Ludlow Race 4 - Welsh Guards Association Handicap Hurdle
AUNTIE MAGGIE (8) looked much improved to register a comfortable 13L victory over 3200m at Fakenham. Selected to maintain the upward trajectory. ZUCAYAN (3) rates highly in view of a 1.5L runner-up effort on penultimate appearance tackling 3300m at Taunton. Main danger. STAR OF GUITING (1) warrants consideration with the application of a first-time tongue tie. Registered a victory by a neck two back at Market Rasen. Respect. GARITSA BAY (5) rates each-way.

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Freshened for 42 days. Last run finished fourth of 8 runners at Ascot on March 30 over 3100m, 12 len behind Benvoy with 66.5kg at $9.50. Run before won by a neck Market Rasen on March 16 over 3320m defeating Mad Maxios carrying 73kg at $1.50 in a hurdle. Gets a chance to win. Use the win two back as a guide to his chances.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 30/03/2025 | 14 | HCP JHDLE 4 | $72,600.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Jamie Brace | 66.5kg | 3:39.66 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $9.50 |
1/3 | 16/03/2025 | 21 | HDLE HUNT 4U | $16,610.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Good | Jamie Brace | 73kg | 4:18.96 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
3/5 | 23/02/2025 | 39 | APP HDLE HUNT 4U | $16,610.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Soft | Jamie Brace | 73kg | 4:15.57 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.75 |
2/7 | 15/01/2025 | 27 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $18,150.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Jamie Brace | 71kg | 4:12.05 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
1/5 | 19/12/2024 | 40 | HDLE HUNT 3U | $16,610.00 | Exeter | 3365m | Good Soft | Jamie Brace | 70kg | 4:23.78 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
4/8 | 09/11/2024 | 18 | HUNT FLAT 3 | $14,520.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 4:14.21 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
12/12 | 22/10/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 2615m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 3:02.00 | - | 0 |
| 26.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Liam Harrison
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 30 days. Last start finished fifth of 9 starters at Fontwell Park on April 11 over 3560m, 29 len behind He's A Latchico carrying 76kg at $7.50. Start before finished third of 9 runners at Ffos Las on March 21 over 3200m, 2.25 len behind Mount Washington carrying 73kg at $5. Go close. Nicely placed and looks a top-three hope.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 11/04/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good | Adam Wedge | 76kg | 4:21.43 | - | 0 |
| 29.0L | $7.50 |
3/9 | 21/03/2025 | 30 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,550.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good | Liam Harrison | 73kg | 3:56.48 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
6/9 | 19/02/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 71kg | 3:50.47 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $29.00 |
8/14 | 04/02/2025 | 372 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,060.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | Richard Patrick | 72.5kg | 4:18.30 | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $81.00 |
6/8 | 29/01/2024 | 163 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 76kg | 4:02.00 | - | 0 |
| 41.0L | $5.50 |
2/10 | 19/08/2023 | 26 | NHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73kg | 4:06.96 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.25 |
3/8 | 24/07/2023 | 30 | MDN 4U | $19,940.00 | Ballinrobe | 2514m | Y | Gary Carroll | 61kg | 2:52.71 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $3.75 |
3/9 | 24/06/2023 | 8 | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Down Royal | 2615m | Good | Conor Maxwell | 61kg | 2:48.12 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
7/12 | 16/06/2023 | 12 | SELL MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 2414m | Good | Gary Carroll | 66.5kg | 2:41.05 | - | 10 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
7/12 | 04/06/2023 | 24 | 4U | $26,010.00 | Listowel | 2615m | Good | D McGill | 66.5kg | 2:54.72 | - | 1 |
| 17.0L | $21.00 |
5/5 | 11/05/2023 | 21 | NHDLE 4U | $26,600.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Soft | K M Donoghue | 75kg | 4:02.90 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Nick Slatter
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished sixth of 11 runners at Market Rasen on April 20 over 3740m, 6 len behind Robber's Bridge with 74kg at $5. Before that finished second of 14 starters at Taunton on March 25 over 3300m, 1.5 len behind Mr Zee carrying 75.5kg at $4.50. All set to reverse the recent form.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 20/04/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Market Rasen | 3749m | Good | Nick Slatter | 74kg | 4:46.38 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
2/14 | 25/03/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | Nick Slatter | 75.5kg | 4:02.36 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
3/9 | 27/02/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Soft | Nick Slatter | 73.5kg | 3:58.87 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
3/10 | 04/02/2025 | 223 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Soft | Nick Slatter | 72kg | 5:02.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
