Ludlow Racecard - Tuesday 2nd April

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Welcome to Ludlow Racecourse.

Ludlow Race Club Ltd

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Bromfield

Ludlow Shropshire

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We would like to welcome our sponsors today. HR Smith who are based in the Windsor Marquee, Weatherbys, Sarah Turner, Catstree and the Thompsons.

The weather continues to be a challenge and am sure we all cannot wait for the smell of fresh cut grass and some sunshine. The trainers are waiting for better ground to enable them to run their good ground horses. For the last 5 years we would have been watering for this meeting.

We have got an exciting race day on Sunday May 12th with Sinclair being our main sponsor. A lot of food and beverage stands for the Ladies Day and prizes to be won plus live music at the end of the race day.

Hope you all have a great days racing

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(Managing Director/Clerk of the Course)

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CATERING

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TRACKFACTS

A right-handed oval shaped course one and a half miles in circumference, 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

TOP COURSE TRAINERS

LEADING TRAINERS AT LUDLOW (2019-2024) WITH RUNNERS:

FERGAL O’BRIEN (30 wins from 145 runners, 21%) runs BEFORE MIDNIGHT (4.30).

VENETIA WILLIAMS (22 wins from 92 runners, 24%) runs BUCKSY DES EPEIRES (3.00), GEORGES SAINT (3.30). H DALY (21 wins from 117 runners, 18%) runs PEARL ISLAND (3.00).

TRAINERS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

VENETIA WILLIAMS (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runners listed above

FERGAL O’BRIEN (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runners listed above

MR JAMIE SNOWDEN (5 wins from 9 runners, 56%) runs JANWORTH (2.30).

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

LEADING JOCKEYS AT LUDLOW (2019-2024) WITH RIDES:

SAM TWISTON-DAVIES (24 wins from 156 rides, 15%) rides OF COURSE YOU CAN (2.30), TEDLEY (3.00), KESTREL VALLEY (3.30). NICO DE BOINVILLE (15 wins from 63 rides, 24%) rides EASY PEASY (2.30). JONATHAN BURKE (15 wins from 96 rides, 16%) rides PEARL ISLAND (3.00).

JOCKEYS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

HARRY COBDEN (8 wins from 32 rides, 25%) rides TERRESITA (2.00), LEGIONAR (3.00), JACAMAR (3.30).

GAVIN SHEEHAN (6 wins from 27 rides, 22%) rides JANWORTH (2.30), GLENGOLLY (4.00). PAUL O’BRIEN (5 wins from 15 rides, 33%) rides BALHAMBAR (4.00).

WEIGHTWATCHER

The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 3.30 ONE TRUE KING (won off 127 down 7lb to 120); JACAMAR (won off 130 down 15lb to 115).

LONGEST TRAVELLERS

GASTIBELZA (2.00) trained by M Hammond, Middleham, distance of 163 miles. TERRESITA (2.00) & EL SAVIOUR (3.00) trained by L Wadham, Newmarket, distance of 157 miles.

HOW TO BET WITH AN ON-COURSE BOOKMAKER

1. Pick your Racehorse, look around for the best odds on course, try to offer the correct stake money for your wager.

2. Ask the Bookmaker for your bet, name the horse, (the bookmaker won’t necessarily know it’s number). Listen to the bookmaker repeat your bet to his clerk, correct bookmaker if he makes a mistake and receive your Betting Ticket as a receipt for your bet.

3. Should your horse happen to win, present your betting ticket to the bookmaker, check your winnings.

4. Check with the bookmaker when placing a bet, the Place Terms Place Betting, not all on course bookmakers accept each way bets, i.e. for a win or a place

5. In the unlikely event of a dispute after adhering to this procedure, the bookmaker will tell the punter to approach the Ring Official, who will advise the racegoer as to his rights.

