July 17 / 20.30 Ffos Las

20.30

Good To Firm

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  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.20
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 900663 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner (1m2f) but his last success was almost two years ago; handicap mark has been in freefall since returning in October and there has only been the occasional flash of promise; finished third here (1m, good to soft) last time but was beaten 4l after another slow start in that race and others are preferred.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Ffos Las

Zambezi Magic

9st 12lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Seven-time course winner, five times on heavy ground; back in good form lately, winning at Chepstow before respectable sixth in higher-grade company at Chester (also 1m2f, good to soft); ought to be hard to beat in these conditions.

Evs

6th

5

(6)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 5

14:47 Chester

Zambezi Magic

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Goes well on slow ground and was winning for the ninth time when getting the better of Meet Me In Meraki at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) 11 days ago; 4lb worse off for a neck but does have a talented claimer booked.

6/1

1st

5

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Chepstow

Zambezi Magic

9st 2lb

J: William Cox

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Seven of his eight wins have come at Ffos Las and the ground can't be too soft for him, with five of those successes coming on heavy; back off last winning mark and although unplaced in four visits here, he can't be dismissed.

8/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 99-732

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
0-6 but he's finished placed in his last two starts it was a near-miss in a Nottingham handicap (1m2f, good) 11 days ago; up 2lb but he has a progressive profile and should have more to offer at this trip; key player.
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5th

5

(6)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inappropriate

9st 5lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

2-6 in cheekpieces for new stable since the summer, having won at Musselburgh (2m, good) and over hurdles; fourth in good-quality handicap hurdle last month and this return to Tapeta won't be a problem; ought to make his presence felt.

9/1

4th

11

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

17:30 Market Rasen

Inappropriate

10st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

Ex-Jedd O'Keeffe; campaigned on the Flat (3218) by this trainer until returning to hurdles with a bang in Class 4 at Perth (2m, good; won by just over 2l, 15-2); 6lb higher in a more competitive contest but, as the Morebattle Hurdle has shown, this trainer isn't fazed by aiming high.

9/1

1st

5

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:20 Perth

Inappropriate

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

Disappointed on the Flat a fortnight ago but had been in good form in that sphere for new stable beforehand, most notably when winning over 2m two starts ago; reverts to hurdling on a good mark; high on the list.

11/2

9/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 7-7634 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Well backed into 9-2 when a close third at Nottingham (1m2f, good) last month but he didn't match that form at Bath (11.6f, firm) two weeks ago and that took his record to 1-22; others are more persuasive.
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13th

11

(5)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Khangai

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Patrick Morris

Formerly effective on AW but has produced best results for current stable on turf; regressive form since returned to AW started with a modest third over C&D (sole 2m attempt).

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 234684

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won twice on turf at Bath last August/September and in good form on AW earlier this year; on a handy mark but he's been well held in last four runs and all of his wins have come at around 1m; down the list.
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3rd

1

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ciotog

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Has plenty of form over C&D including two wins; losing run up to 18, but he has never raced down at this level before so can't be dismissed by any means; stable also runs Sorted.

5/1

6th

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:12 Bath

Ciotog

9st 8lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Has done all his winning at about 1m, including four times at Bath; has bits of 1m2f form but doesn't look the percentage call; losing run is mounting up.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Ciotog

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Four C&D wins on good or slower (handles good to firm, not at best in one run on firm); not at his best this year but that is reflected in his much-reduced mark; risky but not impossible.

6/1

Form: 675564

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-16 but she's well treated on her Leopardstown win (1m1f, good) last summer and wasn't beaten far behind an improver at Doncaster 18 days ago; seems tactically versatile and she's in the mix.
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10th

7

(2)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Celebrating Ethel

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Two of her four wins have come over C&D, the latest a weak 0-50 classified event in August; creditable second in a Chepstow handicap (1m2f, good to soft) three weeks later; each-way shout.

8/1

2nd

4

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chepstow

Celebrating Ethel

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Has a patchy profile but she's won twice this year including a comfortable one under Myla Coppins at Brighton (1m2f classified) last time; hard to rule out another good run, but her turf wins have been on good/good to firm and it would be a concern if the conditions become testing.

