13:35 Ludlow

Monday 24 November 2025

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Racing To School Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 13:35 | Winning time: 3m 51.12s

Dexter^t,p¹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 12-0| J: Craig Nichol| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 99

8/1

In good form over fences this year and still in fine heart when runner-up on first hurdle start for over 2 years at Sedgefield last time, no match for an improved 4-y-o. Should give his running again off same mark.

Form: 1422P2

East End Girl⁴⁸⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-11| J: Toby McCain-Mitchell⁽⁵⁾| T: A Ralph| OR: 96| D

9/1

Twice a winner for current yard but hasn't been seen since finishing a creditable fourth in a 10-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to firm) in July last year. Market should guide on return from an absence (yard also saddle Churchman).

Form: 4123/44-

Battle Of Omdurman^p¹³⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 11-9| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: Deborah Cole| OR: 94| D

14/1

Had some solid form as a juvenile but hasn't built on promising handicap debut, finishing well held at Stratford in a first-time tongue strap (now removed). Claims if back to his best with headgear refitted following a break.

Form: P43-336

L'air Du Large²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 11-3| J: C J Todd| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero| OR: 88

50/1

Showed little in a bumper/three hurdle starts to date but isn't badly bred and could have to offer making his handicap debut in a low-grade affair.

Form: 447-0

Bluenose Belle¹⁹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-3| J: Finn Lambert⁽³⁾| T: R T Phillips| OR: 88

18/1

Didn't look entirely straightforward when making a winning handicap debut at Fontwell and found a bit of improvement to follow up at Market Rasen in May. That form looks ordinary but she's one to consider if market suggests she's ready to roll for her hat-trick bid.

Form: 0431-1

Now Then Wendy⁶⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-13| J: Benjamin Poste| T: S Cameron| OR: 84

50/1

Fair Flat winner who took a step forward when fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good, 66/1) in March, moving well for a long way. Off 6 months and suffered heavy defeat at Uttoxeter latest and has something to prove on the back of that run.

Form: 6/P564-P

No More Bolero^v³¹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: H Cobden| T: James Owen| OR: 84| BF

9/4

Made the frame at Fontwell on first hurdles start for current yard in August but has followed an encouraging run on the Flat with 2 poor efforts. Booking of Harry Cobden catches the eye on hurdle return and he's one for the shortlist in a winnable race.

Form: 6/8256-4

Fight For It^t³⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 10-13| J: R P McLernon| T: J G M O'Shea| OR: 84| CD

40/1

Opened his account in a novice hurdle at this track back in 2022 but below form thereafter and not seen for 26 months prior to pulling up at Ludlow last month. Remains with questions to answer.

Form: 55776/P

Blue Tempus³⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 10-8| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: A King| OR: 95

9/4

Fair maiden on the Flat who is yet to build on an encouraging second on hurdle debut. Wasn't able to take advantage of a sizeable 3-y-o allowance when 6 lengths fourth of 6 in a novice handicap at Kempton last time but could be worth another chance on first start in open company.

Form: 2234

Churchman²⁵²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-8| J: J J Burke| T: A Ralph| OR: 79

4/1

Maiden has often shaped as if needing at least 2½m but hasn't improved for longer trips. Back over 2m though has run well off a break and is worth a market check for yard who are doubly represented.

Form: 359437-

Ramaah^b1²⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 10-7| J: James Best| T: S-J Davies| OR: 78

100/1

Modest 13f Flat scorer but yet to offer much since sent hurdling. Blinkers on first time but best to look elsewhere.

Form: 4458P-P

Non-Runners

Esteban²⁵

Weight: 11-10| Age: 5

T: H Dickin J: Non Runner

Forecasts

No More Bolero (9/4), Blue Tempus (9/4), Churchman (4/1), Dexter (8/1), East End Girl (9/1), Battle Of Omdurman (14/1), Bluenose Belle (18/1), Esteban (33/1), Fight For It (40/1), Now Then Wendy (50/1), L'air Du Large (50/1), Ramaah (100/1)

A winnable low-grade handicap and BLUE TEMPUS could be worth another chance in receipt of a handy 3-y-o weight allowance. No More Bolero may prove the main danger back over hurdles, the booking of Harry Codben catching the eye, while L'Air du Large is one to note for support on his handicap debut.