Ludlow Race 5 - GC Rickards Ltd Handicap Hurdle
DON'T MIND IF I DO (2) First up and finished amongst the placegetters when 3rd beaten by over 11L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Aintree. Stepping up in trip. Underrated. SUNSHINE DIAMOND (3) Came in 4th last time in a hurdle at Market Rasen. Expecting improvement here. Winkers on could be an important change. Has early speed and positions nicely. Good prospects. BYZANTIUM (6) First up after a break. Finished 4th last run in a hurdle at Ascot. Can make a comeback. Shows good early pace. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . ROYAL WAY (7) Looked good when 3rd last time in a hurdle at Fontwell. Trainer has gone for the winkers on, take note. Possesses good closing speed. Can give this a shake.

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 77.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Didn't attack the line when 10th last run in a hurdle at Kempton. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 68 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 | 10/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $98,370.00 | Kempton | 4224m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 67kg | - | 6-6-11-11-13-12-12-10 | 0 |
| 30.4L | $29.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $24,593.00 | Kempton | 4123m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 73kg | - | 7-7-6-6-7-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 13.95L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 05/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $17,214.00 | Sandown | 3108m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 76.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 10/10/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 71.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 37.55L | $9.50 |
| 1/15 | 20/04/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $45,001.00 | Cork | 3822m | SOFT | J J Slevin | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $10.00 |
| 3/18 | 22/03/2025 | - | Div 2 | $12,000.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/14 | 26/01/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Naas | 3758m | HEAVY | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/12 | 28/12/2024 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and came on strongly when 3rd beaten by just over 11L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Aintree. Stepping up in distance. Genuine claims.
Last Starts 102 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 | 07/12/2025 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 75kg | - | 6-6-6-6-4-4-5 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/12 | 08/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 76.5kg | - | 8-5-5-6-3-2-3 | 0 |
| 11.1L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 30/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,951.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | HEAVY | Tom Cannon | 73.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 4L | $1.55 |
| 1/10 | 17/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 72kg | - | 3-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 15L | $1.18 |
| 2/16 | 21/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Tom Cannon | 71kg | - | 6-5-5-4-2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/20 | 23/03/2024 | - | Open NH Flat Race | $0.00 | Newbury | 3281m | SOFT | Tom Cannon | 68kg | - | 10-12-11-9-8-5-2 | 8 |
| 5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Bradley Harris
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $2.10 and finished 4th last time in a hurdle at Market Rasen. Expecting improvement here. Has shown early pace in races to date. Strong claims in this.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 01/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,820.00 | Market Rasen | 4641m | SOFT | Bradley Harris | 74kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-3-4 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 31/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Warwick | 5230m | GOOD | Bradley Harris | 76kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 28/11/2025 | - | Conditional/Amateurs | $7,574.00 | Doncaster | 4904m | GOOD | Freddie Keighley | 76.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 27L | $4.50 |
| 8/10 | 25/04/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Fontwell | 4374m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 76.5kg | - | 7-5-5-5-6-7-7-8 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 03/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Southwell | 4882m | GOOD | James Bowen | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
| 1/14 | 13/07/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $11,001.00 | Wexford | 4828m | GOOD | C P Mcnamara | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $16.00 |
| 6/14 | 09/06/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,499.00 | Punchestown | 4687m | SOFT | C P Mcnamara | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.6L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Fern O'Brien
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up today. Started at $101.00 and came in 7th last start in a hurdle at Windsor but racing over more ground. Too much luck needed to come into contention.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 16/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $108,207.00 | Windsor | 3218m | SOFT | Fern Obrien | 67kg | - | 11-11-12-12-12-8-7 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Haydock | 3149m | GOOD | Fern Obrien | 71kg | - | 2-2-2-2-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 9.25L | $8.00 |
