Ludlow Race 7 - Suzuki King Quad Handicap Hurdle
MANIGOD (4) recorded four consecutive career runner-up finishes including placing second on most recent appearance in a Fontwell Park novice hurdle last month. May go one better. FRESH KICKS (1) holds winning hurdle form. Missed out on the placings last time when fourth in a Windsor novice handicap hurdle a month ago. Thereabouts once more. NAME ME NICELY (2) has only registered one placed effort in five career starts which came on debut. Needs to improve on latest fourth attempting a Doncaster maiden hurdle. D'JO DELA BARRIERE (6) holds winning form at this track. Might bounce back following a fifth at Hereford.

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 31 days. Last start came from midfield; finished fourth of 9 starters at Windsor on January 18 over 4000m, slow track; 8 len behind Scorpio Rising with 73.5kg at $11. Before that finished sixth of 9 runners at Ascot on December 20 over 4700m, 18 len behind Jakar Du Moulin with 76kg at $5.50. All set to reverse the recent form.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/01/2026 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Windsor | 4023m | Soft | James Bowen | 73.5kg | 5:11.18 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/12/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 76kg | 5:51.63 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 01/12/2025 | 21 | MHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Soft | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 5:26.65 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.33 |
| 2/6 | 10/11/2025 | 200 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | James Bowen | 70kg | 5:08.98 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
| 5/13 | 24/04/2025 | 152 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | David Bass | 71kg | 3:40.71 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $2.88 |
| 2/10 | 23/11/2024 | 28 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Boulta P2p | 4828m | Y | A Harney | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 26/10/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Y | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran on from midfield; finished fourth of 13 runners at Doncaster on January 23 over 3900m, slow track; 14 len behind Rathkenny carrying 74.5kg at $29. Run before didn't finish the race at Doncaster on December 13 over 3900m. Looks a strong winning chance today.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 23/01/2026 | 41 | MHDLE HUNT 47 | $23,750.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 74.5kg | 4:49.80 | 7-4-4 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $29.00 |
| 0/4 | 13/12/2025 | 51 | HDLE 4U | $19,420.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 70kg | 4:52.56 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 23/10/2025 | 189 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3849m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 71.5kg | 4:57.10 | 8-7-7 | 0 |
| 31.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/04/2025 | 403 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $14,150.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 71kg | 3:46.40 | 7-4-6 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Belclare P2p | 4828m | Y | L J Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 7 of 8 starters at Warwick December 11 over 4200m, 42 len behind Yellow Star carrying 73.5kg at $9. Previously first up; 13 of 18 runners at Cheltenham November 14 over 4200m, slow track; 26 len behind A Pai De Nom carrying 70.5kg at $21. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 69 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 | 11/12/2025 | 27 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73.5kg | 5:14.82 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 42.3L | $9.00 |
| 13/18 | 14/11/2025 | 252 | HDLE HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | Bradley Harris | 70.5kg | 5:22.46 | 18-7-13 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $21.00 |
| 0/10 | 07/03/2025 | 42 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Ayr | 4114m | Soft | Bradley Harris | 76kg | 5:42.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 24/01/2025 | 24 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Soft | Bradley Harris | 71kg | 5:30.36 | 7-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/13 | 31/12/2024 | 43 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Soft | Bradley Harris | 72kg | 4:50.10 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/11/2024 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Good Soft | Bradley Harris | 67.5kg | 5:12.20 | 8-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/14 | 29/10/2024 | 199 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Bradley Harris | 67.5kg | 4:10.43 | 13-3-4 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/04/2024 | 24 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $16,330.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Benjamin Poste | 70kg | 4:06.31 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/03/2024 | 9 | JHDLE 4 | $16,330.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Soft | Benjamin Poste | 70kg | 4:07.50 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $29.00 |
