Ffos Las Races & Results Tomform Saturday 11th January 2025
There were 36 Races on Saturday 11th January 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Fairyhouse, 8 races at Ffos Las, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, 7 races at Newcastle, 6 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 11th January 2025
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(6) Juby Ball 5/1, Had 3 subsequent hurdles winners adrift when making a successful start to his career in bumper at this course in November 2023. Runner-up in a deep-looking bumper at Sandown on sole run since in February and he's a potentially useful jumper in the making. Major promise in bumpers last term, winning at this venue then solid second at Sandown.
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2nd (9) (10/3 -33%) Lud'or
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(9) Lud'or 10/3, French recruit who shaped well after 16 months off when runner-up at Stratford (16.3f) on stable debut in October. Ran to similar level when third in a Uttoxeter maiden (19.9f, heavy) a month later and this drop back in trip promises to suit. Major player. Ex-French 5yo who has performed well in both British runs; again has place claims.
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3rd (8) (7/1 +0%) Knead A Win
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7/1(+0%)
(8) Knead A Win 7/1, Ran out before 2 out on Hereford hurdling debut but wasn't so wayward when second to a useful prospect in 11-runner maiden at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) in December. Remains early days and he may do better still as he gains experience. Difficult ride on debut; fared better at Uttoxeter since; may build on that effort.
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4th (10) (11/1 -22%) Malinificent
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11/1(-22%)
(10) Malinificent 11/1, £52,000 buy who was runner-up on sole completed start in points. Showed promise on hurdles debut when third of 6 in novice at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) in December and he could take a step forward from that run, though he is bred to stay very well. Respectable third at Leicester on rules debut; open to progress; in the mix.
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5th (1) (300/1 -20%) A Great Excuse
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300/1(-20%)
(1) A Great Excuse 300/1, Little impact in 3 Irish points and fared no better when tenth of 12 in bumper at Warwick (16f, soft, 150/1) on Rules debut 30 days ago. Looks to be up against it as he starts off over hurdles. Ordinary in Irish points and never figured in bumper for new stable.
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6th (12) (20/1 -82%) Laravie
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20/1(-82%)
(12) Laravie 20/1, Runner-up on second of 2 starts in bumpers and much improved from her hurdles debut when second of 5 in mares event at Wexford (20f, heavy) in October. Has since left Kevin F. O'Donnell and she's one to note for yard who does well with new recruits. Runner-up at Wexford in two of her four Irish starts; one of the main form contenders.
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7th (11) (50/1 -25%) Lagertha
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50/1(-25%)
(11) Lagertha 50/1, Encouragement both starts in bumpers last season, but after 6 months off she ran below expectations when well held in a Fontwell maiden (19.1f, soft) on hurdles bow in October. Needs to leave latest run well behind after 80 days off. Jumped shoddily at Fontwell on the switch to hurdles; needs improvement.
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8th (4) (5/4 +55%) Dunskay
1.25
5/4(+55%)
(4) Dunskay 5/4, Looked good prospect when winning an Exeter bumper on debut and soon left behind a lesser effort when successful at Huntingdon (15.8f, heavy) in February last year. Merits consideration as he goes hurdling after 11 months off (has had a breathing operation). Record of 2-3 in bumpers last term and the form has substance; useful hurdles prospect.
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9th (2) (200/1 -1011%) Beau Gold
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200/1(-1011%)
(2) Beau Gold 200/1, €92,000 3-y-o who was prominent in the betting on debut but finished tailed off in bumper at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) in November. Makes hurdles bow with yard having been in good form. Folded tamely (something possibly amiss) in Uttoxeter bumper.
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10th (7) (200/1 -100%) Kallow Point
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200/1(-100%)
(7) Kallow Point 200/1, Runner-up in pair of point bumpers but failed to make an impact (well supported) in a Haydock bumper in December 2022. Beaten even further sent hurdling at Hereford next time and absent for 23 months since. First run for yard after leaving Venetia Williams. Makes debut for Mel Rowley on return from two-year absence; market helpful.
