May 10 / 17.10 Ludlow

17.10

Good

Heartsease Farm Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3960.75
  • 2m 5f 55y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Heartsease Farm Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 079/7-

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Good-ground bumper winner; disappointing over hurdles, though his handicaps have been at 2m and when he tried this trip once before he was 66-1 in a maiden; could easily be a factor.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

2nd Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Jafimgoso

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Bumper winner who had disappointed over hurdles until a step back up in trip brought about the necessary improvement to get off the mark in this sphere at Ludlow (2m5f, good) last month; should be suited by this further step up to 3m and is a leading player.

Evs

1st

3

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Jafimgoso

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Good-ground bumper winner; disappointing over hurdles, though his handicaps have been at 2m and when he tried this trip once before he was 66-1 in a maiden; could easily be a factor.

7/2

7th

5

11th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:38 Huntingdon

Jafimgoso

11st 10lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Dan Skelton

Good-ground bumper winner two years ago who's generally struggled over hurdles and has been off for a little over a year since an underwhelming handicap debut; dropped 7lb in the interim but would want to see some market interest.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 72414-

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
He only beat two other finishers at Huntingdon (about 2m3f, good) and the 6lb rise appeared to find him out when behind Midnight View at Warwick; he's back down 2lb but they did claim 3lb off his back last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:11 Worcester

Snapius

12st 0lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won a similar handicap at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) in March and made another bold bid when runner-up at Ludlow (2m5f, good) 12 days ago; only just caught in that race and he's 4lb well in off the same mark here; strongly respected.

5/2

2nd

1

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Snapius

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: James Owen

He only beat two other finishers at Huntingdon (about 2m3f, good) and the 6lb rise appeared to find him out when behind Midnight View at Warwick; he's back down 2lb but they did claim 3lb off his back last time.

4/1

4th

5

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Snapius

11st 11lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Best effort for a while when beating two other finishers at Huntingdon (about 2m3f, good) last month; back up 6lb in a race that will take more winning but that recent success could have had a reviving effect.

11/2

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5/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: P3491-

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
His first run beyond 2m when ridden out to prevail over 2m3f at Warwick last month (good; 6lb lower) and he might well improve again for going further this afternoon; has a lot less to prove than his rivals.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Warwick

Midnight View

11st 0lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Matt Sheppard

Kept on well to score over C&D (good) in April, his ninth start over hurdles; still unexposed over this sort of trip but was a shade disappointing when well-held third at Ludlow (2m5f, good) last month and probably won't be favoured by any rain.

5/1

3rd

2

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Midnight View

11st 10lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

His first run beyond 2m when ridden out to prevail over 2m3f at Warwick last month (good; 6lb lower) and he might well improve again for going further this afternoon; has a lot less to prove than his rivals.

5/4

1st

11

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Midnight View

10st 13lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

In the frame in first two completions in handicaps (2m, good to soft and good) either side of Christmas but his Taunton run since was a distinct letdown and leaves him with plenty to prove at present.

16/1

Form: PPPP6-

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden over hurdles but he has the odd bit of form, as when beaten 6.5l at Chepstow last time (2m3f, good to soft); previous best efforts were on good ground; can run well.
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4th

4

24th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

14:52 Uttoxeter

Izzys Grey

10st 9lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Belinda Clarke

No wins in 15 but has performed well enough on the odd occasion to merit some respect in a race of this nature; trip/ground fine; cheekpieces added.

12/1

4th

4

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Izzys Grey

10st 12lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Belinda Clarke

14-race maiden over hurdles but he has the odd bit of form, as when beaten 6.5l at Chepstow last time (2m3f, good to soft); previous best efforts were on good ground; can run well.

7/1

6th

12

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:20 Chepstow

Izzys Grey

10st 9lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Belinda Clarke

0-13 over hurdles; placed twice at Bangor (2m7f, good) last spring but pulled up four consecutive times since; big leap of faith required to support him here.

33/1

Form: 55P38-

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
AW winner over 1m5f; 0-13 over hurdles and hasn't been shaping as though he's about to put that right; attempts a longer trip this afternoon; 2lb out of the weights.
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5th

8

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Ramaah

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

AW winner over 1m5f; 0-13 over hurdles and hasn't been shaping as though he's about to put that right; attempts a longer trip this afternoon; 2lb out of the weights.

20/1

8th

11

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

14:45 Hereford

Ramaah

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

1m5f AW Flat winner who has shown only a modest level of ability in a dozen runs over hurdles (2m-2m3f); produced one of his better efforts when third over C&D last month, though beaten 16l; probably place claims at best from out of the weights.

33/1

3rd

7

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:00 Hereford

Ramaah

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

1m5f AW Flat winner who has only shown a modest level of ability in 11 runs over hurdles (2m-2m3f); latest when pulled up at Huntingdon (good to soft) this month; hard to recommend from out of the weights.

9/1

Form: 5/08-

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Regressive on the Flat and tailed off returned to hurdles in March; limited appeal now attempting a handicap (1lb wrong).
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Man Of Riddles

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

Regressive on the Flat and tailed off returned to hurdles in March; limited appeal now attempting a handicap (1lb wrong).

25/1

8th

5

18th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:45 Huntingdon

Man Of Riddles

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

A declining force on the Flat and his return to hurdles (second attempt) over C&D last Wednesday saw him beaten 52l at 300-1.

200/1

12th

7

11th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:58 Huntingdon

Man Of Riddles

11st 6lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Max Young

Sole attempt over hurdles (2m7f) resulted in a heavy defeat in 2023; currently out of form on the Flat; enough to prove.

100/1

Form: /PPP0- D

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in three successive chases before finishing tailed off back over hurdles; no appeal.
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7th

5

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Steady The Ship

10st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Steph Cameron

Pulled up in three successive chases before finishing tailed off back over hurdles; no appeal.

50/1

12th

9

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Steady The Ship

10st 13lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Steph Cameron

0-7 over hurdles and has been pulled up in his last three races, all handicap chases; hard to recommend.

33/1

2

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:20 Musselburgh

Steady The Ship

11st 8lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Steph Cameron

Made all in small-field point last April (good ground) but pulled up in two handicap chases for new stable in the autumn and arrives here with a lot to prove.

25/1

Form: 47P77-

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
His best effort in five handicaps was the 9l seventh two runs ago at Wincanton (2m4f, good); unconvincing, especially given his subsequent run at Ffos Las; 1lb out of the weights.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Jour dOrage

10st 2lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

His best effort in five handicaps was the 9l seventh two runs ago at Wincanton (2m4f, good); unconvincing, especially given his subsequent run at Ffos Las; 1lb out of the weights.

10/1

7th

8

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ffos Las

Jour dOrage

10st 6lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Still to get his head in front and he came in a never-dangerous seventh in 2m4f Wincanton handicap last month; others appeal more.

8/1

7th

11

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

17:32 Wincanton

Jour dOrage

10st 7lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Well beaten in all three handicaps (2m4f-3m2f, good to soft-heavy); could plausibly be seen in a better light on today's faster ground but it takes a leap of faith to support him.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.20
Straight Forecast £16.98
Tricast £26.92
Trifecta £64.10

Selections

The Times:

Midnight View

SPOTLIGHT:

Jafimgoso

WEST COUNTRY:

Jour d'Orage

The Star:

Izzy's Grey

POSTDATA:

Snapius

Telegraph:

Midnight View

The Guardian:

Midnight View

Daily Mirror:

Midnight View

The Sun:

Midnight View

Daily Record:

Midnight View

RP RATINGS:

Jafimgoso

D Express:

Jafimgoso