Ludlow Tips

Nestled in Bromfield, Shropshire, Ludlow Racecourse lies a mere ten miles from the Welsh frontier.

Besides boasting an adjacent golf course, it features pathways for jumps and hurdles spread over 16 events from October through May annually.

It’s a quaint, easy-going, and informal venue adored by horse racing aficionados from the vicinity.

Ludlow Racecourse

Shaped like an oval, the track is right-handed with the hurdles circuit encircling the outside and the chase track cutting centrally.

The B4365 meanders across the track at three spots, necessitating closures during race days.

The chase track measures 10 furlongs, dotted with nine lenient fences, with softer turns due to the outer hurdles course.

Ludlow Feature Races

Ludlow hosts the renowned Forbra Gold Challenge Cup, a three-mile handicap spectacle every March, named in honor of 1932 Grand National victor Forbra, an underdog that surprised at 50/1 odds.

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Betting Advice For Ludlow 

With a right-handed orientation, it's primarily flat with fences being mostly gentle. Both the hurdles and chase courses have extended run-ins.

• Tom Cannon, with 9 victories out of 29, boasts an impressive 31% win rate, making him a jockey worth your attention.
• Rex Dingle shows promise with a 28% success rate, securing 5 wins out of 18 starts.
• Lucy Turner (5/16) of note too
• Despite a 24% success rate with 18 wins in 75 rides, Harry Skelton yields a level stakes deficit.
• Anthony Honeyball’s entries command respect with a 5 out of 9 win streak.
• Achieving a 29% win rate with 15 wins from 51 races, Alan King is a seasoned strategist.
• Alistair Ralph showcases a noteworthy level stakes gain of +37.1 over recent years with 12 wins out of 89 races.