Willie Mullins has 11 entered in the Scottish National and this 12/1 shot can win
9 hours ago
LUDLOW
19 February 2025
Michael Lumsden Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 7f 169y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
Recent maiden winner; handicapper asks a question but open to further progress
17-451
Age: 6
Weight: 12-0
OR: 118
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan 25 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-8 h | 1/12 | High Fibre (1¾L) | 5/4F | - | 111 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f Sft | 4NvH | 11-2 h | 5/10 | Laurens Bay (6½L) | 17/2 | - | 106 |
| 6 Nov 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 h1 | 4/9 | Royal Infantry (5½L) | 28/1 | - | 105 |
| 1 Apr 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-10 | 7/12 | Country Mile (21L) | 6/1 | - | 95 |
| 4 Nov 23 | Ayr Ayr | 16f GS | 4NHF | 11-2 | 1/15 | Junker d'Allier (nse) | 18/1 | - | 95 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 5 starts at this distance (60%)
Had wind surgery since handicap debut; could be given another chance off this mark
3311-4
Age: 7
Weight: 11-12
OR: 116
Days: 108
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nov 24 | Crl Carlisle | 17f GS | 4HcH | 11-13 | 4/10 | Slugger (14½L) | 9/4 | 117 | 111 |
| 24 Feb 24 | Ncs Newcastle | 20.5f Hy | 3NvH | 11-3 | 1/4 | Rocket Ronald (54L) | 4/6F | 117 | 122 |
| 25 Jan 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-8 | 1/14 | Jour d'Evasion (3½L) | 10/11F | - | 115 |
| 26 Dec 23 | Kem Kempton | 16f Gd | 2MdH | 11-4 | 3/10 | Court In The Act (3L) | 3/1 | - | 117 |
| 19 Nov 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | NHFL | 11-2 | 3/12 | Brechin Castle (4½L) | 7/2 | - | 113 |
| 9 Oct 23 | Str Stratford | 16.5f Gd | 4NHF | 11-4 | 1/10 | Yalla Habibi (7L) | 5/1 | - | 111 |
Winner in France; he was a big price when pulled up on handicap debut 22 days ago
4-124P
Age: 5
Weight: 11-11
OR: 115
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 25 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Hy | 3HcH | 11-12 t | PU/11 | Boyles Hill () | 66/1 | 120 | - |
| 26 Dec 24 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-9 t | 4/9 | Kalium (30L) | 6/1 | - | 90 |
| 19 May 24 | Aut Auteuil | 18f VSft | 4yH | 10-3 ht | 2/16 | Kirikou Des Mers (1½L) | 17/2 | - | 93 |
| 5 May 24 | Mli Moulins | 17.5f VSft | 4yH | 10-8 ht | 1/14 | Kolman De Beaufour (4½L) | - | - | |
| 11 Nov 23 | Agr Angers | 17f VSft | 3yH | 10-8 | 4/6 | Kashback Wood (4¼L) | - | - |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Just held on at Hereford; raised 4lb and they claimed 7lb last time, so needs more
8-4411
Age: 5
Weight: 11-9
OR: 113
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 25 | Her Hereford | 16f Sft | 4HcH | 11-7 | 1/11 | Lanesborough (hd) | 7/1 | 109 | 113 |
| 27 Nov 24 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f Sft | 5HcH | 11-11 | 1/3 | Brave Jen (2L) | 5/1 | 104 | 104 |
| 27 Oct 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f Gd | 3MdH | 10-13 | 4/7 | Sunray Shadow (26L) | 25/1 | - | 80 |
| 25 Sep 24 | Per Perth | 16f Gd | 4NvH | 10-9 | 4/6 | Deploy To Spy (5¼L) | 18/1 | - | 97 |
| 25 Apr 24 | War Warwick | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 10-9 | 8/11 | Jafimgoso (9L) | 25/1 | - | 79 |
| 10 Mar 24 | War Warwick | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 10-6 | 7/12 | Good And Clever (61L) | 9/4 | - | 40 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Made all to win two non-handicaps for mares before the turn of the year
564211
Age: 5
Weight: 11-6
OR: 110
Days: 99
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f Gd | 4NvHM | 11-2 t | 1/6 | A Little Something (6½L) | 1/4F | 107 | 107 |
| 14 Oct 24 | Her Hereford | 16f Gd | 4MdHM | 11-3 t | 1/10 | Versace Twentyone (1½L) | EvensF | 107 | 95 |
| 20 Sep 24 | Nab Newton Abbot | 17f Gd | 4NvHM | 10-12 t1 | 2/9 | Kitty Foyle (¾L) | 5/1 | - | 96 |