6/13 | 26/06/2024 | 45 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Nick Slatter | 72.5kg | 4:59.20 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $15.00 |
0/9 | 12/05/2024 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | Good | Nick Slatter | 72.5kg | 3:39.72 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
4/6 | 14/04/2024 | 269 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good Soft | Nick Slatter | 66kg | 4:44.87 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
7/9 | 20/07/2023 | 67 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,700.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Nick Slatter | 74kg | 3:58.00 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $3.75 |
1/10 | 14/05/2023 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Nick Slatter | 69kg | 3:43.92 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
3/10 | 22/04/2023 | 310 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Nick Slatter | 70.5kg | 3:55.55 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $8.50 |
3/7 | 16/06/2022 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,320.00 | Ffos Las | 3184m | Good | Nick Slatter | 71.5kg | 3:57.62 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after four months pulled up at Huntingdon on April 19 over 3200m. Previously second-up finished second of 9 starters at Taunton on December 30 over 3300m, 9 len behind Moutarde with 73kg at $6.50. Definite chance. Cannot be written off.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/8 | 19/04/2025 | 110 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Ben Jones | 71kg | 3:50.39 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
2/9 | 30/12/2024 | 46 | JHDLE 3U | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 73kg | 4:08.13 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $6.50 |
1/8 | 14/11/2024 | 123 | JHDLE 3U | $14,210.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | Good | Ben Jones | 70kg | 4:00.13 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
5/6 | 14/07/2024 | 19 | JHDLE 3 | $14,520.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good | Ben Jones | 70kg | 3:49.83 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $2.10 |
2/11 | 25/06/2024 | 164 | JHDLE MDN 3U | $16,790.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | Good | Ben Jones | 71kg | 3:59.63 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.25 |
4/10 | 13/01/2024 | 49 | MDN 3 | $76,246.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:40.63 | 7-4-4 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $5.80 |
10/14 | 25/11/2023 | 44 | MDN 2 | $81,761.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:44.83 | 12-9-10 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $5.00 |
4/10 | 12/10/2023 | 40 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:36.96 | 10-7-4 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $12.05 |
4/9 | 02/09/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $92,736.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 54kg | 1:43.54 | 9-5-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $13.90 |

Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after five months. Finished off last preparation 4 of 8 starters at Wincanton December 17 over 3150m, 10 len behind Dunstall Rambler carrying 76kg at $7. First up last campaign 2 of 9 runners at Market Rasen September 28 over 3700m, 3.5 len behind Lord Warburton carrying 71.5kg at $2.90. Could pose a serious challenge.
Last Starts 143 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 17/12/2024 | 31 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,380.00 | Wincanton | 3153m | Good Soft | Charlie Todd | 76kg | 4:04.70 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $7.00 |
3/7 | 16/11/2024 | 49 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Charlie Todd | 76kg | 3:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
2/9 | 28/09/2024 | 107 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 3721m | Good | Charlie Todd | 71.5kg | 4:43.03 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.88 |
1/9 | 13/06/2024 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Charlie Todd | 71kg | 4:04.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
3/7 | 27/05/2024 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,300.00 | Huntingdon | 4156m | Good | Charlie Todd | 71kg | 4:53.42 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
3/8 | 09/05/2024 | 18 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $12,070.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 73kg | 4:27.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.88 |
1/12 | 21/04/2024 | 21 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $12,070.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Good Soft | C Todd | 69kg | 4:43.07 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
4/14 | 31/03/2024 | 39 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,070.00 | Market Rasen | 3721m | Good Soft | C Todd | 68.5kg | 4:41.60 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
8/9 | 21/02/2024 | 24 | NHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Soft | C Todd | 71kg | 4:30.90 | - | 0 |
| 71.3L | $101.00 |
6/9 | 28/01/2024 | 30 | NHDLE APP 4U | $21,050.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | C Todd | 71kg | 4:01.36 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $151.00 |
8/11 | 29/12/2023 | 36 | NHDLE NOV 46 | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good Soft | C Todd | 70kg | 4:52.90 | - | 0 |
| 63.3L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Isabel Williams
