Ffos Las Races & Results Tomform Tuesday 9th May 2023
There were 36 Races on Tuesday 9th May 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 6 races at Fakenham, 7 races at Lingfield, 8 races at Ffos Las, 8 races at Ludlow, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Tuesday 9th May 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(1) Manorbank 2.5/1, Showed improved form to get off the mark over hurdles in 2m Chepstow novice 4 weeks ago, finding the race falling apart ahead of him but still producing an effort in keeping with his bumper win early in 2020. The second scored next time and he's respected under a penalty up in trip. Easy winner at Chepstow last month; open to further improvement upped in trip.
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2nd (2) (0.53/1 +65%) The Same
0.53
0.53/1(+65%)
(2) The Same 0.53/1, Irish point winner who struck on hurdles debut at Market Rasen over this trip in March and ran respectably under a penalty over C&D next time. Could have more to offer and leading claims. Won well on stable debut at Market Rasen but held under penalty over this C&D last time.
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3rd (4) (33/1 -175%) Hobb's Delight
33
33/1(-175%)
(4) Hobb's Delight 33/1, Has shown a bit in 2m bumper/maiden hurdle 18 months apart. This longer trip will suit but he's surely more one for handicaps. Probably needed last month's hurdle debut; improvement required.
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4th (8) (150/1 -200%) Twilight Prince
150
150/1(-200%)
(8) Twilight Prince 150/1, Regressive maiden on Flat and offered little on hurdles debut over 2m here a fortnight ago. 14-race Flat maiden and beaten a long way on hurdles debut here a fortnight ago.
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|U| (5) (7/1 -40%) Lelant
7
7/1(-40%)
(5) Lelant 7/1, Still rough around the edges but showed more than on his hurdling debut when running on for second under hand riding in C&D maiden 9 weeks ago, the longer trip suiting. Has races in him. Improved when second over C&D in March; soft ground may pose a question, but respected.
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|PU| (6) (150/1 -50%) Mangrove River
150
150/1(-50%)
(6) Mangrove River 150/1, Placed in points but little to shout about so far in a pair of 2m novice hurdles. Lots more needed back from 6 months off. Well held in both hurdle starts and off six months; can be handicapped after this.
LTO Selection:
14:00 Ffos Las Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
1.5/1 (2) THE SAME and 1.1/1 (1) MANORBANK are the most likely horses to do well based on the summary. 50/1 (8) TWILIGHT PRINCE and 150/1 (3) DEAL EM HIGH are unlikely to perform well. The predicted finishing order for the top three horses is: 1) 1.5/1 (2) THE SAME, 2) 1.1/1 (1) MANORBANK, 3) 5/1 (5) LELANT.
MANORBANK was impressive when shedding his maiden tag over hurdles at Chepstow last month and, despite having to shoulder a 7lb penalty for that success, he looks settled enough to now handle this longer trip. The Same wasn't disgraced when finishing third over C&D last month and a similar effort should see him in contention once more, while Lelant ran his best race to date when runner-up here in March.
Emma Lavelle's string are in good form and MANORBANK could be the way to go up in trip after a runaway win at Chepstow. The Same is respected, while Lelant has races in him.
The choice is MANORBANK who won easily at Chepstow last time. His pedigree suggests there may be even more to come now upped in trip.
(9) Walkinthewoods 2.12/1, Off the mark at Chepstow (2m) in October and got right back on track when runner-up in a C&D handicap on penultimate start in March. Disappointed when last of 4 at Chepstow (23.6f) subsequently but pick of his exploits give him claims here. Regularly in the frame, but may again find one or two too good.
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2nd (1) (3.5/1 +0%) Pilsdon Pen
3.5
3.5/1(+0%)
(1) Pilsdon Pen 3.5/1, Three-time hurdles winner, the latest at Exeter (16.7f, soft) in November. Good placed efforts from revised mark next 2 starts and possible he found race coming too soon back at Exeter in March. Likely candidate to bounce back. Not at his best the last twice; down in grade but could really do with some rain.
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3rd (3) (4.5/1 +0%) Fanfaron Dino
4.5
4.5/1(+0%)
(3) Fanfaron Dino 4.5/1, Ended 2021/22 campaign with success at Fontwell (19.2f) and showed improved form when 1 length second behind Pilsdon Pen on return at Exeter in November. Not in anything like the same form back at that venue in January but he returns from 4 months off with his yard in fine form. Claims. Not far behind Pilsdon Pen in November, but poor last time; needs to bounce back.