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|PU| (5) (300/1 -200%) High Joker
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300/1(-200%)
(5) High Joker 300/1, Always behind on debut but, in first-time cheekpieces, he showed more when third of 5 in novice hurdle at Stratford (22f, good) in May, albeit beaten a long way. Has plenty to find after 7 months off. Twice-raced 8yo who has plenty to find on the figures.
12:12 Ffos Las Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Having weakened late on when third over 2m4f at Uttoxeter in November, LUD'OR makes plenty of appeal reverting to two miles. Tom Symonds' charge had previously finished second over this trip at Stratford and a breakthrough victory could be in the offing. Hurdles-debutant Juby Ball found only a progressive rival too strong in a bumper at Sandown last season, while Dunskay should also make his mark entering this discipline.
Having run to a fairly useful level in France, LUD'OR has shaped promisingly both starts for current yard, third behind a bright prospect at Uttoxeter on his latest outing, so he could be ready to get off the mark as he drops back down in trip. A pair of bumper winners could be the main dangers as they go hurdling, with Dunskay feared most ahead of Juby Ball.
Interesting hurdles debutants JUBY BALL (narrowly preferred) and Dunskay hold particularly strong claims on their bumper form.
(1) Elysian Knight 40/1, Placed twice in bumpers and ran to a fair level again when 11 lengths fourth on hurdle debut at Plumpton 6 weeks ago. Open to progress. Showed some ability in his three bumpers and maiden hurdle but needs major improvement.
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2nd (5) (33/1 -175%) Mountain Mike
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33/1(-175%)
(5) Mountain Mike 33/1, Mount Nelson gelding. Placed on sole outing in points and, strong in betting, shaped encouragingly amidst inexperience when second of 9 in a Southwell bumper (15.8f) back in May. Type to make his mark as a hurdler and interesting if market speaks in his favour on return. Third in Irish point in May 2023 and second in Southwell bumper (favourite) one year later.
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3rd (2) (7/1 -75%) Johnny's Jury
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7/1(-75%)
(2) Johnny's Jury 7/1, €150,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Closely related to useful hurdler/chaser Danny Kirwan, stayed 3m and half-brother to 2 winners, including high-class hurdler/chaser Appreciate It. Lots to like on paper starting out for top stable and he's one to note. Closely related to useful Danny Kirwan and half-brother to high-class Appreciate It.
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4th (12) (1/1 +47%) Jasmine Bliss
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1/1(+47%)
(12) Jasmine Bliss 1/1, Bought for £50,000 after getting off the mark in Irish points at the third attempt and showed a fairly useful level of form when winning 2 of her 3 starts in bumpers last season. Plenty of promise when a clear second at Lingfield on her hurdles bow and she's open to plenty of improvement. Can build on her hurdling debut performance, which already gives her serious claims.
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5th (9) (5/1 +55%) Followango
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5/1(+55%)
(9) Followango 5/1, Consistent sort who made the frame again when creditable second of 5 in handicap hurdle (2/1) here (23.9f, heavy) last month. Perhaps vulnerable to a couple of improvers back in maiden company but should give another good account. Heavy-ground bumper win here; 0-7 over hurdles but second or third in all of those.
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6th (7) (8/1 +60%) Royal Rambler
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8/1(+60%)
(7) Royal Rambler 8/1, Has a reasonable jumping pedigree and showed promise amidst inexperience when third of 9 in novice hurdle at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) on debut 37 days ago. Likely to improve. 28-1, 15l third of nine in maiden at Leicester (2m4f, heavy); could be a major improver.
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7th (8) (9/2 +0%) Tamarind Bay
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(8) Tamarind Bay 9/2, Fair form on 2 of his 3 outings in bumpers and has made a promising start over hurdles, again finding only a useful prospect too good when runner-up in a 10-runner novice at Catterick (19.3f, good, 6/4) 14 days ago. Player. Made the frame over about 2m4f all three starts over hurdles; should be thereabouts again.
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8th (11) (200/1 -900%) Hello Marie
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200/1(-900%)
(11) Hello Marie 200/1, Beat one other finisher when winning an Irish point but finished down the field in a Hereford bumper 2 years ago and she'll surely need to leave that form well behind. Irish point win in October 2022; tailed off in Hereford bumper (soft; 7-1) in January 2023.