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

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

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

6 11 9

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

1. Colours Graphic - a visual of the Owners Silks that the Jockey will be wearing

2. Horse’s number on saddlecloth

3. Colour and sex of horse: B - Bay g - Gelding (followed by Sire and Dam) Br - Brown h - horse Ch - Chesnut c - Colt Gr - Grey f - filly Ro - Roan m - mare

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13 Details of horse’s previous performances: Bold type indicates Point-to-Point form / denotes new season - denotes new year

C - The horse has won on this racecourse

D - The horse has won over this distance

CD - The horse has won over both this course and distance BF - The horse was a beaten favourite on its last run

14 A guide to the horse’s recentform and star rating. Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: Selected to win the race Good chance of being placed By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims Unlikely to win but not totally without hope Can be given little or no chance.

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 2.00 THE CATSTREE

MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

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

for five yrs old and upwards mares

Total prize fund £10000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, and the third £1215. 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. March 31st. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb THE CATSTREE FAMILLY 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 8 entries, 2 at £8 and 6 at £40. - Closed March 27th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010 (Penalty Value £5281)

No Horse Age st lb

1 TERRESITA (IRE) (24) 7 11 13

B m Westerner - Brixen (IRE)

Owner: Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford

Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Breeder: Mr Tom Ford

Jockey: Harry Cobden

Form: 30-2613 CD BF

Sponsor:Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times as a novice hurdler and built on promise of chase debut effort at third attempt when running out a dominant winner over C&D (heavy) under Harry Cobden in February Respectable third at Sandown since. The one to beat in this small-field event with Cobden back in the saddle Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 119

2 GASTIBELZA (FR) (36)

B m Crossharbour - Sydney Australia (FR)

Owner: Mr Samuel Sutton

Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham

Breeder: Bernard Beucher, Michele Juhen-Cypres, M

8 11 6

Jockey: Alice Stevens (5)

Form: 221631 D

Sponsor:Phillips Sutton Associates Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdle/chase winner in France, leaving Gabriel Leenders after Fontainebleau claiming chase success in February. Has joined a stable among the winners and her opening British mark looks fair. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 112

3 CURRENT MOOD (GB) (23) 9 11 2

Ch m Sulamani (IRE) - Lambrini Queen

Owner: Mr W Corrigan Racing

Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Breeder: Halewood International Ltd

Jockey: Conor Ring

Form: 54-P643 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler at her best, though below that level this season. Bit better when fourth of 6 at Newbury last month and she was a respectable third on her Warwick chase debut since. Engaged 4.55 Chepstow Monday.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 108

DECLARED RUNNERS 3 2023: LA RENOMMEE (FR) 5 11 9 Charlie Hammond 9-4 (Dr Richard Newland) 6 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2.

Betting Forecast:

4-5 Terresita (IRE), 15-8 Gastibelza (FR), 7-1 Current Mood (GB)

Race Summary:

TERRESITA can land a second C&D win of the year under Harry Cobden, although Micky Hammond’s new recruit Gastibelza does look fairly handicapped judged on the form of her recent French claiming success so Lucy Wadham’s charge may not have things all her own way

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TERRESITA (IRE) 2.GASTIBELZA (FR) 3.CURRENT MOOD

THERESULT

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Trainer Venetia Williams landed thespoilsherebackin2018,and her Georges Saint has been in fineformthisseason.Theeightyear-old got off the mark at the second time of asking over fences,keepingondeterminedly overtheintermediatetripatFfos Las before a comfortable widemargin victory at Fakenham in December. Although only third

TrainerVenetiaWilliams landed the spoils here back in 2018.

at Wincanton last time, he was beaten less than a length and had the reopposing Jacamar seven lengths behind in fourth. Upjust1lbforthateffort,andwith this step up in trip sure to bring about further improvement,

he must merit serious respect. Jacamar makes his stable debutforHarrietDickinhereand although he does have a fair bit to find with GeorgesSaint, is now4lbsbetteroffwiththatrival here.

