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1.37 Join The Ludlow Racecourse Racing Club Novices’ Hurdle (2m)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated:

1. Ocean Conquest (15/8)
2. Snatch A Glance (9/2)

Recent Form and Comments:

• Ocean Conquest (4yo, 11-1): Twin RPRs of 105 for February’s Warwick and Newbury seconds (2m, soft) set the form standard. He was unsuited by quick ground on his latest handicap debut. His latest TS/Master RPR figures are 100/118. Worryingly for today’s context, he made mistakes and jumped out to the left in both February runs.
• Snatch A Glance (5yo, 11-2): He did not settle but still managed to win easily against three rivals in a C&D bumper 15 days ago (good to firm). He comes from a family similarly effective around sharp, flat right-handers, including Ludlow.

Spotlight Verdict:

The verdict suggests that the risk of ground potentially being too quick and his habit of jumping left reduces interest in Ocean Conquest. The safest choice is between Snatch A Glance and LORD CAUVELLIERE. Snatch A Glance may settle better than he did during his recent bumper success, while Lord Cauvelliere’s natural tendency to avoid pace battles could be an advantage.

Race Statistics:

• Age Groups: 4yo 4-5-39; 5yo 5-10-53; 6yo 1-2-14; 7yo 0-0-2; 8yo 0-0-1.
• Fate of Favourites: 353F021251.
• Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Fergal O’Brien 2-1-3.

Assessment of Top Two:

• Ocean Conquest (Strength/Weakness/Suitability): His strength lies in setting the form standard with an RPR of 105. His major weaknesses are a tendency to jump left and being unsuited by quick ground, meaning he may require more rain than forecast.
• Snatch A Glance (Strength/Weakness/Suitability): His strength is his recent C&D bumper win 15 days ago, confirming his suitability for the sharp, flat track. His weakness is his tendency not to settle, though the Spotlight suggests he might settle better now.

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2.07 David Pugh Memorial Mares’ Handicap Chase (3m)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated:

1. Another Day Out (IRE) (4/1)
2. Mini Fortune (IRE) (11/8)

Recent Form and Comments:

• Another Day Out (7yo, 12-0p): She finished runner-up in this race last year, beaten by a nose, though she was flattered by the narrow margin. Her subsequent wins included another C&D contest (good to soft). She is likely to improve following her recent return outing. Her latest TS/Master RPR figures are 105/114.
• Mini Fortune (8yo, 10-4p): She recently secured her breakthrough rules success at Ffos Las a week ago (good), supplementing her 2024 pointing five-timer. She saw out the stayers’ trip better than she sometimes has under rules. She carries a 1lb “well in” penalty, which puts her mark just above any RPR she has achieved previously. Her latest TS/Master RPR figures are 89/107.

Spotlight Verdict:

While Mini Fortune is entitled to confidence from her recent rules win, her mark (high-70s) asks more of her than ever before. Another Day Out and KIT’S COTY were close last year, but the weights favour Kit’s Coty significantly this time, and the potential benefits of her recent wind operation are worth chancing.

Race Statistics:

• Age Groups: 6yo 0-2-4; 7yo 0-0-1; 8yo 0-0-1; 9yo 1-0-2 (based on form list summary).
• Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Emma Lavelle 0-1-1; Martin Keighley 0-1-1.
• Fate of Favourites: Not explicitly listed for this race.

Assessment of Top Two:

• Another Day Out (Strength/Weakness/Suitability): Strength lies in her C&D winning form and the fact she will be fitter for her return run. Her main weakness is that she is 12lb worse off compared to the rival Kit’s Coty than in the corresponding race last year.
• Mini Fortune (Strength/Weakness/Suitability): Strength is her recent winning confidence and suitability for the stayers’ trip. Her weakness is that her current mark asks her to achieve more than her previous best RPRs.

