May 14 / 16.35 Ludlow

16.35

Good

G.C.Rickards Ltd Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3960.75
  • 2m 5f 55y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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G.C.Rickards Ltd Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 66F74-

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Didn't show a great deal in her three qualifying runs but kept on well for close fourth over C&D (good to soft) on last month's handicap debut, despite racing a bit too freely; effectively on same mark today; may still have a bigger run in her.
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7th

2

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:35 Perth

Happy Index

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Record of 3-8 for this yard and her only real blip was last time at Bangor; record here rates a big positive and she could easily bounce back.

9/2

4th

2

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

17:56 Bangor-on-Dee

Happy Index

12st 0lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Olly Murphy

3-7 for current stable since the autumn; lost out only by a neck when second at Perth (3m, good) last month and may yet have further improvement to come; must be considered.

2/1

1

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:42 Perth

Happy Index

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Justified favouritism at Perth (3m2f) last time, taking form figures for current yard to 211231 and record under Sean Bowen to 3-3; respected with further progress plausible.

9/4

9/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4244-5 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Came from the rear to win consecutive 2m4f handicaps at Market Rasen (both on good) last June and remained in good form until the autumn; not quite at same level in two starts this spring; still enters calculations.
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4th

8

23rd May 2023

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

17:30 Huntingdon

Dellboy Trotter

10st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Tracey Leeson

Came from the rear to win consecutive 2m4f handicaps at Market Rasen (both on good) last June and largely consistent since; looked as good as ever when clear second at Ludlow (2m5f, good) nine days ago and must be considered off same mark here.

7/2

2nd

6

14th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:35 Ludlow

Dellboy Trotter

11st 2lb

J: Mr James Turner

T: Tracey Leeson

Came from the rear to win consecutive 2m4f handicaps at Market Rasen (both on good) last June and remained in good form until the autumn; not quite at same level in two starts this spring; still enters calculations.

9/1

5th

5

1st May 2023

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Warwick

Dellboy Trotter

11st 6lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Tracey Leeson

raced in last, headway before 2 out, ridden and weakened approaching last

8/1

9/4

  • Place: £2.50

Form: U121F- D BF

Last run: 223 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Struck form and won twice in cheekpieces at Fontwell (2m5f, good) last summer; could plausibly have more improvement to come this year but we haven't see her since a heavy fall in October.
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4th

5

21st Nov 2023

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:40 Hereford

Dynamic Kate

11st 4lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Neil Mulholland

Suited by good ground and didn't have her ideal conditions at Market Rasen five days ago; however, going back up in grade is no help, having done all her winning in Class 5 (off lower marks).

14/1

9th

1

16th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:51 Market Rasen

Dynamic Kate

12st 0lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Neil Mulholland

held up in rear, no impression from 3 out

9/2

4th

3

9th Oct 2023

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

14:05 Stratford

Dynamic Kate

11st 3lb

J: Thomasina Eyston

T: Neil Mulholland

Came from off the pace for clearcut success at Worcester (2m7f, good) in August and didn't really have the races run to suit when running very respectably on next two outings; probably still on a workable mark if all goes to plan here.

9/2

Form: 8783-

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Beaten over 17l when third of seven on handicap debut at Bangor (2m, good to soft) in March but that was his first run since November and significant positives can be drawn from that performance; this 2m4f point winner moves up in trip and remains unexposed; interesting.
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11

15th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Uttoxeter

Hollow Ron

10st 9lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won over hurdles here (2m7f, good) a year ago; tailed off (bled from the nose) on chase debut in October but was not beaten far when reappearing over hurdles last month and may yet have a future over fences.

14/1

Form: 86527- D

Last run: 187 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent mare with modest 1-19 strike-rate over hurdles; went close at Hereford (2m3f, good to firm) in October but absent since a lesser effort the following month; others preferred.
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6th

4

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

19:50 Stratford

Say Nothing

11st 3lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Inconsistent mare with 1-20 strike-rate over hurdles and 1-33 overall; likes to lead but dropped away to be beaten about 20l at Ludlow (2m5f, good) after her break.

12/1

5th

4

14th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:35 Ludlow

Say Nothing

11st 7lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Alex Hales

Inconsistent mare with modest 1-19 strike-rate over hurdles; went close at Hereford (2m3f, good to firm) in October but absent since a lesser effort the following month; others preferred.

10/1

5

8th Nov 2022

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

16:07 Huntingdon

Say Nothing

11st 8lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Poor strike-rate but she's well handicapped and has run solid races in defeat the last twice at about this distance; respected.

9/2

Form: /PUP3-

Last run: 81 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Failed to complete his first three handicaps but fared much better when staying-on third at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in February and might have a bit more to offer over today's longer trip.
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4th

4

10th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Pumpkins Pride

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Maiden; failed to finish first three handicap starts but put that right when third at Doncaster in February; last month's Ludlow sixth (favourite) was less encouraging but possible he may still progress.

6/1

6th

2

14th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:35 Ludlow

Pumpkins Pride

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Alan King

Failed to complete his first three handicaps but fared much better when staying-on third at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in February and might have a bit more to offer over today's longer trip.

