October 09 / 14.35 Ludlow

14.35

Good

Ludlow Brewing Company Fillies’ Juvenile Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 1m 7f 169y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Ludlow Brewing Company Fillies’ Juvenile Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second twice on the AW in France last autumn and seemed to run well when fifth of 14 in 1m1f turf claimer there on latest outing in July; no surprise if she features on today's stable/hurdle debut.
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6th

6

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

15:10 Market Rasen

Chevelle

10st 12lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

held up in rear, not fluent 3 out

12/1

6th

6

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

15:10 Market Rasen

Chevelle

10st 12lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

held up in rear, not fluent 3 out, no chance before 2 out, tailed off

12/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair Flat racer who won over 1m2f for William Haggas in May; did not run particularly well on stable debut in August but ought to be competitive here if she takes well to hurdling.
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6

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

15:15 Fontwell

Clear Storm

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Placed in first four handicaps and looked booked for second when coming down late on at Market Rasen latest outing (2m4f, good; tongue-tie joined the cheekpieces); she'll have a part to play if returning in the same form.

11/4

5

6th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:00 Market Rasen

Clear Storm

11st 2lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Placed in all four handicaps, the last three times for Neil Mulholland; slightly disappointing when third at Stratford (2m, good) in May and her tendency to race too freely remains a nagging concern but she's a contender here if suited by the new trip; tongue-tie added.

7/2

3

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:30 Stratford

Clear Storm

11st 8lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Placed in all three handicaps, the last twice at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good/heavy) for new stable this spring; may yet have a bigger performance in her and features prominently in calculations.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000euros yearling; fifth foal; half-sister to stable's useful hurdler Balko Saint; dam French 2m3f chase winner, half-sister to useful jumper Workbench; first-time-out juvenile hurdlers from this stable often run well.
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6th

7

18th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:05 Newbury

Holywell

10st 7lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

led, headed before 2 out, bad mistake 2 out, not recover

50/1

6th

7

18th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:05 Newbury

Holywell

10st 7lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

led, headed before 2 out, bad mistake 2 out, not recover

50/1

7th

5

29th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 1

13:20 Newbury

Holywell

11st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

Half-sister to a Listed hurdle winner for her stable; duly showed some promise with her fifth-place finish at Ludlow (good) on debut and is open to improvement.

25/1

Form: 4

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a low-grade Flat handicap in the summer but was behind Sheila Tequila when never-dangerous fourth on recent hurdling debut at Plumpton (2m1f, good to soft), and her tendency to race too freely remains a worry.
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3rd

3

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:40 Taunton

Little Venice

11st 9lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Quirky sort but she got off the mark in this sphere in 1m7f handicap at Wincanton 43 days ago, despite being reluctant at the start; up 4lb but she still merits serious consideration.

7/4

1st

6

25th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

14:20 Wincanton

Little Venice

11st 1lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Went mighty close at Leicester (soft) in November despite pulling hard and her trainer blamed three fairly quick runs when she disappointed at Uttoxeter (also 2m, heavy) the following month; freshened up since and she can't be ruled out.

4/1

7

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:40 Uttoxeter

Little Venice

11st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Low-grade Flat winner; yet to be placed after five hurdling starts but kept on from the rear for very respectable fifth of 14 over C&D (good-first-time tongue-tie) this month; considered each-way.

8/1

Form: 324

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in low-grade Flat handicap this spring and has made the frame on all three hurdling starts but her form isn't anything to get too excited about and another minor role is probably her best hope.
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7th

9

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

20:50 Stratford

Masonbrook Meadow

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

Got off the mark at the 27th attempt under rules at Exeter (2m, good to firm) last October; ran her best since when runner-up at Fakenham (2m7f, good) 26 days ago; her versatility distance-wise holds her in good stead but her win-record is off-putting.

8/1

2nd

6

4th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

17:48 Fakenham

Masonbrook Meadow

10st 12lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

Scored off today's mark in first-time cheekpieces at Exeter (2m, good to firm) in October and posted a good effort over 2m4f the following month but was pulled up three weeks ago, after a break, and her Flat pedigree raises doubts over the suitability of this trip.

10/1

10

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

15:08 Newton Abbot

Masonbrook Meadow

10st 9lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

Gained her breakthrough victory at Exeter (2m) in October but she's been off since coming in a below-par fourth in 2m4f handicap at Hereford in December; she needs to bounce back.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed on two of her 11 Flat starts, more recently when third over 1m off a lowly mark in July; stamina is a possible issue on this hurdling debut; others appeal more.
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8th

9

(8)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:22 Southwell (AW)

Nasneen

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened then lost position

12/1

8th

9

(8)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:22 Southwell (AW)

Nasneen

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened then lost position

12/1

26

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nasneen

8st 12lb

T: Ian Williams

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Disappointed on last month's turf/Flat handicap debut but ran to fair level when placed twice over 1m4f on Polytrack during the summer, and her stable generally does well with juvenile hurdlers.
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7

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

One Glance

11st 0lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Disappointed on last month's turf/Flat handicap debut but ran to fair level when placed twice over 1m4f on Polytrack during the summer, and her stable generally does well with juvenile hurdlers.

