Ludlow Race 5 - Gc Rickards Mares' Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
REGAL RENAISSANCE (1) rates on top after a close 2nd at Stratford over 3912m last start, beaten 0.23L, and she has solid Ludlow figures including a 4th over this trip in February. NORTHERN AIR (3) is a key chance off a narrow 2nd at Newton Abbot over 3371m on good ground and steps back up in distance. CLAIM DU BRIZAIS (4) brings recent placed form at Warwick, 3rd over 4023m two runs ago before a fair 4th last time, and gets a light weight. NORTHERN SYMPHONIE (2) needs to rebound after finishing 10th at Chepstow but has past wins to her name.

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43-day break after a narrow 2nd at Stratford over 3912m on 28 Mar, beaten 0.23L on Good with 75.5kg at $3.50 by Two To Tango. Prior run was 4th at Ludlow over 4033m on 18 Feb, 8.75L on Soft with 69.5kg at $5.50. Strong local record at Ludlow (15:2-5-1) and consistent at this trip (5:0-3-0). Can feature with a repeat of the latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | 4 | $8,854.00 | Stratford | 3912m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.23L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $12,788.00 | Ludlow | 4033m | SOFT | David Bass | 69.5kg | - | 4-5-4-2-2-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.75L | $5.50 |
| 99/9 | 17/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ludlow | 4033m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.00 |
| 3/4 | 29/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Bangor | 4089m | HEAVY | Sam Twiston Davies | 71kg | - | 3-3-2-2-3-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 60L | $2.25 |
| 2/7 | 04/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,083.00 | Warwick | 4023m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 73kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 10L | $9.00 |
| 2/4 | 02/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ludlow | 4033m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 74kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 7L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $12,788.00 | Ludlow | 4033m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 69kg | - | 3-3-4-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 9L | $4.00 |
| 6/11 | 19/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Fakenham | 4264m | GOOD | David Bass | 72.5kg | - | 3-2-2-5-7-7-6-6 | 0 |
| 32.95L | $17.00 |
| 4/13 | 14/12/2024 | - | CL3 | $20,658.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 72.5kg | - | 9-10-8-8-7-3-3-4 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/11/2024 | - | CL4 | $10,083.00 | Warwick | 4023m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 76kg | - | 3-3-3-2-2-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 5L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 24/10/2024 | - | CL4 | $10,820.00 | Ludlow | 4783m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 77kg | - | 7-7-5-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/05/2024 | - | CL4 | $10,820.00 | Ludlow | 4033m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 71.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/03/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Wincanton | 4299m | SOFT | Archiell Jones | 73.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 17/03/2024 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | HEAVY | Sam Twiston Davies | 68kg | - | 4-5-5-3-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 8L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 07/02/2024 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | SOFT | Alice Stevens | 66kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/12/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Ludlow | 4785m | SOFT | Alice Stevens | 76kg | - | - | 1 |
| 11L | $3.30 |
| 4/12 | 09/11/2023 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Ludlow | 4275m | SOFT | A Jone | 69.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 10.75L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 11/10/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | GOOD | Richard Patrick | 68kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.25L | $8.00 |
| 8/14 | 01/05/2023 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Warwick | 4224m | SOFT | Ned Fox | 73kg | - | - | 8 |
| 34.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/12 | 26/04/2023 | - | Div 1 | $0.00 | Ludlow | 4275m | SOFT | Alice Stevens | 74.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6L | $5.00 |

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip today after a 4747m Chepstow run 45 days ago when 10th, beaten 32.08L on good going at $29 with 69.5kg. Prior start was last of 6 at Wetherby over 3963m in Class 4 on soft, beaten 14.05L at $41 under 74.5kg. Now carries 72.5kg with cheek pieces on, and has won 3 of 14 overall. Can improve with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 26/03/2026 | - | 4UP CLASS 5 HCP HURDLE | $6,049.00 | Chepstow | 4747m | GOOD | Megan Bevan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.08L | $29.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,016.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | SOFT | Megan Bevan | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.05L | $41.00 |
| 99/7 | 06/12/2025 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Sandown | 3984m | SOFT | Bradley Harris | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 2/3 | 14/06/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 74kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 8L | $2.62 |
| 1/4 | 22/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Ffos Las | 4801m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 25/04/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Chepstow | 4746m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 67.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 10/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,362.00 | Newton Abbot | 4336m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 2L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 07/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,148.00 | Exeter | 3722m | GOOD | Ben Godfrey | 74kg | - | 2-1-3-8-8-8-7 | 0 |
| 54.25L | $17.00 |
| 5/13 | 28/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | HEAVY | Ben Godfrey | 71kg | - | 6-8-7-8-6-5-5 | 0 |
| 19.75L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 26/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Ben Godfrey | 70kg | - | 10-9-8-9-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 68.75L | $101.00 |
| 8/13 | 06/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Exeter | 3365m | SOFT | Ben Godfrey | 67kg | - | 6-1-2-1-7-7-8 | 0 |
| 29.8L | $201.00 |
| 9/14 | 01/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | SOFT | Bradley Harris | 65.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 38.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Warwick | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Reed | 64.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 30.35L | $12.00 |
| 2/17 | 20/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newbury | 3281m | HEAVY | Bradley Harris | 70kg | - | - | 11 |
| 10L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Tom Broughton
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 36-day break after a close 2nd at Newton Abbot over 3371m on 4 Apr, beaten 1L by Reel Orange on good going with 71.5kg at $9.50. Steps up in trip here and carries 72kg; Tongue Tie on. Previous campaign included midfield 4ths at Carlisle (4014m) and Sandown (3108m) on good ground. Can feature with a repeat of the latest run.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,363.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $9.50 |
