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21 April 2011 /
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Ludlow Races

“Tyup Pompey is potentially thrown in having won from out of the handicap here last time, and he must be the choice despite an inconsistent profile.”

This handicap chase looks the best event on a quiet day’s racing…

Sunday City got back on song through the summer and was better than ever when winning at Huntingdon in October. He was a good second at Ffos Las the following month, and will appreciate the underfoot conditions on return from a break.

Silmi bettered his hurdling form when landing two handicap chases at up to 2¾m earlier in the season. He was well beaten in listed events on his last two outings five months apart, and needs to bounce back now.

Noble Crusader is an enigmatic chaser who is prone to mistakes. The race at Lingfield he won on his reappearance in November fell into his lap, and he ran poorly at Newbury last time. He is now tried in a tongue tie for the first time.

Prince des Marais came good at this time last year and has found his form again recently, winning a 2¾m Fakenham handicap last month. He pressed on too soon at Stratford last time, and that effort is easy to forgive.

Moulin de La Croix has won twice at up to 2¾m over fences. She looked just in need of the run when a fair third at Uttoxeter on her return from a break last time, and has claims here if building on that effort.

The Snail thrived over hurdles/fences last season, winning six times in all, including three over CD. He has not fired this term, sometimes looking moody, and it’s best to look elsewhere.

Tyup Pompey was a dual winner over vastly different trips last spring, and got back to form out of the blue when winning a CD handicap last time. He can race off a 4 lb lower mark here, and has an obvious chance of following up.

Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Tyup Pompey
2. Sunday City
3. Moulin de La Croix

Timeform View: Tyup Pompey is potentially thrown in having won from out of the handicap here last time, and he must be the choice despite an inconsistent profile. Sunday City and Moulin de La Croix look best of the remainder.

Timeform Daily: Wednesday, Epsom 15:45

The likely favourite Taqleed is now a non-runner, but this still looks a competitive renewal of this historic handicap……

Timeform Daily: Tuesday, Pontefract 15:10

Timeform run the rule over this useful six-furlong handicap……

Timeform Daily: Monday, Redcar 16:20

Timeform go through the runners for this sprint handicap……