November 25 / 14.05 Ffos Las

14.05

Soft

Dragonbet Yma O Hyd Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £10033.9
  • 2m 3f 83y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Dragonbet Yma O Hyd Handicap Chase

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 85-388 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Has struggled in two hurdle runs in France this autumn but the first was a Grade 3 event, and he was successful off this mark over fences here (2m, soft) last November; comes with some risks attached but he's versatile trip-wise and could be dangerous if he can revive back in this sphere.
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5th

9

1st Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 37y

Class 2

15:42 Sandown

Eden Du Houx

10st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

midfield

11/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1F314- D

Last run: 259 days

W: 12st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdles winner including a Chepstow novice (2m7f, soft) in February on his penultimate run Jack Barber; still unexposed in handicaps but he returns from 259 days off and needs to find more progress now switched to fences for new yard; regular hood is removed.
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3

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:53 Newton Abbot

Blackjack Magic

11st 11lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Well treated on old form but his last win was in November 2023 and he's generally struggled since then; has something to prove and all of his wins have come on good to soft or slower.

12/1

4th

4

8th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:50 Carlisle

Blackjack Magic

11st 2lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Anthony Honeyball

Ran quite well when fifth in valuable final of this veterans' series at Sandown (3m, good) in January but was well beaten there later that month and has become far too inconsistent to support with any confidence; tried in a visor for the first time.

11/2

4th

4

31st Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 42y

Class 2

15:42 Sandown

Blackjack Magic

10st 3lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Proved somewhat resurgent, following several non-completions, in the Veterans' Final over C&D on seasonal debut; however, needs to build on that effort and prove that he's still capable of peak form, on which he's admittedly well treated.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 63U5-2 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Smart chaser at his best as he showed when landing a quite valuable handicap under David Bass at Sandown (2m, heavy) last February; has mainly struggled since but he made an encouraging start for this yard at Stratford (2m3f, good; 5-2 favourite) last month; was no match for the winner but he kept on well for second and has possibilities if he can build on that.
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1

13th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Moonlighter

12st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey

Nothing like the force of old but is handicapped accordingly now; dropped another 2lb since last month's very respectable fourth at Ludlow and will be suited by the return to this C&D; can make a bold bid from the front.

9/2

1

13th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Moonlighter

12st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey

Nothing like the force of old but is handicapped accordingly now; dropped another 2lb since last month's very respectable fourth at Ludlow and will be suited by the return to this C&D; can make a bold bid from the front.

9/2

4th

5

21st Mar 2024

Soft

1m 7f 212y

Class 4

16:10 Ludlow

Moonlighter

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey

11yo who was disappointing at Ayr (2m, soft) last month but posted two respectable performances previously when making the frame at Lingfield (2m4f, good to soft) and Chepstow (2m3f, heavy), and he's been given a chance by the handicapper; could have a part to play.

5/1

Form: 1/P14- C

Last run: 259 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Added to his bumper/hurdle wins when scoring over fences here (2m5f, heavy) in January but that was a three runner-race and he was well below form at Exeter (3m, heavy) in final run last term; still unexposed after only seven career starts but he was unruly in the preliminaries last time and has bit to prove after 259 days off.
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9

9th Apr 2023

Heavy

3m 3f 208y

Class 3

15:25 Ffos Las

New Age Dawning

11st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Lightly raced 9yo; runner-up at Ffos Las, Exeter and Taunton on last three starts, with cheekpieces on latest two occasions; stays 3m on heavy going but unraced beyond that and others may see this out better.

7/1

2nd

5

20th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:15 Taunton

New Age Dawning

11st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

In the frame all three starts this season, most recently when second in stamina test at Exeter (3m, heavy; first-time cheekpieces) in January; given ten weeks to recover from that and should be fine on today's forecast faster ground; one to consider.

6/1

5

31st Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Lingfield

New Age Dawning

11st 6lb

J: Tom Scudamore

T: David Pipe

Had ups and downs since going chasing and no real reason to think he's well treated despite being on the same mark as when beating two rivals at Ffos Las last January (2m5f, heavy); perhaps this shorter trip will suit after an unavailing slog over 3m at Exeter recently.

5/1

Form: 51-802

Last run: 63 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Has mixed record in seven starts over fences but he won at Fairyhouse (2m5f, yielding) in April and resumed his progress when a close second at Listowel (2m6f, good) in September; left Margaret Mullins for £30,000 since; returns after another short break but he's effective in the mud and has claims if he can repeat that latest form.
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4th

9

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Song Of Earth

10st 8lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Julian Smith

Well handicapped on his 2024 form but this 11yo struggled on both starts towards the end of last year, following an absence.

25/1

8th

6

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 40y

Class 5

15:10 Taunton

Song Of Earth

11st 8lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Julian Smith

towards rear

14/1

8th

6

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 40y

Class 5

15:10 Taunton

Song Of Earth

11st 8lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Julian Smith

Well handicapped on his old Irish form and caught the eye from off the pace at Uttoxeter after 153 days away; could be interesting.

14/1

Form: 56252- D

Last run: 272 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
7yo who is not easy to predict but he bettered disappointing chase debut when creditable second at Chepstow (2m3f, heavy) in February; goes back up in grade after 272 days off but that latest form has been well advertised by the third since and he needs watching in the market.
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6

5th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 199y

Class 4

14:00 Ffos Las

Caswell Bay

11st 8lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Not easy to predict but runner-up at Chepstow last January over hurdles (near 3m, soft) and last February over fences (2m3f, heavy); may have needed his reappearance six weeks ago and he's a contender if back on song.