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4th (6) (12/1 -71%) Royal Mer
12
12/1(-71%)
(6) Royal Mer 12/1, Maiden who, on back of wind op got back on track when runner-up at Hereford (19.6f) in March, albeit finding less than looked likely. Best not judged too harshly on latest run having gone off too hard at Chepstow (19.5f) 24 days ago. Not dismissed from this mark. Ran well on first start since wind surgery, but not so good last time; stamina to prove.
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5th (11) (9/1 -20%) Marias Lad
9
9/1(-20%)
(11) Marias Lad 9/1, No show first 4 starts over hurdles but very well backed, was still in their pitching when unseating on chase bow at Catterick (19.2f) in December 2021. Absent since and no easy task on from so far out of the weights back over timber but interesting what the market makes of him. Unseated when in contention on chase debut 511 days ago; absent since; check betting.
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6th (4) (7/1 -8%) Champ Royal
7
7/1(-8%)
(4) Champ Royal 7/1, Maiden who posted several creditable efforts in Ireland and possible he'll come on for his first start for 12 weeks for new yard at Taunton (23.9f) 26 days ago, beaten when untidy 2 out. Back in trip now. Yet to win, but showed some fair form in Ireland and this trip may suit him better.
10
7th (10) (66/1 -136%) Henzo Des Boullats
66
66/1(-136%)
(10) Henzo Des Boullats 66/1, Big prices and well held all 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles this spring but does now get a crack at handicaps from a low opening mark. Worth a precautionary market check for positive vibes. Beaten a long way in three qualifying runs; up in trip for handicap debut.
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|PU| (2) (8/1 +56%) Pay The Pilot
8
8/1(+56%)
(2) Pay The Pilot 8/1, Picked up for £130,000 after finishing second in an Irish bumper and made winning yard/hurdles debut in a 3-runner C&D novice last spring. However, rather disconcerting he's been pulled up both starts in handicaps since the turn of the year and he's a good deal to prove here. C&D winner but pulled up in both starts since returning in January; lots to prove.
LTO Selection:
14:30 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
WALKINTHEWOODS will need to put his latest effort at Chepstow behind him, but he gave a subsequent winner in Kepagge a fright over C&D in early March and a reproduction of that effort would give him leading claims. Pilsdon Pen has finished a beaten favourite on his last three appearances, nevertheless, Jeremy Scott's inmate is capable of going close, while Proper Twelve returned to form when runner-up at Plumpton last month and also enters calculations.
FANFARON DINO ran well below his best at Exeter on his latest start in January but he comes here with his yard firmly amongst the winners and, having performed well fresh himself previously, he earns the vote to come out on top. Pilsdon Pen is a live threat along with Proper Twelve, who remains low-mileage from a handicapping perspective.
The vote goes to PROPER TWELVE after his return to form when only just beaten at Plumpton last month.
(9) Sherborne 7/1, Lingfield novice hurdle winner who has yet to scale same heights in handicaps over hurdles and fences. Hopes pinned on a recent windc op sparking a revival (also tongue tied first time). Has become disappointing; wind surgery since last seen but still difficult to enthuse over.
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2nd (5) (3.5/1 +56%) Hunter Legend
3.5
3.5/1(+56%)
(5) Hunter Legend 3.5/1, Half-brother to the yard's very smart Cepage. Failed to make an impact in his first handicap but it's still early days and this longer trip should suit. Regressive in three starts over hurdles, but may show more now upped in trip.
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3rd (1) (4/1 +11%) Port Or Starboard
4
4/1(+11%)
(1) Port Or Starboard 4/1, Finally ended losing run when dead heating at Exeter in March and respectable third over 2m here on his 2 outings since. Up in trip. 1-23 but shaped as though worth another go over this sort of trip last time; down in grade.
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4th (6) (18/1 +18%) Roscoe Tara
18
18/1(+18%)
(6) Roscoe Tara 18/1, Reached the frame in a couple of maiden hurdles in 2020/21 season but not seen again until pulling up in a Taunton handicap hurdle at the end of March. Can only watch after that. Probably needed the run when pulled up on his return from a mammoth absence last time.
