Result · Ludlow · Wednesday 17 December 2025
2:55 Ludlow result: Followcato wins the G C Rickards Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Followcato won the 2:55 at Ludlow on Wednesday 17 December 2025, beating Pepe Le Moko by ¼ length. Ridden by Kielan Woods for trainer Ben Pauling, the six-year-old was sent off at 5/1 and covered the 2m4f11y on good to soft ground in 5m 13.27s. Planned Paradise was a further 9 lengths back in third at 9/1. Non-finishers: Regal Renaissance (fell), Lemoncello (fell). Pep Talking (unsuitable ground), Pougne Aminta (self certificate, abscess) were non-runners.
2:55 Ludlow full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Followcato (IRE) 6yo · 12-1 · p |
Kielan Woods Ben Pauling | — | 5/1 | 111 |
| 2 |
Pepe Le Moko (FR) 7yo · 12-1 · p |
James Best Jane Williams | ¼ l | 6/1 | 111 |
| 3 |
Planned Paradise (IRE) 9yo · 10-13 · claim 7lb |
Mr J J Murphy-Knight Christian Williams | 9 l | 9/1 | 102 |
| 4 |
Kit's Coty (IRE) 7yo · 11-2 |
Stan Sheppard Emma Lavelle | 10 l | 11/2 | 98 |
| 5 |
Icare Colombe (FR) 7yo · 11-8 |
Jonathan Burke Fergal O'Brien | 3¼ l | 8/1 | 104 |
| 6 |
Devon Dude (GB) 5yo · 11-11 |
Conor Ring Evan Williams | 21 l | 22/1 | 107 |
| 7 |
Est Illic (IRE) 11yo · 9-13 · p · claim 3lb |
Tabitha Worsley Sarah-Jayne Davies | 1½ l | 66/1 | 77 |
| F |
Regal Renaissance (GB) 7yo · 12-0 · Fell |
Sam Twiston-Davies Henry Daly | — | 4/1 | 110 |
| F |
Lemoncello (FR) 6yo · 12-2 · Fell |
Charlie Deutsch Venetia Williams | — | 10/3FAV | 112 |
Non-runners: Pep Talking (unsuitable ground), Pougne Aminta (self certificate, abscess)
Ludlow 2:55 returns
2:55 Ludlow result: FAQs
Who won the 2:55 at Ludlow on Wednesday 17 December 2025?
Followcato, ridden by Kielan Woods and trained by Ben Pauling, at a starting price of 5/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Lemoncello, the 10/3 favourite, fell.
What was the winning time?
5m 13.27s over 2m4f11y on good to soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Pep Talking (unsuitable ground), Pougne Aminta (self certificate, abscess). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
