14:40 Ludlow
Wednesday 8 February 2017
All13:4014:1014:4015:1015:4016:1516:50
Weatherbys General Stud Book Goes Online Mares' Handicap Hurdle
- 4YO plus  |  Class 3  |  2m 5f 55y  |  Soft  |  7 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 14:41Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 5m 35.4s
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Horse A-Z
Show odds
Took a heavy fall at Worcester last summer when going strongly and appears to have lost confidence in subsequent starts. Back over hurdles today after a dismal first try at chasing in October and looks a risky proposition for the time being.
Progressive last term but has found life tougher this campaign. Pulled up last two outings but dropped 8lb this term so back on a dangerous mark. Market might indicate any return of confidence in this mare.
Returns to hurdling having risen in the wieghts after a good campaign over fences. Nicely handicapped if able to adjust to the smaller obstacles and one of the likelier types this afternoon.
Two wins here already this term, last time over this trip in novice company. Hard for handicapper to assess as she tends to win by small margins so could be a tough nut to crack despite rise in grade. Represents top stable.
Very consistent since joining current yard in October and back at optimum trip today after being outpaced over two miles last time. Sure to be thereabouts if hard season hasn't caught up with her.
Decent fifth in Listed hurdle at Newbury last April but has been campaigned over fences so far this term and won easily at Uttoxeter last time. Interesting to see how she fares back over timber.
Ran well at Newbury last March on first start for new trainer since moving over France. Disappointing since however and has plenty to prove this afternoon despite being at the right end of the handicap
Forecasts
Tara View (11/4), Timon's Tara (3/1), On Demand (7/2), Still Believing (5/1), Twentytwo's Taken (12/1), Card Game (16/1), Lutece (25/1)
Alan King's TARA VIEW has been brought steadily through the grades and rattled off a hat-trick. She looks capable of scoring again and could still be a step or two ahead of the handicapper so gets the vote. On Demand has also done well of late but has had a lot of races in a short space of time so might be vulnerable. Card Game has been given a chance by the handicapper after a few disappointing recent runs, while Still Believing could potentially be a danger to all if able to adjust back to hurdles after a good spell over fences.
1. Tara View
2. Still Believing
3. Card Game
Prize Money
1st: £8,862.002nd: £2,618.003rd: £1,309.004th: £655.005th: £328.00
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