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than three steeple chases. Enter by noon, February 1st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2021, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) Note: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Steeple Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. JUMPING FOR FUN have generously contributed towards the prize money and they 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 horse in this race The CHASE MEREDITH MEMORIAL TROPHY, a Silver model of a Fox, will be held by the winning owner until December 31st 2024 9 entries at £30. - Closed February 1st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2944; Second £1472; Third £736; Fourth £368. (Penalty Value £3387.78) HC No Horse Age st lb

1 CAPTAIN TOMMY (IRE) (10)

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Freemantle Doctor (IRE) Owner: PSC Racing Club Trainer: Fred Timmis, Minsterley South Shropshire Hunt:

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Jockey: Mr Huw Edwards (7) D BF Form: 6153P4

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up on ﬁnal outing under Rules for Ian Williams 79 days ago and has disappointed in a point Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 110 for current stable. Hard to make a case for.

2 JOBSONFIRE (GB) (16)

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Seviot Owner: Mr S. Allwood Trainer: Sam Allwood, Whitchurch North Staffordshire Hunt:

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Jockey: Mr Benjamin Abbott (7) Form: 23/PP4-U D Sponsor: Allwood Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Has lost his form both under Rules and between the ﬂags. Hard to fancy having unseated at Warwick 16 days ago. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 109

3 SHANG TANG (IRE) (9)

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4 TEA CLIPPER (IRE) (16)

5 MISS SEAGREEN (GB) (278)

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B g Shantou (USA) - Ballyguider Bridge (IRE) Jockey: Miss Aimee Jones (7) Form: 46-U603 Owner: Ms A. Sargeant Trainer: Miss H. Brookshaw, Stoke Heath South Shropshire Hunt: TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser. First run since leaving Emma Lavelle when respectable third of 8 in hunter chase (33/1) at Hereford (20.9f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Not discounted. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 116 (-5) B g Stowaway - A Plus Ma Puce (FR) Jockey: Mr James King D BF Form: 0-02232 Owner: Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Sponsor: Plusbac Trainer: Tom Lacey, Woolhope Ledbury Hunt: TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since scoring at Chepstow back in October 2021 but has subsequently acquitted himself well in a number of handicaps. Spurned a good opportunity (found little) in a hunter at Warwick 16 days ago but should be able to make amends in a first-time tongue strap. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 135 B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Greensleeves Jockey: Mr Tom Broughton (3) D Owner: Mr C. J. Bennett Form: 3/P332-1 Trainer: Mrs Lucy Smith, Dymock Ledbury Hunt: TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who caused a surprise when landing a 5-runner hunter at Cheltenham 9 months ago. One of the more interesting contenders but has plenty to find with Tea Clipper. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 105 DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5. Betting Forecast: 1-3 Tea Clipper (IRE), 7-1 Shang Tang (IRE), 12-1 Miss Seagreen (GB), 25-1 Captain Tommy (IRE), 40-1 Jobsonfire (GB) Race Summary: Although disappointing last time, this looks like something of a formality for TEA PLAY SMARTER CLIPPER who stands out on form by a long way. Shang Tang looks the likeliest to capitalise if the selection underperforms. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TEA CLIPPER (IRE) 2.SHANG TANG (IRE) 3.MISS SEAGREEN

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SEVENTH RACE 4.50

THE STUART MATTHEWS 50TH BIRTHDAY MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2m 5f 55yds)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares Total prize fund £8000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares only. Enter by noon, February 1st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb. THE MATTHEWS FAMILY have generously contributed towards the prize money and they 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. 19 entries at £40. - Closed February 1st, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) No Horse

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1 BETTWYN (GB) (263)

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Kansas City (FR) Jockey: Cillin Leonard (5) Form: 0 Owner: Michael & Lesley Wilkes Sponsor: Tote Trainer: Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster Breeder: C. G. and Mrs Johnson TIMEFORM VIEW Green when failing to beat a rival in a bumper 8 months ago and hard to imagine she’ll feature switched to hurdling. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

2 BRIDGET MARY (IRE) (47)

B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Leanne (IRE) Owner: BM Partners Trainer: Rebecca Curtis, Newport Breeder: Imelda Harney

Jockey: Harry Cobden Form: 1-54 Sponsor: William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEW £75,000 5-y-o, Sholokhov mare. Successful on her sole outing in Irish points in January and signs of ability over hurdles. Needs more time, though. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

3 BY THE GRACE (GB) (16)

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Handmaid Jockey: Nico de Boinville Form: 2304 Owner: Middleham Park Racing CXXII Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Breeder: The Burling Family Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when placed in 2 bumpers and better effort over hurdles when fourth in novice at Plumpton last time. That still leaves her with a bit to ﬁnd but longer trip should help. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

