16:45 Ludlow

Thursday 2 March 2023

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Buttybach Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 16:45 | Winning time: 5m 19.56s

Propelled³⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR: 106

5/2

Showed fair form on first of his 2 starts in bumpers and ran to a similar level when runner-up in a Huntingdon novice (20.7f) on hurdling debut. After 9 months off, hasn't progressed in 2 starts this season but he can do better now handicapping.

Form: 242-64

King Of Lombardy^t⁵⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: Harry Kimber⁽³⁾| T: J Tizzard| OR: 104

11/2

Showed some potential on hurdling debut when runner-up in an Exeter novice (16.7f) in November. Only mid-division in 2 starts since (in first-time tongue tie on latest), but he's an interesting contender now upped in trip on handicap debut.

Form: 4-289

Just Loose Change²³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Nicky Martin| OR: 103

7/2

Showed much improved form when readily making a successful handicap debut at Worcester (2m4f) in October, leading on bridle after 3 out. After 4 months off, ran creditably when third at Taunton last time and he can give another good account.

Form: 863-613

Stroll On By^t³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: J J Burke| T: C E Longsdon| OR: 103

10/3

Well-bred 6-y-o who ran to a fair level in bumpers last season. Placed on his first 2 starts over hurdles and, following a disappointing handicap debut, back on track when fourth of 17 at Huntingdon (20.7f) in January. Can give his running again.

Form: 35-2304

Energy One^p,t⁶¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-10| J: Ben Jones| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 102

17/2

Bettered hurdles debut effort when runner-up in first-time cheekpieces at Fontwell (19.2f) in December. With tongue tie added, sixth of 10 in mares' novice at Warwick (2m5f) on next outing, tiring when mistake last. Remains open to progress now handicapping.

Form: 6626

Ghasham^p²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-10| J: C J Todd| T: Ian Williams| OR: 97

12/1

Fairly useful winner at best on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien, but below that level in a trio of starts over hurdles for his current yard. Upped in trip for his handicap debut.

Form: 667

Pencil^h³⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 10-5| J: James Best| T: Nicky Martin| OR: 83

18/1

In first-time hood, showed bit more than previously in novice hurdle at Exeter in December. Again shaped better than result in similar event at Ffos Las last time, not unduly punished. One of 2 in line-up for yard as he makes handicap debut back up in trip,

Form: PU-P00

Non-Runners

Haven't Time³¹

Weight: 11-13| Age: 9

T: Kerry Lee J: R Patrick

Forecasts

Propelled (5/2), Stroll On By (10/3), Just Loose Change (7/2), King Of Lombardy (11/2), Energy One (17/2), Haven't Time (10/1), Ghasham (12/1), Pencil (18/1)

Several handicap debutants in the line-up, with preference for PROPELLED who can step up on his 2 starts this season to open his account for his leading connections. Just Loose Change has improved for the switch to handicaps on his last 2 outings and can give another good account, with King of Lombardy completing the shortlist.