May 10 / 17.10 Ludlow

17.10

Good

Heartsease Farm Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3960.75
  • 2m 5f 55y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Heartsease Farm Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 079/7-

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Good-ground bumper winner; disappointing over hurdles, though his handicaps have been at 2m and when he tried this trip once before he was 66-1 in a maiden; could easily be a factor.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

23rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

20:20 Newton Abbot

Jafimgoso

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Bumper winner; took a while to get his act together over hurdles but showed good stamina to lead close home at Ludlow (2m5f, good) last month and was only beaten 1l when upped to 3m at Southwell (good) three weeks ago; ought to be in the thick of things again.

7/2

2nd

2

2nd Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Jafimgoso

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Bumper winner who had disappointed over hurdles until a step back up in trip brought about the necessary improvement to get off the mark in this sphere at Ludlow (2m5f, good) last month; should be suited by this further step up to 3m and is a leading player.

Evs

1st

3

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Jafimgoso

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Good-ground bumper winner; disappointing over hurdles, though his handicaps have been at 2m and when he tried this trip once before he was 66-1 in a maiden; could easily be a factor.

7/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 72414-

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
He only beat two other finishers at Huntingdon (about 2m3f, good) and the 6lb rise appeared to find him out when behind Midnight View at Warwick; he's back down 2lb but they did claim 3lb off his back last time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:11 Worcester

Snapius

12st 0lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won a similar handicap at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) in March and made another bold bid when runner-up at Ludlow (2m5f, good) 12 days ago; only just caught in that race and he's 4lb well in off the same mark here; strongly respected.

5/2

2nd

1

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Snapius

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: James Owen

He only beat two other finishers at Huntingdon (about 2m3f, good) and the 6lb rise appeared to find him out when behind Midnight View at Warwick; he's back down 2lb but they did claim 3lb off his back last time.

4/1

4th

5

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Snapius

11st 11lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Best effort for a while when beating two other finishers at Huntingdon (about 2m3f, good) last month; back up 6lb in a race that will take more winning but that recent success could have had a reviving effect.

11/2

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5/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: P3491-

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
His first run beyond 2m when ridden out to prevail over 2m3f at Warwick last month (good; 6lb lower) and he might well improve again for going further this afternoon; has a lot less to prove than his rivals.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Warwick

Midnight View

11st 0lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Matt Sheppard

Kept on well to score over C&D (good) in April, his ninth start over hurdles; still unexposed over this sort of trip but was a shade disappointing when well-held third at Ludlow (2m5f, good) last month and probably won't be favoured by any rain.

5/1

3rd

2

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Midnight View

11st 10lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

His first run beyond 2m when ridden out to prevail over 2m3f at Warwick last month (good; 6lb lower) and he might well improve again for going further this afternoon; has a lot less to prove than his rivals.

5/4

1st

11

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Midnight View

10st 13lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

In the frame in first two completions in handicaps (2m, good to soft and good) either side of Christmas but his Taunton run since was a distinct letdown and leaves him with plenty to prove at present.

16/1

Form: PPPP6-

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden over hurdles but he has the odd bit of form, as when beaten 6.5l at Chepstow last time (2m3f, good to soft); previous best efforts were on good ground; can run well.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

13th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 5

19:12 Uttoxeter

Izzys Grey

10st 9lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Belinda Clarke

0-16 and has attracted support without delivering on his last two starts over hurdles; makes chasing debut and may have more to offer.

10/1

4th

4

24th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

14:52 Uttoxeter

Izzys Grey

10st 9lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Belinda Clarke

No wins in 15 but has performed well enough on the odd occasion to merit some respect in a race of this nature; trip/ground fine; cheekpieces added.

12/1

4th

4

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Izzys Grey

10st 12lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Belinda Clarke

14-race maiden over hurdles but he has the odd bit of form, as when beaten 6.5l at Chepstow last time (2m3f, good to soft); previous best efforts were on good ground; can run well.

7/1

Form: 55P38-

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
AW winner over 1m5f; 0-13 over hurdles and hasn't been shaping as though he's about to put that right; attempts a longer trip this afternoon; 2lb out of the weights.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:25 Market Rasen

Ramaah

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

AW winner who is 0-15 over hurdles; latest third over C&D was one of his better efforts but he looks worth taking on from 3lb out of the weights.

20/1

3rd

7

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

18:16 Market Rasen

Ramaah

10st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Sole win came on AW at Chelmsford (13.5f) back in August 2024; beaten 16l, 36l, and 38l on his last three completed hurdle starts; makes no appeal whatsoever over this new trip from 2lb out of the handicap.

40/1

5th

8

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Ramaah

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

AW winner over 1m5f; 0-13 over hurdles and hasn't been shaping as though he's about to put that right; attempts a longer trip this afternoon; 2lb out of the weights.

20/1

Form: 5/08-

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Regressive on the Flat and tailed off returned to hurdles in March; limited appeal now attempting a handicap (1lb wrong).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(6)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

15:47 Wolverhampton (AW)

Man Of Riddles

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Max Young

Four wins on the AW include one over C&D in 2022, but nothing like as good these days; first-time blinkers need to have a dramatic effect.

40/1

6th

6

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Man Of Riddles

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

Regressive on the Flat and tailed off returned to hurdles in March; limited appeal now attempting a handicap (1lb wrong).

25/1

8th

5

18th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:45 Huntingdon

Man Of Riddles

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

A declining force on the Flat and his return to hurdles (second attempt) over C&D last Wednesday saw him beaten 52l at 300-1.

200/1

Form: /PPP0- D

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in three successive chases before finishing tailed off back over hurdles; no appeal.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Steady The Ship

10st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Steph Cameron

Pulled up in three successive chases before finishing tailed off back over hurdles; no appeal.

50/1

12th

9

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Steady The Ship

10st 13lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Steph Cameron

0-7 over hurdles and has been pulled up in his last three races, all handicap chases; hard to recommend.

33/1

2

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:20 Musselburgh

Steady The Ship

11st 8lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Steph Cameron

Made all in small-field point last April (good ground) but pulled up in two handicap chases for new stable in the autumn and arrives here with a lot to prove.

25/1

Form: 47P77-

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
His best effort in five handicaps was the 9l seventh two runs ago at Wincanton (2m4f, good); unconvincing, especially given his subsequent run at Ffos Las; 1lb out of the weights.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Jour dOrage

10st 2lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

His best effort in five handicaps was the 9l seventh two runs ago at Wincanton (2m4f, good); unconvincing, especially given his subsequent run at Ffos Las; 1lb out of the weights.

10/1

7th

8

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ffos Las

Jour dOrage

10st 6lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Still to get his head in front and he came in a never-dangerous seventh in 2m4f Wincanton handicap last month; others appeal more.

8/1

7th

11

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

17:32 Wincanton

Jour dOrage

10st 7lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Well beaten in all three handicaps (2m4f-3m2f, good to soft-heavy); could plausibly be seen in a better light on today's faster ground but it takes a leap of faith to support him.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.20
Straight Forecast £16.98
Tricast £26.92
Trifecta £64.10

Selections

The Times:

Midnight View

SPOTLIGHT:

Jafimgoso

WEST COUNTRY:

Jour d'Orage

The Star:

Izzy's Grey

POSTDATA:

Snapius

Telegraph:

Midnight View

The Guardian:

Midnight View

Daily Mirror:

Midnight View

The Sun:

Midnight View

Daily Record:

Midnight View

RP RATINGS:

Jafimgoso

D Express:

Jafimgoso