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5th (4) (2/1 +56%) Bobalot
2
2/1(+56%)
(4) Bobalot 2/1, Made a successful handicap debut at Chepstow (3m) last autumn. Creditable fourth of 10 there in first-time cheekpieces 11 days ago. Visor the headgear of choice this time. Also down in trip. Chepstow winner and ran well there last time; makes some appeal despite the drop in trip.
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6th (10) (150/1 -127%) Nowyouvebinandunit
150
150/1(-127%)
(10) Nowyouvebinandunit 150/1, No form and miles out of the weights on handicap debut. Has achieved nothing in three completed starts over hurdles; 23lb out of the weights.
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7th (3) (3.5/1 +65%) Malina Jamila
3.5
3.5/1(+65%)
(3) Malina Jamila 3.5/1, Listed bumper winner at Huntingdon and also won a hurdle there last May. Has yet to make a significant impact in handicaps but it's still relatively early days. Drops in grade and trip, but claims not compelling back from a short break.
LTO Selection:
15:00 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Based on the summary, it is difficult to predict with certainty which horse will perform well. However, 1.75/1 (4) BOBALOT and 5/1 (1) PORT OR STARBOARD seem to have some potential. Therefore, our prediction for the first three places is: 1. 1.75/1 (4) BOBALOT 2. 5/1 (1) PORT OR STARBOARD 3. 3.5/1 (3) MALINA JAMILA
NEW BEGINNINGS offered more encouragement when placing third in a maiden hurdle over 1m7f at Wincanton in March and this stoutly-bred son of Flemensfirth is expected to relish this stiffer test on his handicap debut. Bobalot has posted two sound efforts in defeat of late and he's feared most with connections now reaching for a first-time visor. Micronormous is another who makes her debut in this sphere and David Pipe's mare is worth noting in the market.
NEW BEGINNINGS appeals as one who should have more to offer in handicaps and gets the vote. Micronormous and Hunter Legend are other lightly-raced types who could have their best days ahead of them and head the dangers.
The unexposed NEW BEGINNINGS seems likely to relish the greater test of stamina on pedigree and can prove the answer.
(4) Corey's Courage 3.5/1, Back on the up with a 20.5f Huntingdon win in March but only a respectable third at Uttoxeter since. Beaten favourite last time but shaped as if this new trip will suit; still of interest.
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2nd (3) (1.38/1 +27%) Great Snow
1.38
1.38/1(+27%)
(3) Great Snow 1.38/1, Progressive sort who landed Ludlow maiden (3m) in February before posting an excellent third of 15 in EBF Mares' Final at Newbury. Another sound run when fourth at Ayr Scottish Grand National meeting. Should go well. Couple of sound efforts since switched to handicap level; respected back down in grade.
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3rd (5) (12/1 -33%) Just Sophie
12
12/1(-33%)
(5) Just Sophie 12/1, Left her hurdling debut form behind to get off the mark in 7-runner Huntingdon novice (19.5f, good to soft) in March. Found out under a penalty there since and this opening handicap mark demands improvement. Remains unexposed and could do well in handicaps; bred to stay this new trip.
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4th (1) (2/1 -14%) Touchy Feely
2
2/1(-14%)
(1) Touchy Feely 2/1, Won first 2 hurdles. Not up to Grade 2 company at Sandown in February but retains potential now switching to handicap company after wind surgery. Leading claims. Had wind surgery since Grade 2 defeat; may have more to offer back down in class.
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5th (2) (16/1 +0%) Lady Of The Night
16
16/1(+0%)
(2) Lady Of The Night 16/1, Novice hurdle winner in 2021/22 season. Lost her way over fences after a promising start and now returns to the smaller obstacles in a bid to get her career back on track. Return to hurdles may suit but there is a question mark over her current form.
LTO Selection:
15:35 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow
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1st - 1.88/1 (3) GREAT SNOW 2nd - 1.75/1 (1) TOUCHY FEELY 3rd - 9/1 (5) JUST SOPHIE
TOUCHY FEELY returns from a wind operation after coming home a distant last at Sandown in a Grade 2, following two wins in lower grades. It will be interesting to see how she gets on making her handicap debut. Great Snow stays further and may try to make all, while Energy One refused to race at Warwick but might be interesting in first-time blinkers.
