January 23 / 13.30 Ffos Las

13.30

Soft

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  • 1m 7f 182y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.60
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 5/11 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Successful at Lingfield (2m, soft) and Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) since joining current yard and switched to hurdles; fortunate last time as the likely winner departed two out and gifted her the race; however, still one of the main form contenders in this field.
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6th

1

7th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:50 Kempton

Endless Escape

12st 0lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Ben Clarke

Disappointing favourite returned to chasing last time, extending her losing run; nicely treated on best form but chance largely depends on how well she responds to new headgear.

13/2

6th

1

7th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:50 Kempton

Endless Escape

12st 0lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Ben Clarke

Disappointing favourite returned to chasing last time, extending her losing run; nicely treated on best form but chance largely depends on how well she responds to new headgear.

13/2

8/13

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1P

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising second in Irish point then hacked up in maiden hurdle at Hereford (2m3f, good to soft) on rules debut; subsequently did too much up front in the Challow at Newbury (2m4f, soft; eventually pulled up); remains of interest and commands respect back down sharply in class.
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4th

3

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 4

14:15 Fakenham

Vicki Vale

12st 0lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Deborah Cole

Dual hurdle winner when trained by Dan Sketon, but absent since her fourth at Ludlow (2m5f, good) for this stable in October 2024 and entitled to benefit from this outing.

20/1

2

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

13:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Vicki Vale

11st 8lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Deborah Cole

Dual hurdle winner for Dan Skelton, a yard she left after two quiet runs over fences; pulled up in that discipline on stable debut but showed a bit more spark back over hurdles at Ludlow; nothing wrong with her mark.

16/1

2

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

13:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Vicki Vale

11st 8lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Deborah Cole

Dual hurdle winner for Dan Skelton, a yard she left after two quiet runs over fences; pulled up in that discipline on stable debut but showed a bit more spark back over hurdles at Ludlow; nothing wrong with her mark.

16/1

20/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form: 5/4

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Raced in two bumpers 22 months apart, finishing fifth to smart Mighty Potter at Punchestown for Colin Bowe then fourth at Exeter where he seemed to need the comeback run; interesting on the debut form and looks open to improvement.
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3

19th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:40 Warwick

King Of Brazil

11st 11lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Katy Price

Two wins over fences at about 2m4f (soft and heavy) during early 2024; hasn't matched that in ten starts since and was never competitive when pulled up at Ffos Las (2m, soft) on his reappearance ten days ago; new headgear combination needs to spark a revival.

12/1

5th

1

10th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

16:53 Hereford

King Of Brazil

12st 0lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Katy Price

2-13 over fences, with the wins over about 2m4f in the mud last February and March; second off a career-low mark at Lingfield (2m, soft) this February, followed by a respectable show in first-time cheekpieces, but today's trip and forecast good ground both ask major questions.

9/2

5th

1

10th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

16:53 Hereford

King Of Brazil

12st 0lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Katy Price

2-13 over fences, with the wins over about 2m4f in the mud last February and March; second off a career-low mark at Lingfield (2m, soft) this February, followed by a respectable show in first-time cheekpieces, but today's trip and forecast good ground both ask major questions.

9/2

Form: 67

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has failed to land a blow in two attempts over hurdles, midfield at Leicester (1m7f) latest; however, should be capable of better judged on his fairly useful Flat form; could go well in a race lacking strength in depth.
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5th

1

7th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Kempton

Thunderclap

12st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Hughie Morrison

Only 4lb higher than when a convincing winner of this race last year (on soft) and ran as though his run 15 days ago would bring him on; couldn't discount.

8/1

5th

1

7th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Kempton

Thunderclap

12st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Hughie Morrison

Only 4lb higher than when a convincing winner of this race last year (on soft) and ran as though his run 15 days ago would bring him on; couldn't discount.

8/1

6th

3

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

13:55 Huntingdon

Thunderclap

11st 9lb

J: David Bass

T: Hughie Morrison

towards rear

10/1

Form: 57

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Midfield in C&D maiden hurdle on soft ground just before Christmas, improving on his debut effort; represents major yard and could take another step forward; not without a chance.
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4

24th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 2f 13y

Class 4

15:41 Uttoxeter

Madaket

11st 7lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Dual hurdle winner; his third at Ffos Las in October reads quite well (3m1f, soft) but comfortably held in his three other handicap chases, the latest here; needs more.

8/1

3rd

5

28th Oct 2025

Soft

3m 1f 60y

Class 4

14:58 Ffos Las

Madaket

11st 13lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Dual hurdle winner who was placed off 1lb higher here (3m, soft) in January; disappointed on chasing debut the following month (bled from the nose) and not seen since but may still have a future over fences.

