March 23 / 17.20 Ludlow

17.20

Good To Soft

E F G Harris Allday Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5545.05
  • 2m 5f 55y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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E F G Harris Allday Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 224

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner; runner-up in two novice hurdles then beaten 15l on last month's Sandown handicap debut (2m4f, good to soft); ran better than that latest effort might suggest and is worth another chance to fulfil his potential.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

2nd May 2025

Good

4m 0f 97y

Class 4

19:30 Cheltenham

Amrons Sage

11st 12lb

J: Mrs Izzie Hill

T: Alan Hill

Fairly useful under rules for Nicky Henderson in 2023 and was evidently suited by the thorough stamina test when winning open point at Kingston Blount (4m, soft) in February; slightly disappointing when only third behind Norton Hill and Assassins Lullaby on good ground in March, though.

14/1

5th

6

2nd May 2025

Good

4m 0f 97y

Class 4

19:30 Cheltenham

Amrons Sage

11st 12lb

J: Mrs Izzie Hill

T: Alan Hill

Fairly useful under rules for Nicky Henderson in 2023 and was evidently suited by the thorough stamina test when winning open point at Kingston Blount (4m, soft) in February; slightly disappointing when only third behind Norton Hill and Assassins Lullaby on good ground in March, though.

14/1

7th

6

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:50 Worcester

Amrons Sage

11st 6lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Low-mileage 7yo; ran big race in defeat on chasing debut at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) in November but two very disappointing performances have followed; needs to get career back on track.

6/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 2-1452 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Not as good as he was but won off this mark last April and has gradually been running into form this campaign (in this combination of aids on two most recent starts); no ground worries and should play a role.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Whatsupwithyou

12st 1lb

J: Elliott England

T: Ben Pauling

Grand servant to the yard with five wins in this sphere, the latest at Ascot (2m5f, soft) in December off 2lb lower; well held since and it's hard to see him being able to give weight away to these younger rivals.

10/1

5th

4

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 146y

Class 3

17:25 Ascot

Whatsupwithyou

11st 10lb

J: Elliott England

T: Ben Pauling

Veteran who is usually ridden these days by Elliott England, including for a 2m5f Ludlow win last February and a C&D win (4lb higher today) in December; 33-1 when tailed off at Kempton five weeks ago but no shock if he surges back to form today in search of his third C&D win.

12/1

7th

4

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Kempton

Whatsupwithyou

11st 3lb

J: Elliott England

T: Ben Pauling

Veteran who goes well for Elliott England, gaining his second success for this rider in conditionals' event at Ascot (2m5f, soft) in December; no obvious reason why he won't be thereabouts again but he'll need more off 5lb higher.

9/1

Form: 343 BF

Last run: 82 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Solid efforts all three runs over hurdles, including when third on handicap debut at Warwick three months ago; carried big weight there and now receiving plenty from better rivals; probably needs a step forward.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

30th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:25 Wincanton

Duke Of Moravia

12st 0lb

J: James Turner

T: Alexander Gibbons

Won over hurdles for Henry Daly here (2m5f, soft) last April and could appreciate the return to this sphere on today's stable debut (bought for £4,000); however, he was pulled up over fences in the autumn on his last two runs and there's a question mark regarding his current form.

20/1

2

30th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:25 Wincanton

Duke Of Moravia

12st 0lb

J: James Turner

T: Alexander Gibbons

Won over hurdles for Henry Daly here (2m5f, soft) last April and could appreciate the return to this sphere on today's stable debut (bought for £4,000); however, he was pulled up over fences in the autumn on his last two runs and there's a question mark regarding his current form.

20/1

1

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:00 Market Rasen

Duke Of Moravia

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Ended last season with a hurdle win at Wincanton (2m5f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) in April; pulled up on chase debut at Worcester (2m7f, soft) last month but that was without headgear and he may have needed the run; should have a future in this sphere and he needs watching in market with cheekpieces reapplied.

15/2

Form: -25523

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Has run well in both handicap attempts, most recently when close third at Kermpton last month (tongue-strap on for first time); may need a shade more to gain a first success but ought to be firmly involved.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 3

14:08 Wetherby

No No Tango

11st 5lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Harry Derham

Lightly raced for his age and produced career-best performance when making all on seasonal/stable debut at Wincanton (2m3f, soft) in December; fell mid-race at Haydock a fortnight ago but remains open to further progress for Harry Derham; must be considered.

5/2

Form: 2352-0

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at Chepstow on return from 18 months off; cheekpieces back on (0-3 in them) and all best form on good ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

20th May 2023

Good

3m 0f 5y

Class 4

14:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Your Band

11st 2lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Alastair Ralph

pulled up after 3rd, dismounted

14/1

6th

9

26th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 4

14:40 Ludlow

Your Band

10st 12lb

J: Alex Edwards

T: Alastair Ralph

held up in rear, headway 3rd, pushed along before 4 out

14/1

5th

6

23rd Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

17:20 Ludlow

Your Band

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Tailed off at Chepstow on return from 18 months off; cheekpieces back on (0-3 in them) and all best form on good ground.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 41-153

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Ffos Las winner last October, on hurdling debut, but twice safely beaten under a penalty since; handicap debut and still relatively early days (only five career starts) so could take the necessary leap forward.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

14:15 Clonmel

Spring Meadow

10st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Record of 2-18 over hurdles; soild efforts in three starts in this sphere this year (pulled-up in a chase); has to do more on these terms but could run well.

14/1

9

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

19:08 Sligo

Spring Meadow

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: E McNamara

Bumper winner; won his second race over hurdles when scoring over a slightly shorter trip than this at Limerick last October; a solid fourth at Listowel on return before things went wrong on chasing debut at Tipperary; soundly beaten third at Wexford a fortnight ago.

10/1

Form: 23-641 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over hurdles at the eighth attempts with game Carlisle win last month (2m1f); stays this trip but 7lb higher and may find one or two of these more open to improvement; still impossible to rule out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 3

15:55 Hereford

Malaita

11st 1lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Mel Rowley

Two chase wins at about 2m4f in early 2024 (soft and good); has not found life easy this winter but 3m found her out on her latest start (first-time tongue-tie; cheekpieces now added) and the return to shorter on good ground should suit; bold bid likely.

3/1

2nd

2

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

16:42 Market Rasen

Malaita

11st 6lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Mel Rowley

Has won twice over fences, both over 2m4f; fair third in a mares' handicap at Ludlow last time (2m4f, soft); could go well but perhaps better at shorter.

9/4

3rd

6

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

15:05 Ludlow

Malaita

11st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Mel Rowley

10yo whose losing sequence is up to 13 after disappointing run at Windsor (2m4f, soft) latest; however, she was runner-up on final two outings in 2025 (2m4f/3m1f, good to soft/soft) and might not be far away if back on song.

12/1

Non-runners

Malaita

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.10
Straight Forecast £17.44
Trifecta £46.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Amrons Sage

TOPSPEED:

No No Tango

RP Ratings:

Duke Of Moravia

Daily Record:

Whatsupwithyou

LAMBOURN:

Amrons Sage

The Times:

Amrons Sage

Telegraph:

Amrons Sage

Daily Mail:

Amrons Sage

D Express:

Amrons Sage

POSTDATA:

No No Tango

The Guardian:

No No Tango

Daily Mirror:

No No Tango

The Sun:

No No Tango

The Star:

No No Tango