TOUCHY FEELY has had wind surgery since finishing a well-held last of 5 in a Grade 2 novice at Sandown in February and is selected to get her career back on track now handicapping. Great Snow has been in good form this spring and is the obvious danger.
Back down in grade off an unaltered mark, GREAT SNOW (nap) holds particularly strong claims. Touchy Feely is feared most.
(4) Stanley Stanley 9/1, Won brace of handicap hurdles for Paul Nicholls during summer of 2021 and encouraging she could run well for a long way (on back of lengthy absence) when fourth on yard/chase debut at Wetherby (19.4f) in January. However, well below that form at Exeter since and bit to prove now. Dual 2m5f hurdle winner (good); promising chase debut after absence; well held next time.
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2nd (1) (9/1 -50%) Shirocco's Dream
9
9/1(-50%)
(1) Shirocco's Dream 9/1, Made winning start over fences at Huntingdon (23.6f) in February but not really built on that and others more appealing. Good start to chase career; needs more to give weight away in quite competitive race.
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3rd (6) (4.5/1 +25%) Head And Heart
4.5
4.5/1(+25%)
(6) Head And Heart 4.5/1, Well backed and off the mark in Mares' handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f, soft) last month. 5 lb rise fair and must enter calculations. Looked better the further she went in 2m7f chase latest (soft); has potential as stayer.
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4th (7) (14/1 +0%) Pageant Material
14
14/1(+0%)
(7) Pageant Material 14/1, Regular performer here who added to her 2 course victories over hurdles when taking 19.4f handicap in this sphere in March. However, well behind Dicey Rielly last time and needs to find some improvement. All 3 wins on heavy ground here; below best latest and this looks more competitive.
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5th (2) (1.75/1 +13%) Dicey Rielly
1.75
1.75/1(+13%)
(2) Dicey Rielly 1.75/1, Promising type who opened account in this sphere when taking 6-runner handicap at this course (19.4f, soft, 5/4) 30 days ago, plenty in hand. Longer trip no issue and holds leading claims. Clear when falling heavily on 2nd chase start; cosy winner over 2m3f latest; has potential.
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|U| (3) (11/1 -10%) Do You Think
11
11/1(-10%)
(3) Do You Think 11/1, Off the mark over fences at Hereford (25.2f) in November but has been rather let down by her jumping since and has work to do off her current mark. Won chase debut (3m1f); unconvincing with jumping since and ran poorly latest.
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|PU| (5) (3.33/1 +33%) Police Academy
3.33
3.33/1(+33%)
(5) Police Academy 3.33/1, Won sole start in Irish points and acquitted herself in both starts over fences, latest when second of 5 in handicap at Wincanton (20.2f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Ought to go well again. Irish point winner; strong finisher over 2m4f on latest; looks sure to be suited by 3m.
LTO Selection:
16:10 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
1st - 2/1 (2) DICEY RIELLY 2nd - 5/1 (5) POLICE ACADEMY 3rd - 6/1 (6) HEAD AND HEART
Emma Lavelle has her horses running well suggesting the consistent Do You Think could have some say back on better ground, while Cresswell Queen is the only C&D winner in the line-up and could also get involved. Both can go well, but the new trip may see plenty of improvement from the lightly-raced POLICE ACADEMY, who was running on when beaten less than a length at Wincanton in March.
DICEY RIELLY made up for her Uttoxeter mishap (looked certain winner before coming down 3 out) when scoring readily here last month and still looks well treated. She can follow up. Police Academy and Head And Heart should also go well.
At least three of these have the potential to achieve more off their current marks and HEAD AND HEART is marginally preferred.
(6) Back Yourself 8/1, Left yard debut effort behind when second of 13 in novice hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, soft, 22/1) 57 days ago. Upped in trip for handicap debut and remains open to improvement. Some bumper promise in 2021; finished remote over hurdles for new yard; handicap debut.
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2nd (9) (8/1 +50%) Karavomylos
8
8/1(+50%)
(9) Karavomylos 8/1, Ran encouragingly on debut in autumn but rather gone backwards since. However, bred for stamina and could be a different proposition now upped in trip for handicap bow, albeit 4 lb out of the weights. Little to show for three 2m runs; has stamina in pedigree; may do better now handicapping.