10/1

3rd

5

28th Oct 2025

Soft

3m 1f 60y

Class 4

14:58 Ffos Las

Madaket

11st 13lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Dual hurdle winner who was placed off 1lb higher here (3m, soft) in January; disappointed on chasing debut the following month (bled from the nose) and not seen since but may still have a future over fences.

10/1

Form: 470

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in two bumpers, including here; however, always towards the rear at Chepstow (2m) on the switch to hurdles.
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1st

7

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 3

16:13 Chepstow

Ito Ditto

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Nicky Martin

Very progressive in 2023-24 season (gained two of his three wins over C&D) but lightly raced (mainly over fences) and very disappointing since; current ability hard to gauge; market may guide.

14/1

5th

2

31st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Uttoxeter

Ito Ditto

11st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Martin

Won three times over hurdles last season (2m-2m3f) but stopped quickly and was pulled up in both chases this autumn, so it takes a big leap of faith to support him here; hood refitted.

16/1

5th

2

31st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Uttoxeter

Ito Ditto

11st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Martin

Won three times over hurdles last season (2m-2m3f) but stopped quickly and was pulled up in both chases this autumn, so it takes a big leap of faith to support him here; hood refitted.

16/1

20/1

Form: 6

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
There was nothing particularly special about his debut effort in heavy-ground bumper here 18 days ago, finishing sixth of 11; however, may improve with that experience under his belt.
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5th

6

5th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Lelant

11st 6lb

J: Osian Radford

T: Mrs C Williams

Two good-ground wins during the winter but nothing positive to take from his last two races and the weather forecast doesn't bode well.

10/1

8th

4

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

14:30 Hereford

Lelant

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mrs C Williams

Returned from break with good-ground C&D win in October and followed up at Market Rasen (2m5f, good to soft) a few weeks later; struggled on heavy ground at Fontwell in December but has been freshened up again since and Sean Bowen keeps the ride; must be considered.

11/4

1st

6

13th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

15:12 Hereford

Lelant

10st 13lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Well treated on some of his form but it's been a while since he offered an effort of real note; best watched.

7/1

100/1

Form: 700

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten long way in a bumper and two attempts over hurdles (2m4f/2m5f); has poor claims on form.
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8

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

17:15 Chepstow

Coal Fire

11st 1lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Won twice over hurdles in 2023 (July and October); missed 2024 and ran over fences on both starts for new yard this year, not disgraced on first occasion but tailed off on heavy latest; has a good mark if he's straight back to his peak returned to hurdles.

9/1

4th

4

25th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

14:45 Leicester

Coal Fire

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Signs of retaining ability, while seeming to need the run, at Ludlow (3m) this month on stable/seasonal debut and second chase attempt; may step up on that effort; nicely handicapped on best hurdles form.

7/1

5th

8

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 5

14:45 Ludlow

Coal Fire

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Pulled up in June 2023 on sole chase start and absent since that November; however, he's on a handy mark on his best hurdle form for Peter Bowen and he's one to watch in the betting on his stable debut.

11/1

Form: 2-3070

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed four times in Irish bumpers; hasn't fared nearly so well in two starts over hurdles, latest at Ludlow for new stable.
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6th

5

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:23 Perth

State Of Honor

11st 7lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Hannah McMahon

Overcome significant interference from a loose horse to win for Tim Vaughan at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft) just over a year ago but left that stable after a disappointing run last October and was a pulled-up outsider when reappearing for new trainer last week.

40/1

3

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

18:00 Kelso

State Of Honor

11st 9lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: Hannah McMahon

Opened her account at Fontwell (2m5f) last September but came in last of nine at Hereford (2m4f) 11 months ago on her final run for Tim Vaughan; since changed hands for £1,000 and she needs to hit the ground running for her new stable.

25/1

9th

2

14th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

16:30 Hereford

State Of Honor

11st 8lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Tim Vaughan

Too good for a heavily backed subsequent winner when opening account at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft) last month; not quite in same form when well-held second off same mark a few days later and an 8lb rise has now taken effect but she remains of interest.

9/2

Form: 7

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Distant seventh (behind stablemate Lelant) in bumper at this course on debut; needs to improve markedly on that bare form.
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8th

6

25th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

13:40 Ffos Las

Modern Monarch

11st 3lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Modest over hurdles (0-2) so far, including when pulling up on return from a 71-day absence at Fontwell (2m3f, soft; bled from the nose) recently; drops back to 2m in a newly applied tongue-tie seeking a sharp upturn in fortunes.

