March 30 / 14.27 Ludlow

14.27

Good

Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5446
  • 1m 7f 169y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

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9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1-231 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who wasn't overly pressed to justify favouritism in a 2m1f maiden at Newcastle last month (good to soft; has won on good) and looks sure to put up another bold show under a penalty.
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1st

1

30th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:27 Ludlow

Jimbo Sport

11st 7lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Bumper winner who wasn't overly pressed to justify favouritism in a 2m1f maiden at Newcastle last month (good to soft; has won on good) and looks sure to put up another bold show under a penalty.

9/4

1st

6

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

13:05 Newcastle

Jimbo Sport

11st 7lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

In the frame in three points before making all in Hereford bumper in March; held in two hurdle runs at Kempton (2m, good) since but he went close in the first one and his latest third was behind a smart prospect on Boxing Day; sets a fair standard on that latest effort and he's a big player for in-form yard.

5/4

1st

2

26th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

17:17 Hereford

Jimbo Sport

11st 2lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Ran well in defeat on his three starts in Irish maiden points (3m, soft/yielding) and changed hands for £28,000 in December; makes bumper debut with new yard in fine form and he could play a leading role.

13/8

15/8

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 314232 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Useful four-time Flat winner at up to 1m6f; the penalty contributed to his undoing at Stratford last time (2m2f, soft) but he's proving consistent over hurdles and won't mind getting back on less testing ground; can lead.
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10th

1

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Goodwood

Scarlet Moon

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

The last of four Flat wins was over this trip at Sandown last summer (good; 5lb lower); has since racked up a solid sequence over hurdles; in form, consistent and respected.

6/1

3rd

7

30th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:27 Ludlow

Scarlet Moon

10st 11lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Archie Watson

Useful four-time Flat winner at up to 1m6f; the penalty contributed to his undoing at Stratford last time (2m2f, soft) but he's proving consistent over hurdles and won't mind getting back on less testing ground; can lead.

15/8

2nd

1

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

14:20 Stratford

Scarlet Moon

11st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Archie Watson

Won four times on the Flat up to 1m6f and got off the mark over hurdles on his second start at Warwick (2m, good) in November; has continued to run well since, running his best race when third in a Listed contest at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in January; should have no issues with the step up in trip and sets the standard.

7/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins for Ed Walker (1m4f/1m5f) and was consistent until getting too high in the weights; should enjoy good ground on hurdle/stable debut and he's of clear interest.
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1st

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Worcester

Kings Scholar

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Useful three-time Flat winner (1m4f/1m5f) and was consistent until getting too high in the weights; his Ludlow run from off the pace was encouraging and he then won comfortably under a more forward ride at Southwell (2m, good; first-time tongue-tie); carries a penalty but has clear claims.

4/9

1st

1

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:17 Southwell

Kings Scholar

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Three Flat wins for Ed Walker (1m4f/1m5f) and was consistent until getting too high in the weights; never got seriously involved under a patient ride at Ludlow but that run was promising; now tongue tied.

7/2

4th

6

30th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:27 Ludlow

Kings Scholar

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Three Flat wins for Ed Walker (1m4f/1m5f) and was consistent until getting too high in the weights; should enjoy good ground on hurdle/stable debut and he's of clear interest.

11/2

Form: 6

Last run: 90 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
1m6f AW winner for Jamie Osborne; tailed off on hurdle debut at Taunton in December (good; 12-1) but reportedly made a noise and has since had wind surgery; others are still preferred.
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7th

7

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Bath

Golden Garden

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Warren Greatrex

Sole success came on AW at Wolverhampton last September when trained by Jamie Osborne; flattered by his finishing position when fourth of ten at Goodwood (1m6f, good) last month and finished last of six subsequently at Yarmouth (1m6f, good); cheekpieces are introduced for the first time and needs more.

12/1

6th

2

(1)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 5

19:10 Yarmouth

Golden Garden

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Made all to win a 1m6f handicap at Wolverhampton for Jamie Osborne last September; unplaced in two hurdle runs for this yard but he didn't run badly returned to the Flat at Goodwood 19 days ago (1m6f, good); down in class today and should have a big run in him.

9/2

4th

8

(10)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Goodwood

Golden Garden

8st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

1m6f AW winner for Jamie Osborne but returns to this scene after two heavy defeats over hurdles, the latest after a wind operation; has a bit to prove off this mark even if he's back on song.

16/1

Form: 557-70

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden with weak form claims and handicaps will be more like it.
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6th

4

30th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:27 Ludlow

Josh Central

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Five-race maiden with weak form claims and handicaps will be more like it.

100/1

10th

4

20th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 113y

Class 4

14:32 Leicester

Josh Central

11st 8lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Shaped with more promise than eventual 42l defeat might suggest on hurdle debut at Bangor (2m3f, soft; raced freely) in November and may benefit from combination of first-time hood and drop back in trip here.

200/1

7th

10

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

19:43 Hereford

Josh Central

10st 12lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Finished fifth in two starts for Tom Weston, getting closer the second time when 4l off the winner at Newton Abbot (good); likely that he needs to find something on that form (perhaps flattered off a steady pace) and he's bred to stay much further.

14/1

Form: 4-2131 CD

Last run: 126 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Both wins on this course, a bumper on good to firm and a good-ground maiden in November; clear form claims even with a penalty and his yard won this last year.
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3rd

3

12th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

16:45 Stratford

Snatch A Glance

11st 8lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Ludlow maiden winner in November; mark remains the same after respectable efforts in his first two handicaps (2m4f/2m6f); should have some say but perhaps vulnerable once more.

6/1

4th

2

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

19:18 Stratford

Snatch A Glance

11st 13lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Yet to add to his 2m Ludlow maiden hurdle win but has run with credit since, most recently on handicap debut at Market Rasen when staying on over 2m4f after racing wide; likely to be involved off an unchanged mark if stamina holds up over this longer trip.

7/2

3rd

3

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

19:32 Market Rasen

Snatch A Glance

11st 8lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Just did enough to win 2m Ludlow maiden in the autumn and was a very respectable third of six in novice event over that C&D (again on good) last month; moves up in trip for handicap debut; should have more to offer.

5/1

Form: 53

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

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No Results Found

Form: 6P

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a bumper (good to soft) and pulled up in a Hereford novice (soft), going off long odds on both occasions.
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2

20th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:20 Ffos Las

Kenobi

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Pulled up or tailed off in his three runs over hurdles and makes very little appeal.

100/1

7th

4

8th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:10 Market Rasen

Kenobi

11st 4lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Well beaten on bumper debut in November and pulled up at triple-digit odds on both hurdling starts.

100/1

5

30th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:27 Ludlow

Kenobi

11st 0lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Tailed off in a bumper (good to soft) and pulled up in a Hereford novice (soft), going off long odds on both occasions.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £35.60
Straight Forecast £31.13
Trifecta £100.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Scarlet Moon

Telegraph:

Jimbo Sport

D Express:

Snatch A Glance

Daily Record:

Snatch A Glance

RP RATINGS:

Scarlet Moon

TOPSPEED:

Scarlet Moon

POSTDATA:

Scarlet Moon

LAMBOURN:

Scarlet Moon

The Times:

Scarlet Moon

The Guardian:

Scarlet Moon

Daily Mail:

Jimbo Sport

Daily Mirror:

Jimbo Sport

The Sun:

Jimbo Sport

The Star:

Jimbo Sport