Thetop-weightedKestrelValley was outpaced in the Mares’ Chase at Cheltenham when last seen but will appreciate thisdropinclassandstepback up in trip. A winner of both of her starts here at Ludlow over fences, including by 20 lengths this January, the ten-yearold must hold solid claims. Although not always the most fluent of jumpers, Dan Skelton’s JetPlanebouncedbacktoform in emphatic style at Sandown last time and has been raised just 2lbs by the handicapper. The extended trip should prove no issue and he too is a course winner.

Nigel Twiston-Davies’ One True King has raced at Ludlow on all of his last three starts, notching uptworunner-upspotsoverthis trip before winning impressively dropped back to the minimum last time. Versatile in terms of both trip and ground, the nineyear-oldhasprovedamodelof consistency over the past two seasons and, although raised 5lbs for his latest success, has won off a mark as high as 127 overfencesinthepast.

Iskandar Pecos sets a good standard in the concluding race on the card, the weatherbysshop.co.uk Open

Hunters’ Chase Miss Hannah Roach’s six-year-old was only headed late on at Haydock on Hunters’Chasedebutbutmade amends when a comfortable victor at Leicester last time. As the youngest horse in the field, he is open to any amount of improvement.

Senior Citizen has proved himself to be a useful handicapper over the years for Alan King and was a winner at

Miss Hannah Roach’s Iskandar Pecos sets a good standard in the concluding race today.

Doncaster from a mark of 132 less than 18 months ago. The eleven-year-old shaped as if he badly needed the run when only managing to finish sixth on debut in this sphere when last seen but should strip fitter for that effort. Before Midnight has a similar profile for Fergal O’Brien, the fellow eleven-yearold rated as high as 148 in 2022 when in the care of Sam Thomas. Although winless in over two years, he has kept top company and should be able to make his presence felt in the HunterChasedivision.

Boughtbeforelunch was a three-time winner over fences for Paul Webber, the latest of those from a mark of 114, but he wasneverinvolvedwhenpulled up on stable debut at Leicester forPhillippaTaylorlasttime.This stepbackupintripwilllikelysee himtobettereffecthereandhe mayprovebestoftherest.

SECOND RACE 2.30

THE SARAH TURNER BIRTHDAY TROPHY MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

about TWO MILES (1m 7f 169yds) for novice 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 novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, March 27th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb THE TURNER FAMILLY HAVE GENEROUSLY CONTRIBUTED TOWARDS THE PRIZE MONEY AND THEY will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 21 entries at £40. - Closed March 27th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418 (Penalty Value £4356.80)

No Horse Age st lb

1 EASY PEASY (IRE) (62)

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Cause Celebre (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Christopher Hanbury

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Breeder: C. O. P. Hanbury

5 11 7

Jockey: Nico de Boinville

Form: 1101

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner who made a successful debut over hurdles in 9-runner maiden at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) 62 days ago, readily Open to improvement and has obvious claims under a penalty Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

2 DON’T CHEDDAR TEAR (GB) (12) 5 11

B m Passing Glance - Young Cheddar (IRE)

Owner: Ms G. Howell

Trainer: Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells

Breeder: Tabitha Worsley

TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in bumper/novice hurdle.

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Jockey: Tabitha Worsley (3)

Form: 0P

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

3 GET SKY HIGH (IRE) (504) 9

Ch m Getaway (GER) - Tell Me Emma (IRE)

Owner: Mr & Mrs Gordon Pink

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Patrick Kelly

Jockey: Harry Skelton

11 0

Form: 13212//3- D

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Point/bumper winner who showed plenty to work on sent hurdling after 19 months off when third of 14 in a maiden at Hereford (16.2f, soft) in November 2022. Not seen since but yard’s runners rarely lack for fitness and she has to be considered a leading player.

4 JANWORTH (GB) (37)

B m Norse Dancer (IRE) - Buxom (IRE)

Owner: Mr & Mrs Ward Jamie Snowden Racing Club

Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Breeder: A. J. & Mrs J. Ward

7 11 0

Jockey: Gavin Sheehan

Form: 3-04

Sponsor:Betvictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed sole outing in bumpers but comfortably held both starts over hurdles. Needs this for a handicap mark. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

5 OF COURSE YOU CAN (GB) (24) 6

B m Yeats (IRE) - Free Thinking

Owner: Hot to Trot Racing & Robert Waley-Cohen

Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Breeder: Upton Viva Stud

11 0

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies

Form: 26-3505

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in bumpers but looked to be being brought along gradually in this sphere (needs this for a mark).

