RACE PREVIEW & TIPS (MONDAY)

15:20 Ludlow

A very competitive looking handicap hurdle awaits us in the third race of the day at Ludlow where a case could easily be made for nearly half the field however the Evan Williams trained Court Royale looks an interesting proposition.An encouraging 4th placed finish in a much better race last time looks like very solid form and the six year old absolutely loves it at this venue with one win and one second placed finish from two starts at the course.The trainer has bagged a couple of recent winners and at a current price of around 6/1 looks generous enough for punters to capitalise.Fellow course and distance winner Snapdragon Fire looks the most likely danger and at bigger odds Thounder looks potentially interesting especially with blinkers now added.Never the less the Welsh trained runner looks to have a lively chance especially with such positive course form.

COURT ROYALE (WIN) – NAP