Ludlow Race 2 - Racing To School Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
OCEAN CONQUEST (3) started his season with a narrow victory by a neck here over much shorter. This four year old brings plenty of upside and is firmly the one to beat. MELTON MOSSY (5) produced a solid second attempting a hurdle (4000m) at Ffos Las with this rider Eleanor Williams aboard. Major player. DIPLOMATIE (1) is inconsistent. Cheek pieces are now added after a flat seventh at Bangor-On-Dee ten days ago. Needs more. Though yet to rediscover the form of her wins last season SAM'S AMOUR (2) wasn't disgraced two runs ago at Newton Abbot. Of more interest now dropping in trip and worth giving another chance

Jockey: Miss Victoria Malzard
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished second of 7 starters at this track on October 8 over 4200m, 0.5 len behind Of Course You Can with 71kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell finished seventh of 8 runners at Bangor-On-Dee on October 27 over 3900m, 38 len behind Rockola Vogue carrying 72kg at $8.50. Rates well. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 27/10/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE M 3U | $24,090.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Victoria Malzard | 72kg | 4:47.66 | 7-8-7 | 0 |
| 38.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 08/10/2025 | 356 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $16,340.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good Firm | Victoria Malzard | 71kg | 4:57.21 | 6-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 17/10/2024 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Wincanton | 4325m | Good | Victoria Malzard | 72kg | 5:13.34 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/10/2024 | 693 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Victoria Malzard | 72.5kg | 3:47.51 | 7-5-3 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/11/2022 | 47 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $18,230.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good | Victoria Malzard | 71kg | 4:36.67 | - | 0 |
| 23.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/09/2022 | 13 | HDLE CLM CF 4 | $34,880.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Lucas Zuliani | 65kg | 4:15.92 | - | 0 |
| 39.5L | $6.60 |
| 1/6 | 11/09/2022 | 34 | HDLE CLM CF 4 | $20,350.00 | Nimes | 3900m | Good Soft | Valentin Morin | 67.5kg | 4:52.12 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/08/2022 | 112 | HDLE CL4 CF 4 | $18,980.00 | Rochefort-Sur-Loire | 3500m | Soft | Lucas Zuliani | 64.5kg | 4:08.00 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/04/2022 | 25 | CLM CL3 HCP 4U | $23,670.00 | Saint Cloud | 2000m | Good Soft | Tony Piccone | 60kg | 2:13.03 | - | 5 |
| 9.2L | $5.00 |
| 14/17 | 24/03/2022 | 14 | HCP CL3 4 | $38,820.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Good Soft | Christophe Soumillon | 59.5kg | 2:31.12 | - | 4 |
| 29.9L | $5.80 |
| 1/12 | 10/03/2022 | 29 | CLM CL3 HCP 4U | $24,840.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Soft | Tony Piccone | 58kg | 2:32.67 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Mr Louis Burke
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 41 days. Fresh up after two months ran last at Worcester on September 26 over 4600m, 13 len behind Theatre Of Flight with 72.5kg at $17. Previously second-up finished second of 7 starters at Newton Abbot on July 20 over 5300m, 3.5 len behind Impecunious carrying 76kg at $8. In the mix on best and gets chance to atone.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/09/2025 | 68 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Adam Wedge | 72.5kg | 5:52.70 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2025 | 56 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 5330m | Good | Adam Wedge | 76kg | 6:45.02 | 6-4-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/05/2025 | 206 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | Adam Wedge | 76kg | 5:26.87 | 3-6-4 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 31/10/2024 | 21 | HDLE SELL 47 | $9,980.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 70.5kg | 4:32.56 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.57 |
| 1/7 | 10/10/2024 | 41 | WFA HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Exeter | 3722m | Good | Adam Wedge | 71kg | 4:28.25 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 30/08/2024 | 41 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | Adam Wedge | 71kg | 5:15.62 | 3-5-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/07/2024 | 55 | HDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Cartmel | 4425m | Good | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 5:17.91 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 26/05/2024 | 87 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 4374m | Good | Adam Wedge | 67.5kg | 5:28.31 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/02/2024 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Taunton | 4828m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 69.5kg | 6:29.10 | 7-8-8 | 0 |
| 87.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/01/2024 | 50 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Exeter | 3721m | Good Soft | Harry Kimber | 68kg | 4:52.00 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $8.50 |
| 99/11 | 12/12/2023 | 23 | NHDLE HUNT HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wincanton | 4928m | Heavy | Thomas Bellamy | 73kg | 6:36.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after seven months favourite; raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a neck this track on October 23 over 3170m defeating Amancio carrying 70.5kg at $1.90 in a hurdle. Previously second-up finished fourth of 7 starters at Ascot on January 18 over 3150m, 17 len behind Lulamba with 70kg at $151. Fitter and will be tough to beat.