4 CAMS GIRL (GB) (16)

Ch m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Briery Vixen Owner: Mr Robbie Llewellyn Trainer: Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon Breeder: Mrs Jane Finch

Jockey: Charlie Price (3) Form: 00

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a couple of novice hurdles to date, looking more one for the longer term. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

5 HAZELS DELIGHT (IRE) (34)

B m Mount Nelson - Supreme Hazel (IRE) Owner: Mr T. C. McKeever Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Breeder: Eric Smith

Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Form: 1-0PU Sponsor: Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole point but disappointing in a bumper (for Francesca Poste) and yet to complete over hurdles. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

6 JUBILEE GIRL (GB) (313)

7 LEXIE’S MOON (GB) (34)

B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Chincoteague (IRE) Jockey: James Best Owner: Mrs Belinda Keighley Form: Sponsor: Fbc Manby Bowdler Trainer: Martin Keighley, Cheltenham Breeder: Glebe Farm Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 5/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f). Off 10 months. First run for yard after leaving K. R. Burke. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Tiger Line Jockey: Alex Edwards Owner: The Lexie’s Moon Syndicate Form: PF-3 Sponsor: Abacus Securities Ltd Trainer: Laura Horsfall, Towcester Breeder: Mrs S. C. Welch TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to complete both starts in Irish points, but was leading when falling 3 out on the second occasion and offered something to work on when third in novice hurdle at Hereford on Rules debut. Could do better. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

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8 LOOKING AS YOU ARE (GB) (27)

9 MARMALADE TIME (GB) (49)

B m Passing Glance - Maybell Jockey: Harry Bannister Form: 2-2203 Owner: Gumbrills Racing Partnership Sponsor: Winwood Construction UK Ltd Trainer: Alex Hales, Edgecote Breeder: A Hales, Mr & Mrs J Fry, Mr D Fitzgerald TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty when runner-up on first 3 outings in bumpers and promise when third (behind Phone Home) in a novice at Catterick on hurdling bow. Longer trip no issue and is likely to be involved. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating Ch m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Madame Bleue Jockey: Charlie Deutsch Form: 200 Owner: Poplar Cottage Racing Club Sponsor: Price & Son Groundworks Trainer: Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth Breeder: Mr & Mrs P. Rowley TIMEFORM VIEW Promising first effort when runner-up in Worcester bumper in May. Yet to feature over hurdles and will probably be of more interest once qualified for handicaps. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

10 MO ZOLA (GB) (93)

B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Mozo Owner: CEMP Construction Mozola Trainer: Belinda Clarke, Bridgnorth Breeder: Dermot Rogers

Jockey: Richard Patrick Form: 1-PP

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in point bumpers but pulled up both goes over hurdles. Set for another struggle. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

11 NORTHERN REEL (IRE) (26)

B m Jet Away - Christmas Kate (IRE) Owner: Mr S Harvey and M F Harris Trainer: Anthony Charlton, Warminster Breeder: Mrs C. E. Norton

Jockey: Harry Reed Form: FU13-5P

TIMEFORM VIEW £38,000 buy after winning an Irish point but little to get excited about under Rules. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

12 OUR FLYING ANGEL (IRE) (412)

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - L’Etoile du Nord (IRE) Owner: Our Flying Angel Partnership Trainer: Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest Breeder: Mr K. D. Cotter

Jockey: James Bowen Form: 500Sponsor: Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered something to work on in a bumper on debut but has been tailed off both starts over hurdles, jumping poorly. Off 13 months prior to this. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

13 PHONE HOME (GB) (27)

14 QUESHI BRIDGE (IRE) (534)

15 ROSEBURG (IRE) (264)

B m Telescope (IRE) - Ring Back (IRE) Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Form: 4-4242 Owner: Turf Club 2022 & Dr Bryan Mayoh Sponsor: Betvictor Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Breeder: Dr Bryan Mayoh TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope ﬁlly who has run to a fair level twice in this sphere, running into one (subsequent handicap winner at the Dublin Racing Festival) in ﬁrst-time tongue tie at Catterick. Big shout on that showing. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 103

