January 30 / 14.20 Ffos Las

14.20

Heavy

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  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 2m 7f 177y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £3.00

Form: -22276 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Commenced her career with point/bumper wins; 0-17 since (0-5 in chases) but has a largely consistent record at Ffos Las and looks a solid contender in that respect; on a reduced mark and drops back in grade.
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4th

2

1st Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

15:30 Ffos Las

Followango

12st 0lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Evan Williams

Came good over fences at sixth attempt, with 3m success here (heavy) in January, and ran as well as could have been expected when fourth of five in Wincanton Listed race (1m7f, heavy) a fortnight ago; still on a good mark; good chance.

15/8

4th

2

14th Feb 2026

1m 7f 149y

Class 1

13:05 Wincanton

Followango

11st 2lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Point/bumper winner, who made the breakthrough over fences at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) two weeks ago but that was a minor handicap and she has lots to find back at 2m in this Listed race.

20/1

1st

5

30th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 177y

Class 4

14:20 Ffos Las

Followango

11st 9lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Commenced her career with point/bumper wins; 0-17 since (0-5 in chases) but has a largely consistent record at Ffos Las and looks a solid contender in that respect; on a reduced mark and drops back in grade.

7/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: F3-634

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Not at best this term, taking chase record to 0-5, but proved slightly resurgent with fourth-place finish over C&D most recently; has become attractively handicapped (gained sole hurdles win off 10lb higher) and this is a drop in class.
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4

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

14:45 Newton Abbot

Astronomic View

11st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sue Gardner

Didn't appear to stay 3m5f at Bangor two starts ago but fared little better when pulled up at Exeter last month back at a trip that should have suited; had been in good form prior to those runs and would hold at least place claims if able to rekindle that earlier spark.

10/1

6

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

14:55 Exeter

Astronomic View

11st 9lb

J: Lucy Gardner

T: Sue Gardner

In good form over fences prior to heavy defeat at Bangor where he failed to stay 3m5f; could go well now back down in trip on first hurdle start since December 2024.

16/1

6th

8

25th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 5f 142y

Class 4

16:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Astronomic View

11st 4lb

J: Lucy Gardner

T: Sue Gardner

0-7 over fences but has been running well, not beaten at all far the last twice in races at about 3m; however, although a 3m2f winner over hurdles, 3m6f appeared too far at Exeter in December.

10/1

Form: 13PP22

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Back in form, having finished second at Windsor (3m) and Hereford (3m1f); place possibilities but is by no means certain to go one better, being an exposed sort whose record of 1-22 reflects his limitations.
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5th

4

23rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:50 Newton Abbot

Illogical Logic

11st 5lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Ended last season with three poor runs but is now 3lb lower than when making all over C&D (good) in cheekpieces just over a year ago and might be boosted by the returning headgear.

12/1

5

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

15:43 Stratford

Illogical Logic

11st 2lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Landed his sole win off this mark at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last June but has been tailed off on his last two starts; would be considered if operating at his best but needs to sharpen up.

7/1

6th

3

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:20 Taunton

Illogical Logic

11st 2lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Just the one win in 22 starts but three decent runs when placed prior to a below par effort when tailed off at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) last month; his poor win record does not inspire.

6/1

Form: 546-U

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress in three hurdles starts and got no further than the first fence at Taunton on the switch to this sphere; however, this Henderson runner is still possibly open to improvement in handicaps and can't be dismissed.
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2nd

5

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

14:45 Newton Abbot

Dyno Dave

11st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Appreciated better ground when opening his chase account at the fourth attempt at Exeter (3m, good to soft) in March, but took a heavy fall back there the following month; still has more to offer in this sphere and he's respected if that latest effort hasn't dented his confidence.

9/4

1

7th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 54y

Class 4

16:40 Exeter

Dyno Dave

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Didn't hang about over hurdles and seemed to appreciate getting away from slow ground when edging home in a C&D good-ground handicap three weeks ago, on only his fourth run over fences; up 5lb but probably improving.

