November 09 / 12.15 Ludlow

12.15

Good To Soft

Michael Oliver Memorial Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4967
  • 2m 5f 55y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Michael Oliver Memorial Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 33112- BF

Last run: 200 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Major improvement in the spring coincided with step up to 3m+; narrowly denied a hat-trick when last seen in April but not sure fairly sharp 2m5f around here will see him at his best; still considered with yard hitting stride.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Ramo

11st 10lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Hasn't won since Ludlow success in November 2023 (2m5f, good to soft); two fair runs over this sort of trip at Market Rasen and Ffos Las in February and could go well again.

6/1

2nd

3

20th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

16:52 Ffos Las

Ramo

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Best effort for two years when under 4l behind Gold In The Rivers at Market Rasen latest (2m7f, soft), passing stopping rivals having lost his pitch; 2lb swing with that rival and yard back among winners in the meantime.

7/2

3rd

4

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:20 Market Rasen

Ramo

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Well handicapped on old form but didn't fire during light campaign last season and was tailed off when reappearing in December; revival needed.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 1385-U D

Last run: 9 days

W: 12st 1lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Inauspicious opening to her season when getting rid of the jockey at the start at Chepstow last week; there were enough good displays last term to give her chances but doubts after the latest mishap.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

27th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Midnightreflection

12st 1lb

J: Mr Charlie Case

T: Ben Case

10yo whose form had been in steady decline since winning an Ascot handicap off 11lb higher in November 2023, although recent efforts have been slightly more encouraging, including most recently when tried in blinkers (retained); undoubtedly on a good mark but still needs to find a little more.

6/1

1st

1

27th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Midnightreflection

12st 1lb

J: Mr Charlie Case

T: Ben Case

10yo whose form had been in steady decline since winning an Ascot handicap off 11lb higher in November 2023, although recent efforts have been slightly more encouraging, including most recently when tried in blinkers (retained); undoubtedly on a good mark but still needs to find a little more.

6/1

4th

1

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:00 Market Rasen

Midnightreflection

12st 1lb

J: Mr Charlie Case

T: Ben Case

towards rear, headway and in touch with leaders 8th

9/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 6-U554 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a good Kempton race in March, off 8lb higher, but form has taken a downward curve; unplaced in three chasing efforts in the summer and only fourth (of five) back hurdling last month.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

16:02 Cartmel

The Bomber Liston

11st 4lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Andrew Hamilton

prominent, went second after 6th, lost position 2 out, soon weakened

12/1

7th

2

27th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

14:00 Wincanton

The Bomber Liston

11st 10lb

J: Miss Lily Jones

T: Nicky Henderson

Has yet to win a handicap but he's well treated on some efforts, notably a Kempton second (2m5f, soft) 12 months ago off a 12lb higher mark; stable still not out of the woods after their recent troubles but he's hard to discount.

8/1

5th

7

1st Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

13:50 Newbury

The Bomber Liston

11st 10lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Nicky Henderson

Kempton second (2m5f, soft) last March was one of his peak efforts; 10lb lower today, having failed to fire in the same way this season (over fences initially); back hurdling on last three starts, best of those on second occasion; place chance but others are more convincing for the win.

14/1

Form: 161-82 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins last season and runner-up, also over C&D, on return from a break a month ago; more appealing than most on that basis; first ride under rules for Archie Samuel Jones.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

10th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:37 Ludlow

Regal Renaissance

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Posted best effort of her 2025-26 campaign when neck second, clear of the remainder, at Stratford (2m3f, good) last time; appears capable of going one better, having recorded sole chase success (November 2024) off current mark.

7/4

2nd

3

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

16:33 Stratford

Regal Renaissance

11st 12lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

On a losing sequence and she came in a below-par fourth of eight in 2m4f Ludlow handicap chase last month; needs to take a step forward.

