February 27 / 14.35 Ludlow

14.35

Soft

Good Life Plus Free Prize Draws Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 1m 7f 169y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
RTV
View Course
Good Life Plus Free Prize Draws Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £20.50
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 5

Last run: 68 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten when fifth of 12 at 9-1 on debut in Hereford bumper (2m, good to soft) in December but that run gives him something to build on and his yard is in fine form; market check advised on hurdle debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

10

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Le Yacht

11st 4lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Landed his second race over hurdles when scoring at Doncaster (2m, soft) in November; has been a beaten favourite on two starts since but is still quite unexposed and should run well.

11/1

2nd

1

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Warwick

Le Yacht

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Tom Lacey

2-4 over hurdles, the latter win gained in Doncaster handicap (2m, soft) in November; slightly disappointing when upped to 2m3f at Haydock in December but may still have potential and remains of interest.

13/8

1st

12

27th Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Le Yacht

10st 2lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Tom Lacey

Soundly beaten when fifth of 12 at 9-1 on debut in Hereford bumper (2m, good to soft) in December but that run gives him something to build on and his yard is in fine form; market check advised on hurdle debut.

15/2

6/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 22-143 D BF

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) in December; however, she's had wind surgery since and her two previous hurdle runs yielded an easy win (2m, good) and a creditable Listed mares' fourth (2m, good to soft); ran well on soft in a bumper; leading claims if back on song.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

15:00 Kelso

Walkadina

11st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Below par at Wincanton in December and turned over at odds-on at Ludlow last month, following wind surgery; however, she's not ruled out in view of the promise she showed on her first two hurdle starts in November.

6/1

9/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 4

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to settle when soundly beaten fourth on his hurdle and stable debut over C&D (good to soft) last month; however, he was returning from a long absence and this useful French Flat performer is open to improvement for his good yard; could have a part to play.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

9th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

14:45 Plumpton

King Of Records

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Lightly raced since French Flat win in 2022; close up in three of his four races for Venetia Williams and back from a long break when narrowly denied at Hereford (2m, good to soft) on latest, albeit by a 16-1 chance who hadn't shown much previously; thereabouts.

100/30

2nd

4

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

19:05 Chepstow

King Of Records

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

1-9 on the Flat in France (RPR 105) and showed ability in two starts over hurdles on a soft surface at Ludlow (2m) in February, his latest third of 12 catching the attention of the stewards; has looked highly strung, but he gives the strong impression he has a much bigger effort in him and this isn't a deep race.

6/4

2nd

4

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

19:05 Chepstow

King Of Records

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

1-9 on the Flat in France (RPR 105) and showed ability in two starts over hurdles on a soft surface at Ludlow (2m) in February, his latest third of 12 catching the attention of the stewards; has looked highly strung, but he gives the strong impression he has a much bigger effort in him and this isn't a deep race.

6/4

Form: 63

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved upon sole bumper run when third on hurdle debut over C&D (good to soft) in December in a first-time hood (retained); he was no match for the front two but they look useful and this son of a Listed hurdle winner is open to further progress; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:43 Hereford

Doctor Love

11st 4lb

J: David Bass

T: Alastair Ralph

Hooded the last twice; went off a bit hot when beaten under 4l in a 2m novice at Ludlow (soft) the last time; needs to settle down and perhaps best watched for now.

6/1

7th

1

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:43 Hereford

Doctor Love

11st 4lb

J: David Bass

T: Alastair Ralph

Hooded the last twice; went off a bit hot when beaten under 4l in a 2m novice at Ludlow (soft) the last time; needs to settle down and perhaps best watched for now.

6/1

4th

3

27th Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Doctor Love

11st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Alastair Ralph

Improved upon sole bumper run when third on hurdle debut over C&D (good to soft) in December in a first-time hood (retained); he was no match for the front two but they look useful and this son of a Listed hurdle winner is open to further progress; respected.

4/1

Form: 4

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Four-time Flat winner who has been below his best on last few starts in that code; soundly beaten fourth on recent hurdle debut at Plumpton (2m, soft) but he may be able to build on that and has an each-way shout.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Gallant Lion

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ian Williams

1m2f win here (good to firm) kicked off a four-timer in 2023 for Tony Carroll but he took a while to rediscover his level before scoring at Chepstow (1m4f, good; first-time blinkers) for this yard one year ago; raced mainly over further without success since and latest start over 1m can be written off; handy mark and he's not discounted on just his second visit to Brighton.

9/1

11th

5

(1)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Gallant Lion

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Beaten 11l when fifth in a maiden hurdle at Hereford three weeks ago; only 1lb higher than for his win at Chepstow (1m4f, good) last May but will likely find this trip on the sharp side on his switch back to the Flat (all wins over 1m2f or further).

14/1

5th

4

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Gallant Lion

11st 4lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Ian Williams

Some notable Flat form last year, in victory and defeat; two runs over hurdles last February were underwhelming but raw ability is respected.