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9th (10) (300/1 -20%) Frenelope
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300/1(-20%)
(10) Frenelope 300/1, Soldier Of Fortune mare who has offered little in maiden/mares' novice company at this course in recent months. Low-grade handicaps will be more suitable in due course. Well related but beaten over 40l in two hurdle races at Wincanton.
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10th (13) (300/1 -20%) Kiss Me Moon
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300/1(-20%)
(13) Kiss Me Moon 300/1, Well beaten in bumpers and 2 starts over hurdles here. Soundly beaten in her two bumpers and two Ffos Las hurdle races.
12:42 Ffos Las Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Although unable to justify favouritism when second at Chepstow in October, JUVENTUS DE BRION found only a subsequent Grade 2 runner-up too strong that day. Compensation could be on the cards for Dan Skelton's gelding and he ticks plenty of the right boxes. Johnny's Jury, a half-brother to Supreme Hurdle winner Appreciate It, must be monitored in the betting on his racecourse debut. Jasmine Bliss and Tamarind Bay are also noted.
Dual bumper winner JASMINE BLISS pulled a long way clear with one that has since scored in listed company on her hurdles debut and sets a good standard with the promise of more still to come. The suspicion also remains that we've yet to see the best of Juventus de Brion and he rates the chief threat, with Tamarind Bay and the Henderson-trained newcomer Johnny's Jury completing the shortlist.
This may be a good opportunity for JASMINE BLISS to add to her bumper wins, especially as her Lingfield hurdles form has been boosted.
(1) Handstands 1/1, Won on sole outing in points before landing his first 3 starts over hurdles last term. Let down by jumping on chase bow/return but clearly learnt plenty from that when winning 5-runner Esher Novices' Chase at Sandown last month. Big shout under a penalty with drop back in trip no problem. Clearcut win in similar event at Sandown last month; leading player even with 5lb penalty.
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2nd (4) (16/1 -14%) Lord Of Thunder
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16/1(-14%)
(4) Lord Of Thunder 16/1, On the up over hurdles last season, scoring twice in novice company at Wincanton. Looks the part for chasing and was making a promising start in this sphere when coming down 2 out at Cheltenham on return. Respectable fourth at Exeter since and remains one to view positively. Tongue tie applied. Failed to improve last time and needs to raise his game in this better company.
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|F| (6) (3/1 +25%) Saint Davy
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(6) Saint Davy 3/1, Progressive over hurdles, winning 2 of 3 starts last term. Very much a chasing type and shaped promisingly on comeback/chase bow when 4 lengths third of 5 to Handstands at Sandown last month, just caught out by the downhill fence both times. Will improve on that and 5 lb better off with winner here. Better off with Handstands on Sandown running and ought to build on that effort; respected.
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|F| (7) (5/2 0%) Cherie D'am
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5/2(0%)
(7) Cherie D'am 5/2, Progressed into quite a useful novice hurdler last season and built on chase debut promise when winning mares listed chase at Warwick last month, jumping well from the front. Another bold bid expected. Useful mare; commanding performance in Listed grade at Warwick last time; major contender.
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|F| (5) (16/1 -33%) Range
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16/1(-33%)
(5) Range 16/1, Novice hurdle winner who struck at the second time of asking over fences in 19.5f Chepstow handicap. However, below par at Kempton since and this a tough race to bounce back in. Perhaps best when able to dominate; tactics aside, this is a tough assignment.
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|U| (2) (16/1 -33%) Hillcrest
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16/1(-33%)
(2) Hillcrest 16/1, Unbeaten when completing over hurdles, galloping on strongly on first crack at 3m in a Grade 2 at Haydock almost 3 years ago. Made a more than satisfactory return after 33 months on the sidelines on chasing debut at Haydock but had a hard race that day and went backwards at Cheltenham 4 weeks ago. Still needs to show he retains peak ability and, being a 10yo, time isn't on his side.
13:15 Ffos Las Maiden Chase (Class 1) 19f Race Class Flow
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CHERIE D'AM left her short-priced novice chase defeat at Carlisle behind when making all in a Listed event at Warwick last month. Dan Skelton's mare ran out an impressive winner on that occasion and she could take some stopping if dictating the pace once more. Handstands must enter calculations after his Grade 2 victory at Sandown and the six-year-old warrants respect, despite a 5lb penalty. Saint Davy looks the pick of the remainder.
