3:33 Ludlow Tips

Dan Skelton runs two horses in this race, with Sallyville Lady being the choice of Harry Skelton. This season she has raced twice over hurdles, beginning with a third at Warwick and followed that up with a second at Uttoxeter. Those two races were on soft and heavy ground. She now takes a step into handicap company and, if continuing to improve, could strike at the first time of asking. She remains racing in a class 4 race and has an opening mark of 111.

A strong contender over the 2m 5f trip. She has shown her capability over extended trips. She achieved a significant win in a Class 2 hurdle at Cheltenham last April. More recently, she placed 5th in a Class 2 handicap at Chepstow, indicating her continued competitiveness at this distance. The each-way odds of 9/1 offer fantastic value.

Well supported in her last 2 starts in Class 3 company but failed to trouble the judges. Eased a pound, comes here fresh following a 60 day break and the ease in grade to Class 4 appeals.

Now on her lowest-ever handicap mark, this 9-year-old Geordieland mare looked like she needed the run when fourth, beaten 13 lengths, in a Class handicap hurdle here last time out in December. She returns from a shorter break this time compared with her 503-day layoff prior to that run. She's dropped in class, and this longer trip may suit.