January 18 / 14.58 Ludlow

14.58

Good To Soft

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  • 2m 7f 174y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Clear

Abandoned

Form: 1253F- C

Last run: 273 days

W: 12st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Won at Wincanton (2m5f, good to firm) in November 2022 on last hurdle start and was bang there when falling at the final fence at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last April when last seen; stays 3m and is effective on good to soft ground; has a very good record when fresh and is one to be interested in.
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1

23rd Jan 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 4

15:10 Newbury

Wynn House

12st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Won at Wincanton (2m5f, good to firm) in November 2022 on last hurdle start and was bang there when falling at the final fence at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last April when last seen; stays 3m and is effective on good to soft ground; a good record when fresh further heightens interest.

12/1

Form: 51-1P1

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Has an in-and-out profile but made it four wins from her last six starts when scoring under Fern O'Brien at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) last month; this is tougher but she's clearly progressive and has to be respected.
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4

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 3

15:20 Huntingdon

Blue Bikini

11st 6lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

midfield, in touch with leaders 4th, mistake and fell heavily 6th

9/2

4

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 3

15:20 Huntingdon

Blue Bikini

11st 6lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

midfield

9/2

2

6th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:05 Market Rasen

Blue Bikini

11st 13lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

Has an in-and-out profile but it was her fourth win from her last six starts when scoring at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) in December; this is tougher but she's progressive and has to be respected.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: /3-P35 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Has failed to fulfil her early promise but she took a step back in the right direction with a fair fifth at Kempton (3m, good to soft) three weeks ago and may be able to build on that here; not ruled out.
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2

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 2

14:55 Ayr

Holly Hartingo

10st 12lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Front-runner who went close twice in a row at Kempton (3m, good) towards the end of last year following an absence; tailed off at Chepstow since on soft ground she should have handled; needs to bounce back, but not ruled out with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces.

10/1

3rd

1

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

15:10 Chepstow

Holly Hartingo

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

20lb higher than for her last win (gained on soft) after going up a collective 8lb for near misses over 3m on good at Kempton; however, has returned from a lengthy break in top form and another bold show looks on the cards.

9/4

2nd

10

27th Dec 2024

Good

3m 0f 121y

Class 2

13:20 Kempton

Holly Hartingo

9st 12lb

T: Alastair Ralph

prominent, outpaced approaching last, kept on run-in, went second again final 110yds, no impression towards finish

10/1

Form: 66-421 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Returned to form when runner-up to progressive winner at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) in November then came from the rear for convincing win at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) last month; unexposed over staying trips and a 6lb rise for last time may not stop her.
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3rd

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5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Phillapa Sue

11st 13lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

held up in rear, steady headway after 7th, raced in second when not fluent 3 out, lost position before 2 out, weakened before last

4/1

1

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Phillapa Sue

11st 13lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Went close at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December and also ran well when fourth over C&D (soft) in February; current mark is workable but she was very disappointing on good ground last month and would appeal much more on a slower surface.

4/1

10th

8

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Warwick

Phillapa Sue

11st 7lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Not disgraced in two of her last three starts as when fourth of eight at Chepstow (3m, soft) four weeks ago, but this trip on drying ground may be an insufficient test for her now and she looks vulnerable to younger rivals.

14/1

Form: 132-26 CD BF

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Disappointing on stable debut at Wincanton in November but may have needed the run and she's on a competitive mark on last season's best efforts for Neil Mulholland, including a C&D maiden win (good; also effective on soft/good to soft); no surprise if she goes well in first-time tongue-tie.
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27th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

16:25 Huntingdon

Great Snow

12st 0lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Harry Fry

didn't jump with fluency, raced in last, pushed along briefly 5th, struggling from 14th, tailed off 3 out, soon pulled up

5/1

1

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

16:25 Huntingdon

Great Snow

12st 0lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Harry Fry

didn't jump with fluency, raced in last, pushed along briefly 5th, struggling from 14th

5/1

Form: 41P-37 D BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Progressive last season when sent into handicaps, winning twice (3m/2m7f, soft); not at her best on either run this term but heavy ground may not have suited at Ffos Las most recently and she may be able to bounce back.
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7

22nd Jan 2024

Frozen

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Warwick

Jasmiwa

11st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Has won two soft-ground handicaps at about 3m but found heavy too taxing when a disappointing favourite at Ffos Las last time; wasn't at her very best first time back either but there are further races in her off this mark.

8/1

14

27th Dec 2023

Good

3m 0f 121y

Class 2

15:40 Kempton

Jasmiwa

10st 1lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Form: 1-8242 C BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won twice here (2m5f, good to soft) last season and has been in good form here this term; no match for the winner when second over C&D (soft) last month on her first crack at a staying trip, but the ground is forecast to be less demanding this afternoon and that may be in her favour.
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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: 226-P6

Last run: 73 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) last January and runner-up the next twice (both 2m3f); has something to prove regarding stamina and current form but this season's two below-par performances have been over fences, and she may get back on track now reverting to hurdles.
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3rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:00 Newton Abbot

Porter In The Park

12st 1lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

Runner-up at Warwick (3m2f, good to soft) in March under regular rider Cameron Johnstone-Baker and she's firmly in the picture on that form but two lesser performances have followed and she needs something extra.

7/1

3rd

3

8th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 3

16:20 Market Rasen

Porter In The Park

11st 11lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

Found a warm Haydock class 2 stayers' handicap a step too far last month (22l last of nine), breaking a run of place finishes dating back to the autumn; races off her last winning mark back down in class.

10/1

9th

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4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

14:46 Haydock

Porter In The Park

10st 8lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

Never better than when placed under Cameron Johnstone-Baker at Ascot (2m7f), Kempton (3m, again on good) and Warwick (3m2f, good to soft; behind Super Survivor) on last three outings; a bit extra is needed to win this warm race.

9/1

Form: 23-P2

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on her handicap and chase debut at Stratford in November but back on song when second of five over hurdles at Sandown (2m4f, heavy) last month; this unexposed 3m point winner is a possible improver now up in trip and is not discounted.
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3

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

12:30 Huntingdon

Another Day Out

11st 9lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Only 3lb higher than for her narrow C&D win on good ground in March and was odds-on favourite for her return to fences 18 days ago only to depart mid-race; she's probably the one to beat; usual cheekpieces are replaced by an eyeshield.

4/6

2

7th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

14:15 Huntingdon

Another Day Out

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Three-time chase winner (once over C&D); lost her way over fences during the winter but battled well for narrow hurdle win here (3m1f, good; front pair well clear) in March and reverts to this code on a good mark.

5/4

1st

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18th Mar 2026

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:15 Huntingdon

Another Day Out

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Three front-running chase wins in 2024, including over about 3m here; second of five at Ludlow in October but her chase form has gone to pot; latest hurdle performance (four starts back) gives her a place chance.

8/1

Verdict

The Killahena/McPherson stable is in fine form and PHILLAPA SUE, who won in fine style at Doncaster last month, can follow up. The prolific Blue Bikini is next on the list ahead of the returning Wynn House, who goes well fresh, and two-time course winner Regal Renaissance.[Ben Hutton]