August 22 / 16.30 Ffos Las

16.30

Good

Ascona Fabulous Ladies Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Ascona Fabulous Ladies Classified Stakes

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 770390

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Is 0-20 and beat only one in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap in June; he's weighted to go well though if rejuvenated after a break.
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9

(12)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Aljezur

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jennie Candlish

Longstanding maiden who didn't appear to get home when fourth in a classified at Ffos Las (1m2f, good) in August back in cheekpieces (retained); on a career-low mark and Hector Crouch booked (1-2 for the stable this year) but has become disappointing.

10/1

9

(12)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Aljezur

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jennie Candlish

Longstanding maiden who didn't appear to get home when fourth in a classified at Ffos Las (1m2f, good) in August back in cheekpieces (retained); on a career-low mark and Hector Crouch booked (1-2 for the stable this year) but has become disappointing.

10/1

Form: 5-7634

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2023 but he posted an encouraging fourth of ten on his stable debut (formerly with Michael Wigham) in 1m handicap here nine days ago; he must enter calculations.
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4th

6

(4)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Bobby Dassler

8st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Barry John Murphy

1m win here (heavy) last October came off a 6lb lower mark; solid efforts for new trainer here on his last two runs (extended 1m3f) but he could help set this up for a finisher.

9/1

3rd

4

(2)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Bobby Dassler

8st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Barry John Murphy

Often goes well here, as again was the case when an 80-1 runner-up last week (good); likely to be ridden handy as usual.

13/2

2nd

7

(4)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Bobby Dassler

9st 2lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Barry John Murphy

Often goes well here but not in his last two races (1m/1m2f) and he's 2-41 overall.

25/1

Form: 070566

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
It's now 15 runs since her last success and she hung right when a below-form sixth of eight in 1m Bath handicap last month; others are preferred.
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11th

8

(9)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

9st 1lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year, most recently over 8.6f here nine days ago; too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(5)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year; gained her only win over C&D and she should appreciate the return to Tapeta but she has enough to prove for now.

16/1

14

(12)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Olympic Quest

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Joe Ponting

Sole win (28 races) was on AW in January 2024 and she has not finished closer than fifth in her nine runs this year; uninspiring record here.

50/1

Form: 604338

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Remains winless but she was in good form until failing to beat a rival in 1m Bath handicap last month; she needs to bounce back.
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9

(10)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Rebel Cove

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Simon Hodgson

0-11 and has around 9l to find with English Lady their meeting over C&D 13 days ago; the switch from cheekpieces to blinkers will need to make a big difference.

16/1

9

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Kempton (AW)

Rebel Cove

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Simon Hodgson

Close third in 1m classified at Bath in June but unable to reproduce that form on her three starts since and is now 0-10.

14/1

11

(5)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Rebel Cove

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Simon Hodgson

Nine-race maiden; three minor honours here (1m/1m2f) this May/June and not discredited on latest outing; balance of form counts against her and she's unraced beyond 1m2f but her dam was a 1m2f/1m4f winner.

16/1

Form: 435747

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Is on a long losing sequence and recorded a below-form seventh in 1m handicap at Chepstow eight days ago; needs to take a step forward.
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9th

13

(10)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Scarfo

9st 0lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Long time since his sole win and hasn't offered much this year; hard to make a case for.

50/1

7th

11

(8)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Scarfo

10st 2lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Beaten 25 times since his 7f AW win in July 2024; well short of his best in three runs this year and he looks vulnerable again.

25/1

13th

15

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:15 Doncaster

Scarfo

8st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Sole win from 28 starts was in July 2024; hasn't shown enough in two AW classified events in recent months to think a second win is imminent, particularly as he's 6lb out of handicap here.

40/1

Form: 0-8568

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden who came in only eighth of 11 in 1m Bath handicap in June; cheekpieces are reached for now.
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8th

8

(7)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:12 Lingfield

Stoneacre

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Poor maiden who's never gone close to finishing placed (7f-1m6f); the switch from cheekpieces to blinkers didn't make any difference back on turf one month ago.

