Racecards
14:00 Ludlow
European Breeders Fund 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) (Class D)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Form 34-1
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer H D Daly
- Jockey M Bradburne
tracked leaders, chased winner approaching 3 out, every chance when hit last, one pace flat
- Form 260-10P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer J Spearing
- Jockey H Oliver
tracked leader, led approaching 3 out, narrow and hard pressed when hit last, stayed on under pressure flat
Albahi (IRE)
34- Form 34
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer M Quinlan
- Jockey T Scudamore
led and took keen hold, mistake 4th, 5th and 6th, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
- Form 40-0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Miss H Knight
- Jockey J Culloty
in touch when blundered and unseated rider 6th
Silver Gift
36- Form 0040-PP
- Age 4
- Weight 10-9
behind, ridden and remote 4th when hit 2 out, took modest 3rd approaching last
In depth
Formwatch
Bonus Bridge (IRE) Did not have to be at his best to land a weak event at Hereford last month; should have no problems here despite his penalty.
Pauntley Gofa Pulled up behind the likely favourite Bonus Bridge last time out and although put in some decent runs last season may not be good enough here.
Albahi (IRE) Two fair bumper efforts to his name earlier in the year; should be ready for this race and could give the favourite most to do.
Arctic Times (IRE) Not disgraced in a couple of bumpers last season before running a fair race at Aintree a couple of weeks ago; improvement needed but improvement expected.
Phillijo Two poor runs to date; no real chance.
Robella The most experienced in the field but by no means the best; handles soft but need to find a lot to figure here.
Silver Gift Has shown the occasional bit of promise but is not in the best form at the moment and others preferred.