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3rd (8) (7.5/1 +53%) Mumbles
7.5
7.5/1(+53%)
(8) Mumbles 7.5/1, Well behind in novice hurdle (50/1) at this course last month but had shown some ability in 2 starts previously and is worth monitoring in the market on handicap bow. Modest form in qualifying runs but dam was quite useful so may do better now handicapping.
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4th (5) (3.5/1 +42%) Concrete King
3.5
3.5/1(+42%)
(5) Concrete King 3.5/1, Still looking for first success but posted best effort for some time when fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle over C&D (heavy) 48 days ago. Claims if building on that. Four point wins; rather becalmed but latest 4th over C&D came in a better race than this.
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5th (3) (10/1 -18%) Star Flyer
10
10/1(-18%)
(3) Star Flyer 10/1, Reached the frame in both bumpers and ran to a fair level on second start over hurdles (following wind op) when third at Newcastle (20.3f) in January. However, not matched that form since, including on handicap bow at Fontwell latest. Handled soft and good in novices; stopped to nothing on 2m5f handicap debut; up in trip.
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6th (4) (1.62/1 +35%) Hungry Hill
1.62
1.62/1(+35%)
(4) Hungry Hill 1.62/1, Promising sort who posted his best effort over timber when second of 12 in C&D handicap (good to soft) 65 days ago. Cheekpieces now added and likely has more to offer yet. Improved form on handicap debut over C&D (good); remains of interest; cheekpieces on.
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|PU| (1) (9/1 +25%) Moodofthemoment
9
9/1(+25%)
(1) Moodofthemoment 9/1, Showed a fair bit in novice/maidens but bombed out on handicap debut at Warwick (26f) in March. Headgear now reached for. Won Irish point; fair 4th in second of first 3 hurdles; very disappointing handicap debut.
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|PU| (10) (66/1 -32%) Champs Hill
66
66/1(-32%)
(10) Champs Hill 66/1, Little impact in bumper/6 outings over hurdles and remains hard to recommend. 7 lb out of the weights. Tongue strap on first time. Minor form so far, including in three handicaps at up to 2m5f; 7lb out of the weights.
LTO Selection:
16:45 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
It is difficult to accurately predict which horse will do well based on this summary as there are multiple factors that may influence their performance on the day. However, based on recent form and potential for improvement, the horses that may finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places are: 1st place: 4/1 (7) SADIE HILL - The horse has just had a recent win and appears to be in good form. The 3 lb rise in weight seems fair and could potentially drive the horse to perform even better. 2nd place: 2.5/1 (4) HUNGRY HILL - The horse has shown improved form on a previous handicap debut over the same course and distance. The addition of cheekpieces may help the horse perform even better. 3rd place: 4.5/1 (6) BACK YOURSELF - The horse showed promise in a novice hurdle race and has just had an improved performance in a novice hurdle at Taunton. The horse is open to improvement and may perform well on handicap debut.
Point-to-point winner Moodofthemoment could be of some interest if the application of cheekpieces helps him to focus on the job in hand, but top-weight may mean he has to settle for a place if SADIE HILL improves again as hoped. All out to get up and win by a short-head here last month, the extra couple of furlongs looks ideal and an added 3lb seems fair enough. Hungry Hill may prove best of the rest.
HUNGRY HILL left the impression there's more to come when runner-up on handicap debut over C&D last time and is taken to score. Back Yourself and Sadie Hill can also make their presence felt.
This can go to HUNGRY HILL who showed plenty on his handicap debut here in March and should stay this extra distance.
(12) Shaw's Cross 9/1, Landed 2m1f handicap chase at Plumpton in January and solid efforts in defeat since until posting a below-par fifth back hurdling at Newton Abbot 31 days ago. Sort to bounce back returned to larger obstacles. Just 1lb above last winning mark and should appreciate the return to fences.
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1st (3) (5.5/1 +8%) You Say Nothing
5.5
5.5/1(+8%)
(3) You Say Nothing 5.5/1, Posted best effort over fences when narrowly taking 6-runner handicap at Market Rasen (17.2f, soft) in March and shaped much better than bare result when fifth in Carlisle handicap chase (15.9f, good) since. Shortlisted. Won at Market Rasen in March and latest heavy defeat was in a much better race.
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2nd (5) (18/1 +18%) Chestnut Pete
18
18/1(+18%)
(5) Chestnut Pete 18/1, Fair hurdler who matched that form at the first time of asking over fences when second in handicap at Hereford (16f, good to soft) last month. Unseated at first fence at Huntingdon since, though, and in a more competitive contest now. Still unexposed over fences, but is 0-15 under rules.