| 21 Aug 24 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 4NvMdHM | 11-1 | 4/9 | Principessa (11L) | 11/10F | - | 77 |
| 18 May 24 | Wex Wexford | 16f Sft | NHFM | 11-2 | 6/11 | Divaboriva (15L) | 11/2 | - | 86 |
| 11 May 24 | Cor Cork | 16.5f Gd | 4yNHFM | 11-2 | 5/17 | Churchfield Sunset (10½L) | 9/1 | - | 90 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Dual winner but has ground to make up with Chief Sunday on their Hereford form
2-1366
Age: 9
Weight: 11-4
OR: 108
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 25 | Her Hereford | 16f Sft | 4HcH | 11-11 | 6/11 | Chief Sunday (8¾L) | 7/1 | 109 | 102 |
| 18 Dec 24 | Lud Ludlow | 21.5f GS | 4HcH | 12-0 | 6/8 | Solar System (20L) | 11/2 | 110 | 92 |
| 15 Nov 24 | Sth Southwell | 20.5f Gd | 4HcH | 11-9 | 3/9 | Playtogetaway (6L) | 7/2 | 110 | 110 |
| 1 Jun 24 | Wor Worcester | 20f Gd | 5HcH | 11-11 | 1/11 | Faded Fantasy (½L) | 9/2 | 104 | 109 |
| 20 Apr 24 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 19.5f Sft | 4HcH | 11-1 | 2/11 | Galunggung (3¼L) | 12/1 | 102 | 107 |
| 10 Mar 24 | War Warwick | 16f Sft | 5HcH | 12-0 | 2/6 | Billytherealbigred (39L) | 9/2 | 104 | 92 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Has struggled in handicaps over fences and hurdles since arriving from Ireland
/526-8
Age: 7
Weight: 11-3
OR: 107
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 25 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Sft | 4HcH | 11-6 ht1 | 8/14 | Saint Anapolino (24L) | 80/1 | 112 | 91 |
| 29 Jan 24 | Her Hereford | 16f GS | 4HcCh | 12-0 t1 | 6/8 | Guy (41L) | 9/2 | 120 | 93 |
| 19 Aug 23 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f Gd | 4NvH | 11-7 | 2/10 | All The Glory (5½L) | 9/4J | - | 115 |
| 24 Jul 23 | Bal Ballinrobe | 12.5f Y | Md | 9-9 | 3/8 | Banned (6½L) | 11/4 | - | 75 |
| 24 Jun 23 | Dro Down Royal | 13f Gd | Md | 9-9 | 3/9 | Merlin Giant (3L) | 22/1 | - | 83 |
| 16 Jun 23 | Fai Fairyhouse | 12f Gd | Md | 10-7 | 7/12 | Rapparee Champ (6½L) | 6/1 | - | 61 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Might be better for a break and drying conditions would be in his favour; capable
1927-6
Age: 7
Weight: 11-1
OR: 105
Days: 265
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 24 | Ffo Ffos Las | 20f Gd | 4HcH | 11-5 | 6/9 | Jasmin De Grugy (32L) | 15/2 | 108 | 84 |
| 26 Apr 24 | Per Perth | 16f Sft | 4HcH | 11-3 | 7/11 | Scots Poet (12½L) | 9/2 | 108 | 99 |
| 1 Apr 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f Gd | 4HcH | 11-9 | 2/10 | Wreckless Eric (3L) | 10/1 | 105 | 110 |
| 25 Jan 24 | Hun Huntingdon | 20.5f GS | 4HcH | 11-9 | 9/15 | Sun Joy (26L) | 6/1J | 105 | 84 |
| 17 Nov 23 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/9 | Speaker Thomas (1¾L) | 13/2 | - | 98 |
| 13 May 23 | War Warwick | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 3/8 | Glorious Fun (4½L) | 50/1 | - | 98 |
Not obviously well in for this handicap debut but has a low weight
1PO
Age: 4
Weight: 10-3
OR: 105
Days: 64
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 24 | Cat Catterick | 15.5f Gd | 43yH | 11-0 h | RO/11 | Bust A Move () | 11/4 | - | 93 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Gd | 3yHG2 | 11-0 | PU/10 | East India Dock () | 12/1 | - | - |
| 20 Oct 24 | Sed Sedgefield | 17f Gd | 43yMdH | 11-2 | 1/5 | Popa Rich (19L) | 30/100F | - | 93 |
| 8 Sep 24 | Yor York | 10.5f GS | 4Hc | 9-5 | 8/17 | Young Fire (7¾L) | 11/2J | 68 | 63 |
| 8 Aug 24 | San Sandown | 10f Gd | 4Hc | 9-5 h | 4/8 | Global Esteem (4½L) | 4/1 | 70 | 69 |
| 20 Jun 24 | Rip Ripon | 12f GS | 53yHc | 9-6 h | 4/6 | My Noble Lord (7½L) | 3/1 | 72 | 71 |
Verdict
A chance is taken on MOON CHIME who retains plenty of upside and has undergone wind surgery since his last run.
Moon Chime
Betting Forecast:
3/1 The Hardest Geezer,
7/2 Leloopa,
4/1 Moon Chime,
11/2 Continuance,
7/1 Chief Sunday,
8/1 Thankyourluckystar,
10/1 Rascal,
25/1 Wasthatok,
33/1 Hors Jeu
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