10/1

Form: 794

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in both bumpers and well-beaten fourth at 66-1 on last month's hurdle debut at Uttoxeter; a tongue-tie goes on.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

10

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Worcester

Quinns Reward

11st 5lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

No closer than about 16l in five starts, the last three over hurdles (2m-2m4f); might well raise his profile now into handicaps.

16/1

5th

10

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:37 Ffos Las

Quinns Reward

11st 5lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Tom Symonds

No closer than 16l in four starts divided between bumpers and hurdles; others have achieved a lot more.

50/1

5th

10

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:37 Ffos Las

Quinns Reward

11st 5lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Tom Symonds

No closer than 16l in four starts divided between bumpers and hurdles; others have achieved a lot more.

50/1

Form: 4-43

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in both bumpers (2m, good; including here) and close third on this month's hurdle debut at Southwell (2m, good to soft); needs a bigger performance if he's to win this but that's possible.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Little Dipper

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

0-5 over hurdles and absent since June but shaped well before fading into third in C&D (good) maiden on that latest outing and could plausibly still have a bigger run in him on this handicap return.

10/1

6

9th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:15 Southwell

Little Dipper

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Beaten in two bumpers and four runs over hurdles; has performed okay on occasions (including here) but needs to find extra to get his head in front.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 46

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hurdling newcomer who is in good hands and showed ability in soft-ground bumpers, but this half-brother to 3m chase winner Prince Cleni may not come into his own until upped in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

13th Mar 2026

Good

3m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:39 Doncaster

Amazing Cleni

11st 1lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Off the mark on second run over fences at Leicester in December (2m6f, good; cheekpieces on for second time); up 5lb; takes another step up in trip, but a possible.

2/1

8th

13

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Worcester

Amazing Cleni

10st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Has looked limited so far but treated accordingly for his handicap debut and his yard is always respected.

25/1

7th

1

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

19:05 Chepstow

Amazing Cleni

11st 4lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Some promise when fourth of 12 on his bumper debut at Warwick (soft) in December, but has shown little in another bumper and two starts over hurdles since; may be one for handicaps is due course.

14/1

Form: 84

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left the form of his sole bumper run behind when fourth on hurdle debut at Southwell this month (2m, good to soft; Little Dipper third); needs another chunk of improvement today but he's in top hands and there's potential in his pedigree; not discounted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

15:30 Huntingdon

Spectre One

11st 10lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Promising hurdles debut when fourth of nine at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in February, but has regressed badly in three starts since including on his return/handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good; first-time tongue-tie) in September; hood now added, but still has plenty to prove.

12/1

4

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

15:30 Huntingdon

Spectre One

11st 10lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Promising hurdles debut when fourth of nine at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in February, but has regressed badly in three starts since including on his return/handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good; first-time tongue-tie) in September; hood now added, but still has plenty to prove.

12/1

Form: /4-070

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third on debut in Wexford bumper in March 2023 but unable to replicate that and tailed off on all three hurdle starts.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 88

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two Flat wins, the latest in a seller at Goodwood last August, but well beaten at triple-figure odds this winter on both hurdle starts.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:03 Uttoxeter

Clever Relation

10st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Won on the Flat for Hughie Morrison in 2024 but was soundly beaten at triple-digit odds in three novice hurdles for Sheila Lewis in 2024-25 season; makes stable/handicap hurdle debut after 462-day absence; could be considered only if lively in the betting.

25/1

2

27th Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Clever Relation

11st 0lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Two Flat wins, the latest in a seller at Goodwood last August, but well beaten at triple-figure odds this winter on both hurdle starts.

66/1

8th

5

9th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

13:20 Chepstow

Clever Relation

11st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Won a Flat seller for Hughie Morrison last summer (1m3f, good to soft; RPR 71) but was safely held in Taunton novice hurdle (2m, good) for new stable in December.

33/1

Form: 77

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No impact when seventh on both starts, most recently when a well-beaten 150-1 shot on hurdle debut at Wetherby (2m, soft); a hood goes on.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

26th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 5

16:28 Wetherby

Monticello

10st 4lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Neil Mechie

held up in last, jumped right and lost ground 4th, mistake 9th, tailed off from 10th, pulled up before 12th

50/1

10th

12

(6)

19th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 5

16:05 Pontefract

Monticello

8st 11lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Neil Mechie

slowly away, always behind

66/1

13

22nd Jul 2024

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 4

15:20 Cartmel

Monticello

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Neil Mechie

prominent, outpaced and lost position before 2 out, pulled up before last

100/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £44.60
Straight Forecast £24.42
Trifecta £677.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Walkadina

The Star:

Gallant Lion

Telegraph:

King Of Records

RP RATINGS:

Walkadina

TOPSPEED:

Walkadina

POSTDATA:

Walkadina

WEST COUNTRY:

Walkadina

The Times:

Walkadina

The Guardian:

Walkadina

Daily Mail:

Walkadina

D Express:

Walkadina

Daily Mirror:

Walkadina

The Sun:

Walkadina

Daily Record:

Walkadina