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14:25 Ludlow

Welsh Border Area Point-To-Point Awards 2017 Mares' Handicap Hurdle (Class 3)

  • 5 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 5f 55y
  • Going: Good to Firm (Good in Places)
  • Surface: Turf
  • £12,000 added
  • Winner: £7,798
  • 2nd: £2,290
  • 3rd: £1,145
  • 4th: £572
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 4m 56.50s
  • Off Time: 14:26:17
  • 5 Ran
1
Silk - Black, White hoop, Black sleeves, White stars
9/2
  • Form 342-2P1
  • Age 9
  • Weight 11-12
  • Official Rating 127

held up in close 5th, closer in 4th after 6th, 2nd 2 out, led last, ridden and clear when hung left run-in, stayed on well

2
Silk - Dark Blue, White stripe and cap
5/1
  • Form 113-223
  • Age 7
  • Weight 11-10
  • Official Rating 125

chased leading pair, 2nd from 5th until pushed along before 3 out, 2nd again 3 out, challenged next, every chance last, ridden and one pace run-in

3
Silk - Pink, royal blue stars, royal blue cap, pink star

On Demand

174 t D
2/1
  • Form 424200-
  • Age 6
  • Weight 11-7
  • Official Rating 122

led, pushed along before 3 out, ridden after next, headed last, no extra in 3rd run-in

4
Silk - Light Blue, Black and Light Blue halved sleeves, Black cap
15/8
  • Form 0-22411
  • Age 6
  • Weight 11-4
  • Official Rating 119

tracked leading trio, closer in 3rd at 6th, 2nd and every chance when lost 2nd 3 out, weakened next

6
Silk - Red, Dark Blue cross belts, Dark Blue and White striped cap
14/1
  • Form F-33497
  • Age 9
  • Weight 10-9
  • Official Rating 110

chased leader, jumped big 1st, jumped slowly next, lost 2nd 5th, behind after 6th, tailed off and pulled up after 8th

5
NR
  • Form P5-124P
  • Age 7
  • Weight 11-0
  • Official Rating 115

NonRunner

In depth

Verdict

Though her stable may not be in the best of form, POETIC LADY has every chance of completing the hat-trick as she looks progressive and James King’s 5lb claim reduces a further 9lb rise in the ratings. On Demand can be tough to peg back if allowed an easy lead and the going and tight track will aid her cause but Miss Mobot needs some help from the handicapper and Still Believing has gone up 6lb since winning at Uttoxeter in July. It’s no surprise to see Miss Spent back over hurdles as she didn’t take to fences at Huntingdon but she may struggle in this company.

Formwatch

Still Believing (IRE) 7-2 (9-9) Chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 6th of 7, 15 1/2l behind Hawridge Flyer (9-4) at Ffos Las 1m 4f mdn stks (5) hvy in Aug.

Miss Mobot 4-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, effort 4 out, ridden after next, weakened before 2 out, 3rd of 4, 30l behind Welsh Bard (10-6) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp (3) gd in Sep.

On Demand 10-1 (10-3) Led, clear 3rd, headed before 2 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 10th of 12, dist behind Midnight Tour (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp lst (1) gd in Apr.

Poetic Lady (IRE) 10-3fav (11-7) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders 2 out, challenged last, ridden to lead flat, kept on, won at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (4) gd in Sep beating Kentford Heiress (11-9) by 4l, 8 ran.

Over The Air 7-1 (11-12) Towards rear on outside, not much room 3rd, struggling 6th, well behind 3 out, 7th of 10, 23 1/2l behind Bobble Emerald (11-12) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Oct.

Miss Spent (IRE) 9-2 (11-3) Held up in 4th, slight stumble 2nd, mistake 5th, blundered and weakened 10th, behind and pulled up before the last, at Huntingdon 2m hcp (4) gd in Oct.