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing finished sixth of 8 starters at Taunton on April 23 over 3300m, 36 len behind Record Art carrying 71kg at $41. At only start last preparation pulled up at this track on February 5 over 3170m. Needs to go up a level.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 23/04/2025 | 77 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good Firm | Adam Wedge | 71kg | 4:06.10 | - | 0 |
| 36.3L | $41.00 |
0/10 | 05/02/2025 | 90 | JHDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 3:55.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
2/5 | 07/11/2024 | 26 | JHDLE 3 | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 3:56.32 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |
4/5 | 12/10/2024 | 120 | JHDLE 3 | $16,330.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 4:11.06 | - | 0 |
| 52.5L | $13.00 |
4/12 | 14/06/2024 | 25 | MDN 3 | $34,310.00 | Marseille Borely | 1700m | Good | Gabriel Roth Le Vaillant | 55.5kg | 1:47.33 | - | 2 |
| 1.9L | $4.60 |
3/7 | 20/05/2024 | 26 | MDN 3 | $34,370.00 | Salon De Provence | 1800m | Soft | Jean-Bernard Eyquem | 58kg | 1:51.52 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
3/9 | 24/04/2024 | 51 | MDN 3 | $34,770.00 | Marseille Borely | 1800m | Good Soft | Jean-Bernard Eyquem | 58kg | 1:48.90 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $7.70 |
4/10 | 04/03/2024 | 37 | MDN CG 3 | $34,940.00 | Toulouse | 2100m | Heavy | Hugo Mouesan | 58kg | 2:25.40 | - | 2 |
| 7.1L | $5.90 |
4/10 | 27/01/2024 | - | UNR CG 3 | $37,280.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Neutral | Enzo Crublet | 55.5kg | 2:09.57 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Miss Jess Stewart
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 36 days. Fresh up after three months didn't finish the race at Chepstow on April 5 over 3200m. Previously second-up finished tenth of 11 runners at Hereford on January 15 over 3200m, on slow going 53 len behind Chief Sunday carrying 66.5kg at $101. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/4 | 05/04/2025 | 80 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | James Best | 64.5kg | 3:57.04 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $15.00 |
10/11 | 15/01/2025 | 25 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,880.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | Jess Stewart | 66.5kg | 4:06.82 | - | 0 |
| 53.3L | $101.00 |
6/14 | 21/12/2024 | 165 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good Soft | Jess Stewart | 67.5kg | 4:02.39 | - | 0 |
| 35.3L | $126.00 |
3/9 | 09/07/2024 | 7 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Jess Stewart | 65kg | 3:59.43 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $151.00 |
0/10 | 02/07/2024 | 27 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good Firm | James Turner | 66.5kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
5/9 | 05/06/2024 | 12 | HDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good | James Turner | 65kg | 5:12.44 | - | 0 |
| 54.5L | $41.00 |
9/14 | 24/05/2024 | 26 | NHDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Good | James Turner | 69kg | 10:09.64 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $151.00 |
10/11 | 28/04/2024 | 249 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Bath | 2313m | Soft | Ethan Jones | 56.5kg | 2:36.00 | - | 9 |
| 28.0L | $67.00 |
11/11 | 23/08/2023 | 13 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 62kg | 1:26.81 | - | 10 |
| 30.8L | $10.00 |
7/7 | 10/08/2023 | 12 | APP HCP 3U | $17,790.00 | Brighton | 1408m | Good Firm | William Carver | 59kg | 1:23.56 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $9.50 |
4/16 | 29/07/2023 | 17 | HCP 3 | $36,300.00 | York | 1408m | Good | Luke Morris | 59kg | 1:26.85 | - | 8 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last run to post a big 13 len win. Fakenham on April 21 over 3200m defeating Milajess with 68kg at $2 in a hurdle. Start before finished second in a small field at Stratford-On-Avon on April 13 over 3750m, 1.0 len behind Jackpot Cash with 64.5kg at $5.50. Rates well. Ideally placed to win again.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 21/04/2025 | 8 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $15,430.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 68kg | 4:01.71 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $2.00 |
2/6 | 13/04/2025 | 54 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,270.00 | Stratford Avon | 3756m | Good | Sean Houlihan | 64.5kg | 4:31.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
0/12 | 18/02/2025 | 11 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good Soft | David Noonan | 69.5kg | 4:58.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
4/10 | 07/02/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 67.5kg | 5:07.91 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $4.33 |
6/9 | 11/01/2025 | 211 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 66kg | 5:26.80 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $13.00 |
7/12 | 14/06/2024 | 27 | HDLE M 4U | $16,510.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | David Bass | 70kg | 4:00.53 | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $10.00 |
3/9 | 18/05/2024 | 11 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 68.5kg | 4:02.36 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $41.00 |
8/10 | 07/05/2024 | 65 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 68.5kg | 3:48.06 | - | 0 |
| 29.8L | $23.00 |
3/7 | 03/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Ballycahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | S Staples | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.00 |