5/4

1st

1

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 5

16:05 Exeter

Dyno Dave

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Unseated rider on seasonal/chase/handicap debut in December and was safely held on next two outings (both on slow ground) but he'll appreciate this ease in grade and may yet come good for his top stable.

7/1

Form: 5P5-12 BF

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 7yo who has shown the benefit of being switched to handicaps and chasing, winning at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) then second at Market Rasen (2m3f); bred to be suited by this longer distance and remains open to further progress; shortlisted.
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3

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

15:27 Carlisle

Girls Best Friend

11st 10lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Low-mileage 7yo who scored on seasonal/handicap/chase debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in November and arguably bettered that performance when a close second at Exeter (3m, good to soft) last month; still unexposed at around 3m; leading contender.

7/2

2nd

3

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 5

16:05 Exeter

Girls Best Friend

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Scored at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) on seasonal/chase/handicap debut in November and ran well in defeat at Market Rasen (2m3f, good to soft) soon afterwards; ran in snatches and was disappointing when fifth (just behind Dyno Dave) at Ffos Las (3m heavy) in January but still considered here.

11/2

5th

7

30th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 177y

Class 4

14:20 Ffos Las

Girls Best Friend

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Lightly raced 7yo who has shown the benefit of being switched to handicaps and chasing, winning at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) then second at Market Rasen (2m3f); bred to be suited by this longer distance and remains open to further progress; shortlisted.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 13-453 C BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Sole attempt at Ffos Las resulted in his only success (in 2m4f handicap hurdle); ran creditably upped to 3m at Ayr in latest chase start and looks interesting returned to this venue, assuming he takes well to first-time headgear.
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2nd

1

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:23 Market Rasen

Dangerous Touch

12st 0lb

J: Tom Hutsby

T: Olly Murphy

0-6 over fences but placed three times; headed only in closing stages after running big race from the front at Huntingdon (2m7f, good; first-time blinkers) last month and has obvious claims if in similar form again.

Evs

2nd

1

18th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

14:45 Huntingdon

Dangerous Touch

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

2m4f handicap hurdle winner; chasing on last four outings, falling at the first on penultimate occasion but placed in the mud at Ayr and Huntingdon (second of five over C&D) on starts either side; wore cheekpieces on last two outings, now has blinkers and very different ground.

5/2

1

30th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 177y

Class 4

14:20 Ffos Las

Dangerous Touch

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Sole attempt at Ffos Las resulted in his only success (in 2m4f handicap hurdle); ran creditably upped to 3m at Ayr in latest chase start and looks interesting returned to this venue, assuming he takes well to first-time headgear.

7/2

Form: P56-43

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Eventually lost her form for previous yard; has proved resurgent in two outings for new stable, latest with cheekpieces fitted at Hereford (3m1f); 0-6 over fences but has possibilities off current mark in the retained headgear.
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4

4th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 4

14:53 Fakenham

Moonlit Potter

11st 1lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Seemed to be enjoying hersef in the lead before mid-race mishap at Hereford (3m1f, good; first-time blinkers) last month but she's now 0-9 over fences and has basically become disappointing.

7/1

3

16th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

16:22 Hereford

Moonlit Potter

11st 2lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Winning hurdler for Henry Daly in 2024; 0-8 over fences and disappointing in the main; beaten 22l when runner-up last time; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

3/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £30.00
Straight Forecast £36.13
Tricast £242.63
Trifecta £175.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dangerous Touch

TOPSPEED:

Illogical Logic

Daily Mail:

Girls Best Friend

RP RATINGS:

Astronomic View

The Times:

Followango

POSTDATA:

Dangerous Touch

D Express:

Dangerous Touch

The Sun:

Dangerous Touch

The Star:

Dangerous Touch

Daily Record:

Girls Best Friend

Telegraph:

Illogical Logic

Daily Mirror:

Illogical Logic

The Guardian:

Astronomic View