3/1

Form: 141P-8

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Maiden/novice winner last season but other performances were poor, as was his return at Plumpton 17 days ago (following wind surgery); under a cloud for now; tongue-strap, worn in France, on for first time in Britain.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 2

15:10 Perth

Toothless

10st 7lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Won at Windsor (2m4f, good) on New Year's Day on second start back from an absence and runner-up to progressive winners on next two starts (2m4f, soft); could still have more to offer himself and he's high on the list.

3/1

2nd

3

7th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 3

16:45 Sandown

Toothless

11st 9lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

Won at Windsor (2m4f, good) on New Year's Day on second start back from a long absence and close second at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) last month behind one who was completing a hat-trick; Jay Tidball, who has been on board on his last two starts, remains in the saddle; solid claims.

9/4

2nd

6

4th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

14:58 Ludlow

Toothless

11st 10lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

His second run back from a long absence when nicely on top in the finish at Windsor (2m4f, good; Jay Tidball claimed his 5lb); a 5lb rise isn't overly offputting but he does seem particularly effective on goodish ground.

5/1

Form: 13-F13 BF

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Has won half of her six hurdle starts, the latest at Uttoxeter in July (2m4f, four ran and left clear); not so good next time but enters the argument on balance of form; Shaun Greene's first ride under rules.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

24th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:37 Uttoxeter

Call Me Tara

11st 6lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Last of three wins over hurdles was over 2m4f here (heavy; has also won on good) in July 2023 when she was left clear; confined to only two runs in the meantime and now returns from mammoth absence; likely best watched.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: /78U-8

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Absent for nearly two years before starting out for this yard in January; ran well then but less so since and was tailed off at Chepstow last month; may yet revive but something to prove; up in trip and down in class.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

8

6th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

16:18 Uttoxeter

Front View

11st 6lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Formerly a very useful 2m chaser/hurdler for Joseph O'Brien; not as good these days although fair hurdle runs when second at Haydock in December (3m1f, heavy) and at Exeter in March (2m5f, soft); cheekpieces tried; each-way chance.

10/1

5th

4

19th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Front View

11st 8lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Runner-up on two of his last three starts but was no match for the winner when occupying that position at Exeter (2m5f, soft) last month, and he's just 1-15 over hurdles; others are more compelling.

9/1

5th

4

19th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Front View

11st 8lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Runner-up on two of his last three starts but was no match for the winner when occupying that position at Exeter (2m5f, soft) last month, and he's just 1-15 over hurdles; others are more compelling.

9/1

Form: 5855-5

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at Bangor on last month's return but had shown more than a glimmer of promise in the spring; back up in trip for handicap debut with tongue-strap refitted and no surprise if he did appreciably better.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

24th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:12 Uttoxeter

Mahler Moon

11st 3lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Consistent gelding on his favoured good ground, winning twice this year in small fields; beaten 9l into second in another last time but there's a big run in him.

4/1

2nd

4

5th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

17:42 Hereford

Mahler Moon

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

In great form on good ground this spring, winning twice and running well in between; raised only a further 2lb for Wincanton performance (3m1f) last time; likely to remain competitive.

5/2

1st

3

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

13:47 Wincanton

Mahler Moon

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won 3m handicap hurdle at Newbury last March on good to soft; dug deepest to get off the mark over fences at Huntingdon (2m7f, good) and ran well last week at Exeter, for all that only two got round (he was hampered by the faller).

7/4

Form: 1-P601 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins for Henry Daly last season but lost her way in the summer; new trainer brought her out to win in game style at Hereford last month and that alone earns her a place on the shortlist, even in a better race.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

14th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

16:30 Hereford

Fenney Brook

10st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Katy Price

Four-time hurdle winner, including this race off a 6lb higher mark last year; seemed to have been aided by a wind op when placed on consecutive outings this summer (2m4f/2m5f, good) but two disappointing efforts have followed and she now has questions to answer again.

14/1

8

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Fenney Brook

10st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Katy Price

Four-time hurdle winner; seemed to have been aided by a wind op when placed on consecutive outings this summer (2m4f/2m5f, good) but didn't fire at Stratford recently and needs to bounce back from that; tongue-tie added.