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

6 TOO SHY SHY (IRE) (26) 7

Gr m Kodiac - Satwa Ruby (FR)

Owner: Mr Daniel John Bourne

Trainer: Daniel Bourne, Varteg

Breeder: Eimear Mulhern

11 0

Jockey: Conor Ring

Form: P

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winner on Flat who went with no promise sent hurdling on first outing for 18 months/since leaving John Flint when pulled up at Wincanton 26 days ago Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

7 TWYFORD’S DIAMOND (GB) (26) 5 11

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Overthrow

Owner: Strutting Cockerels 2

Trainer: Ben Pauling, Naunton

Breeder: Richard Johnson

0

Jockey: Ben Jones

Form: 0-50535 BF

Sponsor:Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little in a brace of bumpers but better signs over hurdles, finishing a good third in a novice (16.6f) at Market Rasen in February. Failed to repeat that effort at Wincanton last time, though.

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CRYSTAL GLANCE (GB) (-) 4 10 6

Br f Passing Glance - Crystal Princess (IRE)

Owner: Wynnstay Wanderers II

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Mrs L. V. Williamson

Jockey: Henry Brooke

Form: Sponsor:Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Passing Glance filly. Half-sister to 4 winners, including useful hurdler Harambe and fair hurdler/chaser Diamond Rock. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Bags Groove Market for clues. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: MAGICAL MAGGIE 6 11 0 Jay Tidball 5-4 (Alastair Ralph) 12 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 5.

Stewards Note:

DON’T CHEDDAR TEAR: Following its run on 21/3/2024 it was reported that the horse ran green.

Betting Forecast:

11-8 Easy Peasy (IRE), 9-4 Get Sky High (IRE), 13-2 Twyford’s Diamond (GB), 10-1 Crystal Glance (GB), 20-1 Janworth (GB), 33-1 Of Course You Can (GB), 150-1 Too Shy Shy (IRE), 200-1 Don’t Cheddar Tear (GB)

Race Summary:

PLAY SMARTER

GET SKY HIGH offered plenty to work on behind the now smart Nemean Lion on her Hereford hurdling debut back in November 2022 and, with fitness rarely a concern with runners from the Skelton yard, she’s taken to come out on top. Easy Peasy won a decidedly ordinary maiden at Exeter but surely has more to offer based on her bumper form, with Twyford’s Diamond fancied to fill the places.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GET SKY HIGH (IRE) 2.EASY PEASY (IRE) 3.TWYFORD’S DIAMOND

THERESULT

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THIRD RACE 3.00

THE DEREK AND ELAINE THOMPSON 59TH CELEBRATION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2m 5f 55yds) for

four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £9000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272 for four yrs old and upwards, 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. March 31st. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb THE THOMPSON FAMILY HAVE generously contributed to the prize fund for this race 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 16 entries at £40. - Closed March 27th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable No Horse Age st lb

1 BUCKSY DES EPEIRES (FR) (45) 5 12 0

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Maline des Epeires (FR)

Owner: Tina Taylor

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Breeder: Marie-Francoise Morenvillez & Dominique

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch

Form: 2-124F0

Sponsor:Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW French recruit who made a winning return/yard debut at Lingfield in November prior to chasing home an improver on handicap debut at Sandown (2m) in December Below that level on both completed starts since but given a chance by the handicapper as a result and the one to beat if back to best. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 119

2 EL SAVIOUR (IRE) (23)

Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Moray Firth (UAE)

Owner: J and J McAndrew

Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Breeder: R. McCabe

6 11 13

Jockey: Bryony Frost

Form: 2/-1031 D

Sponsor:Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Big improvement when making it 2-4 over hurdles on her 21f Warwick handicap debut last month. Came 24 lengths clear with another improving type on that occasion so a 7lb rise looks fair. Sure to go well.

