Read on for a preview of and tips for the Ffos Las card, brought to you by Sporting Life, who offer the latest Horse racing odds.
For those interested in attending, full event details and tickets are available via Ffos Las Racecourse.
4.38 – Two‑and-a-half-mile Novices Hurdle
The Tom Ellis-trained Dylans Moon is the least exposed in the field, with just one placing run to his name. Improvement looks likely here and may be one to watch.
Nicky Henderson’s Crystal Island looks smart too, having beaten a good horse on debut at Ascot in December, and is the choice ahead of Kings Champion, who came up short under a penalty last time, but that was against a smart sort on deep ground. This surface should suit better.
5.12 – Three‑mile Novices Handicap Hurdle
Seamus Mullins’ Air Apparent is topweight but might benefit from the step up in trip here, while Golden Prince shaped with plenty of promise himself on his handicap debut at Bangor, travelling like a horse with plenty more to come – he’s taken to get off the mark.
Philip Dando’s Dessie Haze could be a dark horse, though, given five pounds by his rider after a good win last time out.
5.42 – Two-and-a-half-mile Handicap Chase
Jonjo and AJ O’Neill’s Gaelic Rambler has placed on his last three appearances and still looks competitive on this mark, so should be involved.
Hold Up La Colmine might improve for his newly applied cheekpieces, and Jeu d’Opale could issue a challenge, having won nicely last time out at Wincanton.
6.12– Two-mile Handicap Hurdle
Trust House won his latest start and has risen a fair way in the handicap as a result, but with home favourite Sean Bowen at the saddle, is the choice.
Thankyouandplease, Caelan and Asta La Vista, all placed when last seen. But the former appears the most likely to go well again and be the main threat for trainer Syd Hosie.
6.42 – Three-mile Handicap Chase
David Rees’ Esperti won his latest start at Fakenham and carries a seven-pound penalty, but could be the answer in this one giving Bowen a quick fire double in an open contest.
The recent placing Ahanaglogh looks competitive, provided the step up in trip is a positive. Valirann Gold is best over this distance and could also be at a workable mark under Ned Fox.
7.12 – Two-and-a-half- mile Handicap Hurdle
Last-time-out winner Largy Panic looks on a good mark still up just 2lb, and is likely to be the starting favourite, although there’s a slight doubt as to how suitable the step back up in trip will prove.
Kellebelle might prove to be in with a chance, though, ridden by five-pound claimer Beau Morgan. Lemon Leaf is a potential improver now handicapping up in a trip for the Olly Murphy stable.
7.42 – Two-and-a-half- mile Handicap Hurdle
This can go to Cumhacht, runner-up himself over C&D last time, albeit over a shorter distance, and can go well. Her mark is one she can win off to give Rebecca Curtis a victory in the finale.
Neeps and Tatties, who is coming off a good C&D second last time, looks the danger over this longer trip and, might benefit from a slightly more waiting rise this time, while Lion Of The Desert is considered if bouncing back from last time. His earlier efforts give him place claims at least.
Ffos Las selections – Sunday
4.38 – Crystal Island – 4/6
5.12 – Golden Prince– 9/2
5.42 – Gaelic Rambler– 4/1
6.12 – Trust House– 7/4
6.42 – Esperti – 4/1
7.12 – Largy Panic– 2/1
7.42 – Cumhacht – 7/2
All odds are provided from Sporting Life at the time of print.
Watching the action at Ffos Las
Racing at Ffos Las gets underway at 4.38 pm with the opening handicap chase and continues through to the final Novice Hurdle on the flat at 7.42pm, offering a full afternoon of competitive action over hurdles and fences.
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.
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