April 25 / 14.15 Ffos Las

14.15

Good To Soft

Oil 4 Wales Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4330.42
  • 2m 5f 192y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Oil 4 Wales Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.70
  • Place: £3.20

Form: -20PP8

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; pulled up on her first two starts following wind surgery (a hurdle and a chase) but did manage to complete, without excelling, at Plumpton (2m4f, good; eighth of 13) last time; has eased a further 5lb in the weights.
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Verdict Starting price

7

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:30 Huntingdon

Sadie Hill

10st 6lb

J: Mr Tom Hutsby

T: David Bridgwater

in touch with leaders

25/1

7

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:30 Huntingdon

Sadie Hill

10st 6lb

J: Mr Tom Hutsby

T: David Bridgwater

in touch with leaders

25/1

9

21st Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

13:20 Leicester

Sadie Hill

10st 9lb

J: Mr Tom Hutsby

T: David Bridgwater

She's 7lb lower than when winning at Ffos Las in April 2023 for Alastair Ralph but that's her sole win from 17 rules attempts and she's been absent since tailing off at Fakenham last April; makes stable debut.

16/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.30

Form: -0P301

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Took time to find her feet since switching from France, but made the most of a plummeting mark when easily making all at Hereford (2m3f mares' handicap; good to soft; 9-1) just under three weeks ago; has more on today from an 11lb higher mark against arguably stronger rivals, but still has a chance.
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4th

2

4th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell

Kalpaga

12st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Tim Vaughan

Posted a win then a near-miss over hurdles last April (2m3f/2m6f, good to soft); unable to match that form over fences this season but she was a fair fourth at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) in December and has had a wind op since being pulled up last time; no surprise if she goes well now back hurdling.

7/1

2

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 5

12:27 Wetherby

Kalpaga

11st 12lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Tim Vaughan

Finished 3l fourth in similar event at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) three weeks ago, producing her best effort since switched to chasing; looks favourably weighted on best hurdles form and can't be ruled out.

5/2

20/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 26-744

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Still seeking the breakthrough over hurdles (0-8), but took a step back in a positive direction when fourth in first-time tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination (retained) at Stratford (2m6f, heavy) last time; stamina reserves aren't guaranteed yet; others more obvious.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

14

17th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:10 Cheltenham

Getbazoutofhere

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

Gained both chase wins at Hereford (3m1f, good) but her best form over fences was arguably her third here (2m4f, good to soft; just behind So Said I) in December; another minor role might be her best hope from just out of the weights today, though.

20/1

8th

14

17th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:10 Cheltenham

Getbazoutofhere

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

Gained both chase wins at Hereford (3m1f, good) but her best form over fences was arguably her third here (2m4f, good to soft; just behind So Said I) in December; another minor role might be her best hope from just out of the weights today, though.

20/1

3rd

4

24th Mar 2025

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

16:00 Wincanton

Getbazoutofhere

10st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

Mainly consistent, including winning twice on good ground at Hereford (3m1f) last year; pulled up at Fakenham (2m5f, good) in January but she bounced back from a similar performance early last year; respected.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 6-2215 C BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over hurdles when an all-the-way C&D maiden winner (heavy; 6-4 favourite) penultimate; weak in the betting - still favourite though - when underwhelming on handicap debut at Carlisle subsequently; switching back to Ffos Las, with Ned Fox returning to the saddle, is a sensible move.
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4th

3

25th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 192y

Class 4

14:15 Ffos Las

Houi Cherie

11st 13lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Off the mark over hurdles when an all-the-way C&D maiden winner (heavy; 6-4 favourite) penultimate; weak in the betting - still favourite though - when underwhelming on handicap debut at Carlisle subsequently; switching back to Ffos Las, with Ned Fox returning to the saddle, is a sensible move.

9/2

5th

1

8th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

13:55 Carlisle

Houi Cherie

12st 0lb

J: Miss Lucy Turner

T: Venetia Williams

Confirmed previous promise when off the mark with a 15l-win in a mares' maiden hurdle at Ffos Las last time (2m4f, heavy); stiffer task on handicap debut but worth considering.