| 11/11 | 12/12/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,593.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 71kg | - | 7-10-11-11-11-11-11 | 0 |
| 27L | $29.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/11/2025 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Windsor | 3218m | GOOD | Fern Obrien | 76.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4-5-5-6 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/11/2025 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Carlisle | 4014m | GOOD | Fern Obrien | 75kg | - | 4-4-3-3-4-4-5 | 0 |
| 12.25L | $3.20 |
| 10/20 | 24/10/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,593.00 | Cheltenham | 4005m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 73.5kg | - | 16-16-16-15-13-10-10 | 0 |
| 23.7L | $51.00 |
| 17/23 | 01/05/2025 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | SOFT | K K Woods | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.85L | $34.00 |
| 2/12 | 22/02/2025 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Kempton | 4224m | GOOD | Fern Obrien | 70.5kg | - | 1-1-2-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/11 | 18/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Ascot | 3875m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 72kg | - | 1-2-2-3-3-7-7 | 0 |
| 25L | $34.00 |
| 4/13 | 20/12/2024 | - | CL3 | $16,378.00 | Ascot | 4353m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 75.5kg | - | 3-3-1-1-1-1-4-4 | 0 |
| 4.2L | $29.00 |
| 2/4 | 11/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $20,658.00 | Kempton | 4224m | GOOD | Max Kendrick | 72kg | - | 1-2-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/04/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Kempton | 4225m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 76kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 07/01/2023 | - | 3 | $20,658.00 | Wincanton | 4300m | SOFT | Max Kendrick | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/11/2022 | - | 3 | $13,292.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | GOOD | Max Kendrick | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18L | $7.00 |
| 0/6 | 17/11/2022 | - | 2 | $24,592.00 | Market Rasen | 4641m | SOFT | Max Kendrick | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 | - | $14.00 | |
| 3/3 | 20/10/2022 | - | 3 | $14,778.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | GD(GD/SF PL) | Max Kendrick | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $3.30 |
| 4/6 | 30/06/2022 | - | 3 | $12,810.00 | Perth | 4042m | GOOD | Max Kendrick | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.75L | $5.00 |
| 1/2 | 02/05/2022 | - | 3 | $21,074.00 | Kempton | 4124m | GOOD | Max Kendrick | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.60 |
| 5/11 | 26/02/2022 | - | 3 | $12,898.00 | Kempton | 4225m | SOFT | Max Kendrick | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.35L | $8.00 |
| 6/11 | 22/01/2022 | - | 2 | $29,511.00 | Ascot | 3875m | SOFT | Max Kendrick | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Jay Tidball
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break. At $3.75 ran 4th last run in a hurdle at Ascot. Can make a comeback. Will be positive in the run early. Capable type.
Last Starts 138 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 01/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,232.00 | Ascot | 3879m | GOOD | Jay Tidball | 76kg | - | 3-4-3-5-6-5-4 | 0 |
| 12.6L | $3.75 |
| 1/7 | 24/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,363.00 | Newton Abbot | 4336m | GOOD | Jay Tidball | 71.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 25L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 04/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,148.00 | Warwick | 3822m | GOOD | Jay Tidball | 73kg | - | 3-3-4-4-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | GOOD | Jay Tidball | 74.5kg | - | 8-7-6-6-5-6-6 | 0 |
| 14L | $15.00 |
| 99/10 | 21/04/2025 | - | CL4 | $16,232.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.50 |
| 99/15 | 26/12/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD TO SOFT | Lorcan Murtagh | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $10.00 |
| 4/13 | 12/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,950.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 69kg | - | 3-3-1-3-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 22.25L | $4.33 |
| 2/11 | 22/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.15 |
| 2/13 | 11/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Taunton | 3313m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $1.75 |

Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was competitive when 3rd last time in a hurdle at Fontwell. Trainer has gone for the winkers on, take note. Placed at every start this preparation. Has strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 22/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,558.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | HEAVY | Sean Houlihan | 72.5kg | - | 3-4-3-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 17.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/15 | 22/01/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Huntingdon | 4155m | SOFT | Sean Houlihan | 76kg | - | 6-8-8-8-7-5-4-3 | 0 |
| 10L | $17.00 |
| 3/4 | 09/11/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,593.00 | Sandown | 3215m | GOOD | Caoilin Quinn | 66.5kg | - | 3-4-4-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/04/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Caoilin Quinn | 75kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $2.75 |