3 LEGIONAR

(GER) (50)

Ch g Protectionist (GER) - Lomitas Dream

Owner: Four Candles Partnership

Trainer: Harriet Dickin, Midford

Breeder: M. Ommer

6 11 11

Jockey: Harry Cobden

Form: 650/1-53

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/novice hurdle winner a few years ago No impact in 2 handicaps (remote third latest) for Anthony Charlton back from an absence this winter but Harry Cobden has been booked now starting out for new yard Worth a second look in the betting. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 116

4 TEDLEY (GB) (24)

B g Sixties Icon - Six Cents (IRE)

Owner: Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Hunscote Stud

5 11 10

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies

Form: 624210

Sponsor:Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at the sixth time of asking over hurdles in 2m Wincanton maiden in February Found the EBF Final at Sandown too competitive 10 days later but he might fare better in these calmer waters.

5 MASKED DANCE (FR) (55)

Ch m Masked Marvel - Breakdance (FR)

Owner: The Masked Dancers

Trainer: Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Breeder: Jean-Yves & Jocelyne Payet Descombes

6 11 6

Jockey: Charlie Hammond

Form: 0U-221P

Sponsor:Bob Price & Son Groundworks

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for switch to handicaps, second twice prior to running out a dominant winner at Doncaster (19.5f, soft) in January Something surely not right when stopping quickly here in early February

6 PEARL ISLAND (GB) (41) 5

B g Dartmouth - Pearlita

Owner: The Glazeley Partnership 3

Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow

Breeder: W. P. Jenks

10 11

Jockey: Jonathan Burke

Form: 32-40U5

Sponsor:Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in 2 bumpers last spring but barely modest form in maiden/novice hurdles this winter. Unexposed but her opening handicap mark demands plenty of improvement. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 102

7 ILLICO DE MONTAVE (FR) (23) 6 10 8

Gr g Honolulu (IRE) - Sigit d’Acadour (FR)

Owner: Mrs Rosemary Gasson

Trainer: Rosemary Gasson, Banbury

Breeder: Mrs Isabelle Hautreux

Jockey: Ben Poste

Form: 0-0544

Sponsor:Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced in sole point but displayed some ability in 2 bumpers for Tom Weston before Christmas and likewise when reaching the frame in a pair of 2m novice hurdles for Rosemary Gasson. Steps up in trip now making a quick switch to handicaps.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 99

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2023: NORLEY (IRE) 8 11 1 Beau Morgan 6-1 (Ben Pauling) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6.

Stewards Note:

MASKED DANCE: Following its run on 7/2/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

Betting Forecast:

7-4 El Saviour (IRE), 7-2 Bucksy des Epeires (FR), 7-1 Masked Dance (FR), 8-1 Tedley (GB), 10-1 Illico de Montave (FR), 12-1 Legionar (GER), 16-1 Pearl Island (GB)

Race Summary:

The handicapper has taken a bit of a chance dropping BUCKSY DES EPEIRES to 2lb lower than when a good second at Sandown in December and he’ll take a bit of stopping if back to that form. The progressive El Saviour is the obvious danger

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BUCKSY DES EPEIRES (FR) 2.EL SAVIOUR (IRE) 3.ILLICO DE MONTAVE (FR)

THERESULT

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171yds)

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 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb Weatherbys have kindly contributed towards the prize money. They 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 LUDLOW RACE CLUB will pay £500 appearance money to the horses placed 6th, 7th and 8th in this race if qualified under the Terms and Conditions Of the Prize Money Code THE BOYNE CUP, presented by Rosemary, Viscountess Boyne,to be held by the winning owner until 31st December 2023 11 entries, 1 at £10 and 10 at £50 - Closed March 27th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £7270; Second £3634; Third £1818; Fourth £909; Fifth £454. (Penalty Value £9505.80) Weights raised 13lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable No Horse Age st lb

