November 22 / 15.25 Ffos Las

15.25

Heavy

Cally, Grant & Alex Lewis Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3406.24
  • 2m 3f 83y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Cally, Grant & Alex Lewis Handicap Chase

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 1076-1 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Was returning from 433 days off when making it 3-6 over fences with a convincing success at Wincanton (2m, soft) last month, despite jumping badly to his left; 8lb rise understandable and he will be happier going back left-handed, but he still needs to prove his stamina over this sort of trip.
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2

5th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Boston Joe

11st 13lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Rebecca Curtis

Goes well here, gaining fourth course success with a narrow verdict in March (2m3f, soft); beaten 8l behind L'Empire Vert off this 4lb higher mark on his return visit but he was held up in a race that favoured those ridden handier; good chance.

13/2

5th

1

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

16:20 Ffos Las

Boston Joe

12st 0lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Rebecca Curtis

Prevailed from a solid rival in similar event over C&D (soft) last time, taking Ffos Las record to 4-15; should remain competitive despite going back up 4lb.

3/1

1st

2

16th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Boston Joe

11st 13lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Rebecca Curtis

Gained three of his five chase wins here; must bounce back from a poor performance (over hurdles) in January but was placed here on first two starts this season (2m4f hurdle/2m chase) and has been given a chance by the handicapper.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 14133-

Last run: 275 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Made it third-time lucky over fences when scoring from 1lb lower at Fakenham (2m5f, good to soft) in January and ran creditably to finish third in both subsequent starts; off nine months, but has run well fresh before and holds each-way claims.
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1st

7

25th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

15:35 Wetherby

Lincoln Lyn

10st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Tom Gretton

took keen hold, midfield

5/2

2nd

6

19th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 44y

Class 5

12:40 Fakenham

Lincoln Lyn

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tom Gretton

held up in rear, not fluent 1st, headway after 3 out, outpaced after 2 out, went second run-in, challenging final 110yds, just held

3/1

Form: 926-45

Last run: 172 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who hasn't built on his second of seven over hurdles at Hereford (2m4f, good to soft) in March; could only manage a midfield finish in one go over fences in France and more needed after six months off.
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1st

1

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:15 Wincanton

Royal Mer

12st 0lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Six chase wins, the latest here (1m7f, heavy) under Rian Corcoran 19 days ago; still on workable mark after recent 5lb rise and will be fine over today's longer trip but the faster ground is probably not in his favour.

9/2

1st

1

14th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 149y

Class 4

14:50 Wincanton

Royal Mer

12st 2lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Five-time chase winner who relishes testing ground; runner-up in his first two starts this season including a close call at Exeter (2m1f, good to soft), but his form cooled at Hereford last time; needs to step up again after that but he remains well treated on his old form.

7/2

3rd

1

26th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 4

15:00 Hereford

Royal Mer

11st 13lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Five-time chase winner who relishes testing ground; runner-up on both starts this term and looks sure to go close.

13/8

Form: 14-435 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly over hurdles at Chepstow (3m, heavy) a fortnight ago, but she hasn't been at her best in three outings there whereas she has won three times here, the latest in a chase over C&D (heavy) in March; now 1lb lower and the softer the better for her, so a major player if conditions remain favourable.
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6

24th Feb 2024

Heavy

3m 2f 54y

Class 5

16:18 Chepstow

Pageant Material

10st 11lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Gained all three wins on heavy ground at Ffos Las (2m-2m6f); safely held in cheekpieces and then a visor on her last two hurdling starts (2m4f/2m); tries a new trip and sports first-time blinkers on this return to chasing; too well handicapped to rule out but needs to turn a corner.

12/1

Form: 1233-P D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Pulled up over hurdles on his return from nine months off at Stratford (2m3f, soft) 20 days ago, but showed ability in four starts over fences last season including a win at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft); each-way claims if that recent run has brought him on.
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6

6th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

18:42 Fontwell

Boys Of Wexford

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Henry Oliver

Returned to winning ways in the new visor at Taunton (2m7f, good) but whether he'll follow one good run with another is questionable and he's gone up 6lb.

9/2

1st

8

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:20 Taunton

Boys Of Wexford

10st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Henry Oliver

Dual chase winner who showed up well until tiring on his first start for three months when fourth of eight finishers at Hereford (2m5f, good) 15 days ago; first-time visor replaces regular cheekpieces; place claims.

10/1

4th

7

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

14:30 Hereford

Boys Of Wexford

10st 6lb

J: James Davies

T: Henry Oliver

Dual chase winner; seemingly back in good nick when second at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in November but ended 2025 with two non-completions and his record when fresh is not good; others preferred.

8/1

Form: P/9P4-

Last run: 310 days

W: 10st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Improved on previous efforts when fourth of ten at Hereford (2m5f, soft) in January and now 6lb below his last winning mark, but he has been off another 310 days since and his record suggests he may need this run.
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11

3rd May 2024

Good

2m 4f 127y

Class 5

20:05 Cheltenham

Royal Act

11st 12lb

J: Miss Jess Stewart

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

pressed leader, led after 5th, headed 8th, hit 10th, soon weakened, pulled up before 4 out

100/1

11

3rd May 2024

Good

2m 4f 127y

Class 5

20:05 Cheltenham

Royal Act

11st 12lb

J: Miss Jess Stewart

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Struggled to get competitive off lowly marks in handicap chases last season and was again well beaten in a recent point; cheekpieces refitted.

100/1

Form: 944P

Last run: 171 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Fourth of seven here (2m, good) on his third start over hurdles in May, but pulled up on handicap debut at Fakenham (2m7f, good; first-time visor) eight days later; runner-up in his only completed point and cheekpieces are now given a go, but he still makes only limited appeal.
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9

18th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

16:20 Musselburgh

Blazing Hartingo

10st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Evan Williams

Maiden with very modest form, but this lightly raced 6yo was a fair third at Sedgefield (2m3f, soft) last Wednesday and is not discounted.

8/1

3rd

9

7th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

15:40 Sedgefield

Blazing Hartingo

10st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Evan Williams

Unplaced all six starts under rules, the last twice over fences; only beaten about 15l when seventh at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) in December and effectively 7lb lower today; needs to improve but trainer has good strike-rate here (21%) and the booking of Brian Hughes is a plus.

12/1

Non-runners

Universal Brook

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Lincoln Lyn

Telegraph:

Boston Joe

SPOTLIGHT:

Pageant Material

WEST COUNTRY:

Royal Mer

POSTDATA:

Pageant Material

The Times:

Lincoln Lyn

The Guardian:

Lincoln Lyn

Daily Mirror:

Lincoln Lyn

The Sun:

Lincoln Lyn

Daily Mail:

Boston Joe

D Express:

Boston Joe

The Star:

Boston Joe

Daily Record:

Boston Joe