9/2

1st

1

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Celebrating Ethel

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Won this last year and a weak 0-50 on Tapeta in March; has never been anything close to consistent but ran respectably, beaten only 2l despite traffic issues, returned to classified level here (1m) on Wednesday.

8/1

Form: 824654

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who hasn't really threatened in any of his four handicaps (1m-1m2f); mark continues to fall but he needs to raise his game at this new trip; all of his turf runs have been on good to firm.
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4th

4

(6)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Jolty Jem

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Runner-up in a Kempton maiden earlier in the year, but hasn't kicked on for the switch to handicaps and, after eight starts, looks more exposed than some; easing mark and return to AW potentially helpful.

5/1

6th

8

(5)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ffos Las

Jolty Jem

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Seven-race maiden who hasn't really threatened in any of his four handicaps (1m-1m2f); mark continues to fall but he needs to raise his game at this new trip; all of his turf runs have been on good to firm.

8/1

4th

6

(6)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:40 Windsor

Jolty Jem

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Six-race maiden who hasn't really threatened in any of his three handicaps, for all that he was far from disgraced; will need to improve for this longer trip (pedigree offers some hope in that respect).

8/1

Form: 3656

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start when third at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in April, but she's struggled since including on her handicap debut at Hamilton (1m3f, good) three weeks ago; in good hands and still early days but she needs a transformation with a hood added.
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12th

7

(10)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Kinematica

9st 7lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Seven-race maiden who has not progressed but she finished a close third off reduced mark at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) 19 days ago; now goes back up in trip but blinkers seemed to make a big difference last time and has claims if she can build on that run.

11/2

3rd

2

(7)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kinematica

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Promising run over C&D on debut in April; beaten 15l or more in five runs since, including all three handicaps (1m-1m3f); down in the weights and now tried in blinkers but there are risks involved.

10/1

6th

7

(6)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:45 Yarmouth

Kinematica

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

sweating

14/1

Form: 032303 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Triple AW winner who was a fair third off this mark at Kempton (1m3f, AW) last month but he's 0-7 on turf and has not run in this sphere since two heavy defeats early last season; others preferred.
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4th

2

(1)

27th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:09 Ffos Las

Prince Ali

9st 8lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Ridden by Zoe Lewis these days; two wins and a second in his last three outings on turf, all at Chepstow (1m/7f) and the wins were on soft and good to soft; well on top last time for his best form this year and he used to be capable of better still; trainer runs two; back up 6lb but shortlisted.

7/2

1st

4

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:30 Chepstow

Prince Ali

9st 5lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Well held at Lingfield (7f, AW) last time, but finished first and second over 1m here in his two starts prior to that; the win came on soft ground, but he is now 5lb higher so will need to find a bit extra.

8/1

9th

2

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Prince Ali

9st 8lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

First and second in his last two starts on varying ground at Chepstow (1m) under regular rider Zoe Lewis, but there has to be a doubt over the suitability of a fast 7f like this back on the AW.

9/1

9/1

Form: 8466-

Last run: 384 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Down the field in his four runs early last season, including when sixth of seven on handicap debut at Leicester (1m, good); gelded since but he returns after 384 days off and needs improvement at this new trip; visor added.
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9th

5

(3)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ffos Las

Acclaimer

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Hugo Palmer

Down the field in his four runs early last season, including when sixth of seven on handicap debut at Leicester (1m, good); gelded since but he returns after 384 days off and needs improvement at this new trip; visor added.

9/1

6th

1

(1)

29th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:45 Leicester

Acclaimer

9st 9lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

Closest he came in novices was his fourth of nine over 7f at Redcar when beaten about 5l; this initial mark looks no gift.

6/1

6th

3

(5)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Wetherby

Acclaimer

9st 5lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Hugo Palmer

Good step forward from debut eighth when hitting the frame 12 days ago; will be of greater interest once handicapping.

8/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £17.20
Straight Forecast £13.33
Tricast £60.49
Trifecta £93.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Inappropriate

RP RATINGS:

Khangai

The Times:

Celebrating Ethel

Daily Mail:

Acclaimer

NEWMARKET:

Inappropriate

Telegraph:

Inappropriate

Daily Mirror:

Inappropriate

The Sun:

Inappropriate

The Star:

Inappropriate

Daily Record:

Inappropriate

D Express:

Celebrating Ethel

POSTDATA:

Khangai

The Guardian:

Khangai