16:35 Ludlow

Sunday 14 May 2023

All14:0514:3515:0515:3516:0516:3517:05

G.C.Rickards Ltd Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 16:35 | Winning time: 5m 14.36s

Dynamic Kate^p,t²²³

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: Joe Anderson⁽⁵⁾| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 100| BF

7/1

Showed much improved form in 2022/23, scoring twice in handicaps at Fontwell (both at 21.7f). Continued in good heart at Stratford when last seen in October, keeping on in second when falling at the last, and she's respected on her return from 7 months off.

Form: 3U121F-

Pumpkin's Pride⁸¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-11| J: G Sheehan| T: A King| OR: 97

9/2

Having failed to complete on his first 3 starts in handicap hurdles, took a big step back in the right direction when third of 13 at Doncaster (19.4f) in February, rallying well passing the last. Step up in trip should suit and can open his account.

Form: 53/PUP3-

Moytier⁴⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Harry Kimber⁽³⁾| T: S Hosie| OR: 96

22/1

Fair form when placed both starts over hurdles in France in 2020/21 but, after 23 months off, well below that level in a couple of starts for current yard this year. Up in trip for his handicap debut.

Form: 32/46-

Say Nothing¹⁸⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Harry Bannister| T: A M Hales| OR: 93| D

9/1

Following another wind op and with blinkers on first-time, ran better than for a while when mid-field in handicap at Plumpton in September. Backed up that effort when second at Hereford (19.7f) the following month, but not in the same form at Huntingdon when last seen.

Form: P/86527-

Sinister Minister^t⁵¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: Sean Houlihan| T: Sheila Lewis| OR: 88

17/2

After 8 months off, proved that he retains his ability when runner-up in handicap at Worcester (2m4f) in October, showing his first form for his current yard. However, shaped as if all was not well when pulled up at Hereford on his next outing in March.

Form: 00P7/2P-

Dellboy Trotter¹³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: James Turner⁽⁷⁾| T: Tracey Leeson| OR: 88| D

11/2

Recorded back-to-back handicap wins at Market Rasen (20.6f) in June last year. Held his form well subsequently and possibly still needed the run when mid-field at Warwick (3m1f) 13 days ago. Could fare better back down in trip.

Form: 34244-5

Rocket Robbo^p³⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: Lewis Stones⁽³⁾| T: J Candlish| OR: 85

14/1

Modest form at best over hurdles and has failed to complete on his last 2 outings, in first-time tongue tie when pulled up at Haydock last month. Makes limited appeal.

Form: 0046FP-

Diamond Rose^p¹³

Age: 11| Weight: 10-9| J: Finn Lambert⁽⁵⁾| T: J S Smith| OR: 81| CD

10/1

It's now 21 runs since her last win in 2019, but back over hurdles she ran better for a while when fourth of 14 in handicap at Warwick (2m5f) 13 days ago. Task is now to build on that effort.

Form: 3P4PP-4

Hollow Ron^t⁵⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 10-7| J: Henry Brooke| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 79

13/2

Won sole start in points but made little impact in a trio of novice hurdles last year. However, after 4 months off showed more than previously under Rules when third of 7 on handicap debut at Bangor (16.7f) in March. Could have more to offer upped in trip.

Form: 18783-

Rebel Mc^h²²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: R T Dunne| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 79

12/1

Offered little in novice hurdles and on his first start in a handicap, but with a hood applied he made late headway when finishing fifth of 10 in handicap at Bangor (16.7f) last month. More needed, but this longer trip should help.

Form: F/P96P5-

Happy Index¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-2| J: Adam Wedge| T: P R Webber| OR: 73

13/2

Well-bred mare who made much more impact than previously from a lowly opening mark when fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago, Remains early days as she makes only her second start in a handicap (1 lb out of the weights).

Form: 66F74-

Forecasts

Pumpkin's Pride (9/2), Dellboy Trotter (11/2), Happy Index (13/2), Hollow Ron (13/2), Dynamic Kate (7/1), Sinister Minister (17/2), Say Nothing (9/1), Diamond Rose (10/1), Rebel Mc (12/1), Rocket Robbo (14/1), Moytier (22/1)

PUMPKIN'S PRIDE took a big step back in the right direction when third at Doncaster in February, shaping as if ready for a step up in trip, so he can build on that effort to open his account this time around. Dynamic Kate showed much improved form in 2022/23 and is feared most on her return, ahead of Dellboy Trotter.