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3rd (2) (4/1 +0%) Feel The Pinch
4
4/1(+0%)
(2) Feel The Pinch 4/1, Has built up a particularly good record at Bangor, adding to his tally over hurdles in March and in process of running well prior to unseating in luckless fashion over fences at that venue 17 days ago (set to go close). Has another win in him from this mark. Unexposed over fences; in with a chance last time when unseating his rider at the last.
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4th (7) (7.5/1 -25%) Billingsley
7.5
7.5/1(-25%)
(7) Billingsley 7.5/1, C&D winner who got back on scoreboard when taking 7-runner handicap chase (16/1) at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) 24 days ago, always holding on. Just 3 lb higher now and warrants respect. May have been fortunate last time, but the return to this trip is in his favour.
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5th (1) (14/1 +0%) Lermoos Legend
14
14/1(+0%)
(1) Lermoos Legend 14/1, In good form last summer, scoring at Cartmel in June, but rather went off the boil in latter part of year. Returns on a workable mark at least. Has no great record fresh, so this first start in 161 days is likely to be needed.
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6th (9) (7/1 +0%) Fortunate Fred
7
7/1(+0%)
(9) Fortunate Fred 7/1, Clearly has had his problems but also possesses a fair bit of talent, finishing placed in a trio of maiden hurdles last summer. Worth monitoring in the market on chase/handicap debut. Makes his chase debut after nine months off; worth a market check.
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7th (10) (4.5/1 +82%) Holerday Ridge
4.5
4.5/1(+82%)
(10) Holerday Ridge 4.5/1, Fair winner over hurdles who made an encouraging start in this sphere when third in handicap at this course (20.9f) in March. Couldn't build on that at Huntingdon last time, though. Fair third on chase debut here in March; could go well if coping with the shorter trip.
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8th (11) (6/1 +25%) Henry Box Brown
6
6/1(+25%)
(11) Henry Box Brown 6/1, Bumper winner on debut/sole start in Ireland and showed improved form when opening his account over hurdles in Uttoxeter handicap (15.8f) in December. However, not been in anything like the same form since and plenty to prove sent chasing here. 1-13 over hurdles and now makes his chase debut; half-brother to a winning pointer.
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|PU| (6) (7.5/1 -15%) Madiba Passion
7.5
7.5/1(-15%)
(6) Madiba Passion 7.5/1, Run creditably last twice, latest when second of 9 in handicap chase at Bangor (17.4f, good to firm) 17 days ago, going with enthusiasm. 2 lb rise fair and likely to go well again. Runner-up the last twice; up another 2lb but a contender nonetheless.
LTO Selection:
17:15 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
BILLINGSLEY returned to form with a decisive win at Chepstow last month and this admirable veteran, who remains well treated off a 3lb higher mark, could repeat the dose with a similar performance. The lightly-raced Tarahumara must be of interest on just his second start over the larger obstacles, while the consistent Shaw's Cross can't be ruled out in receipt of weight all round.
FEEL THE PINCH may well have won but for being bumped and his pilot dislodged at Bangor last month and he makes plenty of appeal off the same mark here. You Say Nothing was far from disgraced in a stronger event last time and is much respected, whilst Madiba Passion can also make his presence felt.
Had he not unseated his rider at the last at Bangor recently FEEL THE PINCH may have beaten Madiba Passion. He can do so this time.
(10) He's My Shadow 12/1, Placed in points and showed something to work on in novice/maiden hurdles earlier this year. Produced an underwhelming effort on handicap debut at Chepstow 24 days ago though, and hood reached for now. Hasn't got home over 2m3f at Chepstow the last twice; drop in trip a positive; hood on.
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1st (5) (6.5/1 -18%) Double Click
6.5
6.5/1(-18%)
(5) Double Click 6.5/1, Unplaced all 3 starts in Irish points and having run to only a modest level on Rules/hurdles bow, he took a step forward to get off the mark in a Wincanton maiden (15.2f) 23 days ago, staying on to lead between last 2 and keeping on. Less exposed than most now handicapping. Won at Wincanton last time; improvement needed on handicap debut but that is possible.
