14:52 Ludlow 10 May 2026
Lion Leintwardine Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle
Class 5 | 4YO plus
Winner £3,961 - 8 declared to run
Good-good to firm in places
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Sunny spells
Temperature: 3.1° - 13.6°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 9.4 mph NE
Last Update: 09/05/2026 17:00
Bookies best price percentage = 119.33%
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Fell in a handicap hurdle at Southwell latest when beaten; effective at around 2 1/2-3m, suited by decent ground, acts on soft; generally consistent.
Placed in three hurdle races from 12 starts. Fell at the last when 15-8fav at Southwell over 3m (good) in a hurdle race won by Belladinotte last month on her latest outing.
Fell in a handicap hurdle at Southwell latest when beaten; effective at around 2 1/2-3m, suited by decent ground, acts on soft; generally consistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sam Twiston-Davies | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | H D Daly | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Returned to form 5l third in a handicap hurdle here most recent run; trainer in form; effective at around 2 1/2m, acts on good; needs improvement.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from nine NH starts. Third of 11 behind Jessie's Giant beaten 5l at 20-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (good) last month.
Returned to form 5l third in a handicap hurdle here most recent run; trainer in form; effective at around 2 1/2m, acts on good; needs improvement.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (V only) | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Mickey Bowen | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Returned to form up in trip 7l third in a handicap hurdle at Exeter most recent run; effective around 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft and good; unexposed, staying trips could suit.
Placed in two hurdle races from nine NH starts. Third of 13 behind Blue In The West beaten 7l at 25-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Exeter over 2m 6f (good) last month.
Returned to form up in trip 7l third in a handicap hurdle at Exeter most recent run; effective around 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft and good; unexposed, staying trips could suit.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C Gethings | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | R Stephens | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Improved, helped set it up for closer beaten 3l off this mark at Southwell last time; effective around 3m, acts on good to soft and good; inconsistent in short career.
Placed in a hurdle race from nine starts. Third of 7 behind Belladinotte beaten 3l at 7-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Southwell over 3m (good) last month.
Improved, helped set it up for closer beaten 3l off this mark at Southwell last time; effective around 3m, acts on good to soft and good; inconsistent in short career.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane Quinlan | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Mrs M Rowley | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form 20l third in a handicap hurdle at Hereford most recent run; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good; inconsistent but capable maiden likes this venue.
Placed in seven hurdle races and a point-to-point from 23 starts. Third of 8 behind Iamyouare beaten 20l at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hereford over 2m 4f (good) last month.
Ran to form 20l third in a handicap hurdle at Hereford most recent run; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good; inconsistent but capable maiden likes this venue.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 0 | 7 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 20 | 0 | 7 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Hogan | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | A Ralph | 22 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Travelled, didn't find much having briefly threatened comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time; effective at 2m on good; well backed last time and could do better up in trip.
Placed in a NH flat race and a point-to-point from nine starts. Finished 20l behind All One Word when fifth of 8 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m (good to soft) in March.
Travelled, didn't find much having briefly threatened comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time; effective at 2m on good; well backed last time and could do better up in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Skelton | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Dan Skelton | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Still green, ran to form up in trip when fourth beaten 16l in a handicap hurdle at Taunton latest; effective at 2m-2m3f, acts on good to soft; type to do better now handicapping up in trip.
Unplaced in all six starts. Finished 16l behind Modern Style when fourth of 10 at 22-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 3f (good) last month. Runs from 5lb out of handicap.
Still green, ran to form up in trip when fourth beaten 16l in a handicap hurdle at Taunton latest; effective at 2m-2m3f, acts on good to soft; type to do better now handicapping up in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (B only) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Miss Megan Bevan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | H Dickin | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Never threatened following wind op down the field in a handicap hurdle at Taunton most recent; second run after wind op; no worthwhile form.
Unplaced in all 12 starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Modern Style when 9th of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 3f (good) last month. Runs from 6lb out of handicap.
Never threatened following wind op down the field in a handicap hurdle at Taunton most recent; second run after wind op; no worthwhile form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Cheek Pieces | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lorcan Murtagh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Claire Hitch | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
SHORTEN SASSY is the pick of this bunch and can get off the mark at the 10th time of asking. A respectable third in a mares' handicap at Southwell most recently, the six-year-old gets the vote in what appears to be a winnable contest on paper. Briery Butterfly was looking held when falling two out in that race. However, she was a well-backed favourite and better was obviously expected. This is no tougher and she could bounce back. Edna E Mode and Churchman complete the shortlist.
Expert View Verdict
EDNA E MODE returned to form when placing at a big price last time and could belatedly shed her maiden tag if building on that here. She brings in some good course form and has shaped as if in need of this step back up in trip. Briery Butterfly was taken on up front and went too fast last time but has shown a consistent level of form for some time so looks the biggest danger. Slack Alice bounced back to form here last time and Sean Bowen takes over so she should also be on the premises.
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Previous Winners
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 8 | 4 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 7f 174y | 5:37.60 |