13:30 Ffos Las
HeavyHigh Quality Homes At Golwg Gwendraeth “National Hunt” Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4066.37
- 2m 4f 0y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.30
Form: 1-686
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
Won soft-ground Warwick bumper by 9l on debut last March and was very respectable sixth of 15 at Cheltenham (good to soft) in October; began hurdling career with two low-key runs towards end of last year, but was only beaten about 18l when sixth of 18 at Newbury (2m, soft) on latter occasion; still has potential.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 2 |
28th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 5f 56y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Bumper winner who won at Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy) last month on his third hurdle start and was narrowly in front from Magical King (who was receiving 7lb) when falling at the final flight here (2m3f, soft) last time; this 5yo front-runner brings potential to his handicap debut and could go well. |
9/2 |
|
2 |
29th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won Warwick bumper on debut last March and improved upon his first two hurdle runs when winning at Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy) four weeks ago; carries a penalty today and could do with jumping better, but the first-time cheekpieces could help in that regard and his latest form reads well; key player. |
15/8 |
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1st 8 |
1st Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won soft-ground Warwick bumper by 9l on debut last March and was very respectable sixth of 15 at Cheltenham (good to soft) in October; began hurdling career with two low-key runs towards end of last year, but was only beaten about 18l when sixth of 18 at Newbury (2m, soft) on latter occasion; still has potential. |
8/1 |
13/8
- Place: £1.10
Form: 0-3624
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 116
Lacked the pace to land a blow and was a shade disappointing when well-held fourth at Warwick (2m3f, soft) last month, but lost out only narrowly here (2m, heavy) in December and has strong claims if judged on that performance.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 7 |
29th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Solid record (over 2m-2m4f) since switched to fences, winning at Uttoxeter and Wetherby then creditable second at Wincanton; certainly an in-form contender but this looks a slightly stiffer assignment. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
9th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
2-2 since switched to fences this autumn, the wins gained at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) and Wetherby (2m3f, good); up another 6lb since last time but was one of two to pull nicely clear of the others on the run-in; must be considered in current mood. |
6/4 |
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1st 4 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 85y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Had been looking exposed over hurdles but this 5yo improved for the switch to chasing when winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) a fortnight ago; there can be optimism he'll be fine now back up in trip and he could have more to offer over fences; a 5lb rise may not stop him. |
100/30 |
12/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 1/00-
Last run: 437 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
Won French bumper in 2021 but well down the field on both British starts for Christian Williams last season (bumper/hurdle); now with another new stable and moves up from 2m; considered only if lively in the betting.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 3 |
1st Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won French bumper in 2021 but well down the field on both British starts for Christian Williams last season (bumper/hurdle); now with another new stable and moves up from 2m; considered only if lively in the betting. |
12/1 |
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10th 7 |
21st Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Both starts in bumpers, winning over 11.5f when trained in France then down the field at Cheltenham (2m) for new stable; related to a couple of useful jumpers; may do better still. |
25/1 |
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10th 9 |
22nd Oct 2022 Good To Firm 2m 0f 87y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
midfield, outpaced home turn, soon held |
14/1 |
9/4
Form: 545
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
Runner-up on Irish point debut last spring and has shaped with significant promise on first two hurdling starts, more recently when fifth of 16 at Ludlow (2m5f, soft) last month; needs to brush up his jumping but has a big role to play here.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 6 |
5th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Runner-up in an Irish point; positive signs in maiden hurdles and unwise to knock him too harshly for handicap debut at Exeter where he was beaten when coming down; likely to do well over fences. |
4/1 |
|
7 |
19th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Runner-up in an Irish point; shown signs of ability under rules, albeit got bogged down in similar testing ground at Ffos Las (2m4f maiden, heavy; 5-2 joint-favourite) seven weeks ago; 3m looks fine, and this isn't overly competitive; handicap debut. |
7/2 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
0-13 in Irish points but 3-3 in British points, the latest win in three-runner intermediate at Flete Park (2m4f, soft) last April; that form isn't anything to get too excited about, though, and this rules debut comes after a 292-day absence.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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11th 2 |
26th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Three-time point winner; unplaced in four hurdle races since switched to racing under rules in February, most recently when never-dangerous sixth on handicap debut at Southwell (3m, good) this month, but might be seen in a better light on today's chasing debut. |
10/1 |
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6th 4 |
11th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
towards rear |
20/1 |
|
5th 6 |
7th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 192y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Won three consecutive points in February-April 2023 but was well beaten in two maiden hurdles (2m4f/1m7f) last season and faces another tough assignment here. |
100/1 |
4/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
Out of a half-sister to a French Group 1 Flat winner; delivered on earlier promise when winning slow-ground Irish point by 8l in December 2022 and was bought for £62,000 the following month; makes rules debut after 398-day absence; market may guide.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 14 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
0-5 over hurdles; unable to justify strong market support when pulled up on recent chasing debut at Stratford (2m6f, heavy) but sports first-time blinkers here and may yet have a future over fences. |
10/1 |
|
4 |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
3m point winner; a weakener in all his hurdles (2m4f-3m) but chasing could be the making of him. |
5/1 |
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4th 3 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
The drop back to 2m3f probably didn't help on handicap debut at Chepstow, having previously shaped okay in a 2m7f maiden; also won a point over 3m; could well be seen in his best light yet. |
10/1 |
66/1
Form: 75
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
Safely held at triple-digit odds on both hurdling starts (2m/2m3f); significant improvement required.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 8 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Won over C&D (good to soft; acts on soft) in May in his second handicap and placed in the other two; that amounts to the most solid claims in this field, far more solid than those of the vast majority. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
24th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Better for the switch to 2m4f handicaps last spring, obliging at Ffos Las (good to soft) despite jumping issues; new mark is higher than any RPR achieved so far, but may still upgrade if the basics are done better. |
6/1 |
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1st 6 |
7th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Low-mileage 5yo who displayed improvement when second of ten behind Shillanavogy (runs in Division 1) on last month's handicap debut at Hereford (2m3f, soft); needs to be taken very seriously. |
5/2 |
50/1
Form: 36
Last run: 71 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
Finished last in both bumpers last year, the latter on soft ground here in November (wore cheekpieces); has blinkers refitted for today's hurdling debut; worth a glance in the betting but has no form claims.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 15 |
6th Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Seven-race maiden but he got closer to the target when a 9l fifth of 12 in Newton Abbot handicap (2m2f, good to soft) in July; returns after another break but that last run was behind an improver and he has each-way claims if he can build on that. |
16/1 |
|
5th 6 |
21st Jul 2024 Good To Soft 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Has not had many chances but nothing particularly eye-catching so far, including on handicap debut at Taunton (2m1f, soft; 66-1) in March; has much to prove for now. |
25/1 |
|
8th 14 |
11th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Beaten just under a distance in Doyen Quest's maiden here 20 days ago; these terms are at least more favourable now sent into a handicap. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
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| Exacta | £110.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £109.20 |
| Trifecta | £699.00 |
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