HANDSTANDS looked potentially smart when winning a similar event at Sandown 5 weeks ago, having too much speed for his rivals on his first attempt at 3m, and can get the better of Saint Davy again back over this shorter trip under a 5 lb penalty. Cherie d'Am has continued her progress since switched to fences and is another to consider.
Improving mare CHERIE D'AM is taken to follow up her Listed win. Saint Davy and Handstands are the other main form players.
(1) Dangerous Touch 9/2, £135,000 buy after finishing runner-up sole outing in Irish points. Much better when fourth of 16 in novice hurdle at Warwick (16f, soft, 80/1) 51 days ago. Up in trip for handicap debut and very much respected for top trainer/jockey combination. Latest run was a step in the right direction and he can kick on now into handicaps.
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2nd (5) (13/2 -8%) The Blueberry One
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13/2(-8%)
(5) The Blueberry One 13/2, Has been brought along steadily, seventh of 11 in novice hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) in March. Returns for his handicap debut tackling a new trip and should have more to offer for yard who are flying following a quiet spell. Well bred and in a good yard, so has to be of interest on handicap debut; showed ability.
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3rd (2) (16/1 +0%) Korus
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16/1(+0%)
(2) Korus 16/1, Ran poorly on first start after breathing operation when ninth of 14 in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Steps up in trip on second handicap outing and that needs to bring about some improvement. Down only 2lb for heavy defeat on handicap debut; this longer trip could be a positive.
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4th (10) (11/2 +50%) Jukebox Joker
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11/2(+50%)
(10) Jukebox Joker 11/2, Well held in 3 novice hurdles. Handicap debut saw him finish fourth of 10 over C&D (heavy) 52 days ago, seeming not to get home. Needs to step up on that effort but he has been given a break since and his stable is now in excellent form. Hinted at better days ahead when a 21l fourth on handicap debut over C&D in November.
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5th (6) (25/1 -233%) Siberian Star
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25/1(-233%)
(6) Siberian Star 25/1, Not disgraced after 2 years off on his yard debut when fourth of 10 at Kelso (22.7f, soft) and ran to a similar level when second of 8 in a handicap hurdle at Fakenham (20f, soft, 14/1) 10 days ago, shaping if he'd stay further. Place claims. Only 1-8 in points and 2-42 under rules; others are more intriguing.
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6th (4) (10/1 -300%) Our Dylan
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10/1(-300%)
(4) Our Dylan 10/1, In winning form in the spring and having just been edged out on return from a break, he duly resumed winning ways in 10-runner handicap at Exeter (18.5f, heavy) 36 days ago. Can go well again. Consistent sort who deserved his comfortable Exeter win; 7lb rise is manageable.
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7th (7) (11/1 +21%) Walkinthewoods
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11/1(+21%)
(7) Walkinthewoods 11/1, Below form when fifth of 13 in a handicap hurdle at Windsor (20f, good to soft, 33/1) 27 days ago. Yard going much better now though, and his last win came over C&D. Well handicapped and latest Windsor run when caught out of his ground was a bit better.
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8th (9) (7/1 -56%) Mini Yeats
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7/1(-56%)
(9) Mini Yeats 7/1, Remains winless but much better on second start for this yard, finishing fourth of 13 in a handicap hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, good, 9/1) 30 days ago. Up in trip and he's likely to enjoy this greater test of stamina. Player. Maiden but has hit the frame and was beaten under 5l at Taunton; should get this far.
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9th (8) (9/4 +81%) Heart Of Rome
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9/4(+81%)
(8) Heart Of Rome 9/4, 10-race maiden but showed more on penultimate start (blinkered) when fourth at Wexford in August (24f), ridden more positively. Not in same form next time (final run for Paul Nolan) and headgear off for stable debut but looks an interesting contender, especially if the market speaks in his favour. Best run was over 3m and it's questionable whether he can return to that level.