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2.37 HR Smith Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (2m 5f)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated:

1. Celestron Star (10/11)
2. Dothejive (IRE) (7/4)

Recent Form and Comments:

• Celestron Star (5yo, 11-7): She showed marked improvement from her debut, winning facilely at Worcester (2m, good) recently, beating La Lolita by over 7l eased down. Her debut saw her jump stickily and hang left. Her pedigree suggests encouragement for longer trips, as a half-sister won three 2m4f-3m hurdles for the same connections. Her latest TS/Master RPR figures are 72/105.
• Dothejive (5yo, 11-7): She secured a winning hurdles debut at Bangor (2m3f, good) but benefited from the leader falling and hampering another rival. She did not jump well herself. The longer distance (2m5f) is considered fine as she is an Irish point winner. Her latest TS/Master RPR figures are 38/100.

Spotlight Verdict:

Dothejive’s messy jumping needs to improve if she is to overcome a penalty in this class. CELESTRON STAR is preferred, given her visible improvement in jumping from her first run to her second. She is also expected to handle today’s step up in trip.

Race Statistics:

• Age Groups: 4yo 1-1-15; 5yo 7-7-44; 6yo 2-3-12; 7yo 0-0-2; 10yo 0-0-1.
• Fate of Favourites: 33211111U1.
• Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Not listed in the summary section.

Assessment of Top Two:

• Celestron Star (Strength/Weakness/Suitability): Strength: Showed marked improvement in her second hurdles outing, winning easily. Well suited to the step up in trip based on pedigree. Weakness: Jumped stickily on debut.
• Dothejive (Strength/Weakness/Suitability): Strength: Already a hurdles winner, and the trip is suitable. Weakness: Won by chance on debut due to interference to rivals, and her jumping was poor.

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3.07 Corrie Cup Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (3m)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated:

1. D’Jo Dela Barriere (FR) (2/1)
2. Histrionic (IRE) (5/2)

Recent Form and Comments:

• D’Jo Dela Barriere (6yo, 10-6): He achieved a win in a 3m handicap hurdle last week at Ffos Las. He previously ran poorly in two previous chase outings for this yard. He seems to prefer goodish ground. His latest RPR figure is 129.
• Histrionic (6yo, 11-9t): He is a lightly raced Irish maiden point winner. He won a maiden hurdle (nearly 3m, good) at Chepstow. He stopped quickly on his handicap debut at Ayr. Chasing is expected to be more suitable for him. No RPR figure is listed in the card data.

Spotlight Verdict:

All four runners have chances. Histrionic could be the sharp improver on his chase debut. YES DAY is favoured as he is a dual winner over fences and was in contention before falling two weeks ago.

Race Statistics:

• Age Groups: 5yo 1-1-2; 6yo 0-0-3; 7yo 1-0-3.
• Fate of Favourites: 42.
• Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Evan Williams 1-0-1.

Assessment of Top Two:

• D’Jo Dela Barriere (Strength/Weakness/Suitability): Strength: Recent winner (over hurdles) and likes goodish ground. Weakness: Has been well beaten in his previous chase starts for this stable.
• Histrionic (Strength/Weakness/Suitability): Strength/Suitability: Chasing is likely to be his preferred discipline, and he is tipped as a sharp improver on his chase debut. Weakness: Stopped quickly on his latest handicap hurdle debut.

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3.37 KLF Insurance Brokers Invitational Handicap Hurdle (3m)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated:

1. Prince De Juilley (FR) (7/4)
2. Touchwoodexpress (IRE) (9/4)

Recent Form and Comments:

• Prince De Juilley (8yo, 12-7b): He won recently at Stratford (2m6f, good), landing his trainer a fourth win from six runners. He won this same race last year. His penalty places him 7lb higher than the mark he defied in 2024. He has never managed to follow up a win previously. His latest TS/Master RPR figures are 73/100.
• Touchwoodexpress (6yo, 11-10): He won a class 5 race at Newton Abbot over 3m2f last time (good), despite having bled from the nose. He is up only 2lb and is described as hugely unexposed as a handicap hurdler. His latest TS/Master RPR figures are 70/101.

Spotlight Verdict:

The verdict nominates TOUCHWOODEXPRESS (nap) as the preferred choice, as he is unexposed in handicap hurdles and only incurred a 2lb rise. Tankardstown Diva is nominated as next best, with Prince De Juilley receiving respect due to his yard’s recent form and previous success in this contest.