| 99/8 | 31/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Warwick | 4023m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.50 |
| 4/5 | 05/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $17,214.00 | Sandown | 3108m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 67kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 29.75L | $4.33 |
| 4/8 | 10/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,083.00 | Carlisle | 4014m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 76kg | - | 6-5-5-3-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 15L | $3.50 |
| 99/12 | 22/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $98,370.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Liam Harrison | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.50 |
| 1/12 | 18/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,950.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | Liam Harrison | 72kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | SOFT | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 19L | $17.00 |
| 2/12 | 02/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Ayr | 3218m | GOOD | Liam Harrison | 67kg | - | 5-4-3-3-4-4-2 | 0 |
| 9L | $3.75 |
| 2/10 | 08/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | HEAVY | Paddy Brennan | 68kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.25L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 02/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newbury | 3281m | SOFT | Paddy Brennan | 71kg | - | 5-5-5-2-3-5-6 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Third at Warwick over 4023m on 26 Mar in Class 5, beaten 3L at $6 with 76kg. Last start 4th of 6 at Warwick over 4023m on 23 Apr, beaten 13.5L on good going at $2.62 with 71kg behind Move With The Beat. Carries 70kg here and wears a tongue tie; consistent placer this season (2 thirds from 5). Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,591.00 | Warwick | 4023m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $2.62 |
| 3/9 | 26/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Warwick | 4023m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Warwick | 3268m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.75L | $8.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 3319m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 76.5kg | - | 6-7-7-6-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 24.1L | $13.00 |
| 3/4 | 29/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Fontwell | 3570m | GOOD | Heidi Palin | 69.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $3.75 |
| 3/6 | 20/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,542.00 | Stratford | 3756m | GOOD | Harry Atkins | 73.5kg | - | 3-4-4-5-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,363.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Heidi Palin | 67kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 06/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 44.75L | $1.45 |
| 1/9 | 21/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $5,410.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 71kg | - | 4-5-6-4-3-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $3.75 |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Warwick | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 71kg | - | 5-4-4-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 23L | $2.88 |
| 3/12 | 27/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GD(GD/SF PL) | Harry Skelton | 70.5kg | - | 12-12-12-11-5-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.75L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Price
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after finishing 9th at Ffos Las over 3898m on 12 Apr, beaten 43.25L on Good with 64.5kg at $41. Prior run 10th of 13 at Taunton over 3313m on 24 Mar, beaten 21.45L on Good at $101. Blinkers go on and Charlie Price rides for S-J Davies. Needs to lift but can improve with the gear change.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 12/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Ffos Las | 3898m | GOOD | Charlie Price | 64.5kg | - | 5-5-5-6-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 43.25L | $41.00 |
| 10/13 | 24/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | James Best | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.45L | $101.00 |
| 99/6 | 11/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Hereford | 4373m | HEAVY | James Best | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $51.00 |
| 4/4 | 26/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Hereford | 3956m | SOFT | James Best | 70kg | - | 3-3-2-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $67.00 |
| 99/15 | 20/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,672.00 | Hereford | 3267m | SOFT | Shane Fenelon | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/03/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 4270m | GOOD | James Best | 69kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 62.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/02/2025 | - | Rider Restricted Race | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | GOOD | Grace Mcentee | 61.5kg | - | 2-2-1-3-3-3-5-7 | 6 |
| 61.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/01/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Huntingdon | 4155m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 75kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 24L | $10.00 |
| 5/5 | 11/11/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Phillip Armson | 69.5kg | - | 1-2-2-3-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 31.1L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 19/10/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,525.00 | Stratford | 3756m | HEAVY | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | - | 6-7-6-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.75L | $6.00 |
| 99/11 | 18/04/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Phillip Armson | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/02/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5L | $2.80 |
| 4/10 | 27/01/2024 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | SOFT | Tom Cannon | 70kg | - | 6-4-5-7-6-5-4 | 5 |
| 20.25L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | SOFT | Tom Cannon | 70kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8L | $3.30 |
| 5/9 | 01/12/2023 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Newbury | 3282m | SOFT | Tom Cannon | 70kg | - | - | 3 |
| 19.25L | $67.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/10/2023 | - | CL6 | $0.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | Benoit De La Sayette | - | - | 10 |
| 26L | $12.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 03/10/2023 | - | CL6 | $0.00 | Wolverhampton | 2461m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.8L | $22.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/09/2023 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Chepstow | 2011m | GOOD | Harry Davies | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8L | $6.00 |
| 10/11 | 02/11/2022 | - | 4 | $9,739.00 | Kempton | 1408m | SOFT | Charles Bishop | 58kg | - | - | 12 |
| 15.6L | $126.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/10/2022 | - | 4 | $9,788.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | GOOD | David Egan | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.75L | $31.00 |