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2nd (3) (2.75/1 +39%) Good Friday Fairy
2.75
2.75/1(+39%)
(3) Good Friday Fairy 2.75/1, Well held only start in bumpers but steadily progressive over hurdles, winning readily having dictated when landing 14-runner Chepstow maiden (2m) 11 days ago. interesting connections turn out quickly on handicap debut and there could well be more to come. Won easily at Chepstow last time; this looks tougher on handicap debut, but on the up.
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3rd (13) (7/1 +30%) Imperial Measure
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7/1(+30%)
(13) Imperial Measure 7/1, Low-key efforts in novice/maiden hurdles but bettered form showed on C&D handicap debut when runner-up back here 30 days ago, no match for a ready winner. Remains early days with him and he may yet have a little more to offer at this level. Runner-up over C&D last time; frame material.
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4th (4) (3.5/1 +56%) Filanderer
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(4) Filanderer 3.5/1, Warwick bumper winner who has showed signs of promise in handful of runs over hurdles, fourth in 11-runner Fontwell handicap (17.7f) last month. Still, he does need to learn to settle if he's to make a greater impact. Better when fourth at Fontwell last time; one for the shortlist if taking another step up.
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5th (14) (4.5/1 +44%) Half The Freedom
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(14) Half The Freedom 4.5/1, Got off the mark at Doncaster in January and he comes here having run respectably when fourth at Uttoxeter (15.7f) 38 days ago, off bridle long way out and keeping on gradually. Not out of things. Has run with credit since winning at Doncaster in January, but is fairly well exposed now.
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6th (6) (33/1 -136%) Menin Gate
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(6) Menin Gate 33/1, 3-time winner on Flat who displayed minor promise initially over hurdles early last year. Winless on the level subsequently but entitled to be sharper for last month's return to action at Yarmouth. Betting may guide back over timber. Only had three starts over hurdles, but on a losing run of 16.
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7th (12) (25/1 +0%) Good Impression
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25/1(+0%)
(12) Good Impression 25/1, Successful twice during the autumn, latterly over C&D in October. Hasn't scaled same heights upon returning to action this spring, fifth in 8-runner handicap at Chepstow (2m) 24 days ago. Mark is easing all the time at least. Four wins last year including over C&D; could bounce back.
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8th (11) (18/1 +18%) Call Me Arthur
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18/1(+18%)
(11) Call Me Arthur 18/1, Soldier of Fortune gelding who has displayed a modicum of promise on 2 of his 3 starts in juvenile/novice hurdles, seemingly in need of a greater test when fifth in 9-runner Newton Abbot novice (16.7f) 31 days ago. Handy 4-y-o allowance here and he's the type to do better. Hinted at ability on his debut and may show a bit more now making his handicap debut.
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9th (9) (40/1 -100%) Tokyo Live
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40/1(-100%)
(9) Tokyo Live 40/1, Made the frame all 3 starts in 4-y-o hurdles for Francois Nicolle in 2021 and in process of running creditably when coming down at last in Lingfield handicap early last year. However, offered little on back of 14 months off at Hereford 33 days ago. This should reveal more. Tailed off on return from a long layoff at Hereford last month; enough to prove.
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|U| (8) (8.5/1 -6%) King's Castle
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8.5/1(-6%)
(8) King's Castle 8.5/1, Fair performer on the Flat (stays 1¾m) and better with each outing over hurdles, fading late on when fourth in a Taunton maiden (16.5f) in February. Undergone wind surgery ahead of this handicap debut and another who can improve further. Best effort over hurdles when fourth last time; form has worked out well; handicap debut.
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In an open contest, it might be worth taking a chance on ONLY FOOLS. The Mondialiste filly didn't show much in three qualifying runs, but, for an in-form yard, it would be no surprise were she to step forward on her handicap debut. Good Friday Fairy bolted up at Chepstow 11 days ago and must be considered, along with recent Wincanton scorer Double Click.
DOUBLE CLICK stepped up plenty on his hurdles debut form when running out a good winner of a Wincanton maiden 23 days ago and, easily one of the least exposed in this field, he could well build on that now his sights are set on handicaps. Similar comments apply to fellow last-time-out winner Good Friday Fairy and he's feared along with King's Castle. Call Me Arthur is a 4-y-o to note also.
Handicap-debutant KING'S CASTLE is given the vote with the form of his latest Taunton fourth having been boosted.
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