4/1

3rd

1

22nd Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

16:10 Doncaster

Pumpkins Pride

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

prominent, not fluent 3rd

14/1

16/1

Form: 32/46-

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Placed on both hurdling starts in France in 2021 and, following a long absence, displayed minor promise in two British maidens (1m7f/2m) towards end of last season; not obviously well treated for today's handicap debut but open to improvement if suited by the step up in trip.
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4th

3

8th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

18:10 Fontwell

Moytier

11st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Syd Hosie

disputed lead

6/1

4th

3

8th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

18:10 Fontwell

Moytier

11st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Syd Hosie

disputed lead

6/1

3rd

2

8th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 82y

Class 5

16:38 Wincanton

Moytier

12st 0lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: Syd Hosie

Perhaps flattered to win quite so convincingly over fences here two runs back (2m4f, soft) and was then a remote third again here after going up 9lb; 5lb lower for this return to hurdling and Gearoid Harney takes off a further 7lb, so has a chance at the weights.

9/2

Form: P4PP-4 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 9lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Belied 100-1 odds when very respectable fourth from out of the weights at Warwick (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago, after a break, but her last win was in 2019 and her overall profile remains unappealing.
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8

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

19:50 Stratford

Diamond Rose

10st 5lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Julian Smith

100-1 fourth from out of the weights at Warwick (2m5f, good) but she fared less well off 5lb lower at Ludlow; down another 2lb but that penultimate effort is looking flattering.

20/1

8th

8

14th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:35 Ludlow

Diamond Rose

10st 9lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Julian Smith

Belied 100-1 odds when very respectable fourth from out of the weights at Warwick (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago, after a break, but her last win was in 2019 and her overall profile remains unappealing.

14/1

4th

15

1st May 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:32 Warwick

Diamond Rose

10st 2lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Julian Smith

Without a win since 2019 and not seen since running poorly in a chase in November; can't be recommended from 4lb out of the weights here.

66/1

Form: 046FP-

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all eight hurdling starts; quite well handicapped if judged on his sixth of 13 at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in February but ran poorly when tried over 3m last month; considered only if lively in the betting.
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9th

7

14th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:35 Ludlow

Rocket Robbo

10st 13lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Unplaced all eight hurdling starts; quite well handicapped if judged on his sixth of 13 at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in February but ran poorly when tried over 3m last month; considered only if lively in the betting.

20/1

8

8th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 5

16:25 Haydock

Rocket Robbo

10st 11lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Eight-race maiden; has bits of form, not the most solid though and he was well held when falling at the final flight last time; had first-time cheekpieces that day and now also has his tongue tied; moves up from 2m4f.

25/1

6

6th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell

Rocket Robbo

11st 4lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Seven-race maiden; shaped with promise on handicap debut at Doncaster (2m3f, good; sixth to Doors Breaker) most recently, keeping on from a difficult position; possibilities if he takes well to first-time headgear.

14/1

Form: P7/2P-

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Seemed to have turned a corner when staying-on second at Worcester (2m4f, good) in October but returned from break with a poor performance in March and now has in all to prove again.
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6

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Worcester

Sinister Minister

10st 10lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Won at Bangor (2m4f, soft) off 3lb higher in October 2023 but out of sorts in four starts since and pulled up in July when possibly finding his stamina stretched by 3m2f; hard to recommend on recent form.

16/1

10

26th Jul 2024

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 5

17:35 Uttoxeter

Sinister Minister

10st 13lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Largely consistent in early part of last season, and deserved his hard-fought win at Bangor (2m4f, soft) in October; fell on reappearance outing in May but last month's Worcester run was not as bad as eventual 39l defeat might suggest, and that outing might have brought him on.

16/1

10th

9

26th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:53 Worcester

Sinister Minister

11st 6lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Largely consistent in early part of last season, and deserved his hard-fought win at Bangor (2m4f, soft) in October; fell on last month's reappearance outing but has possibilities here if all goes to plan; refitted blinkers the headgear of choice today.

10/1

Form: P96P5-

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Struggled after racing too freely on handicap debut in March (2m4f) and was unable to land a telling blow when fifth in first-time hood at Bangor (2m, good) last month; remains unexposed but stable's other runner Hollow Run appeals much more.
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11th

10

21st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:23 Stratford

Rebel Mc

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

Fell short in three handicaps at 2m-2m5f for previous yard last spring; had wind surgery since and a tongue-tie now replaces the hood; no great appeal back from layoff unless the betting says otherwise.

16/1

11th

10

21st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:23 Stratford

Rebel Mc

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

midfield

16/1

11th

10

14th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:35 Ludlow

Rebel Mc

10st 7lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Struggled after racing too freely on handicap debut in March (2m4f) and was unable to land a telling blow when fifth in first-time hood at Bangor (2m, good) last month; remains unexposed but stable's other runner Hollow Run appeals much more.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £53.90
Straight Forecast £44.05
Tricast £264.44
Trifecta £373.00

Selections

Telegraph:

Dynamic Kate

SPOTLIGHT:

Hollow Ron

RP RATINGS:

Dellboy Trotter

WEST COUNTRY:

Moytier

The Star:

Happy Index

D Express:

Say Nothing

POSTDATA:

Diamond Rose

The Times:

Hollow Ron

The Sun:

Dellboy Trotter

Daily Mirror:

Dynamic Kate

Daily Record:

Dynamic Kate