October 24 / 13.40 Ludlow

13.40

Good

Racing To School Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4470.3
  • 2m 4f 11y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Racing To School Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 134-31 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler but could be a better chaser after winning without much fuss on his first attempt in a 2m6f handicap at Stratford (good); travelled and jumped well en route to a 5l verdict; up 6lb.
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5th

14

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

14:45 Market Rasen

Nickelforce

10st 4lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Consistent chaser who was better than ever in dominating a small field at Fakenham two runs back (2m5f185yds, good); didn't run badly in defeat last time and off a light weight he could have a part to play.

20/1

2nd

2

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

16:10 Stratford

Nickelforce

11st 13lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

Made it 4-15 over fences when forging clear to win by 9l at Fakenham (2m5f, good) last month; that was in a small field but he hit a personal best with that success and a 4lb rise looks fair enough; respected.

11/8

1st

3

31st May 2026

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

16:37 Fakenham

Nickelforce

11st 5lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

3-14 over fences, the latest win gained at Wincanton (2m4f, good) in November; just a respectable third at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good) this month, his second start after a layoff, and remains on fairly tough mark but still enters calculations.

7/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 488-62 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden; no match for the winner but still ran well on stable debut in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Perth (good); not bred for chasing but could still give it a good go.
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3

1st Mar 2025

Soft

2m 7f 86y

Class 3

14:30 Newbury

Superbolt

10st 13lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Acts on soft; has form figures of 22113 since switched to fences, the wins at Ludlow (3m) and Leicester (2m6f); lacked fluency back at Ludlow (2m4f) last time but still ran creditably; solid chance.

5/1

3rd

6

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

15:45 Ludlow

Superbolt

11st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

prominent, mistake 4th

9/4

3rd

6

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

15:45 Ludlow

Superbolt

11st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

prominent, mistake 4th

9/4

20/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 5P-1P5 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won at Worcester (2m4f) in July but profile is very up and down; beaten 11l into fifth the final time at Huntingdon; others appeal more.
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10

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Worcester

She Has Notions

10st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Looked out of sorts when pulled up on last two hurdling starts but won race this race under Sean Bowen a year ago (good ground) and is only 1lb higher today; contender if perked up by headgear switch.

7/1

6

9th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:20 Southwell

She Has Notions

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Only 3l away at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) but was pulled up over nearly 3m at Uttoxeter; didn't appear to stay but goes again at about 3m with a tongue-tie added; 4lb out of the weights.

10/1

7

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

She Has Notions

10st 10lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Winning chaser who is 0-11 over hurdles but was only 3l away at Newton Abbot three weeks ago (2m5f, good); stamina not proven over this far but has each-way claims.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-2147

Last run: 98 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner at up to 2m1f, on good; trailed in last on his chase debut three months ago but can be given another chance and he's unexposed over a trip that he should stay fine.
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1st

9

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:30 Uttoxeter

Cawthorne Banker

11st 1lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Proven winner who had lost his way but got back on track with a near miss at Worcester (2m, good) 20 days ago; just 2lb higher but the new blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) cast some doubts.

4/1

2nd

7

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:47 Worcester

Cawthorne Banker

10st 12lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won handicaps at Fontwell (2m1f, good to soft) and Uttoxeter (2m, good) last autumn but he's been back in the doldrums since; now 3lb lower than for his last success but he needs a major revival.

10/1

5th

7

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Cawthorne Banker

10st 4lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won twice in the space of three starts last year but has soon returned to the doldrums; can't be supported with any confidence.

25/1

Form: 16-855 D

Last run: 125 days

W: 10st 5lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won two handicap chases late last year but hasn't offered much at all in his last four runs and he's getting on now.
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1st

6

5th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

14:48 Market Rasen

Caro Des Flos

10st 11lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Julian Smith

raced in second, clear with one other before 3 out, ridden and edged right before 2 out, led final 110yds, stayed on

4/1

Form: 757228

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Placed off reduced mark on consecutive days at Perth (2m4f, good) in September before running no race at Hereford only ten days ago; bit risky on the back of that effort.
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6th

5

24th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 5

13:40 Ludlow

Post No Bills

11st 5lb

J: Mr James King

T: Ryan Potter

Placed off reduced mark on consecutive days at Perth (2m4f, good) in September before running no race at Hereford only ten days ago; bit risky on the back of that effort.

16/1

8th

2

14th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

14:00 Hereford

Post No Bills

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ryan Potter

Not firing on all cylinders this year but was placed off much-reduced mark on consecutive days at Perth (2m4f, good) last month and has very obvious each-way claims if in similar form again here.

7/2

2nd

7

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 4

14:27 Perth

Post No Bills

10st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ryan Potter

Three-time chase winner on good ground in 2023 (2m1f-2m5f); had been out of form this year but dropped to a dangerous mark and took second over C&D yesterday, which puts him firmly in the mix again.

11/2

Form: U4-238 D

Last run: 91 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back handicap chases (2m/2m4f) on good ground last year and went close off this mark at Huntingdon this May; has a big effort in him.
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6th

7

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 3

15:00 Uttoxeter

Stumps Or Slips

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Polly Gundry

Won two hunter chases in April on good ground before gifted a point walkover; can't be ruled out after those exploits and his hurdle figure is 10lb beneath his chase mark; had win and placed form for Olly Murphy in this discipline.

10/1

1st

1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 5

19:37 Chepstow

Stumps Or Slips

12st 6lb

J: Mr Zac Baker

T: Edward William Walker

Rampant in sub-3m good-ground hurdle races and chases last summer, and has the beating of Yippee Ki Yay on a line through Macklin, whom he trounced at Exeter last time (3m, good); still fairly lightly raced over this sort of trip, and drying forecast rates a big plus.

11/8

Form: P24P1- D

Last run: 199 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and absent 757 days prior to last season, which culminated with a game defeat of four rivals over 2m4f at Wincanton (soft); may prefer softer ground on today's reappearance.
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7

20th Mar 2025

Good

3m 6f 130y

Class 4

16:05 Chepstow

Fashions Model

10st 3lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Sheila Lewis

disputed lead, led before 3rd, looked to go wrong and pulled up quickly after 12th

7/2

1st

8

21st Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Warwick

Fashions Model

10st 9lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Sheila Lewis

jumped well, in touch with leaders on outer, led 3rd, clear 7th, ridden after 2 out, good jump last, ridden out and kept on well run-in

12/1

4th

12

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 5

14:45 Ludlow

Fashions Model

10st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Sheila Lewis

Won off this mark at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) last April and has run well over this C&D; however, she's struggled to get competitive this season and first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) need to prompt a revival.

50/1

Form: 43363P CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 9lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Placed three times during the summer (2m3f-2m7f, good) but his final run was most disappointing; off new career-low mark but a 12yo now and he holds no secrets.
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4

24th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 5

13:40 Ludlow

Magic Dancer

11st 9lb

J: Mr Zac Baker

T: Kerry Lee

Placed three times during the summer (2m3f-2m7f, good) but his final run was most disappointing; off new career-low mark but a 12yo now and he holds no secrets.

14/1

9

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Worcester

Magic Dancer

10st 12lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Kerry Lee

Veteran who last won in 2022 but has come down the weights and took third in three of his last four starts, latest when running on from off the pace over C&D 11 days ago; has been tried over this sort of trip on only his last two outings and that latest run showed there's something to build on.

10/1

Form: 889574

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Irish trained; has only won on the Flat and he's 0-9 over hurdles and 0-6 as a chaser; however, wasn't beaten far in a handicap chase at Gowran 19 days ago when the blinkers returned; considered.
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3rd

11

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

17:45 Market Rasen

Rock On Pedro

10st 8lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Ex-Irish 7yo who won Worcester maiden (2m, good) on stable debut in July and was respectable third of six from out of the weights in Perth handicap (2m, good) last month; effectively 4lb lower from correct mark here and promising conditional Lewis Sanuders claims a useful 7lb; could have a say.

12/1

6

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 2

18:07 Perth

Rock On Pedro

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Ordinary Flat winner in Ireland and was 0-21 there over jumps (including 12 defeats over fences); came good on yard debut in a maiden at Worcester (in none of the aids he sported for former connections) and could build on that; 3lb wrong at the weights.

3/1

1st

3

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Worcester

Rock On Pedro

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

1-35 under all codes when based in Ireland, the win gained on the Flat in 2022; placed in a low-grade handicap chase this spring and the pick of his 2023 hurdling form gives him a good chance on these terms; interesting to see what Olly Murphy can do with him.

6/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £9.10
Straight Forecast £8.14
Tricast £58.70
Trifecta £83.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Nickelforce

SPOTLIGHT:

Rock On Pedro

WEST COUNTRY:

Cawthorne Banker

The Times:

Superbolt

TOPSPEED:

Fashion's Model

POSTDATA:

Nickelforce

Telegraph:

Nickelforce

The Guardian:

Nickelforce

Daily Mail:

Nickelforce

Daily Mirror:

Nickelforce

The Sun:

Nickelforce

The Star:

Nickelforce

Daily Record:

Nickelforce

D Express:

Rock On Pedro