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14:50 Ludlow
1871 Mares' Handicap Hurdle (Class 3)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 2m 7f 174y
- Going: Soft (Heavy in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £10,100 added
- Winner: £6,563
- 2nd: £1,927
- 3rd: £964
- 4th: £482
- Form 2FU4-1U
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer K Bailey & M Nicholls
- Jockey James Bowen
tracked leaders, went 2nd going well after omitted 4 out, challenged 3 out, soon edged right, switched right before last, stayed on, just held
- Form 571-671
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer J Scott
- Jockey Matt Griffiths
pressed leader, led 4th, headed after 5th, led next, not fluent 3 out, edged left after 2 out, driven flat, held on well
- Form 265P-44
- Age 8
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer G C Maundrell
- Jockey Mitchell Bastyan
chased leaders, lost place 7th, tried to close 3 out, no impression
- Form 6527-P7
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer Nick Williams
- Jockey Lizzie Kelly
led until 4th, led after next, headed 6th, ridden and losing place when untidy 3 out, soon well beaten
Braventara
258- Form 6/317FF-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey Adrian Heskin
held up in rear, headway on outside 7th, 3rd 3 out, stayed on, not pace to challenge
- Form 1434-25
- Age 7
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer Evan Williams
- Jockey Adam Wedge
held up, headway 7th, outpaced before 3 out, stayed on approaching last, unable to challenge
- Form F8-PPP5
- Age 9
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer S-J Davies
- Jockey Charlie Hammond
fell 1st
In depth
Verdict
ELLENS WAY is penalised 7lb for a very easy victory over 2m5f at Fontwell where she drew well clear from 2 out. This trip won't be a problem and, though she is stepping up a grade, she looks the one to be on. Sainte Ladylime completed a hat-trick of novice hurdle victories in March 2016 but has had major problems with her jumping over fences subsequently. She could score here with a clear round but may just need this as a confidence-booster. Fille Des Champs has only won once over timber but that was on heavy ground and she stays this trip. She'll be much better for her recent run at Chepstow and looks a threat. Tambura hasn't won for over a year but is 4lb lower and running into a bit of form so she looks best of the remainder.
Formwatch
Sainte Ladylime (FR) 4-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, mistake and unseated rider 7th, at Haydock 2m 5f (2) hvy in Dec.
Ellens Way 7-2 (11-12) Raced wide, chased leading pair, hit 4th, 2nd after 7th, closed to lead 3 out, pushed clear before next, easily, won at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (4) sft in Dec beating Undefined Beauty (11-11) by 14l, 9 ran.
Tambura 9-2 (11-6) In rear, struggling 10th, blundered 3 out, ridden after next, late headway under pressure after last, stayed on to take 4th towards finish, never nearer, 4th of 8, 6 3/4l behind Jester Jet (11-11) at Plumpton 3m 1f hcp (3) gs in Dec.
Daisy De Sivola (FR) 66-1 (10-5) Took keen hold, led early, prominent, not fluent 2nd, lost place after 7th, behind 2 out, 7th of 13, 19 3/4l behind Momella (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) sft in Dec.
Braventara 7-2 (11-4) Mistake 1st, tracked leader, lost place 4 out, soon outpaced, tailed off after next, fell last, at Taunton 2m (4) gf in Apr.
Fille Des Champs (IRE) 13-2 (10-11) Held up behind, ridden to chase leaders before 4 out, never able to get on terms, weakened from 2 out, 5th of 10, 31 3/4l behind Dandy Duke (10-11) at Chepstow 3m hcp (4) hvy in Nov.
Passing Fiesta 50-1 (10-0) Tracked leader until ridden 5th, struggling from 3 out, tailed off, last of 5, dist behind Virginia Chick (11-6) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp (5) hvy in Dec.