| 7/7 | 22/02/2025 | - | CL3 | $10,526.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | SOFT | Niall Houlihan | 74.5kg | - | 3-6-6-6-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 43L | $8.50 |
| 99/8 | 01/01/2025 | - | CL3 | $34,429.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | GOOD | Freddie Mitchell | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Sandown | 3215m | HEAVY | Freddie Mitchell | 62.5kg | - | 2-3-2-2-2-3-4 | 0 |
| 13.75L | $5.50 |
| 11/15 | 17/11/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $98,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Niall Houlihan | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Niall Houlihan | 70kg | - | 3-4-3-4-7-6-4 | 0 |
| 7.75L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ascot | 3156m | GOOD | Niall Houlihan | 76kg | - | 2-2-4-2-2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.75L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 07/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | SOFT | Niall Houlihan | 73kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.95 |
| 1/4 | 05/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | HEAVY | Niall Houlihan | 70kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 27/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Kempton | 3219m | SOFT | Niall Houlihan | 70kg | - | - | 5 |
| 14L | $29.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Sandown | 3215m | HEAVY | Caoilin Quinn | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.2L | $7.00 |
| 12/12 | 26/07/2023 | - | $0.00 | Vichy | 1599m | GOOD | Gabriele Congiu | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 29.95L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Scored a victory by 2 1/4L last time in a hurdle at Ludlow and showing improvement in recent outings. Should jump out and bowl along. Should be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 04/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | SOFT | Sam Twiston Davies | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/12/2025 | - | For The Lorna Brooke Memorial Cup | $8,662.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | GOOD | Eleanor Williams | 68kg | - | 3-3-3-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 30.25L | $29.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Bangor | 3934m | HEAVY | Sam Twiston Davies | 68kg | - | 7-7-7-6-6-6-5 | 0 |
| 21.6L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | 4 | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | GOOD | Stan Sheppard | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.23L | $29.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | David Bass | 71.5kg | - | 3-3-5-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 41L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 66kg | - | 3-3-2-2-1-4-4 | 0 |
| 8L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 10/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 64.5kg | - | 4-4-5-5-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after spell. Jumped at $29.00 and performed below standard when 7th last start in a hurdle at Wetherby. Trainer has gone for the winkers on, take note. Peak required to upset this field.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 26/12/2025 | - | CL3 | $10,329.00 | Wetherby | 4275m | SOFT | Craig Nichol | 70kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 35.55L | $29.00 |
| 5/16 | 18/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD | Henry Brooke | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $14.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/02/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | HEAVY | Toby Wynne | 75kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.6L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 30/01/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | HEAVY | Henry Brooke | 76kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-2 | 2 |
| 14L | $2.38 |
| 2/9 | 26/12/2023 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Aintree | 4023m | SOFT | Henry Brooke | 73kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3L | $18.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/10/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Carlisle | 3450m | SOFT | Craig Nichol | 70.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 16.85L | $23.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/04/2023 | - | Premier Handicap | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Henry Brooke | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/04/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Haydock | 3796m | SOFT | Henry Brooke | 67kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 28/03/2023 | - | GBB Race | $8,164.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | SOFT | Henry Brooke | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $6.50 |
| 4/13 | 17/03/2023 | - | 4 | $8,854.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | GOOD | Henry Brooke | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.25L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 12/09/2022 | - | 4 | $9,739.00 | Kempton | 2413m | GOOD | Andrea Atzeni | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.05L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/05/2022 | - | 3 | $15,739.00 | Newmarket | 2414m | FIRM | Jack Mitchell | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 21.25L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/04/2022 | - | 5 | $7,673.00 | Wolverhampton | 2460m | STANDARD | Andrea Atzeni | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2L | $3.20 |