May 12 / 16.38 Ludlow

16.38

Good

Sinclair Discovery Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3960.75
  • 2m 5f 55y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Sinclair Discovery Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: /6341-

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Has shown some ability on all starts and won eight-runner race at Fontwell (2m1f, good) by 4l last time on handicap debut; up 5lb and this is a marked step up in trip but she kept on well last time; shortlisted.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 2

15:27 Plumpton

Bethpage

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Emma Lavelle

Fairly useful mare who has Listed form but was never going well en route to a modest third at Ascot (2m5f) when back from a layoff last time; will need to travel better in this competitive affair.

20/1

3rd

2

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 146y

Class 3

17:25 Ascot

Bethpage

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Emma Lavelle

Progressive last spring, including 3m/3m2f wins, and good second in Kempton Listed race (2m5f) in November; nearly always races on officially good ground nowadays, so good to soft may excuse a heavy defeat in December when last seen; needs to resume her progress, though, given the career-high mark.

6/1

1st

5

31st May 2025

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 3

19:30 Stratford

Bethpage

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Emma Lavelle

Returned from wind op with small-field 3m win in March and bettered that form when close second on both outings last month (2m4f/2m7f, also on good ground); major player if this new trip suits.

9/4

20/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 5689-4 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Five wins over hurdles from 2m to 3m, the first of which was at this track and the latest was in March 2023; below form last term and Tuesday's run at Ffos Las off this career-low mark needs improving on markedly.
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Verdict Starting price

9

24th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

16:30 Ludlow

Karakoram

10st 6lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

Third over 2m5f in May (good) took his record here to 31823; no trip or ground issues and mark never lower, but poor the last twice.

20/1

Form: 3689P- C

Last run: 168 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Last win came over fences here in November 2022; two minor honours in that sphere last summer but lost his form, including three runs over hurdles when last seen in the autumn; had good record after a break, prior to last season.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

2nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

15:15 Ludlow

No Worries

10st 9lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Neil Mulholland

Four-tme hurdle winner (twice in Jersey); will be very well suited by the forecast good ground here but has been absent since a disappointing run in November and remains on a fairly tough mark.

15/2

4

2nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

15:15 Ludlow

No Worries

10st 9lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Neil Mulholland

Four-tme hurdle winner (twice in Jersey); will be very well suited by the forecast good ground here but has been absent since a disappointing run in November and remains on a fairly tough mark.

15/2

7th

9

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

No Worries

10st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Neil Mulholland

in touch with leaders

11/4

Form: /5664-

Last run: 189 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
1-5 in Irish points and 0-5 (modest form) for Tom Lacey over hurdles, having run over 2m2f and 3m1f in his two handicaps; last seen in November; makes debut for new yard following wind surgery (tongue-tie added too) and he might yet turn a corner.
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6

16th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:10 Market Rasen

Flashy Boy

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Absent since a respectable hurdles effort (on stable debut) 15 months ago; quite interesting switched to chasing, having gained sole success in a point; market may offer further guidance.

5/1

3rd

8

7th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

14:42 Stratford

Flashy Boy

10st 8lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Just a respectable fifth at Ludlow (2m5f, good; only run for Fergal O'Brien) in May and now 0-6 over hurdles but, having changed hands for £4,000, it will be interesting to see what Robbie Llewellyn can do with him; tongue-tie removed after one use.

5/1

5th

7

12th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:38 Ludlow

Flashy Boy

11st 1lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

1-5 in Irish points and 0-5 (modest form) for Tom Lacey over hurdles, having run over 2m2f and 3m1f in his two handicaps; last seen in November; makes debut for new yard following wind surgery (tongue-tie added too) and he might yet turn a corner.

5/1

Form: 6U6PP-

Last run: 64 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Essentially disappointing since winning over hurdles (May 2022) for Alan King; returned to hurdling latest start from chasing; this drop back in trip should help and he continues down the weights; visored penultimate start and now has cheekpieces.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:27 Perth

Methusalar

10st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

10/1

5th

8

29th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

19:50 Cartmel

Methusalar

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Became disappointing for Alan King and is yet to be placed for current stable; took step back in right direction and ran well for a long way before fading into sixth over hurdles at Ludlow (2m5f, good; first-time cheekpieces) this month but still makes only limited appeal.

8/1

Form: 40664-

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
0-8; stayed on for fourth of 11 at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) last time and is still unexposed in handicaps, so he could have a say.
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4

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:00 Stratford

Deadlock

11st 4lb

J: Mr Murray Dodd

T: Alastair Ralph

prominent, struggling 7th, soon dropped to rear, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before last

16/1

9th

8

(11)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Deadlock

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Alastair Ralph

Modest maiden over hurdles, best effort when staying-on fourth at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in March on penultimate start; tailed off latest; started his career with three AW Flat runs early last year (first two for David Simcock) and did show some ability, but he does not look the percentage call.

25/1

7th

6

12th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:38 Ludlow

Deadlock

11st 1lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

0-8; stayed on for fourth of 11 at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) last time and is still unexposed in handicaps, so he could have a say.

6/1

Form: 44PPP- D

Last run: 100 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Two chase wins at 2m5f (good to soft) for David Bridgwater last spring; form has nosedived since last June, however; back hurdling for first time since January 2023; tongue-tie (last worn in 2022) returns.
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1st

7

23rd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

16:40 Hereford

Pawpaw

10st 10lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: D J Jeffreys

Won off a career-low chase mark at Fontwell (3m2f, good; refitted cheekpieces) in November and slower ground wouldn't have been ideal the last twice; none too reliable these days at the best of times.

12/1

5th

5

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:48 Lingfield

Pawpaw

11st 1lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: D J Jeffreys

Very inconsistent this season and his win at Fontwell (good ground; 5lb higher today) on penultimate start was over 3m2f; his soft-ground form was two years ago and he pulled up on his only appearance on heavy.

12/1

Form: 31132- D

Last run: 129 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Two Hereford wins over about 2m6f on good ground last autumn, followed by two places; 129-day absence asks a question but he'll be a contender if resuming on song.
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No Results Found

Form: 5/FP6-

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden; easily best of five starts for new yard came in April 2023, four runs back, when fifth of 13 over C&D; 6lb lower today but needs a revival on this second run since her winter break.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

24th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

19:00 Hereford

Chinook

11st 10lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

In rear throughout when sixth at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in April and and fell there 12 days ago; now 0-13 over hurdles; needs the addition of blinkers to give her a good boost here.

33/1

6th

4

24th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

19:00 Hereford

Chinook

11st 10lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

In rear throughout when sixth at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in April and and fell there 12 days ago; now 0-13 over hurdles; needs the addition of blinkers to give her a good boost here.

33/1

8

12th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:38 Ludlow

Chinook

10st 13lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Sheila Lewis

Ex-Irish maiden; easily best of five starts for new yard came in April 2023, four runs back, when fifth of 13 over C&D; 6lb lower today but needs a revival on this second run since her winter break.

14/1

Non-runners

Kingston Kid, Kapamazov

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £25.50
Straight Forecast £36.54
Tricast £121.31
Trifecta £120.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Mactavish

WEST COUNTRY:

Flashy Boy

POSTDATA:

Bethpage

SPOTLIGHT:

Deadlock

The Star:

No Worries

Daily Mirror:

Bethpage

The Times:

Deadlock

Telegraph:

Mactavish

Daily Record:

Mactavish

D Express:

Flashy Boy

The Sun:

Flashy Boy