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15:25 Ffos Las

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Cally, Grant & Alex Lewis Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3406.24
  • 2m 3f 83y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Ffos Las

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

Form: 926-45

Last run: 172 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict

11-race maiden who hasn't built on his second of seven over hurdles at Hereford (2m4f, good to soft) in March; could only manage a midfield finish in one go over fences in France and more needed after six months off.

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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

30th Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:00 Newton Abbot

Royal Mer

11st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

raced in third, weakened 2 out

6/1

10

25th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 199y

Class 2

14:25 Cheltenham

Royal Mer

10st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Ex-French 6yo who is 5-9 over British fences, with all the wins gained on soft ground; ended last season with a poor run in April and, with good ground forecast, he's not the percentage call here.

33/1

3

19th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

15:55 Ayr

Royal Mer

11st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

in touch with leaders

9/4

Form: 1076-1 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict

Was returning from 433 days off when making it 3-6 over fences with a convincing success at Wincanton (2m, soft) last month, despite jumping badly to his left; 8lb rise understandable and he will be happier going back left-handed, but he still needs to prove his stamina over this sort of trip.

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2nd

2

6th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

Boston Joe

12st 0lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Rebecca Curtis

Yet to be placed in four hurdle runs but he improved his chase record to 5-14 when scoring by 20l at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) on recent reappearance; now returns to this sphere but he's only 2lb higher than last time and is a major player if he can run somewhere near that level; all of his wins have been at shorter trips but he's effective at 2m3f.

100/30

1st

2

13th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Ffos Las

Boston Joe

11st 13lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Rebecca Curtis

prominent early, awkward jump 2nd, in touch with leaders when jumped left and bumped rival 3rd

4/1

8th

9

30th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 83y

Class 4

15:00 Ffos Las

Boston Joe

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Rebecca Curtis

Came from off the pace to win comfortably over 2m here (good to soft) this month and reportedly lost his action at Bangor; struggles with consistency but has a big run in him.

7/2

Form: 14133-

Last run: 275 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict

Made it third-time lucky over fences when scoring from 1lb lower at Fakenham (2m5f, good to soft) in January and ran creditably to finish third in both subsequent starts; off nine months, but has run well fresh before and holds each-way claims.

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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

25th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

15:35 Wetherby

Lincoln Lyn

10st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Tom Gretton

took keen hold, midfield

5/2

2nd

6

19th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 44y

Class 5

12:40 Fakenham

Lincoln Lyn

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tom Gretton

held up in rear, not fluent 1st, headway after 3 out, outpaced after 2 out, went second run-in, challenging final 110yds, just held

3/1

Form: 1233-P D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict

Pulled up over hurdles on his return from nine months off at Stratford (2m3f, soft) 20 days ago, but showed ability in four starts over fences last season including a win at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft); each-way claims if that recent run has brought him on.

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10

19th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

17:20 Stratford

Boys Of Wexford

10st 11lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

led

7/1

2nd

9

11th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

16:28 Taunton

Boys Of Wexford

10st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

He has a modest 1-17 strike-rate but he's run well in defeat in these cheekpieces the last twice, most recently runner-up at Huntingdon (2m7f, soft); might not be far away.

11/2

2nd

13

13th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

13:10 Huntingdon

Boys Of Wexford

10st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

prominent

10/1

Form: 944P

Last run: 171 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict

Fourth of seven here (2m, good) on his third start over hurdles in May, but pulled up on handicap debut at Fakenham (2m7f, good; first-time visor) eight days later; runner-up in his only completed point and cheekpieces are now given a go, but he still makes only limited appeal.

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9

18th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

16:20 Musselburgh

Blazing Hartingo

10st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Evan Williams

Maiden with very modest form, but this lightly raced 6yo was a fair third at Sedgefield (2m3f, soft) last Wednesday and is not discounted.

8/1

3rd

9

7th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

15:40 Sedgefield

Blazing Hartingo

10st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Evan Williams

Unplaced all six starts under rules, the last twice over fences; only beaten about 15l when seventh at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) in December and effectively 7lb lower today; needs to improve but trainer has good strike-rate here (21%) and the booking of Brian Hughes is a plus.

12/1

7th

10

6th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 5

14:00 Ludlow

Blazing Hartingo

10st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

prominent

14/1

Form: 14-435 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

Ran poorly over hurdles at Chepstow (3m, heavy) a fortnight ago, but she hasn't been at her best in three outings there whereas she has won three times here, the latest in a chase over C&D (heavy) in March; now 1lb lower and the softer the better for her, so a major player if conditions remain favourable.

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6

24th Feb 2024

Heavy

3m 2f 54y

Class 5

16:18 Chepstow

Pageant Material

10st 11lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Gained all three wins on heavy ground at Ffos Las (2m-2m6f); safely held in cheekpieces and then a visor on her last two hurdling starts (2m4f/2m); tries a new trip and sports first-time blinkers on this return to chasing; too well handicapped to rule out but needs to turn a corner.

12/1

6th

5

1st Feb 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:00 Ffos Las

Pageant Material

10st 11lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

held up in rear, struggling on turn after 4 out, no impression

10/1

5th

3

12th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:52 Ffos Las

Pageant Material

11st 12lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

led at steady pace

10/1

Form: P/9P4-

Last run: 310 days

W: 10st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict

Improved on previous efforts when fourth of ten at Hereford (2m5f, soft) in January and now 6lb below his last winning mark, but he has been off another 310 days since and his record suggests he may need this run.

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11

3rd May 2024

Good

2m 4f 127y

Class 5

20:05 Cheltenham

Royal Act

11st 12lb

J: Miss Jess Stewart

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Struggled to get competitive off lowly marks in handicap chases last season and was again well beaten in a recent point; cheekpieces refitted.

100/1

8th

10

23rd Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

14:45 Leicester

Royal Act

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

took keen hold, led

50/1

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Selections

RP RATINGS:

Lincoln Lyn

Telegraph:

Boston Joe

WEST COUNTRY:

Royal Mer

The Times:

Lincoln Lyn

The Guardian:

Lincoln Lyn

Daily Mirror:

Lincoln Lyn

The Sun:

Lincoln Lyn

Daily Mail:

Boston Joe

D Express:

Boston Joe

The Star:

Boston Joe

Daily Record:

Boston Joe