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10th (11) (125/1 -279%) Grandmaster Flash
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125/1(-279%)
(11) Grandmaster Flash 125/1, Three-time AW winner on the Flat but no real impact over hurdles. 66/1, tenth of 15 in a handicap hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Lots to find on recent evidence. Didn't run badly behind Our Dylan at Hereford last April but has offered little since.
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11th (3) (50/1 -100%) Presenting Nelly
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50/1(-100%)
(3) Presenting Nelly 50/1, Continued run of disappointing form when pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Fontwell (19.1f, good to soft) 99 days ago. New yard and probably best to look elsewhere. Won four times for Dan Skelton but lost her way and was sold on for £2,000.
13:51 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
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OUR DYLAN readily took care of his nearest rival by over two lengths at Exeter last month and has a 7lb higher rating to contend with. The nine-year-old should have no issues with this extra distance and he looks well placed to complete a double. Dangerous Touch was well beaten into fourth at Warwick in November, but he could be seen in a different light now that he tackles the handicap ranks for the in-form Olly Murphy team. Siberian Star looks best of the rest.
HEART OF ROME had some decent form in Ireland, notably when ridden positively, and similar tactics here could see him score on debut for Rebecca Curtis. There could be a couple of improvers lurking in this field, namely Dangerous Touch and The Blueberry One who both represent powerful yards and are unexposed tackling this trip for the first-time on handicap debut. The ultra-consistent Our Dylan deserves an honourable mention.
Our Dylan is solid, but in THE BLUEBERRY ONE and Dangerous Touch he could be up against a couple of improvers.
(4) Double Click 3/1, Course winner who recorded a respectable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Expected to be bang there with this return to a longer trip a plus. Has won here but all three hurdle wins have come at about 2m; may get outstayed.
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2nd (9) (10/3 +26%) Getaway With You
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10/3(+26%)
(9) Getaway With You 10/3, Still to win but largely in good nick for his current yard, coming in third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, soft) 37 days ago. In the mix with his usual visor replacing blinkers. The returning visor may help matters but he's now 0-17 and comes with risks.
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3rd (7) (14/1 -17%) Penna Rossa
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14/1(-17%)
(7) Penna Rossa 14/1, Not won since 2022 but promising first effort for new yard when runner-up at Exeter in November. Exploits mixed since however, finishing only mid-field in big-field handicap at Wincanton on Boxing Day. Has ability but no threat in his last two races and seems to have some quirks.
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4th (5) (11/1 +8%) Limerick Leader
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11/1(+8%)
(5) Limerick Leader 11/1, Scored at Perth in September on his final run for Olly Murphy and not disgraced for his new yard when fourth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (21.6f, soft) 23 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts. Has a lot of ground to make up with Diamatiste on their recent Exeter encounter.
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5th (3) (10/3 +17%) Diamatiste
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10/3(+17%)
(3) Diamatiste 10/3, Progressive sort who came in a very good second of 18 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (21.6f, soft) 23 days ago, clear of rest. Up 5 lb but he merits serious consideration in his bid for a breakthrough success. 16l clear of the third when second at Exeter under Joshua Newman last time.
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6th (8) (12/1 +0%) Auntie Maggie
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12/1(+0%)
(8) Auntie Maggie 12/1, Third on sole start in Irish points and showed some promise when second at Bangor in May (2m). Disappointed at Newton Abbot (16.8f) the following month but remains with potential now up in trip for her handicap debut. Close up in a Bangor maiden before going off too fast next time; handicap debut.
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7th (6) (33/1 -175%) Sabbathical
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33/1(-175%)
(6) Sabbathical 33/1, Scored over fences at Leicester and Bangor last winter. Absent for 20 months but not discredited back hurdling when third of 5 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Considered. Might strip fitter for his comeback run but has more to prove than some in here.
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|F| (2) (11/2 -10%) Saunton Surf
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11/2(-10%)
(2) Saunton Surf 11/2, Easy winner of a point/Aintree bumper for Bradley Gibbs. Made a positive start to this season when runner-up at Lingfield (23f) but only fifth of 10 at Doncaster since. Worth another chance. Failed to give her true running last time and remains of interest off this sort of mark.
