Ludlow Races

Ludlow Racecourse is a right-handed, oval-shaped British horse racing venue in Shropshire.

Hosting only National Hunt events, there are no major races at this track but jumps trainers still send horses to compete on it. Ludlow races are notable in that the hurdles course is longer than its steeplechase counterpart.

Horses tackling fences face a relatively flat track on the inside with sharp bends, so the ability to corner well is essential.

When it comes to hurdles, meanwhile, it's a full, undulating lap of about a mile-and-a-half for Ludlow race runners to navigate. There is also a cross hurdle to be jumped after the winning post before going into the back straight.

Ludlow Race Fixtures And Events 2021

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TUE 5th Jan Ludlow Midlands

Turf Jump Afternoon

THU 21st Jan Ludlow Midlands

Turf Jump Afternoon

WED 10th Feb Ludlow Midlands

Turf Jump Afternoon

WED 24th Feb Ludlow Midlands

Turf Jump Afternoon

THU 4th Mar Ludlow Midlands

Turf Jump Afternoon

THU 25th Mar Ludlow Midlands

Turf Jump Afternoon

WED 31st Mar Ludlow Midlands

Turf Jump Afternoon

TUE 20th Apr Ludlow Midlands

Turf Jump Afternoon

SUN 9th May Ludlow Midlands

Turf Jump Afternoon

There are no events this month

WED 6th Oct Ludlow Midlands

Turf Jump Afternoon

THU 21st Oct Ludlow Midlands

Turf Jump Afternoon

THU 4th Nov Ludlow Midlands

Turf Jump Afternoon

MON 22nd Nov Ludlow Midlands

Turf Jump Afternoon

MON 6th Dec Ludlow Midlands

Turf Jump Afternoon

WED 22nd Dec Ludlow Midlands

Turf Jump Afternoon

Confirmed races in plain text. Confirmed pattern races in bold text. Unconfirmed races in grey text.

Ludlow Racecourse Tips

There are four jockeys to note when it comes to Ludlow race runners in the five National Hunt seasons from 2015-16 to 2019-20. Richard Johnson rode the most winners at Ludlow Racecourse in that time, with 32 successes in the saddle.
Harry Skelton was second best with 21, but operated at the same 27 per cent strike rate as Johnson. David Bass and Nico de Boinville were close behind, with both on 26 per cent averages.
The leading trainer at Ludlow Races in that period was Nicky Henderson. He saddled 25 winners at the track with a success ratio of 30 per cent. That put Henderson ahead of Dan Skelton, Philip Hobbs, Henry Daly and Kim Bailey.

The jockey's view

By Bryony Frost - Most successful female jump jockey in history

The home straight of Ludlow Racecourse is the only part of the chase and hurdle track that share the same line. You’re in the middle of a golf course so the real danger is being hit by a golf ball! Look out for horses just behind the leaders because they can come into play on this track.

Jumping is a stiff task as it’s slightly downhill and they come quite quickly. The carpet that covers where the road crosses the track can also unbalance a horse, so you have to hold him together and keep him true at that point, just in case.