October 26 / 13.50 Ludlow

13.50

Good To Soft

Hazlin Of Ludlow Ltd Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4967
  • 2m 4f 11y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Hazlin Of Ludlow Ltd Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 761413 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Out of form for much of 2023 but also won at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) in July and September; not disgraced when third at Exeter on latest start; has to be considered.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

18th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

16:35 Stratford

Dans Chosen

11st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Won three chases last year from 2m4f to 2m5f when the ground was no slower than good to soft; latest return to chasing at Ffos Las was underwhelming, even allowing for the trip of 2m3f.

7/1

7th

1

30th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 83y

Class 4

15:00 Ffos Las

Dans Chosen

11st 12lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Won three chases over slightly longer trips last year when the ground was no slower than good to soft; current mark won't be easy but this race is a better fit than the novice hurdle he contested last time.

11/2

5th

7

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

16:42 Taunton

Dans Chosen

11st 5lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Better known as a chaser these days, with three of his four wins in that discipline gained last year; returns to hurdling over a trip short of his best and looks vulnerable.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4U-7P5 D

Last run: 84 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Two seconds (one C&D) early this year started chase career and he has great chance on that form; his five runs since (one over hurdles) have not been near that level; absent 12 weeks and needs to return refreshed but, with James King booked and so far down the weights, he's still one to note.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

17th Jul 2024

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 5

15:40 Uttoxeter

Striking Out

11st 10lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Henry Oliver

Hereford maiden hurdle winner (April 2022); competing unsuccessfully in point-to-points since finishing a distant third at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) last November; others preferred.

10/1

3rd

1

16th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

14:00 Sedgefield

Striking Out

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Henry Oliver

Hurdles winner who has finished runner-up in three of his five completed starts over fences, including when beaten a neck at Ludlow (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago (clear of the third); 4lb rise not the end of the world, though he still has to prove himself on soft ground or worse.

5/4

25/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 244-54 D

Last run: 145 days

W: 10st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Veteran with low strike-rate, last scoring in 2021; off since June and has his work cut out on 2023 form, especially from 5lb out of the handicap.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

5th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

14:48 Market Rasen

Caro Des Flos

10st 11lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Julian Smith

raced in second, clear with one other before 3 out, ridden and edged right before 2 out, led final 110yds, stayed on

4/1

Form: 52262- D

Last run: 187 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Sole was win over hurdles in 2021; 0-11 over fences but there have been five seconds, including three of his last four starts; absent since April and has left John Groucott; place chance again if he takes to first-time headgear.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

16th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

On The Platform

10st 8lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Belinda Clarke

Mastered Getaway Glory up the run-in to land this contest off 1lb higher in 2024 (good to soft); present attainment level a matter of conjecture, having pulled up on sole outing since.

33/1

14

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

On The Platform

10st 12lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Belinda Clarke

midfield, mistake 7th

10/1

14

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

On The Platform

10st 12lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Belinda Clarke

midfield, mistake 7th

10/1

Form: 234P-P D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Sole win (22 races under rules) came over fences in December 2021; well down the weights now and he was placed twice early this year but pulled up on final start last season (made mistakes in first-time blinkers) and same again on reappearance three weeks ago; bit to prove.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

16th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Bitasweetsymphony

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Sam Allwood

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced before 5 out, weakened after 4 out

16/1

5th

6

26th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 5

13:50 Ludlow

Bitasweetsymphony

10st 7lb

J: Mr Benjamin Abbott

T: Sam Allwood

Sole win (22 races under rules) came over fences in December 2021; well down the weights now and he was placed twice early this year but pulled up on final start last season (made mistakes in first-time blinkers) and same again on reappearance three weeks ago; bit to prove.

10/1

0

5

4th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

14:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Bitasweetsymphony

10st 7lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Sam Allwood

took keen hold, prominent, weakening when mistake 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

10/1

Form: 1524P2 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
British strike-rate improved no end in last 13 months, during which he was still kept busy but won three handicap chases on good ground (2m4f twice and 2m7f once); creditable second on soft ground on latest run; in the mix.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

15:50 Taunton

Dindin

10st 13lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: David Pipe

midfield

20/1

9th

5

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

15:50 Taunton

Dindin

10st 13lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: David Pipe

High-mileage veteran who looked out of sorts on his final two appearances in 2024; too well handicapped to rule out but younger rivals appeal more; blinkers refitted.

20/1

7

5th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 162y

Class 5

15:10 Wincanton

Dindin

11st 4lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: David Pipe

On a losing run and in difficulties in three of his last four starts, including behind School For Scandal over C&D in October and at Fakenham 16 days ago; has been wearing headgear but just a tongue-tie today; work cut out.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 11P3-3 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
First two wins were at this track, including this race last year, and he also had two wins at Hereford (3m1f/2m5f) this February, all on good or firmer but he has run creditably on good to soft; made a solid return at Hereford nine days ago and should be seriously involved.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

7th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

20:00 Hereford

Family Pot

10st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Sheila Lewis

Course regular who's struggled in recent times, coming more than a stone down the weights in the past six months; is hard to recommend on recent efforts running from 9lb out of the handicap.

33/1

10

7th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

20:00 Hereford

Family Pot

10st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Sheila Lewis

Course regular who's struggled in recent times, coming more than a stone down the weights in the past six months; is hard to recommend on recent efforts running from 9lb out of the handicap.

33/1

6

14th Apr 2024

Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

15:32 Hereford

Family Pot

10st 3lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Sheila Lewis

Well suited by Hereford and defied higher marks twice here in February 2023; inconsistent since but this may prove one of his better days, with Sam Twiston-Davies up for first time; interesting.

7/1

Form: 13PP14 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won small-field chases at Uttoxeter this June and September, but those are way in advance of her other performances this year; wore cheekpieces on six of last seven starts, with tongue-tie on last two; clear risks for backers but trainer won this race in 2020 and 2022, latterly with another of today's runners, Family Plot.
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Verdict Starting price

9

6th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Uttoxeter

Talkingthetalk

10st 5lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Dual course winner, including over C&D last September, when 1lb lower; well below that level since, including when 50-1 and tailed off on last month's reappearance; bit to prove.

25/1

11

13th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

15:35 Hereford

Talkingthetalk

10st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Won two four-runner Uttoxeter chases (2m4f/3m) in early part of last season but looked out of sorts when last seen in the autumn and is 7lb out of the weights here; seems best on good/good to soft ground.

33/1

11

13th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

15:35 Hereford

Talkingthetalk

10st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Won two four-runner Uttoxeter chases (2m4f/3m) in early part of last season but looked out of sorts when last seen in the autumn and is 7lb out of the weights here; seems best on good/good to soft ground.

33/1

Form: 08F-5P

Last run: 148 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced, with a whiff of ability but this is a tough task from 11lb out of the handicap.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

13

15th Jan 2024

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:07 Hereford

Mix Master

10st 2lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Katy Price

Has failed to complete in four of his five chases and was beaten 34l when he did complete; well out of the weights in new headgear.

100/1

0

13

21st Dec 2023

Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

15:55 Exeter

Mix Master

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Katy Price

Very lightly raced 9yo but he's failed to complete in three of his four chase runs and was beaten 34l on the other; has had wind surgery but he's 5lb out of the weights here and needs a transformation after a short break.

33/1

0

9

26th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 5

13:50 Ludlow

Mix Master

10st 2lb

J: Miss Carys Morris

T: Katy Price

Very lightly raced, with a whiff of ability but this is a tough task from 11lb out of the handicap.

40/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.70
Straight Forecast £12.39
Tricast £166.47
Trifecta £143.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Family Pot

WEST COUNTRY:

Dan's Chosen

RP RATINGS:

Striking Out

TOPSPEED:

Bitasweetsymphony

The Star:

Dindin

Daily Mail:

Family Pot

Daily Mirror:

Family Pot

The Sun:

Family Pot

Daily Record:

Family Pot

The Times:

Dan's Chosen

Telegraph:

Dan's Chosen

The Guardian:

Dan's Chosen

POSTDATA:

Striking Out

D Express:

Striking Out