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|PU| (10) (50/1 +0%) Mind Hunter
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(10) Mind Hunter 50/1, A fair 2m hurdles winner at his best but he missed whole of 2023 and well held on the Flat and in 2m Hereford handicap hurdle this winter. Has plenty to prove. Tailed off on the Flat and over hurdles since a long absence.
14:25 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
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Getaway With You failed to justify short odds when only third at Market Rasen on his most recent start and this drop in trip, along with a 4lb higher rating, makes life tougher. With that in mind, the vote goes to DIAMATISTE, who finished a long way clear of the third when hitting the crossbar at Exeter last time. Kayley Woollacott's six-year-old might only need to reproduce that level of form in order to go one better. Jesuila Des Mottes needs to be monitored in the market on her handicap debut.
A few with chances but DIAMATISTE's form is on an upward curve and he is taken to gain a deserved first success on the back of his clear Exeter second last time out. Double Click could emerge as the main threat now his stamina is unlocked more, while Getaway With You, Jesuila des Mottes and Limerick Leader all need factoring into this open handicap too.
A mile clear of the rest when nearly winning at Exeter, DIAMATISTE has to rate a serious contender with Joshua Newman claiming 5lb.
(6) Up For Parol 7/1, Fourteen runs since last win but decent third at Chepstow (23.6f, good) on final outing last term. Encouraging return from 8-months off when second of 9 (clear of third) in a handicap at Sandown (23.4f, heavy) 35 days ago, not given hard time once chance had gone. Entitled to build on that run. Largely consistent but he's not actually won since December 2021.
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2nd (10) (12/1 +14%) Alan De Banks
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12/1(+14%)
(10) Alan De Banks 12/1, Showed plenty in bumpers last season (first past the post on 2 of his 3 starts in that sphere) and has offered encouragement when hitting the frame on both hurdling outings. Not ruled out on handicap bow. Upped in trip for this handicap debut and could find improvement, which he does need.
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3rd (8) (10/1 +17%) Madaket
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10/1(+17%)
(8) Madaket 10/1, Added to his tally at Wincanton (3m) in March. Resumed from 8 months off with an encouraging third (Woodie Flash second) of 11 at Newbury but pulled up at Chepstow subsequently. Too soon to write off. Needs to bounce back from a disappointing show at Chepstow 15 days ago.
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4th (7) (5/4 +50%) Rosscahill
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5/4(+50%)
(7) Rosscahill 5/4, Bought for £70,000 after easily winning an Irish point and has created a good impression in winning a maiden and novice hurdle here, again showing a good attitude last time. Leading claims switched to handicaps. Unbeaten; both hurdles races were here; highly interesting over 3m on this handicap debut.
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5th (2) (22/1 -175%) West To The Bridge
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22/1(-175%)
(2) West To The Bridge 22/1, Showed benefit of his reappearance when third at Bangor (19.6f, soft) in November. Not in the same form at Sandown (23.4f, heavy) last time, but he's on a workable. Third at Bangor on penultimate start but dropped right out at Sandown (heavy) on latest.
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6th (3) (4/1 -78%) One Big Bang
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4/1(-78%)
(3) One Big Bang 4/1, Maiden in Ireland but won first 2 starts for James Owen in the spring and has improved again this autumn, finishing second of 14 in a valuable Betfair Stayers' Handicap at Haydock, then shaping well in fourth at Cheltenham 10 days ago. Cheekpieces and emphasis on stamina will help his cause here. Running well; should not be far away if first-time headgear has no adverse effect.
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7th (9) (22/1 +12%) Balkardy
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22/1(+12%)
(9) Balkardy 22/1, Made light of a six-month lay-off when landing 5-runner handicap chase at Stratford (22.6f, good to soft) in October and generally respectable efforts since, third at Ludlow last time. Not dismissed back hurdling. Effective over C&D in the mud; 2lb out of the handicap and vulnerable for win purposes.
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8th (5) (9/1 +10%) Mahland
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9/1(+10%)
(5) Mahland 9/1, Progressive over hurdles when stepped up to around 3m, needing no more than hands-and-heels riding when opening his account over C&D in April. Probably needed reappearance at Bangor and is likely to get back on track. Tailed off on reappearance four weeks ago but this second-season hurdler could bounce back.