25/1

3

4th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 3f 49y

Class 4

14:00 Fontwell

Modern Monarch

11st 6lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Arguably shaped with a bit more promise than bare form suggests when tenth of 15 on hurdling debut at Ffos Las (2m, soft) in January but will almost certainly need to build on that performance here.

16/1

10th

8

23rd Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

13:30 Ffos Las

Modern Monarch

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Distant seventh (behind stablemate Lelant) in bumper at this course on debut; needs to improve markedly on that bare form.

66/1

100/1

Form: PU-0

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten long way at Exeter last month when completing for the first time; difficult to fancy.
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10

11th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell

Pencil

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Nicky Martin

took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 3 out

8/1

5th

8

16th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

18:10 Fontwell

Pencil

10st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Nicky Martin

Could be given a chance based on his Bangor third (2m1f, soft) last October but not on any of his three subsequent starts; also has stamina to prove.

20/1

5th

8

16th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

18:10 Fontwell

Pencil

10st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Nicky Martin

midfield, headway 10th, soon disputing fourth, weakened run-in

20/1

Form: 79-

Last run: 338 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten out of sight in two runs last winter (finished lame latest); best watched unless the market suggests improvement is expected.
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12

13th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Taunton

Western Baron

10st 7lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

held up in rear

25/1

12th

14

23rd Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

13:30 Ffos Las

Western Baron

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Beaten out of sight in two runs last winter (finished lame latest); best watched unless the market suggests improvement is expected.

66/1

150/1

Form: 9

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Inauspicious debut (tailed off) in Hereford bumper two months ago; best watched.
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2nd

7

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Twp Stori

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Best hurdles form (two wins) on soft or heavy; placed in two of his three starts over fences, albeit weakening at Uttoxeter (3m; beaten over 13l) 19 days ago; reportedly bled from the nose at Fontwell on penultimate start; task isn't impossible.

9/2

3rd

4

13th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 5

19:12 Uttoxeter

Twp Stori

10st 9lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Has won twice over hurdles; never threatened when third of four finishers on his second chase start, at Fontwell (3m2f, good) last month in cheekpieces (left off here); needs to do more.

14/1

3rd

7

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

15:10 Fontwell

Twp Stori

11st 1lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Dual hurdle winner on slow ground; safely held on chasing debut in November and well beaten when back over hurdles in February; back from another three-month break with cheekpieces refitted; others have much less to prove.

8/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't achieve a great deal in two points; similar story in novice hurdle at Chepstow (2m) on rules debut.
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9th

13

15th Jan 2024

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:07 Hereford

Mix Master

10st 2lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Katy Price

Has failed to complete in four of his five chases and was beaten 34l when he did complete; well out of the weights in new headgear.

100/1

0

13

21st Dec 2023

Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

15:55 Exeter

Mix Master

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Katy Price

Very lightly raced 9yo but he's failed to complete in three of his four chase runs and was beaten 34l on the other; has had wind surgery but he's 5lb out of the weights here and needs a transformation after a short break.

33/1

0

9

26th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 5

13:50 Ludlow

Mix Master

10st 2lb

J: Miss Carys Morris

T: Katy Price

Very lightly raced, with a whiff of ability but this is a tough task from 11lb out of the handicap.

40/1

Form: 078

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a point bumper last spring; subsequent rules record, including over hurdles, is far less promising.
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10th

8

26th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:40 Worcester

Nordy Lordy

10st 7lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Bettered inauspicious handicap debut and arguably ran a fair bit better than eventual 22l defeat might suggest at Warwick (2m3f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, having made a forward move from the rear on the final circuit; drops back in trip here; interesting.

8/1

5th

9

13th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Warwick

Nordy Lordy

10st 2lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Point bumper winner but struggled in five runs under rules and pulled up on handicap debut at Taunton last month; 3lb out of the weights this time and can only be watched until he shows some positive signs.

20/1

12

13th Apr 2023

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

16:55 Taunton

Nordy Lordy

10st 7lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Point bumper winner; poor results under rules and has pulled hard on occasions; however, he's in good hands and may be capable of better now handicapping off just 79.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.30
Straight Forecast £4.65
Trifecta £72.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Vicki Vale

WEST COUNTRY:

Endless Escape

TOPSPEED:

Madaket

RP Ratings:

Vicki Vale

POSTDATA:

Vicki Vale

The Times:

Vicki Vale

The Guardian:

Vicki Vale

Daily Mail:

Vicki Vale

Daily Mirror:

Vicki Vale

The Sun:

Vicki Vale

The Star:

Vicki Vale

Telegraph:

Endless Escape

D Express:

Endless Escape

Daily Record:

Endless Escape