B m Sageburg (IRE) - Last Sunrise (IRE) Jockey: David Bass Owner: Mr Kevin Crawford Form: 31-5 Trainer: Tracey Barfoot-Saunt, Wotton-under-Edge Breeder: R. J. Whitford TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on the second of 2 starts in points but held back by prevailing inexperience when well held in an Aintree bumper on Rules debut back in May. Has left Max Comley. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating DECLARED RUNNERS 15 Hood worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 13. Stewards Note: BETTWYN: Following its run on 20/5/2023 it was reported that the horse ran green. JUBILEE GIRL: Following its run on 31/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. MARMALADE TIME: Following its run on 20/12/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Betting Forecast: 9-4 Phone Home (GB), 4-1 Looking As You Are (GB), 5-1 By The Grace (GB), 11-2 Queshi Bridge (IRE), 18-1 Lexie’s Moon (GB), 28-1 Bridget Mary (IRE), 33-1 Jubilee Girl (GB), 40-1 Hazels Delight (IRE), 50-1 Marmalade Time (GB), Roseburg (IRE), 150-1 Cams Girl (GB), Northern Reel (IRE), 250-1 Bettwyn (GB), 300-1 Mo Zola (GB), Our Flying Angel (IRE)

SEVENTH RACE

B m Shantou (USA) - Royal Robin (IRE) Jockey: Jonathan Burke Owner: Mr Alastair Ralph Form: F/0U422Sponsor: Planned Office Interiors Ltd Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Breeder: Edmond Kent TIMEFORM VIEW Good second of 11 in novice hurdle (7/2) at Ballinrobe (22.1f, good). Off 17 months. First run for yard after leaving Edmond Kent. Going the right way when last seen and worth monitoring in the betting. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 106

Race Summary: PHONE HOME chased home the promising Leopardstown handicap-winner Brucio at Catterick 4 weeks ago and has obvious claims on that showing. Looking As You PLAY SMARTER Are was third on that occasion and won’t be far away again, while Queshi Bridge is interesting starting out for Alastair Ralph back from a long absence. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PHONE HOME 2.LOOKING AS YOU ARE 3.QUESHI BRIDGE (IRE)

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FEBRUARY RACEDAY

WEDNESDAY 7TH FEBRUARY 2024 TODAY’S OFFICIALS

COURSE OFFICIALS

PATRON The Rt. Hon. The Earl of Plymouth, D.L.

CLERK OF THE COURSE

STEWARDS Greg Pearson (Chief Steward) Caroline Robinson (Stewards’ Panel Chair) Daniel Andrews, Nathan Green, Guy Upton STARTERS William Jordan Sophia Upton JUDGE Guy Lewis CLERK OF THE SCALES Michael Roberts EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS Joanna Vickers Jane Southam Mel Baker

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Stuart Matthews

MEDICAL OFFICERS Dr Graham Cook SRMO Dr Chris Reece RMO Dr Chris Reynolds RMO

LUDLOW RACECOURSE

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NURSES Karen Blackwood Gilly Ford PHYSIOTHERAPIST Cathryn Woodhall CHAIRMAN OF THE CLUB COMMITTEE Viscount Boyne COMMENTATOR Martin Harris BETTING RING MANAGER Kevin Evans

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CONDITIONS OF ENTRY AT ALL BRITISH RACECOURSES

Admission to the racecourse is subject to the right of the Racecourse Executive to refuse admission to or to expel any racegoer whose behaviour is considered by it to constitute or to be likely to lead to unruly behaviour. Any instance of unruly behaviour, such as drunkenness, abusive conduct, singing or shouting, shall entitle the Racecourse Executive to expel the offending racegoer without prior notice. It is forbidden to take a drink or food into racecourse enclosures other than picnic areas. Racegoers must abide by any regulations, including the observance of designated no-drinking areas and standards of dress.

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Please note that a smart casual dress code is to be adhered to in the Club Enclosure. Shorts and sports clothing are not permitted throughout this enclosure.

ABANDONMENT POLICY

In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds on badges & tickets purchased will only be paid in the following circumstances: a) Abandonment before completion of the first race: Full Refund b) Abandonment before completion of the third race: 50% Refund c) Abandonment thereafter: No Refund Refunds cannot be made on the day. All refunds must be claimed within 28 days of the meeting. To obtain a refund, racegoers must send their ticket with full name and address details to: Ludlow Race Club Ltd., Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 2BT

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The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicap races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

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OWNERS INFORMATION

The Directors of Ludlow Race Club would like to welcome the Owners of all runners to today’s meeting and thank them for their support. There are designated facilities available for Owners as follows: OWNERS & TRAINERS BAR Situated in the Clive Pavilion adjacent to the Owners & Trainers entrance this offers full Bar facilities and complimentary tea and coffee. There is also direct access from this bar to the Clive Carvery from where Tea, Coffee, Snacks and Meals can be purchased. WINNING CONNECTIONS Mementos are presented to the winners of all races and the winning connections will be invited to partake in a glass (or two) of Champagne with one of the Directors after the race. ASSISTANCE TO OWNERS: Should any Owner require assistance, the Owners Hostess is Becky who can be contacted on 01584 856221. Alternatively you can contact: Simon Sherwood – General Manager & Clerk of the Course - 07836 215639

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