1 KESTREL VALLEY (GB) (18) 10 12 0

B m Dr Massini (IRE) - Lady Karinga

Owner: Mrs Jan Johnson

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: T. A. Harman

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies

Form: 1-14130 CD

Sponsor:The Towers Hotel & Spa

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of depth at Cheltenham Festival latest but gained second success for this yard in comfortable fashion over C&D in January and remains feasibly treated. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 127

2 JET PLANE (IRE) (24)

B g Jet Away - Court Gamble (IRE)

Owner: Norman Lake & Susan Carsberg

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: Thistletown Stud

8 11 13

Jockey: Harry Skelton

Form: 14P051 C

Sponsor:Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Started the season with back-to-back wins here (25.5f) and Newton Abbot (25.7f) and returned to that sort of form when taking Sandown handicap over shorter trip last month. Just 2lb higher now and looks a likely contender

3 GEORGES SAINT (FR) (87)

Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Une Deux Trois (FR)

Owner: Mrs Robert Watson

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Breeder: Mr A. Domenjoud & Haras de Saint Voir

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch

Form: 35-4113 BF

Sponsor:Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Drew a blank over hurdles for current connections but upped his game since sent chasing, scoring at Ffos Las (19.4f) and Fakenham (21.2f) before a good third at Wincanton (20.2f, heavy) in January. Tries longer trip now and must enter calculations.

4 ONE TRUE KING (IRE) (12)

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Final Leave (IRE)

Owner: Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Joe Fogarty

Jockey: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (7)

Form: 630221 C

Sponsor:Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended long losing run when taking 7-runner handicap chase at this course (16f, soft) 12 days ago. 5lb higher mark to contend with now but can’t be discounted back up in trip.

5 JACAMAR (GER) (22)

B g Maxios - Juvena (GER)

Owner: Mark & Maria Adams

Trainer: Harriet Dickin, Midford

Breeder: J. Imm

RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 120

9 11 2

Jockey: Harry Cobden

Form: 624255

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season on a low-key note but made the frame on several occasions this term. Possibly stretched by extreme trip when below par latest and booking of Cobden catches the eye on debut for new yard

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DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: ANNSAM 8 12 2 Adam Wedge 10-3 (Evan Williams) 7 ran

Visor worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5. Betting Forecast: 5-2 Jet Plane (IRE), 4-1 Kestrel Valley (GB), Georges Saint (FR), One True King (IRE), 13-2 Jacamar (GER) PLAY SMARTER

Race Summary: KESTREL VALLEY has upped her game this season and goes particularly well at this course She can return to winning ways Georges Saint is feared most.

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FIFTH RACE 4.00

THE HR.SMITH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

about TWO MILES (1m 7f 169yds) for 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, March 27th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb HR.SMITH HAVE GENEROUSLY CONTRIBUTED TOWARDS THE PRIZE MONEY AND THEY 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 27 entries at £30. - Closed March 27th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75) No Horse

1

BALHAMBAR (FR)

B g Almanzor (FR) - Moojeh (IRE)

(30)

Owner: Dr Paul Kelly and Mr Vernon Taylor

Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury

Breeder: Mr Xavier Moyer & Mme Annabelle Moyer

5 12 0

Jockey: Paul O’Brien

Form: 663

Sponsor:Olbg

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat for Michael Bell and shaped encouragingly when sixth of 14 on second hurdles start for that yard at Huntingdon (2m, soft). Improved third on debut for new yard in a maiden over the same C&D since and may have more to offer now pitched into a handicap Tongue strap added. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 100

2 GLENGOLLY (GB) (37) 5 11 10

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Tsarinova

Owner: Miss S. Pilkington

Trainer: Paul Webber, Banbury

Breeder: WVTbs & Glanvilles Stud

Jockey: Gavin Sheehan

Form: 50-P640

Sponsor:Fairfax Saddles, Paul Webber Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some promise on first of his 2 starts in bumpers and appeared to take a step forward on third run over hurdles when making the frame in 2m Sandown novice in February. However, subsequent handicap debut display was poor Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 96

