Ludlow Race 1 - Lycetts Insurance Mares' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
QUEEN MAEVE (11) Finished well when 3rd last time in a hurdle at Hereford. Worth a bet. OCTOBER HILL (7) Unsatisfactory performance when 8th last time in a hurdle at Wincanton. Expected to rebound but back in trip. Interesting to see the tongue tie go on for the first time. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . BITS BALLOU (1) Scorpion 5yo trained by Nigel Davies & Willy Twiston Davies on debut. Toby Mccain Mitchell rates highly steering. The large claim from Toby Mccain Mitchell helps. Follow the money. CATERPILLAR GIRL (3) First up from a spell. Weakened to finish 5th last start in a hurdle at Huntingdon. Has shown early pace in races to date. Likely to fill a place.
Jockey: Toby Mccain-Mitchell
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Debutant 5yo by Scorpion for Nigel Davies & Willy Twiston Davies. Jockey Toby Mccain Mitchell is an asset. Toby Mccain Mitchell takes a large claim. Betting is the best guide.
Jockey: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to finish in a hurdle at Southwell on Mar 2nd and will be facing a significant drop in distance. Has plenty of early speed. Prefer to watch.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/6 | 02/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 4103m | SOFT | James Turner | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $101.00 |
| 99/12 | 04/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | SOFT | James Turner | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,869.00 | Leicester | 4123m | SOFT | Amber Jackson Fennell | 67kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-2-2-3 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.50 |
| 6/11 | 11/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 71kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-4-6 | 2 |
| 13.05L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 72.5kgs
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First up today. Started at $19.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 5th last start in a hurdle at Huntingdon. Shows good early pace. Could feature here.
Last Starts 128 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 | 11/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 70kg | - | 3-3-3-3-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 29.75L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 69.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3-5-5 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/5 | 10/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 65kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Benjamin Poste
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Started at $251.00 and faded away to finish 7th last start at Warwick. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 27 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 | 20/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Warwick | 3218m | SOFT | Charlie Hammond | 71kg | - | 4-3-3-8-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 61L | $251.00 |
| 4/4 | 26/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Conor Ring | 71kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 15L | $81.00 |
| 11/13 | 20/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 71kg | - | 5-7-11-11-13-13-11 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $41.00 |
Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to finish in a hurdle at Kempton. Likely to get back in the field. Considering others.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/16 | 02/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $67.00 |
| 8/12 | 18/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Aine Oconnor | 69.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-2-6-8 | 0 |
| 23.75L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 24/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Warwick | 3218m | SOFT | Aine Oconnor | 69kg | - | 5-5-5-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $1.38 |
| 3/17 | 11/05/2024 | - | 4Y FILLIES | $11,001.00 | Cork | 3273m | GOOD | Aine Oconnor | 71kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6L | $11.00 |
Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
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Jumped at $81.00 and disappointing run when 5th last run in a hurdle at Ludlow. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Needs significant improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 26/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.25L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/01/2026 | - | Conditionals & Amateurs | $3,935.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | SOFT | James Turner | 72kg | - | 2-2-2-4-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 68.85L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Started at $8.50 and below standard effort when 8th last time in a hurdle at Wincanton. Expected to rebound but down in trip. Expected to be competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 05/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,607.00 | Wincanton | 4965m | GOOD | Rian Corcoran | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | SOFT | Rian Corcoran | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 17L | $6.00 |
| 3/13 | 17/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Taunton | 3823m | GOOD | Rian Corcoran | 69.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.75L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/12/2025 | - | Listed | $44,266.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | Rian Corcoran | 72kg | - | 3-3-2-2-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 14L | $51.00 |
| 3/15 | 19/09/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.25L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/08/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 3291m | GOOD | Sean Flanagan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $15.00 |
| 3/12 | 24/07/2025 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 4023m | GOOD | Sean Flanagan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $67.00 |
| 3/12 | 07/07/2025 | - | Div 2 | $9,999.00 | Roscommon | 3204m | GOOD | Sean Flanagan | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $21.00 |
| 9/11 | 08/05/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $10,502.00 | Tipperary | 3621m | GOOD | R James | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.95L | $19.00 |
Jockey: James Turner
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $301.00 and average performance when 7th last start in a hurdle at Warwick. Trainer has gone for the ear muffs on, take note. Large claim helps. Have to look elsewhere.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 08/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | James Turner | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.5L | $301.00 |
| 99/4 | 18/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Exeter | 3365m | HEAVY | James Turner | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 99/12 | 28/11/2025 | - | Listed | $44,266.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | James Turner | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $301.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,034.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Oisin Mcsweeney | 57kg | - | 6-6-6-6-5-6-6-4 | 7 |
| 2.25L | $26.00 |
Jockey: James Best
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a hurdle at Hereford on Feb 22nd but having second career run. Interesting gear change of winkers on first time. Will need to elevate.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 22/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,821.00 | Hereford | 3267m | SOFT | James Best | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $301.00 |
Jockey: Lee Edwards
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Resuming after a break. At $51.00 didn't attack the line when 11th last run at Stratford but fitter for debut run. Unlikely to cause an upset.
Last Starts 140 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 | 30/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Lee Edwards | 70kg | - | 5-6-7-9-11-11-11 | 0 |
| 48.95L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
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Produced an eye catching run when 3rd last time in a hurdle at Hereford. Absolutely right in this.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,821.00 | Hereford | 3267m | SOFT | Tristan Durrell | 67kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-4-3 | 0 |
| 26L | $3.00 |
| 5/15 | 29/12/2025 | - | 3Y HURDLE | $11,002.00 | Leopardstown | 3621m | GOOD | Eoin Walsh | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.55L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $126.00 and subpar when 7th last start in a hurdle at Ludlow. Displays good tactical speed. This field likely to be too good.
Last Starts 43 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 | 04/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | SOFT | Sam Twiston Davies | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $126.00 |
| 7/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,721.00 | Hereford | 3267m | SOFT | Stan Sheppard | 67.5kg | - | 1-2-2-1-6-7-7 | 0 |
| 21.55L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/11/2025 | - | 3Y CL5 OPEN | $4,427.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Stan Sheppard | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $15.00 |