Ludlow Race 2 - Templar Medical Handicap Hurdle
MAXIMUM OFFERS (2) got off the mark over fences at Hereford last week winning by 35L a small field event. Now reverts to hurdles just a week on. Could prove very hard to beat. THE EGYPTIAN GINGE (1) is long overdue a change of fortune after making the frame past three starts. Down in grade and deserves respect. TZARMIX (3) finished runner up last three outings having won at Ludlow in December. Warrants close consideration as might once again give a bold sight. NOONETELLSMENOTHIN (6) has blinkers fitted for the first time having disappointed in a better race at Musselburgh five weeks ago. Up in trip. Something for the Multiples: SPRINGS A GIRL (4)

Jockey: Mr Jamie Neild
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last start finished second in a small field at Ascot on March 29 over 3900m, 1.5 len behind Gnomon with 73kg at $3.50. Race before finished second of 13 starters at Haydock Park on March 5 over 3800m, 2.25 len behind Static with 69kg at $17. Continues to make headway. Hard to fault on his best form.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 29/03/2026 | 24 | MHDLE 4U | $43,980.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good | Jamie Neild | 73kg | 4:45.41 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/13 | 05/03/2026 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Jamie Neild | 69kg | 4:37.88 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/02/2026 | 35 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Heavy | Jamie Neild | 70kg | 3:59.46 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $4.33 |
| 5/7 | 10/01/2026 | 49 | HDLE 5U | $27,230.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Jamie Neild | 66.5kg | 3:50.81 | 7-6-5 | 0 |
| 42.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/11/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4U | $145,190.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good Soft | Jamie Neild | 71kg | 3:44.06 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $81.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/10/2025 | 185 | HDLE 4 | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Jamie Neild | 70kg | 4:04.24 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/04/2025 | 39 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $10,890.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Jamie Neild | 64.5kg | 3:40.78 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
| 4/13 | 15/03/2025 | 84 | HUNT FLAT 4 | $9,070.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Jamie Neild | 66.5kg | 3:49.03 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 21/12/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $8,170.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good Soft | Jamie Neild | 67.5kg | 4:02.83 | 11-11-9 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Toby Mccain-Mitchell
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming today after two months. Finished off last campaign 2 of 11 runners at Market Rasen February 17 over 4600m, slow track; behind Aire Spray with 76kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by 6 len this track December 3 over 4800m defeating Walkinthewoods with 74.5kg at $2.80. Sure to prove tough to stop.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 17/02/2026 | 32 | HCP HDLE 4U | $20,300.00 | Market Rasen | 4641m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 76kg | 6:07.03 | 6-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/01/2026 | 37 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,770.00 | Market Rasen | 4626m | Good Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 72.5kg | 6:01.41 | 9-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/7 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 5138m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | 6:36.16 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
| 1/7 | 03/12/2025 | 172 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 74.5kg | 5:49.02 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.75 |
| 3/6 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 73.5kg | 5:52.89 | 4-5-3 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $4.50 |
| 6/15 | 31/05/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,980.00 | Stratford Avon | 4425m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 76kg | 5:32.96 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $8.50 |
| 0/6 | 02/05/2025 | 27 | CHSE 6U | $12,920.00 | Cheltenham | 5080m | Good | Darren Andrews | 76kg | 6:39.01 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/04/2025 | 123 | P2P | $0.00 | Bitterley P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | James King | 79.5kg | 6:24.50 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.57 |
| 5/8 | 03/12/2024 | 48 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 71.5kg | 6:41.00 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 16/10/2024 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71kg | 5:57.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/09/2024 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,510.00 | Warwick Uk | 5230m | Good Soft | Max Kendrick | 76kg | 6:08.97 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Harry Atkins
Weight: 73kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished second in a small field at Newbury on February 17 over 4900m, slow track; 2.25 len behind Star Of Honour with 72kg at $5. Second-up finished fifth of 9 starters at Chepstow on March 15 over 3900m, on slow going 26 len behind Analiese carrying 67kg at $13. Not sure she is up to this.
