13:45 Ludlow

Thursday 25 March 2021

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Lets Beat This Together Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 13:45 | Winning time: 5m 14.32s

Wicked Willy^t⁷¹

Age: 10| Weight: 11-12| J: Jack Savage⁽⁵⁾| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 115| D

12/1

Largely underwhelming efforts in handful of starts last season and no great encouragement so far this term. Return to quicker ground could suit, and he's on a dangerous mark.

Form: 867-P32

Hurricane Dylan²⁹

Age: 10| Weight: 11-12| J: R Patrick| T: J T Stimpson| OR: 115

11/1

One-time fairly useful hurdler for Kevin Frost and shaped as if in need of the run back from a long absence when fifth over C&D in February. Could step forward from that.

Form: 313P/P-5

Don't Ask^b1,t¹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-10| J: Kielan Woods| T: A M Hales| OR: 113

10/1

Fair hurdler who has made little impact since joining his current stable. Blinkers on for the first time, but several others make more appeal.

Form: P3-0677

Glorious Lady¹³⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-10| J: Billy Garritty⁽³⁾| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 113| BF| DWS

15/2

Signed off for last season with success in novice hurdle at Musselburgh. Has gone backwards from reappearance (over fences) this term but has undergone wind surgery since last seen at Ayr in November.

Form: 141-647

Apache Creek¹⁴⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 111| D

5/2

On a steep upward curve when last seen in the autumn, completing a double when readily forging away at Wetherby. That form has worked out well and should be fit enough, so hat-trick is on the cards.

Form: 694-711

No No Maestro¹⁴⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: P J Brennan| T: F O'Brien| OR: 111

13/2

Failed to progress over hurdles for Oliver Sherwood but sixth at Ascot on handicap/stable debut represented a step up. Not seen for 145 days since, but could have improved again.

Form: 2468-6

Monition⁵⁸⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-7| J: Alex Edwards⁽³⁾| T: J Groucott| OR: 110

66/1

Long-standing maiden for Gordon Elliott and not seen for 19 months ahead of stable debut, so hard to make any sort of case for.

Form: 332S60-

Aliandy^h1,t1⁵⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 11-7| J: David Bass| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls| OR: 110WS

14/1

Has a bit of temperament about him and arrives on the back of a tame showing at Doncaster 54 days ago. Hood and tongue strap now tried, and he's been given a chance by the handicapper.

Form: 2/P25-5P

Fevertre³³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Matt Griffiths| T: Nicky Martin| OR: 108

6/1

Runner up sole start in points and, while yet to make a serious impact under Rules, there has been some encouragement the last twice, so may yet do better.

Form: 2-6884

Rockhamtom²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: M G Nolan| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 108

20/1

Lightly-raced hurdler who has yet to better modest form and has produced a disappointing finishing effort on both handicap outings. Something to prove.

Form: P8458

Merry Milan⁷⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 11-4| J: Paul O'Brien⁽³⁾| T: Nicky Martin| OR: 107

16/1

On a losing run and generally disappointing this term, including over fences. Has rejoined former yard from Charlie Longdson, so could revive after a break.

Form: 5-2776F

Arcadian Pearl²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR: 101

12/1

Promising hurdling bow when third in 2m Exeter novice but well held since, including on handicap debut at this course 3 weeks ago. Stamina isn't assured over this far.

Form: 7-3P99

Non-Runners

Whatthebutlersaw⁶⁶

Weight: 11-10| Age: 12

T: D J S Ffrench Davis J: Harry Bannister

Forecasts

Apache Creek (5/2), Fevertre (6/1), No No Maestro (13/2), Glorious Lady (15/2), Don't Ask (10/1), Hurricane Dylan (11/1), Wicked Willy (12/1), Arcadian Pearl (12/1), Aliandy (14/1), Merry Milan (16/1), Rockhamtom (20/1), Whatthebutlersaw (25/1), Monition (66/1)

APACHE CREEK was impressive at Wetherby when last seen in October and is expected to pick up where he left off after connections have presumably held off for better ground. Wicked Willy and Glorious Lady both require a return to form but make plenty of appeal from a handicapping perspective.