33/1

6th

9

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Bath

Stoneacre

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

13-race maiden and was tailed off over 1m6f at Wolverhampton 71 days ago; drops back markedly in trip with blinkers applied.

50/1

9th

9

(9)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Stoneacre

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-race maiden who has finished ninth here in his two runs this winter and was behind several of today's rivals two weeks ago; passed over.

50/1

Form: 244623 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Arrives in good nick without winning, though he carried his head awkwardly when third of seven in 11.4f Windsor handicap 11 days ago; solid place claims.
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12th

13

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

The Pug

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

He's posted a couple of respectable fourth placings on AW in 2026 but is inconsistent and has won just once since 2023; others are more compelling.

16/1

9th

11

(8)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Pug

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Last of four wins came on final start for Adrian Wintle in a classified at Ffos Las (1m2f, good) last August; yet to be placed from seven starts for current yard.

12/1

Form: 700

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Has cut little ice in his three runs, hooded when last of 12 in 7f Leicester novice 23 days ago; needs this step up in trip to spark improvement.
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9

(10)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ffos Las

Hampson Green

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Has cut little ice in his three runs, hooded when last of 12 in 7f Leicester novice 23 days ago; needs this step up in trip to spark improvement.

14/1

12th

3

(2)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:38 Leicester

Hampson Green

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Well held in 1m maidens at Windsor (good to firm) and Ffos Las) during the summer; hood given a go but handicaps may be more suitable after this.

100/1

6

(12)

9th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Ffos Las

Hampson Green

9st 7lb

J: George Downing

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Dropped away to finish midfield on debut at Windsor (1m, good to firm; 18-1) 16 days ago; better is needed but he's open to progress.

33/1

Form: 000-44

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced sort who posted his best effort when fourth of ten in 1m2f handicap at Leicester 30 days ago; he may do better still and merits serious consideration at these weights.
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8th

8

(1)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Pacific Man

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

0-6; finished fourth at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) and Leicester (1m2f, good) on his first two starts following a gelding operation but he was disappointing in a classified event at Ffos Las 20 days ago; returns to AW with bounce-back needed.

20/1

10

(8)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ffos Las

Pacific Man

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Lightly raced sort who posted his best effort when fourth of ten in 1m2f handicap at Leicester 30 days ago; he may do better still and merits serious consideration at these weights.

11/2

4th

12

(8)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Leicester

Pacific Man

8st 13lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Showed more on handicap/seasonal debut at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW; first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces) 62 days ago; steps up in trip and returns to turf with better still needed.

14/1

20/1

Form: 8-6060

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Yet to make the frame in seven runs and he beat just one in 11.6f Bath handicap last month; it's easy to look elsewhere.
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9th

7

(5)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:35 Lingfield (AW)

Ta Craic Ann

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: J S Moore

Yet to make the frame in eight starts and he's beaten only one rival home in his last two outings; back up in trip and returns to AW with blinkers applied; others preferred.

33/1

11

(1)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ffos Las

Ta Craic Ann

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: J S Moore

Yet to make the frame in seven runs and he beat just one in 11.6f Bath handicap last month; it's easy to look elsewhere.

20/1

9

(11)

16th Jul 2025

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:20 Bath

Ta Craic Ann

9st 0lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: J S Moore

0-6; his best effort came when sixth at Lingfield (1m, AW) on his second start but he's been well held in three starts since switching to handicaps, including off this mark last time; back up in trip with better needed.

33/1

Non-runners

Fifty Sent

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.80
Straight Forecast £11.52
Trifecta £85.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

The Pug

SPOTLIGHT:

Pacific Man

D Express:

Aljezur

RP RATINGS:

Fifty Sent

Daily Record:

Bobby Dassler

Telegraph:

Pacific Man

The Sun:

Pacific Man

The Star:

Pacific Man

WEST COUNTRY:

The Pug

The Times:

The Pug

The Guardian:

The Pug

Daily Mail:

The Pug

Daily Mirror:

The Pug