| 0/10 | 11/03/2024 | 88 | WFA HDLE HUNT 4 | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Soft | Benjamin Poste | 70kg | 4:20.24 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/11 | 14/12/2023 | - | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good Soft | Benjamin Poste | 70kg | 4:11.63 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Harry Bannister
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start sat on speed throughout then finished second of 12 starters at Fontwell Park on January 11 over 3800m, on slow going 1.0 len behind Legendary Luke with 71kg at $13. Start before finished second in a small field at Plumpton on December 15 over 4100m, 3.5 len behind The Boss Bear carrying 71.5kg at $2.40. Can return to winning form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 11/01/2026 | 27 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Soft | James Bowen | 71kg | 5:02.73 | 2-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/12/2025 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 5:26.38 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.38 |
| 2/4 | 17/11/2025 | 166 | HDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | James Bowen | 69.5kg | 5:05.43 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/06/2025 | 159 | MDN 4U | $31,690.00 | Argentan | 2500m | Soft | Augustin Madamet | 58kg | 2:50.80 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
| 7/14 | 27/12/2024 | 20 | MDN 3 | $35,600.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Neutral | Cesar Belmont | 56.5kg | 2:39.70 | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $9.60 |
| 5/16 | 07/12/2024 | 68 | MDN 3 | $35,600.00 | Chantilly | 2700m | Neutral | Ronan Thomas | 58kg | 2:57.15 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/09/2024 | 40 | MDN CF 3 | $27,690.00 | Angers | 3000m | Soft | Ronan Thomas | 58kg | 3:22.41 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $1.80 |
| 6/8 | 21/08/2024 | 23 | MDN CF 3 | $36,610.00 | Dieppe | 3000m | Soft | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 3:20.00 | 2-5-6 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $7.70 |
| 2/8 | 29/07/2024 | 39 | MDN CF 3 | $35,430.00 | Dieppe | 3000m | Good Soft | Cesar Belmont | 56kg | 3:22.30 | 1-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $37.00 |
| 3/15 | 20/06/2024 | 31 | MDN CG 3 | $17,970.00 | Angers | 2300m | Good Soft | Cesar Belmont | 55.5kg | 2:21.83 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $14.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/05/2024 | - | UNR CG 3 | $44,190.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Good Soft | Aurelien Lemaitre | 58kg | 2:39.59 | 10-10-8 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last preparation 10 of 15 runners at Cheltenham November 14 over 3300m, slow track; 28 len behind French Emperor with 70.5kg at $21. Previously first up; 2 of 14 runners at Worcester September 15 over 3200m, 0.8 len behind Caelan with 71.5kg at $1.70. Overall first-up record reads well, with two placings from three runs.
Last Starts 96 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 14/11/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70.5kg | 4:16.73 | 3-9-10 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $21.00 |
| 0/20 | 24/10/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 3U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good Soft | James Turner | 62kg | 4:51.11 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/10/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 3756m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 75.5kg | 4:23.88 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.25 |
| 2/14 | 15/09/2025 | 332 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71.5kg | 4:10.58 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.73 |
| 3/8 | 18/10/2024 | 39 | HDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good | James Turner | 67kg | 4:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/3 | 09/09/2024 | 230 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $11,890.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 4:12.55 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.62 |
| 6/10 | 23/01/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $12,700.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 65kg | 4:11.18 | 1-4-6 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Miss Eleanor Williams
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after four months. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Hereford November 3 over 5000m, 38 len behind Copshill Lad with 73.5kg at $12. First up last campaign 9 of 14 starters at Chepstow October 29 2024 over 3900m, slow track; 39 len behind The New Lion with 71.5kg at $41. Expected to be prominent.
