Read below for a full rundown of the Ffos Las card today courtesy of BOYLE Sports, who offer the latest horse racing odds.
For those interested in attending, full event details and tickets are available via Ffos Las Racecourse.
2.00 – Three‑mile Novice Handicap Chase
Owl Of Athens had plenty in hand when winning last time, so if his stamina holds up over this longer trip, he should defy an 8lb rise. He’s proven on heavy ground, and he should once again get a decent pace to aim at, likely set by Wonder Of The Seas.
He needed the run last time following a wind op, but has slipped to a dangerous mark on his form prior to a lay off. He looks the biggest danger ahead of The Grey Man, who was poor last time over hurdles but would’ve placed if not for falling on his last chase run.
2.30 – Two-and-a-half‑mile Novice Maiden Hurdle
Rebecca Curtis’ Inishcorker sets the standard, having shown a consistent level of form in similar events, and his debut form has been boosted in a Grade 2. He is respected, but he does need to prove his effectiveness on a testing surface.
Uptown Dandy proved he handled heavy in bumpers, and the form of his penultimate run over hurdles looks very strong. He likely has more to offer over this longer trip and is taken to get back on track here.
Limerick Star is also proven on heavy ground and has shaped with promise on both of his runs so far. If the cheekpieces deliver any further improvement, he will also be on the premises.
3.00 – Three‑mile Novice Handicap Hurdle
Point winner Sparkling Duke, ridden by the in-form Ben Jones, has been in fine nick since returning to rules this term. He had plenty in hand when winning here last time, so a 7lb rise looks lenient and he’s proven on heavy ground.
Colonial Empire was a touch unlucky to be caught late last time, having travelled strongly but challenged too early off a strong pace. He is on a dangerous mark, judged on his old form and looks the biggest threat to the selection.
Clondaw Royale boasts a similar profile and should also remain competitive despite a 4lb rise for his last time out win.
3.30 – Two‑and-a-half mile Novice Handicap Chase
Followango is likely flattered by her run at Listed level last time, but still looks too well treated to ignore back in a handicap. With her jockey’s claim, she is racing off a lower rating than when winning here on her penultimate start on heavy ground, so should repeat the feat.
Face D’Music has run back into form over hurdles of late and is on a generous mark based on his old chase efforts. He can pose the main challenge ahead of debutant Arctic Conditions, who may find this trip on the sharp side but should be capable off this mark, judged on his hurdle form.
4.00 – Two‑and-a-half mile Novice Handicap Hurdle
Ionity ran a huge race on his return from a long lay-off last time, and if avoiding the bounce here could give Ben Jones a double for the afternoon, he should be tough to beat. He’s only gone up 3lb despite pulling a long way clear of the remainder behind a rival who has followed up since, and he’s already a C&D winner.
Bolsover Bill isn’t the horse he was prior to a lay off, but he has dropped a long way in the weights and hinted at a revival on his hurdles return last time. He can build on that and could provide the main challenge ahead of the steadily progressive Getaway With You, who displayed a good attitude when picking up a fifth victory of the season at Chepstow recently.
4.30 – Two‑mile Novice Handicap Hurdle
Inion Tiogair took a while to get her head in front, but having finally done so, she is fancied to progress and follow up. The form of her penultimate runner-up effort has been boosted significantly, and a 6lb rise for her recent win looks lenient given she had plenty in hand that day.
Things didn’t go to plan over fences for Chief Sunday, and he failed to stay 2 1/2m on his hurdles return, but he has dropped to a workable mark and looks a big player dropped back in distance.
Bouquet De Paris proved steadily progressive in juvenile events and is likely to prove better than this opening mark in time. If he handles the softer ground, he can also play a part in the finish.
5.00 – Two‑mile Novice Handicap Chase
Jimmy Gatz is the only one to have shown any form under rules, and he sets a decent standard on his debut midfield effort. If ridden more positively, he can improve significantly and get off the mark.
A couple of the newcomers make some appeal, notably Mojito Lido, who comes from a yard with an excellent record in this discipline with its debutants. Chapeau David’s half-brother won first time out over hurdles in France, so he’s worth a market check ahead of his debut.
Ffos Las selections – Sunday
2.00 – Wonder of the Seas 4/7
2.30 – Irish Corker 4/5
3.00 – Sparkling Duke 2/1
3.30 – Followango 11/4
4.00 – Ionity 7/4
4.30 – Inion Tiogair 3/1
5.00 – Jimmy Gatz 1/1
All odds are provided from Boyle Sports at the time of print.
Watching the action at Ffos Las
St David’s Day Racing at Ffos Las gets underway at 2.00pm with the opening handicap chase and continues through to the final Novice Handicap Chase at 5.00pm, offering a full afternoon of competitive action over hurdles and fences.
A range of activities and offers will be going on throughout the day.
- Live choir performance at the entrance
- 50% off drinks for the first hour of gates opening
- Welsh songs played throughout the day over the PA
- Bilingual host (Welsh & English)
- Welsh National Anthem by Briton’s Got Talent Finalist Gruffydd Wyn
- Free Welsh cakes for guests
- Wide selection of food & drink
With local trainers and jockeys among the runners, the meeting promises plenty of interest for Welsh racing fans. Those wishing to attend can find tickets and event details direct from Ffos Las Racecourse.