3 PASSING KATE (GB) (24)

B m Passing Glance - Another Kate (IRE)

Owner: Mr David M. Richards

Trainer: Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

Breeder: D. M. Richards

Jockey: Stan Sheppard

Form: 512313 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark with a last-gasp success at Leicester in November and added to her tally in ready fashion at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) on penultimate start. Below par when bidding to follow up from 3lb out of the weights at Hereford but competes off correct mark here and likely to bounce back. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 90

4 ROYAL DEESIDE (GB) (41)

B g Churchill (IRE) - Ebb

Owner: Mr J. Law

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

Breeder: Jake Warren Ltd & Baroda & Colbinstown

Jockey: Tom Cannon

Form: 6232 BF

Sponsor:Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on the Flat and has finished in the money on 3 of his 4 starts since switched to hurdles, including when a clear second to the runaway winner on his handicap debut over C&D (heavy). Provided conditions are not so testing this time, he should have a big part to play. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 98

5 DUNDORY (IRE) (26) 8 10 10

B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Lady Bones (IRE)

Owner: The Cross Racing Club

Trainer: John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn

Breeder: Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

Jockey: Nick Scholfield

Form: 0003

Sponsor:Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner who stepped up on low-key efforts in maiden company when third of 11 on his handicap debut in this sphere at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) last month. 2lb lower now and, if able to build on that, he should pick up a race before long. Cheekpieces refitted.

6 FORT NELSON (GB) (713)

B g Mount Nelson - Iron Butterfly

Owner: Moorland Racing and Mark Hammond

Trainer: Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Breeder: The Rockville Pike Partnership

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 82

7 10 9

Jockey: Tabitha Worsley (3)

Form: 044/-

Sponsor:Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat and well held all 3 starts over hurdles in 2022. Huge step forward needed now pitched into a handicap in this sphere on the back of an absence of almost 2 years.

7 MO ZOLA (GB) (41)

B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Mozo

Owner: CEMP Construction Mozola

Trainer: Belinda Clarke, Bridgnorth

Breeder: Dermot Rogers

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 81

5 10 2

Jockey: Lee Edwards

Form: 1-PPP0 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in point bumpers but she has shown nothing in 4 starts under Rules so far.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 71

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2023: SCHERBOBALOB 5 10 11 Jay Tidball 10-1 (Alastair Ralph) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

Betting Forecast:

13-8 Balhambar (FR), 10-3 Royal Deeside (GB), 7-2 Passing Kate (GB), 15-2 Dundory (IRE), 14-1 Glengolly (GB), 66-1 Fort Nelson (GB), 200-1 Mo Zola (GB)

Race Summary:

PLAY SMARTER

The one with the most attractive profile is BALHAMBAR, who achieved a pretty useful level of form on the Flat and he appears to be going the right way in this sphere judged on his latest effort. That was his first start for new connections and further progress is anticipated now that he goes down the handicap route. Royal Deeside and Passing Kate are feared most in that order of preference.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BALHAMBAR (FR) 2.ROYAL DEESIDE 3.PASSING KATE

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The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £78,996 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd March to 23rd June 2024

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SIXTH RACE 4.30

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OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

TWO

MILES

ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2m 4f 11yds)

for five 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 five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 27th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2022, 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. WEATHERBYS have generously contributed towards the prize money and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a prize to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 14 entries at £30 - Closed March 27th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2944; Second £1472; Third £736; Fourth £368. (Penalty Value £3387.78) HC

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1 ISKANDAR PECOS (FR) (35) 6

B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Fiesta du Pecos (FR)

Owner: Miss Hannah Roach

Trainer: Miss Hannah Roach, Nantwich

Hunt: North Staffordshire

12 0

Jockey: Mr Huw Edwards (5)

Form: 1-33121 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who posted an encouraging second on hunter debut at Haydock (22.2f) in February and landed the odds with minimum of fuss at Leicester (20.1f, heavy) last time Likely more to come yet. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 127