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|PU| (4) (50/1 -52%) Classic Concorde
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50/1(-52%)
(4) Classic Concorde 50/1, Prolific over hurdles last season, winning 6 handicaps. Probably needed his Cheltenham reappearance in October but disappointed over fences since. Fairly treated returning to this sphere. 6lb above last winning mark, it might take a bit longer before he returns to winning form.
14:58 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow
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Point-to-point winner ROSSCAHILL kept his unbeaten record intact when powering clear to score at this venue last month. Nigel Twiston-Davies' six-year-old shaped as if this step up in trip could unlock any amount of improvement and can defy his opening mark of 120. One Big Bang looks the main threat after finishing a fair fourth in a warmer event at Cheltenham earlier in the month. Previous C&D scorer Mahland completes the shortlist.
ROSSCAHILL won a point easy and has shown a good attitude to maintain his 100% record in a maiden/novice hurdle here, so he's fancied to go in again from an opening mark that could underestimate him. One Big Bang should relish the emphasis on stamina and is a live danger, while Up For Parol should give his running again.
The unbeaten handicap debutant ROSSCAHILL (nap) could be all the rage, with this longer trip likely to suit him down to the ground.
(5) Keep Running 10/3, Better than ever sent chasing last season, making all in novice handicap at Taunton 12 months ago. Found to have sustained a leg wound on reappearance and doubled his tally in emphatic fashion over fences in 5-runner handicap at Ludlow (16f, soft) in November. 7 lb rise to contend with. Always in charge from the front at Ludlow and a 7lb rise could have been worse.
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2nd (1) (6/1 +14%) Sir Psycho
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(1) Sir Psycho 6/1, Made his first start since leaving Paul Nicholls a winning one in novice handicap at Ascot (18.8f) in November 2023 and ran respectably after 7 months off when sixth of 9 in handicap chase at Newbury (19.8f, good to soft) just over 6 weeks ago. Entitled to sharpen up for that. Has a fighting chance on the best of last season's form; comeback run was respectable.
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3rd (7) (5/1 +69%) Art Of Diplomacy
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(7) Art Of Diplomacy 5/1, Flat winner who won 3 times over hurdles for Dr Richard Newland, leaving that stable after taking a Wetherby seller last March. Satisfactory start for this yard when fourth of 10 at Kempton in May and showed aptitude for chasing after 8 months off when third at this track recently. Last win came in a selling hurdle; didn't show enough on recent chase debut.
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4th (3) (8/1 -129%) Beat Box
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(3) Beat Box 8/1, Hexham blip in October aside, he's won all other 6 starts this term, taking his form to a whole new level for latest of them at Kelso (17.1f, good to soft) just under a fortnight ago. Handicapper has reacted with a 10 lb rise, but he could have even more to offer. Won six of his last seven; up 10lb since Kelso latest when the favourite departed early.
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5th (8) (7/2 -56%) Ostrava Du Berlais
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(8) Ostrava Du Berlais 7/2, Built on promising Warwick chase debut when readily taking 6-runner handicap at Ludlow and followed up under a penalty with the minimum of fuss at Taunton (18.2f, good) last month. Assessor has reacted with 9 lb rise but that may not be enough. Has won her last two but up 7lb since last time and tackling classier opposition here.
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6th (6) (40/1 -100%) Salamanca Bay
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(6) Salamanca Bay 40/1, Headstrong sort who was well served by fitting of a hood when off the mark over fences for Lucinda Russell at Ayr (16.5f) in March. However, below best at Cartmel in May and having undergone wind surgery/fitted with tongue tie ahead of stable debut, he also showed little at Southwell. Hit and miss last season; in trouble a long way out on last month's stable debut.
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7th (4) (4/1 +38%) Triple Trade
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(4) Triple Trade 4/1, Successful twice in 2023/24. Good fifth in Red Rum at Aintree final start but is struggling to recapture his best form this term, fourth of 6 at Cheltenham (16.3f, good to soft) 4 weeks ago. Handicapper relinquishes his grip further and he's not discounted. Well handicapped and definite signs of a return to form at Cheltenham last month.