4/1

7th

6

(7)

4th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 4

16:42 Bath

One Glance

9st 6lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Alan King

took keen hold, pressed leader, towards rear after 4f, outpaced and no impression from over 2f out

7/1

3rd

7

(1)

7th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

19:25 Kempton (AW)

One Glance

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Alan King

Both runs over C&D, taking a big step forward when third at 100-1 behind (a below-par) Beeley last time; whether she'll be able to progress again and turn things round is the question.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed nothing more than minor promise on her five Flat starts for Charlie Johnston and, having changed hands for £2,500, can only be watched on this stable/hurdle debut.
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8

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Russian Ballerina

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Showed nothing more than minor promise on her five Flat starts for Charlie Johnston and, having changed hands for £2,500, can only be watched on this stable/hurdle debut.

100/1

6th

7

(3)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:50 Hamilton

Russian Ballerina

9st 1lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Little solid form and absent since finishing tailed off in a 1m4f handicap at Kempton in February; bred to do better at some point but there are risks attached.

10/1

5th

3

(6)

18th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Russian Ballerina

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Well held in first three starts at around 1m when hooded (missing today), but no surprise if she shows more now up in trip on handicap debut; stable won this last year with a filly who had finished out of the frame in her first three outings; interesting.

11/2

Form: 7342

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Placed on two of her four hurdle starts, more recently when keeping-on second to good yardstick at Newton Abbot (2m1f, soft) last month; that form doesn't set a daunting standard but ought to make her presence felt.
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3rd

6

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:40 Warwick

Scotties Sister

10st 7lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Showed nothing on the Flat over 7f; 0-5 over hurdles but bang there the last twice on soft and good ground; won't be far away under what is effectively 10st.

11/2

3rd

6

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:40 Warwick

Scotties Sister

10st 7lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Showed nothing on the Flat over 7f; 0-5 over hurdles but bang there the last twice on soft and good ground; won't be far away under what is effectively 10st.

11/2

9

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Scotties Sister

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Placed on two of her four hurdle starts, more recently when keeping-on second to good yardstick at Newton Abbot (2m1f, soft) last month; that form doesn't set a daunting standard but ought to make her presence felt.

3/1

Form: 2

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten off lowly marks in both Flat handicaps (1m/7f) but belied triple-digit odds when keeping-on second (no match for easy winner) on recent hurdling debut at Plumpton (2m1f, good to soft) and now has something to build on.
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9th

9

(2)

17th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Sheila Tequila

8st 8lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Adam West

Seven-race maiden who has finished in rear in her two Flat handicaps (7f/1m) and was tailed off at Ludlow last week, on her second run over hurdles; has plenty to prove back in this sphere and can only be watched.

33/1

10

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Sheila Tequila

11st 0lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Adam West

Soundly beaten off lowly marks in both Flat handicaps (1m/7f) but belied triple-digit odds when keeping-on second (no match for easy winner) on recent hurdling debut at Plumpton (2m1f, good to soft) and now has something to build on.

16/1

2nd

6

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 164y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Sheila Tequila

10st 7lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Adam West

Soundly beaten off lowly marks in both Flat handicaps (1m/7f); needs this switch to hurdling to show her in a considerably better light; hood refitted.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam 1m4f Flat (RPR 91) and fairly useful 2m hurdle winner; represents a top stable and good market support will make her of strong interest on debut.
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11

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Tricky To Attract

11st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Third foal; dam 1m4f Flat (RPR 91) and fairly useful 2m hurdle winner; represents a top stable and good market support will make her of strong interest on debut.

6/1

Form: 7

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some fair form during three-race Flat career in Ireland but was unable to justify prominence in the betting when well beaten on last month's stable/hurdle debut at Newton Abbot.
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4

23rd Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

15:58 Warwick

Window Of Time

11st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Has yet to win and placed again on her first run for this yard in a 2m maiden at Worcester 18 days ago; still appeals as a likely contender and she has been competitive off this sort of mark.

9/4

8

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Worcester

Window Of Time

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Made the frame on five of her eight hurdling starts for Alex Hales, most recently when second of seven in Huntingdon handicap (2m, good) in May; soundly beaten on final two outings for that stable and not sure to be favoured by the forecast rain here but has good claims if back on song for new trainer Olly Murphy.

11/4

6

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:38 Uttoxeter

Window Of Time

11st 3lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Placed off today's mark in first two handicaps (both 2m, good) but needs to get back on track after a disappointing run in May.

14/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Scottie's Sister

The Sun:

One Glance

WEST COUNTRY:

Holywell

Daily Mail:

Chevelle

The Star:

One Glance

RP RATINGS:

Scottie's Sister

POSTDATA:

Scottie's Sister

The Times:

Scottie's Sister

Telegraph:

Scottie's Sister

The Guardian:

Scottie's Sister

D Express:

Scottie's Sister

Daily Mirror:

Scottie's Sister

Daily Record:

Scottie's Sister