7/1

6th

11

25th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 3

14:05 Ffos Las

Caswell Bay

10st 9lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

7yo who is not easy to predict but he bettered disappointing chase debut when creditable second at Chepstow (2m3f, heavy) in February; goes back up in grade after 272 days off but that latest form has been well advertised by the third since and he needs watching in the market.

14/1

Form: 424F1/ D

Last run: 611 days

W: 12st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-6 over hurdles when trouncing two rivals in a Hereford novice (2m5f, good) last March; has been on the sidelines since and he now switches to fences but he's a half-brother to a useful chaser and needs a close in the market on his handicap debut.
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4

28th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 3

15:28 Ffos Las

Real Stone

11st 13lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Has a rather mixed record over last couple of years but reportedly benefited from positive front-running ride when causing 33-1 surprise at Wetherby in February and is only 2lb higher here; a possible if ready to roll after five-month break.

8/1

4

28th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 3

15:28 Ffos Las

Real Stone

11st 13lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Has a rather mixed record over last couple of years but reportedly benefited from positive front-running ride when causing 33-1 surprise at Wetherby in February and is only 2lb higher here; a possible if ready to roll after five-month break.

8/1

9

26th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 2

14:05 Fontwell

Real Stone

11st 1lb

T: Dan Skelton

Form: 61311- C

Last run: 237 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Has record of 4-7 over fences and he won at Leicester (2m, soft) and Chepstow (2m, good) in final two runs last term; up another 4lb but he looks worth another try at this trip and is open to further progress this season; respected back from 237 days off.
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No Results Found

Form: 7302-2 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner who has a made a good start to his chase career with two runner-up efforts over 2m4f this autumn but his last run was on testing ground at Lingfield yesterday and this is a quick turnaround.
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9

4th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Mucho Mas

10st 3lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Very solid record (form figures 2211) switched to fences last season, with the wins gained at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) and Sandown (3m, soft); another 4lb higher today but he has more to offer and should be capable of scoring off that mark before long, perhaps today.

13/2

15

29th Apr 2023

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

14:15 Sandown

Mucho Mas

10st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Very solid record (form figures 2211) since switched to fences, the wins gained at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) and this track (3m, soft; gamely); now 5lb out of weights in a better race and returns to forecast faster ground but his progressive profile is a selling point.

12/1

1

8th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 125y

Class 2

14:40 Haydock

Mucho Mas

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Two seconds and as many firsts since sent over fences and was ultra-game in fending off Feivel at Sandown (3m, soft), for which a 4lb rise is very fair; 12st asks a question of him but plenty to like otherwise.

5/1

Form: 121- D

Last run: 272 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
All three runs have been at Chepstow; won a bumper on debut last December and he made it second-time lucky over hurdles when scoring on his step up to 2m3f (heavy) in February; now switches to chasing after 272 days off but that was a brave win last time and he could have a bright future in this sphere; interesting contender on handicap debut.
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0

6

10th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 1y

Class 4

15:05 Doncaster

Marco Island

11st 4lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Looked one to follow when winning a bumper and maiden hurdle in winter 2021-22; then absent until early last year, when struggling on first two chase starts; plenty to prove but a market move would be interesting on this first outing since last April.

12/1

7

25th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 199y

Class 4

14:50 Ffos Las

Marco Island

11st 5lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Looked a good prospect when scoring over hurdles at Chepstow (2m4f) last February but he's yet to fire in two runs in this sphere after a ten-month absence, tried in blinkers when pulled up in 2m4f Uttoxeter handicap 38 days ago; he needs to take a big step forward.

14/1

Form: 132P2/

Last run: 622 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Hurdle/chase winner who was a good second at Ayr (3m, heavy) in his final start for Warren Greatrex but that was 20 months ago; 3lb lower than for last last run but this drop back in trip is not ideal and he looks best watched on comeback for new yard; regular blinkers are removed.
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3

25th Feb 2023

Good

3m 2f 54y

Class 5

16:17 Chepstow

Talktomenow

12st 0lb

J: Lucy Gardner

T: Sue Gardner

Capable staying jumper at this level two years ago but he missed 20 months and few signs of life as yet for this yard; first-time tongue-tie/visor replace cheekpieces but he has lots to prove at present.

33/1

2

31st Jan 2023

Soft

3m 1f 60y

Class 5

14:15 Ffos Las

Talktomenow

12st 2lb

J: Lucy Gardner

T: Sue Gardner

Won over hurdles and fences for Warren Greatrex during 2020-21 season but he's struggled on both starts since returning from a long absence and it's difficult to gauge his current ability.

66/1

7th

10

1st Jan 2023

Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 4

14:40 Exeter

Talktomenow

11st 6lb

J: Lucy Gardner

T: Sue Gardner

Won over hurdles and fences for Warren Greatrex during 2020-21 season but, following a long absence, made very disappointing stable debut in November; current ability hard to gauge.

50/1

Non-runners

Mucho Mas, Marco Island

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £10.30
Straight Forecast £9.72
Tricast £20.55
Trifecta £31.80

Selections

RP Ratings:

Moonlighter

The Times:

Marco Island

SPOTLIGHT:

File Illico

The Guardian:

Mucho Mas

WEST COUNTRY:

New Age Dawning

Telegraph:

Marco Island

The Sun:

Marco Island

Daily Mirror:

File Illico

Daily Record:

File Illico

TOPSPEED:

Moonlighter

POSTDATA:

Moonlighter

Daily Mail:

Moonlighter

D Express:

Moonlighter

The Star:

Moonlighter