Race Statistics:

• Age Groups: 4yo 0-0-2; 5yo 0-1-3; 6yo 0-1-4; 7yo 1-2-4; 8yo 0-0-2; 9yo 1-0-1; 10yo 0-0-1; 11yo 0-0-1; 12yo 0-0-1.
• Fate of Favourites: 65.
• Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Alastair Ralph 1-0-1.

Assessment of Top Two:

• Prince De Juilley (Strength/Weakness/Suitability): Strength: Proven course and race winner; current trainer is in strong form. Weakness: Must defy a 7lb higher mark than his winning one last year; historically poor record following a win.
• Touchwoodexpress (Strength/Weakness/Suitability): Strength/Suitability: Hugely unexposed in this sphere; recent winner (3m2f) and only faces a 2lb rise. Weakness: Bled from the nose in his latest win.

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4.07 Jack And Peggy Williams Celebration Handicap Hurdle (2m 5f)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated:

1. Sun Joy (FR) (11/8)
2. Briery Butterfly (4/1)

Recent Form and Comments:

• Sun Joy (6yo, 12-0t): His comeback run was better than his latest effort. He runs with a tongue-tie, and connections anticipate he might bounce back. His latest TS/Master RPR figures are 54/105.
• Briery Butterfly (6yo, 11-4): She is a well-bred mare who showed improved form when finishing fourth over C&D in April. She is likely capable of progressing further and races off the same mark here. Her latest TS/Master RPR figures are 95/103.

Spotlight Verdict:

Matchadam is given another chance following a wind operation. BRIERY BUTTERFLY is appealing as a mare with potential for further progress. Olivia Kate is also expected to feature.

Race Statistics:

• Age Groups: No overall statistics provided in the summary block for this race.
• Fate of Favourites: Not listed.
• Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Not listed.

Assessment of Top Two:

• Sun Joy (Strength/Weakness/Suitability): Strength: Top Master RPR (105) and expected to bounce back. Weakness: Latest effort was below par.
• Briery Butterfly (Strength/Weakness/Suitability): Strength: Well-bred, racing off the same mark as a recent good effort (4th over C&D in April), and expected to make further progress. She boasts strong latest TS/RPR figures (95/103).

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4.37 Michael Oliver Memorial Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Chase (2m 4f)

TimeWise Master Top Two Rated:

1. Pep Talking (4/1)
2. Pooroldmackley (IRE) (12/1)

Recent Form and Comments:

• Pep Talking (7yo, 12-0p): His recent second at Huntingdon, following a five-month absence, was a pleasing effort. He has never won after more than 38 days out. He is considered to have no issues regarding trip, track, or ground, but is not always completely fluent over fences. He has top assistance in the saddle (Miss Gina Andrews). His latest TS/Master RPR figures are 94/106.
• Pooroldmackley (6yo, 10-9p): He failed to stay 3m2f in his latest outing. He has previously won three of his last six runs, mixing hurdling and chasing over shorter trips, including a Worcester hurdle win off his current mark. His latest TS/Master RPR figures are 81/105.

Spotlight Verdict:

The booking of top amateur jockey Gina Andrews for PEP TALKING is a significant positive, and he is expected to be fitter for his recent return run. Stardhem may bounce back after his poor effort behind Pep Talking in April.

Race Statistics:

• Age Groups: 4yo 0-1-1; 5yo 1-2-3; 6yo 3-1-8; 7yo 0-1-10; 8yo 2-3-21; 9yo 2-1-11; 10yo 1-1-8; 11yo 0-3-9; 12yo 1-0-4; 13yo 0-1-1.
• Fate of Favourites: U1P1U35121.
• Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero 1-0-1.

Assessment of Top Two:

• Pep Talking (Strength/Weakness/Suitability): Strength: Excellent recent run following a break; receives top amateur guidance; highly suitable for track and trip. Weakness: Occasionally lacks fluency in his jumping.
• Pooroldmackley (Strength/Weakness/Suitability): Strength: Proven ability to win off his current mark (over hurdles). Weakness: Demonstrated a lack of stamina over 3m2f recently. His preference is for sub-3m trips.