Ludlow Race 1 - Butty Bach Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
TALES OF BRAVERY (1) is extremely difficult to oppose among this company. Made all to record a convincing win in a Uttoxeter maiden last month. With Harry Skelton returning to the saddle holds claims. BURANO MURANO (6) improved landing a heavy-ground Huntingdon maiden last week and makes a quick reappearance in a modest race. One for the forecast. JET STEEL (3) showed enough ability in jumpers flat races to suggest he could take a hand in a race of this calibre. Place chance. Alastair Ralph enters three here and FINE FELLOW (2) may rate the best of his trio. Check the market with three each way places on offer. Something for the Multiples: LADY BLACKMORE (8)
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 73kgs
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Recent form impressive for this race. Freshened for 33 days. Last outing favourite; won by 9 len Uttoxeter on January 24 over 3200m slow track defeating Halftheworldaway carrying 73.5kg at $3 in a hurdle. Before that finished third of 11 runners at Uttoxeter on December 19 over 3200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Minella Jury with 73kg at $11. Big chance again.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 24/01/2026 | 36 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Charlie Todd | 73.5kg | 4:05.33 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/12/2025 | 44 | MHDLE 3U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Heavy | Tristan Durrell | 73kg | 4:14.36 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/11/2025 | 276 | MHDLE 4U | $15,240.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 5:12.40 | 8-6-6 | 0 |
| 60.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballinaboola P2p | 4828m | Soft | J L Scallan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Lorcan Murtagh
Weight: 70kgs
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Freshened for 33 days. Last run pulled up at Uttoxeter on January 24 over 3200m. The run before set the pace for much of the race finished third of 7 runners at Plumpton on December 1 over 3600m, on slow going 3.5 len behind Five Bar Gate carrying 71kg at $8. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/14 | 24/01/2026 | 54 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Sean Houlihan | 73.5kg | 4:05.33 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/12/2025 | 26 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Plumpton | 3621m | Soft | James Bowen | 71kg | 4:40.10 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/13 | 05/11/2025 | 206 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 4:16.40 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/4 | 13/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Edgcote P2p | 4225m | Good | Edward Vaughan | 75.5kg | 5:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $3.25 |
Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 70kgs
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Having second run back today. Fresh up after about 18 months finished 11th of 17 runners at Wincanton on January 29 over 3000m, on rain affected going; 34 len behind Pourquoi Pas Papa carrying 72.5kg at $151. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; finished fifth of 7 runners at Goodwood on June 21 2024 over 2400m, 6 len behind Belcamo carrying 56.5kg at $26. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17 | 29/01/2026 | 549 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Heavy | Robert Dunne | 72.5kg | 3:52.90 | 11-11-11 | 0 |
| 34.0L | $151.00 |
| 4/5 | 29/07/2024 | 38 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 2816m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 3:11.62 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/06/2024 | 24 | HCP 3 | $22,960.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Good | Rhys Clutterbuck | 56.5kg | 2:38.20 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/05/2024 | 99 | MDN 35 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Soft | Joe Fanning | 57kg | 2:14.40 | 8-5-5 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/02/2024 | 16 | NOV 35 | $20,690.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | David Probert | 55kg | 2:02.94 | 4-6-5 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/02/2024 | - | MDN 35 | $12,700.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | David Probert | 56kg | 1:40.59 | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign finished 16th of 17 runners at Aintree on May 16 over 3400m, 47 len behind Rebel Tribesman with 72kg at $29. Better for the experience but others have better credentials.
Last Starts 286 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/17 | 16/05/2025 | - | OPEN APP HUNT FLAT 46 | $15,430.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good | Harry O'dwyer | 72kg | 4:02.84 | 5-16-16 | 0 |
| 47.0L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Last to post a big 4 len win. Huntingdon on February 19 over 3200m in the wet defeating Lejo Du Seuil with 66kg at $9 in a hurdle. Run before raced on the pace prior to fading finished sixth of 7 starters at Chelmsford on February 8 over 2800m, 12 len behind The Craftymaster carrying 61kg at $26. Hard to fault of late and can win again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 19/02/2026 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Heavy | Callum Pritchard | 66kg | 4:06.66 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/02/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $18,290.00 | Chelmsford City | 2816m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 61kg | 3:04.22 | 2-2-6 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/01/2026 | 66 | HCP 4U | $13,860.00 | Chelmsford City | 3218m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 61kg | 3:39.64 | 3-4-6 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/11/2025 | 57 | JHDLE 3 | $16,330.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Robert Dunne | 70kg | 3:53.14 | 4-6-7 | 0 |
| 40.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/09/2025 | 90 | HCP APP NOV 3U | $13,130.00 | Ffos Las | 2011m | Heavy | J J Murphy-Knight | 69.5kg | 2:20.42 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/06/2025 | 41 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Ffos Las | 2414m | Good Soft | Joe Leavy | 57kg | 2:41.30 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/05/2025 | 22 | OPEN NOV 35 | $13,070.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Good Firm | George Bass | 58kg | 2:08.76 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/04/2025 | 158 | MDN 3U | $14,760.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 56.5kg | 2:11.63 | 3-6-7 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 21/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $17,510.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Liam Wright | 58kg | 2:05.51 | 10-11-11 | 12 |
| 29.5L | $251.00 |
Jockey: Tabitha Worsley
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11 of 13 runners at Chepstow November 5 over 3200m, 177 len behind Sea The Day carrying 66kg at $301. First ever start ran 6 of 7 runners at Warwick October 1 over 3200m, 35 len behind Bathara carrying 67.5kg at $21. Not likely to threaten here.
Last Starts 113 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 05/11/2025 | 35 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Tabitha Worsley | 66kg | 4:16.40 | 10-11-11 | 0 |
| 177.5L | $301.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/10/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,380.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 67.5kg | 3:35.30 | 5-7-6 | 0 |
| 35.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Fresh up after three months finished fifth of 10 runners at Huntingdon on January 22 over 3200m, slow track; 68 len behind Emerald Quest with 69.5kg at $21. Previously second-up finished second of 7 runners at Loughanmore P2p on October 18 over 4828m, 5.5 len behind Eskylady with 60kg. Fitter for run. Back to jumping and can feature with improvement on fresh run.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 22/01/2026 | 96 | HUNT FLAT MDN M 46 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Soft | James Turner | 69.5kg | 4:00.36 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 68.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/4 | 04/10/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |