Bedfordshire Racing Club Remembers Dave Loveridge Handicap Hurdle

A 4-time 2m winner over hurdles for James Owen in the first half of 2025. However, nothing to shout about for current yard and hopes pinned on marked step up in distance with headgear back on.

Shaped well when third on Rules debut at Uttoxeter following Irish maiden point success. Failed to build on that next 3 starts but much more like it with cheekpieces fitted when fifth of 15 in a Newcastle handicap over this trip 3 weeks ago. Eased 2 lb so one to consider.

Opened his account at Fakenham in October 2024 but has failed to back it up subsequently, off 12 months before eighth of 11 in handicap over 19.6f here in December. Hood/tongue tie now applied.

Stiff mark on what he's achieved in his qualifying runs over 2m so major improvement needed up in trip.

Fairly useful performer on the Flat for Ollie Sangster. Not come close to matching that over hurdles yet but this trip will suit and this mark really should be within range.

Showed next to nothing for Henrietta Knight but back to winning ways on first start for this yard on the Flat at Chelmsford (2m) in October. Pulled up over hurdles the following February but fit from a pair of runner-up efforts on the level and he has a basement mark to exploit.

Looks limited on early evidence.