November 12 / 12.40 Ffos Las

12.40

Soft

Download The Dragonbet App Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 1m 7f 182y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Download The Dragonbet App Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £34.50
  • Place: £4.40

Form: F37-6

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in bumpers last term, though form dipped sharply here on final run; jumping lacked fluency and never figured in 2m novice hurdle at Hereford on reappearance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

15th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:30 Ffos Las

Three Cliffs Bay

11st 9lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Surprise winner of C&D novice (heavy; 25-1) in November but he hasn't gone on from that in four runs since including three handicaps; had tough task from out the weights at Haydock last time but he needs to find more back at this track.

6/1

5th

6

15th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:30 Ffos Las

Three Cliffs Bay

11st 9lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Surprise winner of C&D novice (heavy; 25-1) in November but he hasn't gone on from that in four runs since including three handicaps; had tough task from out the weights at Haydock last time but he needs to find more back at this track.

6/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 257-

Last run: 238 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Regressive results in bumpers last season but the debut effort, namely second at Chepstow, was certainly promising; has some useful jumpers in his pedigree and may start to progress now hurdling; one to consider.
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5th

6

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Steel Ally

11st 7lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

Pulled up on two of his last three goes over hurdles but the transition to chasing has been smooth and he's 3-3; showed further improvement when easily beating two rivals (Mambonumberfive well held in third) in Grade 2 Kingmaker Novices' at Warwick (2m, heavy; handles good) last month; faces his sternest assignment and will need another personal best.

12/1

1st

1

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 54y

Class 1

13:50 Warwick

Steel Ally

11st 7lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

Very useful hurdler with 2-2 strike-rate over fences this season, the latter win gained by 9l in Grade 2 novice at Ascot (2m3f, soft) in December; should be fine back at 2m and ought to be a very tough nut to crack.

4/5

3

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Aintree

Steel Ally

11st 13lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

in touch with leaders

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 3-

Last run: 399 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since promising debut in bumper here (2m, good; finished 1l third) 13 months ago; now goes in tongue-tie; siblings include a Flat/hurdle winner; open to progress and looks interesting on return to action.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

14th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:05 Southwell

Kioto Sun

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

in touch with leaders

7/2

3rd

7

14th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:05 Southwell

Kioto Sun

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

in touch with leaders

7/2

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Easily justified favouritism in three-finisher Irish point six months ago (fourth attempt in that sphere); sold for £60,000 later in May; heed the market signals on rules debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

7th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 189y

Class 4

15:37 Huntingdon

Davidoc

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

0-8 over fences for Ben Pauling and seemingly a tricky horse to win with but scores good marks for his consistency and 2m4f on good ground suits him well; sports first-time hood on stable debut (same owners); probably won't be far away.

11/2

2nd

3

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:05 Worcester

Davidoc

10st 11lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Winning hurdler who is 0-7 over fences but has been running well in defeat at up to 2m6f; must have every chance; cheekpieces tried last time are now dispensed with.

5/2

5

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

16:30 Stratford

Davidoc

11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

0-6 over fences but has twice run well in defeat over 2m4f at Warwick (good) this spring, latterly behind A Dublin Job; moves up in trip and sports first-time cheekpieces here; major player.

9/4

Form: 41-162 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Progressive bumper form culminated in wins at Stratford (good to soft) and Haydock (good); clear second at Newton Abbot (2m1f, heavy) last month on second attempt over hurdles; sets the standard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Flying Fortune

11st 3lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Won four on the trot at about 2m4f in 2024, culminating in a Grade 2 novice; hasn't recaptured that form since returning from an absence and she's in another competitive race here.

13/2

12th

14

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

12:45 Haydock

Flying Fortune

10st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Mickey Bowen

Won four on the trot in July-October 2024 at about 2m4f, culminating in a Grade 2 novice event; long absence before three runs this year, easily best of those last time and that display gave some encouragement for this longer trip, but jumping was sketchy and cheekpieces are now applied.

20/1

Form: 6

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability in two Irish points late last year; only a modest effort in midfield at Chepstow (2m) last month for new yard but may do better with that outing under his belt.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

4th

4

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 157y

Class 5

16:15 Plumpton

Illogical Logic

11st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Back in form since pulling up twice earlier in the season, reaching the frame on his last three starts, most recently at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) in January when third of seven, beaten just under 6l; place claims off an unchanged mark.

13/2

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
4,000euros then 8,500euros yearling, 26,000euros 3yo; dam French 11.5f-15.5f winner, sister to French 12.5f/2m hurdle winner Quelle Fiesta; connections also run Ask Me Out; market informative.
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2nd

3

1st Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ffos Las

Ionity

11st 8lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Evan Williams

Placed all three starts since winning over C&D (good to soft) in May 2024, most recently when creditable third of 13 at Wetherby (2m3f, soft; hampered on run-in) in January, after a long absence; not yet proven on heavy ground but still features prominently in calculations.

5/2

3rd

6

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

13:55 Wetherby

Ionity

11st 3lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Ran some solid races when switched to handicaps in 2024; missed all of 2025 but is on a competitive mark if retaining his ability; watch the market.

11/1

3rd

8

10th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Ffos Las

Ionity

11st 4lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Won over C&D (good to soft; acts on soft) in May in his second handicap and placed in the other two; that amounts to the most solid claims in this field, far more solid than those of the vast majority.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
9,500euros foal, 32,000euros 3yo; closely related to useful jumps winners Operation Houdini, Tommy Rapper and Aerlite Supreme; one of two newcomers for his connections; market instructive.
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Verdict Starting price

1

14th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:30 Hereford

Ask Me Out

11st 4lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

held up in rear, outpaced and struggling 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 9th

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £104.20
Straight Forecast £91.14
Trifecta £775.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Flying Fortune

D Express:

Steel Ally

Telegraph:

Davidoc

WEST COUNTRY:

Kioto Sun

RP RATINGS:

Flying Fortune

POSTDATA:

Flying Fortune

The Times:

Flying Fortune

Daily Mirror:

Flying Fortune

The Sun:

Flying Fortune

Daily Record:

Flying Fortune

The Star:

Steel Ally