Last Starts 14 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 | 23/10/2025 | 207 | HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70.5kg | 3:44.29 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.91 |
| 5/8 | 30/03/2025 | 30 | HCP JHDLE 4 | $72,600.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 69.5kg | 3:39.66 | 1-5-5 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/02/2025 | 20 | JHDLE 4 | $18,150.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 4:12.20 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/7 | 08/02/2025 | 21 | JHDLE MDN 4 | $29,950.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Jamie Brace | 68.5kg | 3:57.06 | 1-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/01/2025 | 35 | JHDLE 4 | $30,440.00 | Ascot Uk | 3156m | Good | Kielan Woods | 70kg | 3:46.25 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/12/2024 | 458 | JHDLE 3 | $42,440.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Good Soft | Jordan Nailor | 70kg | 4:09.40 | - | 0 |
| 27.8L | $67.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/09/2023 | 18 | MDN 2 | $22,070.00 | Punchestown | 1609m | GY | Dylan B McMonagle | 60.5kg | 1:42.63 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $2.25 |
| 5/12 | 26/08/2023 | 35 | MDN 2 | $28,620.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Billy Lee | 59.5kg | 1:39.75 | - | 12 |
| 2.8L | $3.25 |
| 4/9 | 22/07/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Soft | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 1:28.58 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Mr Huw Edwards
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Worcester August 31 over 4000m. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Catterick March 5 over 3160m defeating Honneur D'ajonc with 76kg at $4.30. What happened last time is not ideal so prepared to risk.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 31/08/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Tabitha Worsley | 75kg | 5:00.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/07/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Tabitha Worsley | 72kg | 4:57.68 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/07/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $38,280.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Tabitha Worsley | 66kg | 4:54.50 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/4 | 21/06/2025 | 46 | HCP CHSE 5U | $26,390.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Good | Tabitha Worsley | 73.5kg | 4:15.26 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/05/2025 | 30 | CLM HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 74kg | 3:59.80 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/5 | 06/04/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Ben Poste | 76kg | 4:01.39 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 05/03/2025 | 270 | CLM HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3160m | Good | Brodie Hampson | 76kg | 3:48.65 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.33 |
| 99/9 | 08/06/2024 | 11 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 72.5kg | 4:03.01 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/05/2024 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 71.5kg | 3:57.39 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/9 | 12/05/2024 | 37 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 76kg | 3:39.72 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
| 12/13 | 05/04/2024 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $57,190.00 | Musselburgh | 3520m | Soft | Charlie Maggs | 73kg | 4:33.60 | 8-12-12 | 0 |
| 56.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Miss Eleanor Williams
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after seven months finished second in a small field at Ffos Las on October 16 over 4000m, 3.5 len behind Order Of The Dance with 72.5kg at $4. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 2 len Worcester on June 19 2024 over 3200m defeating Ten Ten Twenty carrying 71.5kg at $2.10 in a hurdle. Fitter and worth following up.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 16/10/2025 | 210 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,350.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good | Eleanor Williams | 72.5kg | 4:54.10 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/03/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | Eleanor Williams | 73kg | 5:58.72 | 7-4-5 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 12/02/2025 | 47 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3956m | Good Soft | Eleanor Williams | 70kg | 4:56.80 | 9-8-8 | 0 |
| 31.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/14 | 27/12/2024 | 9 | HCP HDLE 3U | $27,220.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Eleanor Williams | 68kg | 4:00.13 | 11-5-7 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/12/2024 | 23 | HCP APP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | Good Soft | Eleanor Williams | 73kg | 5:26.34 | 8-5-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/11/2024 | 18 | HCP HDLE 3U | $12,700.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good Soft | Eleanor Williams | 72kg | 6:07.15 | 7-5-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/10 | 07/11/2024 | 48 | HCP APP HDLE 3U | $17,090.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good | Eleanor Williams | 64kg | 5:09.25 | 8-6-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/09/2024 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $35,490.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good | Isabel Williams | 63kg | 5:17.98 | 7-5-6 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/15 | 22/08/2024 | 32 | HDLE HCP 3U | $20,240.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | Good | Isabel Williams | 71.5kg | 4:20.66 | 12-6-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 21/07/2024 | 16 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Isabel Williams | 72kg | 3:52.87 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 29.0L | $3.75 |
| 5/7 | 05/07/2024 | 16 | HDLE HCP 3U | $34,750.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Adam Wedge | 64.5kg | 3:58.31 | 5-3-5 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Finley Freeman
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Cothelstone May 14 over 4800m. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at Wadebridge December 8 over 4800m. Confidence may have taken a hit.
Last Starts 176 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 | 14/05/2025 | 11 | P2P | $0.00 | Cothelstone P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | Finley Freeman | 73kg | 6:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/05/2025 | 42 | P2P | $0.00 | Flete Park P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Finley Freeman | 73kg | 5:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $8.00 |
| 99/7 | 22/03/2025 | 20 | P2P | $0.00 | Siddington P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | Finley Freeman | 73kg | 5:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 99/7 | 02/03/2025 | 35 | P2P | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 4828m | Good | Finley Freeman | 73kg | 6:13.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 99/10 | 26/01/2025 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Cocklebarrow P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Finley Freeman | 73kg | 6:43.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/01/2025 | 35 | P2P | $0.00 | Wadebridge P2p | 4828m | Soft | Finley Freeman | 73kg | 6:18.50 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $11.00 |
| 99/8 | 08/12/2024 | 183 | P2P | $0.00 | Wadebridge P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Finley Freeman | 73kg | 6:20.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/06/2024 | 9 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $18,150.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Good | Sean Houlihan | 69kg | 5:03.94 | 1-6-6 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/05/2024 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,680.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Finn Lambert | 73.5kg | 5:04.14 | 5-8-6 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/05/2024 | 208 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good Soft | Sean Houlihan | 74.5kg | 6:31.73 | 3-3-5 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $29.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/10/2023 | 44 | NCHSE M 4U | $21,780.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good Soft | Joe Anderson | 67.5kg | 5:15.20 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $29.00 |