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8th (2) (18/1 +45%) Hubrisko
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(2) Hubrisko 18/1, Useful hurdler/chaser for Willie Mullins, well served by front-running tactics when landing 6-runner Killarney maiden chase (23f, soft) in August 2023. Friendless in the market and made a low-key return from 15 months off back over hurdles at Newbury 6 weeks ago so others more appealing. Useful winning chaser in Ireland; quiet belated yard debut, though that was over hurdles.
15:31 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
A revelation since joining the Dan Skelton stable last summer, with six wins from seven starts, BEAT BOX continues to go from strength-to-strength and a 10lb rise for his most recent success at Kelso may not be enough to prevent him from going in again. Keep Running bounced back to winning ways with an impressive display from the front at Ludlow in November and he must enter calculations, along with the hat-trick seeking Ostrava Du Berlais.
Beat Box will undoubtedly be popular given the roll he's on this season, but he may have to play second fiddle to OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS, who arrives on a hat-trick following a couple of wide-margin wins and Venetia Williams' progressive chaser looks one to keep firmly on the right side of. Keep Running, another commanding last-time-out winner, can get the better of Triple Trade for minor honours.
A competitive race but TRIPLE TRADE is well handicapped and accustomed to stronger company. His last run was encouraging.
(3) Giantsgrave 6/5, €50,000 3-y-o, £92,000 4-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to fair 2m hurdle winner Barrabooka. Dam unraced sister to top-class hurdler/very smart chaser (winner up to 21f) Oscar Whisky. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Apr 2024). Obvious player. There's substance to his Irish point second and he could be a good prospect.
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2nd (1) (2/1 -23%) Douglas Hyde
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(1) Douglas Hyde 2/1, £85,000 Irish point winner who made a bright start under Rules when second of 6 in bumper at Bangor (17f, heavy) in October. Looks sure to make his presence felt again. Irish point winner who finished second when sent off favourite at Bangor.
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3rd (5) (11/2 +0%) Next Twist
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(5) Next Twist 11/2, Closely related to useful hurdler Steel Ally, and half-brother to French 19f chase winner Elite Rock. Something to work on when fourth at Sandown a couple of months ago and could do better for that initial experience. Shaped well for fourth in what was probably a strong bumper at Sandown.
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4th (6) (100/1 -100%) Pougie
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(6) Pougie 100/1, Bred to have a future but sent off long odds and hasn't shown much to date. Finished last at Cheltenham in October but showed more to be sixth at Exeter (soft).
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5th (8) (22/1 -38%) Woodythewoodpecker
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(8) Woodythewoodpecker 22/1, 17/2, shaped like a stayer when fourth of 10 in bumper at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in May. Not seen since and has something to find. Fourth at Southwell in May and that form hasn't worked out too badly.
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6th (7) (11/1 +0%) Twist Of Fatecatch
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(7) Twist Of Fatecatch 11/1, Half-brother to French hurdler/chaser Fortune du Large and clear signs of ability when fourth at Plumpton first time out. Could step forward from that. Positive first run at Plumpton and today's slower ground is likely to suit him better.
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7th (2) (16/1 -88%) Falcao
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(2) Falcao 16/1, €42,000 3-y-o, Kamsin gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 2¾m) Royal Boy. Wears tongue strap. Worth monitoring in the betting. 42,000euros 3yo whose dam is a sister to two winning jumpers in France.
16:01 Ffos Las NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
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Runner-up on his Rules debut at Bangor-on-Dee in a race that has worked out very well, DOUGLAS HYDE is entitled to improve plenty for that effort. The booking of Harry Cobden catches the eye, and the son of Affinisea can get off the mark. The well-bred newcomer Giantsgrave looks best placed to chase him home for leading connections. The Ben Pauling stable has an excellent record at this track, and Loch Na Keal is another debutant to monitor for market support.
LOCH NA KEAL is from a good family and represents a stable with an excellent record both at this track and in bumpers, so he gets the narrow vote over point recruit Giantsgrave. Douglas Hyde is the clear pick of those with experience in this discipline.
This could be a fair bumper. NEXT TWIST was beaten 16l at Sandown but shaped well behind nice prospects.
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