2 BEFORE MIDNIGHT (GB) (92)

Ch g Midnight Legend - Lady Samantha

Owner: Mr N. Sutton

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Hunt: Cotswold

11 11 12

Jockey: Mr Ben Sutton (3)

Form: 6-54035

Sponsor:Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Ridden more handily than previously this term and best effort yet for new yard when third of 6 in handicap at Kempton (20.5f) on penultimate start. Latest effort best excused and warrants respect on switch to hunter chasing. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 129

B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Anie (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Phillippa Taylor

Trainer: Phillippa Taylor, Fringford

Hunt: Bicester with Whaddon Chase

Jockey: Mr Joseph Stevenson (7)

Form: 53/25P-P C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time chase winner for Paul Webber but offered little on debut for new yard in Leicester hunter last month. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 103

4 DALAHAST (FR) (12)

Ch g Ballingarry (IRE) - Iroquoise II (FR)

Owner: Mr A. B. Leyshon

Trainer: A. B. Leyshon, Pyle

Hunt: Llangeinor Pentyrch

Jockey: Mr James King

Form: 33PP-P4

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple chase winner in France but obviously not the force of old and finished well held in similar event here last month.

5 HAZARD COLLONGES (FR) (12)

B g Coastal Path - Prouesse Collonges (FR)

Owner: Mr Jos Lovegrove-Fielden

Trainer: R. Teague, Welshpool

Hunt: South Shropshire

Jockey: Mr Jos Lovegrove-Fielden (7)

Form: P-P35PP

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair at best but sent off big odds and showed very little back from 22 months off here 12 days ago. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 94

6 SENIOR CITIZEN (GB) (85)

B g Tobougg (IRE) - Mothers Help

Owner: Mr G. C. Myddelton

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

Hunt: Sir W.W. Wynn’s

11 11 12

Jockey: Mr Harry Myddelton (7)

Form: 0/0016-6

Sponsor:Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser, gaining last success in 3m handicap at Doncaster in December 2022. Shaped as if better for run when sixth in Taunton hunter (21.7f, soft) in January and holds solid claims.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 133

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: FIX AT ALL (FR) 7 11 9 Mr J J Murphy-Knight 11-8 (Michael Scudamore) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 5.

Betting Forecast:

13-8 Iskandar Pecos (FR), 9-4 Before Midnight (GB), 11-4 Senior Citizen (GB), 25-1 Dalahast (FR), 66-1 Boughtbeforelunch (IRE), 150-1 Hazard Collonges (FR)

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TUESDAY 2ND APRIL 2024

TODAY’S OFFICIALS

PATRON

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

STEWARDS

Tom Evetts (Chief Steward)

Roger Bellamy (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Daniel Andrews, Guy Upton, Ben Ford

STARTERS

Sophia Upton

Lee Jones

JUDGE

Nick Bostock

CLERKS OF THE SCALES

Robert Cuthbert

Ella McCain

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Jane Southam

Jeremy Willis

Melanie Sheppard

VETERINARY OFFICER

David Freeman

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Graham Cook SRMO

Dr Chris Reece RMO

Dr Chris Reynolds RMO

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Graham Potts BVetMed MRCVS

Helen Mancy BVetMed Cert AVP (EM) MRCVS

Anne Gibbs MRCVS

NURSES

Karen Blackwood

Gilly Ford

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Cathryn Woodhall

CHAIRMAN OF THE CLUB COMMITTEE

Viscount Boyne

COMMENTATOR

Martin Harris

BETTING RING MANAGER

Andy Collins

COURSE OFFICIALS

CLERK OF THE COURSE

Simon Sherwood

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Diane Thomas

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

Mark Horner

ACCOUNTANT

Tracy Price

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Penny Morris

HEAD GROUNDSMAN

Tom Moreland

SECURITY OFFICER

Chris Booton

CATERING MANAGER

Stuart Matthews

LUDLOW RACECOURSE

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OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS

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

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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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