Last Starts 107 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 03/11/2025 | 11 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Good | Conor Ring | 73.5kg | 6:24.98 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 38.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/3 | 23/10/2025 | 7 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,680.00 | Ludlow | 4782m | Good | Conor Ring | 66kg | 6:22.84 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 16/10/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,460.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good | Eleanor Williams | 70.5kg | 5:56.91 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/5 | 19/09/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,220.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good Soft | Eleanor Williams | 64kg | 5:37.40 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 29/08/2025 | 41 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,970.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good Soft | Eleanor Williams | 71kg | 5:20.83 | 5-6-5 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/07/2025 | 44 | HCP HDLE 4U | $38,110.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Eleanor Williams | 64.5kg | 5:11.01 | 8-6-5 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/06/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,880.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good Soft | Eleanor Williams | 68kg | 5:01.90 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 22/05/2025 | 11 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,540.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good | Ellis Collier | 69.5kg | 5:50.39 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/5 | 11/05/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,030.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | Good | Ellis Collier | 69kg | 5:04.67 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/04/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,060.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good Firm | Isabel Williams | 73kg | 4:44.90 | 7-7-6 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $5.50 |
| 8/10 | 06/04/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good Soft | Isabel Williams | 69.5kg | 4:57.62 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Jonjo O'neill Jr.
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming finished 13th of 17 starters at Newbury on January 14 over 4900m, 44 len behind C'est Different with 71.5kg at $15. Second-up finished sixth of 11 starters at Kempton Park on February 2 over 4200m, 37 len behind Guchen with 75.5kg at $29. Struggling and looks safely held.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 02/02/2026 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 75.5kg | 5:22.42 | 8-8-6 | 0 |
| 37.8L | $29.00 |
| 13/17 | 14/01/2026 | 132 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 4928m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71.5kg | 6:05.09 | 14-13-13 | 0 |
| 44.5L | $15.00 |
| 0/8 | 04/09/2025 | 46 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Sedgefield | 5431m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 72kg | 6:33.74 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 20/07/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 5330m | Good | Benjamin Macey | 73.5kg | 6:45.02 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/10 | 24/06/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 5330m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 75kg | 6:46.70 | 8-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/06/2025 | 134 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 73.5kg | 5:49.30 | 7-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/17 | 24/01/2025 | 24 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 72.5kg | 6:08.50 | 14-8-4 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $29.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/12/2024 | 20 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 5230m | Soft | Benjamin Macey | 66kg | 6:53.34 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 34.0L | $10.00 |
| 0/10 | 11/12/2024 | 193 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 5138m | Good Soft | Benjamin Macey | 75.5kg | 6:25.56 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/06/2024 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,700.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 75.5kg | 6:04.39 | - | 0 |
| 33.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 15/05/2024 | 46 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 72.5kg | 5:55.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: William Shanahan
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after nine months finished ninth of 17 starters at Haydock Park on January 17 over 4250m, 26 len behind Judicial Deference with 71kg at $34. Previously second-up finished ninth of 12 runners at Carlisle on November 19 2024 over 3400m, on slow going 17 len behind Epic West with 70kg at $8.50. Looks safely held on recent form.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/17 | 17/01/2026 | 251 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 4270m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 5:26.38 | 12-10-9 | 0 |
| 26.9L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 11/05/2025 | 39 | HCP HDLE 4U | $21,030.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | Good | Lewis Saunders | 72kg | 5:04.67 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 31.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/5 | 02/04/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,430.00 | Exeter | 4325m | Good | Luke Scott | 75kg | 5:19.07 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 11/03/2025 | 20 | HDLE 4U | $13,540.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | 4:00.69 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 19/02/2025 | 34 | HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 75.5kg | 4:48.30 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/01/2025 | 21 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3392m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 73.5kg | 4:13.50 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/12/2024 | 37 | HDLE HUNT MDN 46 | $14,210.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71.5kg | 4:04.00 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 9/12 | 19/11/2024 | 14 | HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 70kg | 4:31.97 | 8-10-9 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/12 | 05/11/2024 | 189 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 71.5kg | 3:58.85 | 7-6-3 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $4.33 |
| 7/17 | 30/04/2024 | 51 | FLAT 4 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | D L Queally | 74.5kg | 4:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 29.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/03/2024 | - | FLAT SELL 4U | $27,430.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | Niall Moore | 67.5kg | 4:50.10 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $7.00 |