Last Starts 38 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 | 15/03/2026 | 26 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $21,780.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Freddie Keighley | 67kg | 4:56.63 | - | 0 |
| 26.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/02/2026 | 85 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 4928m | Soft | Freddie Keighley | 72kg | 6:58.14 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/11/2025 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Kempton Park | 4928m | Good | Sean Bowen | 72kg | 6:19.74 | 6-6-8 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $7.50 |
| 0/14 | 25/10/2025 | 40 | HCP CHSE 4U | $44,170.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 66kg | 5:03.71 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 15/09/2025 | 183 | HCP CHSE 4U | $20,580.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 66kg | 4:14.06 | 4-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 16/03/2025 | 39 | HCP HDLE 4U | $20,300.00 | Market Rasen | 4641m | Good | Daire Mcconville | 76kg | 6:01.79 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/02/2025 | 49 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $22,140.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | Good Soft | Daire Mcconville | 74kg | 5:25.20 | 7-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 18/12/2024 | 18 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $14,760.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | Good Soft | Daire Mcconville | 73kg | 11:48.90 | 6-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/11/2024 | 30 | HDLE 4U | $27,230.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Good Soft | Daire Mcconville | 66kg | 5:06.50 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $126.00 |
| 1/11 | 31/10/2024 | 20 | MHDLE M 4U | $15,430.00 | Stratford Avon | 4425m | Good Soft | Daire Mcconville | 67.5kg | 5:33.07 | 11-7-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $81.00 |
| 99/16 | 11/10/2024 | 297 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $16,330.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 4:51.82 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 72kgs
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Comments
Freshened for 34 days. Last start finished fifth of 8 starters at this track on March 19 over 4200m, 20 len behind Royal Way with 71kg at $8. The start before that; won by 2.25 len this track on February 4 over 4200m slow track defeating Following Chapter carrying 76kg at $21 in a hurdle. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/03/2026 | 43 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 5:11.88 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/12 | 04/02/2026 | 49 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 5:25.45 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/12/2025 | 18 | HCP APP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | Good Soft | Eleanor Williams | 66kg | 5:23.89 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 30.3L | $29.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/11/2025 | 23 | MHDLE 4U | $17,820.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 68kg | 5:09.24 | 7-5-5 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/11/2025 | 24 | MHDLE HUNT M 46 | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 71kg | 5:08.41 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $29.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/10/2025 | 148 | MHDLE HUNT M 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Good | David Bass | 71kg | 3:53.30 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 41.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/05/2025 | 38 | OPEN HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $9,070.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 66kg | 3:52.36 | 3-1-4 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 10/04/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,300.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 64.5kg | 3:53.19 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Freshened for 33 days. Last run finished fourth of 10 starters at Musselburgh on March 20 over 4000m, 7 len behind Sanilam with 70kg at $17. Before that pulled up at Kelso on February 13 over 4500m. Definite winning chance. Certainly worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 20/03/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 70kg | 4:53.94 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 0/8 | 13/02/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Heavy | Benjamin Macey | 68kg | 6:20.12 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/13 | 21/01/2026 | 36 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 74kg | 4:45.77 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/12/2025 | 69 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 70kg | 4:46.19 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/4 | 08/10/2025 | 23 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $10,890.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Firm | Benjamin Macey | 67kg | 3:40.20 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/09/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 70kg | 3:57.29 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Tom Broughton
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished third in a small field at Wincanton on April 1 over 4300m, 6 len behind Sogna In Grande with 66.5kg at $19. Start before finished fifth in a small field at Southwell on March 2 over 4100m, slow track; 36 len behind Edith Pelham with 71kg at $23. Will need to lift. Looking elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 01/04/2026 | 30 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 4325m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 66.5kg | 5:13.81 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/03/2026 | 26 | HDLE HUNT M 47 | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Soft | David Bass | 71kg | 5:22.37 | - | 0 |
| 36.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/12 | 04/02/2026 | 254 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Soft | David Bass | 72kg | 5:23.87 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/3 | 26/05/2025 | 43 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Chaddesley Corbett P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 73kg | 6:12.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/4 | 13/04/2025 | 22 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Edgcote P2p | 4828m | Good | James King | 71kg | 7:03.80 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.91 |
| 2/8 | 22/03/2025 | 28 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Y | S Connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/02/2025 | 13 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Farmacaffley P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Comea P2p | 4828m | Y | M J Sweeney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |