12.25
SoftLudlow Junior “National Hunt” Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4752.9
- 1m 7f 169y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £2.00
Form: 324
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
20th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won against own age-group for Archie Watson on hurdle debut in January but his next two runs were underwhelming and his subsequent Flat record is very mixed; recently changed hands for 10,000gns; not the percentage call on this stable debut. |
14/1 |
|
6th 7 (7) |
13th Jun 2024 Soft 1m 6f 17y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
prominent, headed 3f out, weakened inside final furlong |
7/2 |
|
2nd 10 (5) |
6th Jun 2024 Standard 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
A fair 2m hurdles winner but he's yet to show that form in this sphere, tried in cheekpieces when beating only one in 11.5f Bath handicap 22 days ago; this longer trip promises to suit but others still appeal more. |
9/1 |
14/1
- Place: £11.50
Form: 3
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
With a new yard this season and has been better than ever since these cheekpieces went on, winning here (2m2f, good to soft) in December and following up at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft); this thriving mare is respected. |
6/1 |
|
1st 11 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Has shown career-best form since wearing cheekpieces, finishing second over C&D then going one better at Kelso (2m2f, good to soft); may have more to offer in the retained headgear; shortlisted. |
9/2 |
|
8th 4 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 218y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Won at Lingfield (2m3f, heavy) last November for Nigel Hawke and ran well on good ground in the spring on final two outings for that yard; makes stable debut with trainer's horses in good heart; interesting contender. |
8/1 |
11/4
Form: 512 BF
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Big improver this season in winning three times, the latest over 2m3f here on good (handles softer); another good run last time in a Listed race at Warwick (2m5f, soft) and her form is right up there in this company; the nagging concern is that she was keen and didn't get home over 3m at Windsor two runs back, although the ground was soft. |
9/2 |
|
5th 2 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Others have a lot more substance to their form but she impressed when winning three mares' novice hurdles in the autumn (2m3f-2m5f, good/good to soft; also effective on soft) and failed to settle when fading over 3m last time; retains potential now back down in trip and none of the form horses arrive with rock-solid credentials; interesting contender. |
12/1 |
|
5th 2 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Others have a lot more substance to their form but she impressed when winning three mares' novice hurdles in the autumn (2m3f-2m5f, good/good to soft; also effective on soft) and failed to settle when fading over 3m last time; retains potential now back down in trip and none of the form horses arrive with rock-solid credentials; interesting contender. |
12/1 |
11/10
Form: 221 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
7th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Successful twice for James Owen but her limitations are exposed to some extent; sold for 13,500gns since last run; not the percentage call on debut for new yard. |
16/1 |
|
7th 3 |
7th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Successful twice for James Owen but her limitations are exposed to some extent; sold for 13,500gns since last run; not the percentage call on debut for new yard. |
16/1 |
|
5th 5 |
4th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Won twice on soft ground (once over C&D) as a juvenile hurdler last season and was close second to Tour Ovalie on handicap debut at Hereford (2m, good) in October; emptied worryingly quickly in closing stages of recent chasing debut but she quickly switches back to hurdling today and probably still has potential. |
7/2 |
20/1
Form: 753
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 1f 77y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Hasn't got a lot going in his previous four chases but well handicapped on some of his hurdle form and didn't run too badly in that discipline last time. |
6/1 |
|
5th 12 |
4th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Very opposable on this season's exploits but he has dropped to a dangerous mark and this 6yo could stage a revival at some point; worth checking the betting. |
14/1 |
|
8th 10 |
16th Sep 2025 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Made disappointing start to chasing career this season (three attempts) and reverted to hurdling with a heavy defeat and a fall last month; lurks on a good mark but needs to turn a corner. |
12/1 |
13/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 3 |
23rd Jan 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
towards rear, ran green on turn after 1st, dropped to last and struggling after 4 out, soon pulled up |
66/1 |
|
6th 3 |
5th Jan 2024 Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
15,000euros yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to four winners including Lucky One (useful 1m7f-2m5f hurdle), Ladysane (French 2m1f hurdle) and Lady Wild (French 11.5f/12.5f); dam French 1m3f-1m5f winner; interesting runner for a southern yard that does very well here and won this race 12 months ago. |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: 3
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
25th Jun 2024 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Tailed off in three hurdles since showing some ability in a bumper; handicaps may show him in a better light and cheekpieces are added. |
16/1 |
|
11th 9 |
14th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Displayed minor promise on bumper debut last November (good to soft) but tailed off in two subsequent hurdle races (both on soft). |
66/1 |
|
11th 9 |
14th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Displayed minor promise on bumper debut last November (good to soft) but tailed off in two subsequent hurdle races (both on soft). |
66/1 |
Non-runners
Alduni's Girl
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £169.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £116.72 |
| Trifecta | £337.30 |
Selections
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Hill Spirit