Ludford Car Parts Group Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Hereford · 15:38 (UK local)
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
2m 3f 147y
Distance
Turf
Surface
TBC
Going
6
Runners
Prize: £10,000 added
AI Top 3 Picks
Hidden Fortune (IRE)
J: Harry Skelton · T: D Skelton
Consistent form at this level and trip (two recent 2nds), coupled with the excellent trainer/jockey combination in red-hot form (22% strike rate). Looks to be improving and ready to break through for…
Kittys Glance
J: Thomas Bellamy · T: A King
Proven winner at this class and trip, showing significant improvement last time out. Trainer Alan King is in decent form, and despite carrying a penalty, her winning form is strong.
Lady Kara
J: Luke Scott · T: Dr R Newland & J Insole
The only horse with an Official Rating (105), indicating a solid level of ability. Consistent form, including a recent third in a handicap and a second in a similar novices' hurdle, makes her a strong…
Model confidence: 40% · capped at 50% for racing's structural variance
Full Racecard (6 runners)
| # | Draw | Horse |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | ②Kittys Glance |
| 2 | — | ①Hidden Fortune (IRE) |
| 3 | — | ③Lady Kara |
| 4 | — | Liasse D'argent (FR) |
| 5 | — | Mrs Cravatte (IRE) |
| 6 | — | Nannymooresbridge (IRE) |
Wgt = weight (st-lb) · OR = official rating · PR = Sky Sports power rating · HG = headgear (b/v/cp/t/h/p) · Last = days since last run
Key Race Factors
- •Small field (6 runners) making tactics crucial.
- •Novices' Hurdle nature means unexposed horses and potential for significant improvement.
- •Strong recent form and high strike rate of the Skelton stable for Hidden Fortune.
- •Kittys Glance's proven winning form at this class and trip despite a penalty.
- •Absence of official going information adds significant uncertainty to the race.
Risk Assessment
- •Unpublished official going adds significant uncertainty to performance.
- •Novices' Hurdle can lead to unexpected improvement from unexposed horses.
- •Small field can result in a tactical race where pace and positioning are paramount.
- •Kittys Glance carries a 7lb penalty for her previous win, making her task tougher.
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