14.23
SoftLudlow Members Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5446
- 1m 7f 169y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.50
- Place: £1.10
Form: 4211-F D
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 11 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Has won all four completed starts over hurdles (trained by Emma Lavelle for first win); came 6l clear on handicap debut at Exeter (2m, good to soft) last time in the style of one who can keep on improving; considered under Patrick Mullins. |
13/2 |
|
1st 3 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Juvenile hurdle winner for Emma Lavelle and had a wind op after his successful debut for this yard; hadn't been asked too many questions when falling at Cheltenham (race won by Supreme favourite Old Park Star) and he then won his novice quite nicely at Ludlow; brings potential into handicaps and plenty of it. |
4/1 |
|
1st 8 |
4th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Left Emma Lavelle after winning a soft-ground juvenile hurdle at Newbury; comfortably defied a penalty at Taunton (good) and, following wind surgery and a break, hadn't been asked any serious questions when suffering a heavy fall two out at Cheltenham in December in a race won by the Supreme favourite Old Park Star; retains plenty of potential. |
2/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: F5
Last run: 44 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Irish point winner who built on her early hurdling promise with a comfortable defeat of a subsequent winner at Haydock (1m7f, good; 1-4); she was entitled to win that and she's entitled to win this, even with a penalty. |
1/2 |
|
1st 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 144y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Irish point winner who is 0-4 over hurdles but has run well to finish second on last two starts (2m, soft/good to soft), most recently in a big-field handicap at Kelso; leading claims for last year's winning yard. |
1/2 |
6/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 612-45 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 123y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Soft-ground bumper winner who showed plenty of ability on first three hurdle starts (two at about 2m4f) before a poor show on handicap debut at Wincanton (9-1) last time; needs to rebound and also to find improvement over this new trip; others have a bit less to prove. |
12/1 |
|
14th 4 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
3m point runner-up and soft-ground bumper winner who has also shown promise on all three hurdle starts (2m4f/2m, soft/good); he may be able to take a step forward now going handicapping. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
4th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Kelso bumper winner; positives to take from both runs over hurdles and he stumbled badly three out when beaten 15l at Cheltenham the last time (at odds of only 7-2; 2m4f, good; perhaps better on softer); one to consider. |
6/4 |
100/1
Form: 9-767
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Unexposed after only four hurdle runs but was soundly beaten on last month's handicap debut at Bangor (2m3f, good); goes beyond about 2m5f for first time here. |
25/1 |
|
7th 6 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Signs of progress when fourth behind a useful winner in a 2m Ludlow novice last month (2m, soft) and handicaps were always going to be more like it; respected. |
7/1 |
|
4th 3 |
4th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Down the field in two bumpers and a similar tale over hurdles; outclassed here. |
100/1 |
50/1
Form: 2/P7-
Last run: 532 days
W: 10st 7lb
7 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 10 |
4th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Runner-up in a Galway bumper back in 2023 but showed little in two maidens for mares after joining current yard and she's returning from another absence. |
50/1 |
|
7th 1 |
21st Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Bought for 40,000gns after finishing second in a Galway bumper (soft); only 4-1 for hurdle/stable debut at Bangor (2m3f, good) but never travelled and was pulled up; surely capable of better. |
3/1 |
50/1
Form: 5097
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Unplaced all five hurdling starts but was given a lot to do before keeping on steadily for fifth of 13 on handicap debut at Stratford (2m2f, good) a fortnight ago; remains open to improvement and is one to watch closely in the betting; tongue-tie added. |
5/1 |
|
5th 13 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Did not get seriously competitive in four 2m novice hurdles, although attracted the stewards' attention when making steady late headway on one occasion; up in trip for handicap debut; worth a glance in the betting. |
10/1 |
|
10th 1 |
4th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Tailed off in two of his three races over hurdles and was beaten 21l in the other (here); looks one for handicaps. |
50/1 |
33/1
Form: 4-2
Last run: 270 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 209y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Unexposed 5yo who made the frame in both bumpers and showed hurdling ability in his three qualifying runs in February/March; open to improvement on this handicap debut; market may guide. |
12/1 |
|
6th 5 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Made the frame in two bumpers but looks less solid on hurdles form that comprises a late fall (6l down at the time) and poor effort; however, certainly has ability so could go well. |
14/1 |
|
7th 2 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Displayed some promise in both bumpers (good to soft/good; including here) and again on hurdle debut at Ludlow (2m, soft) three weeks ago, when he was 6l down when falling two out; he's one to consider today. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 466
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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No Results Found |
33/1
Form: 29
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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No Results Found |
25/1
Form: 23
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
50/1
Form: 67
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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No Results Found |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £15.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £12.94 |
| Trifecta | £22.70 |
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