10/1

11th

7

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

16:22 Stratford

Fenney Brook

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Katy Price

Suffered dip in form after winning on stable debut at Hereford (2m3f, good to firm) in October but has been placed on both starts since her wind op in May (2m4f/2m5f, good) and can make her presence felt again here.

7/1

Form: -32156

Last run: 79 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Landed the odds in a Fakenham maiden in June (2m, four ran) but hasn't been that competitive in three starts since; needs combination of a short break and step up in trip to revitalise him.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(10)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newbury

State Of Bliss

10st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Neil King

raced wide

40/1

7th

15

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:10 Uttoxeter

State Of Bliss

10st 4lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Didn't run badly when fifth of ten at Fontwell (2m3f, good) this month and continues to slip down the weights but is only 1-12 over hurdles and others in this field have much more appealing profiles.

20/1

5th

5

12th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

16:43 Fontwell

State Of Bliss

11st 3lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Won four-runner maiden (2m, good) a year ago but yet to make an impact in handicaps as a hurdler; didn't run badly when fourth at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft; first run back from a second wind operation) last month but failed to build on that at Fakenham last time.

9/1

Form: 83328- D

Last run: 318 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
All three hurdle wins for Fergal O'Brien came in 2021; chasing didn't work out last season and would rather watch on stable debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

13

16th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Worcester

Art Approval

11st 4lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Joe Tickle

Placed twice (once over C&D) for Ralph Smith when cheekpieces were refitted this summer and has claims if judged on those efforts, but needs to rebound from last month's underwhelming stable debut.

20/1

8th

1

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Worcester

Art Approval

12st 1lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Joe Tickle

Hasn't won for ages but twice placed this summer (2m7f/2m6f) for Ralph Smith and can go well again off this mark provided another change of stable doesn't rock the boat.

7/1

2nd

7

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

19:40 Stratford

Art Approval

11st 8lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Ralph J Smith

Returned from break with two fairly respectable runs towards the end of last season (2m3f/2m4f) and another when third over 2m7f in the refitted cheekpieces at Worcester one month ago; not the force of old and has not won since 2021 but has place claims.

7/1

Form: 3-678P

Last run: 72 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner in Ireland in August 2022 but nothing in four starts for this yard, including in a tongue-strap once; pulled up when last seen in August; top amateur booked but hard to summon up much enthusiasm.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 3f 119y

Class 3

19:20 Stratford

Esperti

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: David Rees

Has returned to form of late and gained his fifth chase success, at Ffos Las (3m, good) last month; there was no disgrace in finishing second to a resurgent Tommy Beau at Fakenham (3m5f, good) this month and he holds strong claims while in this form.

2/1

2nd

9

4th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:38 Fakenham

Esperti

10st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: David Rees

Revitalised 9yo who won stylishly on good ground over C&D and at Ffos Las (3m) last month; contests a much stronger race today but still needs to be taken very seriously in current mood.

5/1

1st

6

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

18:42 Ffos Las

Esperti

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: David Rees

In-form 9yo who won four-runner marathon at Fakenham (3m5f, good) in pretty good style last week; also very well suited by this C&D and ground slower than good; respected under 7lb penalty.

4/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £77.00
Straight Forecast £66.69
Tricast £305.67
Trifecta £347.30

Selections

Daily Mail:

Ramo

POSTDATA:

Regal Renaissance

The Guardian:

Fenney Brook

RP RATINGS:

The Bomber Liston

Telegraph:

Toothless

SPOTLIGHT:

Mahler Moon

WEST COUNTRY:

Call Me Tara

D Express:

Art Approval

TOPSPEED:

State Of Bliss

Daily Record:

Regal Renaissance

Daily Mirror:

Ramo

The Sun:

Ramo

The Star:

Fenney Brook

The Times:

The Bomber Liston