4/7

1st

4

22nd Mar 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Ffos Las

Houi Cherie

11st 2lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

made all, shaken up before 2 out, went well clear approaching last, impressive

2/1

9/1

Form: 325

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner (1m/2m) for Jedd O'Keeffe; has shown ability over hurdles since switching to Peter Bowen, none more so than when placed over 2m here (mares' novice) in January, but probably needs to raise her game further over this new trip in order to be competitive on handicap debut.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(7)

16th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:45 Killarney

Nikhi

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Terence O’Brien

Dual Flat winner in Britain for Peter Bowen, including over 2m at Chester; maiden hurdler last year and makes yard debut here after 14 months absence (encouraging jockey booking).

8/1

6th

6

27th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:55 Ffos Las

Nikhi

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter Bowen

midfield, ridden and outpaced home turn, lost position 3f out, weakened from 2f out

11/4

5th

9

25th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 192y

Class 4

14:15 Ffos Las

Nikhi

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter Bowen

Dual Flat winner (1m/2m) for Jedd O'Keeffe; has shown ability over hurdles since switching to Peter Bowen, none more so than when placed over 2m here (mares' novice) in January, but probably needs to raise her game further over this new trip in order to be competitive on handicap debut.

9/1

Form: -17336

Last run: 31 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Tongue-tied for the first time when scoring at Hereford (2m3f, soft; from a 5lb lower mark) in November; far from disgraced against stronger rivals since, latterly when sixth of 15 (beaten 12l) in a competitive handicap at Newbury; one of the likeliest candidates.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Phillapa Sue

11st 13lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

held up in rear, steady headway after 7th, raced in second when not fluent 3 out, lost position before 2 out, weakened before last

4/1

1

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Phillapa Sue

11st 13lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Went close at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December and also ran well when fourth over C&D (soft) in February; current mark is workable but she was very disappointing on good ground last month and would appeal much more on a slower surface.

4/1

10th

8

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Warwick

Phillapa Sue

11st 7lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Not disgraced in two of her last three starts as when fourth of eight at Chepstow (3m, soft) four weeks ago, but this trip on drying ground may be an insufficient test for her now and she looks vulnerable to younger rivals.

14/1

Form: 5-S13P

Last run: 31 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Always doing enough when successful at Lingfield (2m mares' novice; good to soft) in December before bumping into the useful Ruby Island at Wetherby; jumped poorly when flopping on recent handicap debut at Kelso, but shouldn't be written off over a new trip back on a galloping track.
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1

26th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 150y

Class 5

16:50 Taunton

Jane Du Berlais

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Ryan Potter

A winner over hurdles (novice) but has failed to complete in her last five appearances, the last twice over fences; getting away from soft ground could be a bonus.

11/2

7

21st Feb 2024

Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

14:25 Ludlow

Jane Du Berlais

10st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ryan Potter

Has won over hurdles; failed to complete in last four races but was in touch when falling four out at Wetherby (2m3f, soft; chase debut) most recently; could go well granted a clear round.

9/1

0

6

25th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

15:35 Wetherby

Jane Du Berlais

11st 6lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Ryan Potter

took keen hold, held up in rear

9/1

Form: 2/2165

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Made a winning handicap debut at Hereford (2m, soft; from a 6lb lower mark) in January; hasn't quite matched that form since, but with stamina in her family - sister to the 2m5f winner Barbados Blue and the 3m-3m1f winner Barbados Buck's - this extra yardage promises to be within range.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

15:30 Leicester

Fay Ce Que Voudras

11st 3lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Kerry Lee

Opened her chase account at the seventh attempt when winning over C&D last month, and didn't have to improve to follow up off 4lb higher back here (2m4f, soft) a fortnight later; shoulders a 7lb penalty in her hat-trick bid, but she remains open to further progress back up in distance; strong contender.

13/8

1st

2

24th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 25y

Class 5

14:20 Leicester

Fay Ce Que Voudras

10st 12lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Kerry Lee

Stuck on well to beat the market leader (pair clear) in similar event at Leicester (2m6f, heavy) last time, opening her chase account at the seventh attempt; back up 4lb but still looks well treated, including on best hurdles form; respected.

4/5

1st

5

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

14:40 Leicester

Fay Ce Que Voudras

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Kerry Lee

Scored off 22lb higher over hurdles (2m, soft) in January 2023 but she's not posed a threat since then; still lightly raced in this sphere but she fell on her return to chasing two weeks ago and others are more convincing.

4/1

Form: 59-B12

Last run: 177 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Got the better of the now 126-rated Mullenbeg when springing a 50-1 shock at Huntingdon (2m4f mares' maiden) in October; didn't jump well when beaten in a three-runner contest back there a few weeks later and absent since; opening mark reasonably fair, but possibility of soft ground concerns.
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0

2

8th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Martalindy

12st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Philip Kirby

Makes her chase debut after a break; this lightly raced 6yo showed promise over hurdles and drops back in trip having faded over 3m at Aintree last time; her dam improved for the switch to fences; not ruled out.

20/1

6th

5

16th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 149y

Class 4

20:45 Aintree

Martalindy

11st 4lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Philip Kirby

disputed lead, led 2nd, headed 2 out, weakening when jockey dropped whip approaching last

14/1

4

6th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:20 Southwell

Martalindy

11st 1lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Philip Kirby

Form: 33P335

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Close third at Hereford (2m3f, good to firm) last October on her last hurdle start; campaigned over fences without success since but reverts to hurdles sporting first-time cheekpieces and off a mark 9lb lower than for that good Hereford run; interesting if the market vibes are positive.
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11th

9

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Taunton

Cotton End

10st 10lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Jackie Du Plessis

Veteran who had poor completion record in points last season and was easily brushed aside after making the running on rules return at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in November; revival needed.

33/1

6th

8

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 5

16:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Cotton End

10st 12lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

pressed leader

12/1

6th

5

30th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:40 Warwick

Cotton End

11st 8lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Sheila Lewis

Multiple hurdle winner at up to 2m3f; acts on a sound surface; 0-11 over fences; below par on her recent reappearance but not ruled out each-way if she comes on for that.

10/1

Form: 028P

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Respectable second at Hereford (2m5f mares' maiden, soft; in a first-time tongue-tie) early in the New Year, but has had some setbacks since; bled from the nose when pulled up at Warwick (on handicap debut) last time so, while still lightly raced, has questions to answer; eased by 5lb.
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9

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

16:10 Taunton

Inchagoill Lady

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Kevin Pickard

C&D winner who had been running well in both codes until a well-held fifth in 2m4f Wincanton handicap hurdle 39 days ago; she's the sort to bounce back.

12/1

5th

10

29th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:03 Wincanton

Inchagoill Lady

10st 11lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Kevin Pickard

Just 1-20 under rules but runner-up in two of her last three runs, including over hurdles at Hereford (2m5f, good) in November; sole win was on good to firm ground but she handles soft (more to prove on heavy) and has possibilities back in this sphere.

10/1

5

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

Inchagoill Lady

11st 2lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Kevin Pickard

Well supported when scoring at Taunton (3m, good to firm) on penultimate start, her first after wind surgery; went up 5lb for that; couldn't match that effort when dropped back to 2m2f here latest; drops 1lb and the return to further should suit; player.

7/1

Non-runners

Martalindy, Inchagoill Lady

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Payout
Exacta £94.30
Straight Forecast £91.39
Tricast £875.96
Trifecta £846.90

Selections

RP Ratings:

Fay Ce Que Voudras

Daily Mirror:

Kalpaga

The Times:

Nikhi

SPOTLIGHT:

Phillapa Sue

D Express:

Jane Du Berlais

POSTDATA:

Houi Cherie

Telegraph:

Nikhi

The Star:

Kalpaga

Daily Record:

Kalpaga

TOPSPEED:

Fay Ce Que Voudras

The Guardian:

Fay Ce Que Voudras

Daily Mail:

Fay Ce Que Voudras

WEST COUNTRY:

Phillapa Sue