April 22 / 15.42 Ffos Las

15.42

Soft

Dragonbet The Bookmaker Of Wales Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £8264.76
  • 3m 1f 60y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Dragonbet The Bookmaker Of Wales Handicap Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.60
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 6-11PP C

Last run: 59 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Won on heavy ground at Newton Abbot (3m2f) and Wincanton (3m1f) in first two chase starts but he's been pulled up in last two runs, including a laboured effort in the Devon National; drops back in trip and grade but he has questions to answer and probably wouldn't want the ground to dry out.
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7

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 162y

Class 3

15:45 Wincanton

Take Your Time

11st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

prominent, pressed leader 13th

10/1

7

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 162y

Class 3

15:45 Wincanton

Take Your Time

11st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

prominent, pressed leader 13th

10/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: -63412 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Made it fourth-time lucky over fences with his easy win here (3m, heavy) last month and he was unlucky not to follow up at Chepstow, where he was hampered by a loose horse when in the lead at the last; up another 4lb but he's going the right way over fences and is respected.
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3rd

5

6th Dec 2024

Soft

3m 6f 153y

Class 3

15:20 Exeter

Rouge De LQuest

11st 4lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Rebecca Curtis

3m chase winner on heavy in March and bang there in his next three races at up to 3m1f; low-mileage 8yo who gives the impression that he'll stay this far.

5/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: P11-U4 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with two wins and was unlucky not to complete a hat-trick on his comeback at Plumpton (3m1f, soft), where he held clear lead before unseating rider at final fence; only 2lb higher here and he had a tough assignment behind a major improver at Wincanton last time; respected.
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3rd

4

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:20 Perth

Windance

11st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Anthony Honeyball

disputed lead

6/1

3rd

4

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:20 Perth

Windance

11st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Anthony Honeyball

Set to complete hat-trick before last-fence unseat at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) in February and has made the frame on both outings since; left behind by front pair when third at Ffos Las (3m1f, good to soft) last month that was still a good effort, and the first-time blinkers might squeeze out more from him here.

6/1

3rd

4

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

3m 1f 60y

Class 3

15:42 Ffos Las

Windance

11st 9lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Ended last season with two wins and was unlucky not to complete a hat-trick on his comeback at Plumpton (3m1f, soft), where he held clear lead before unseating rider at final fence; only 2lb higher here and he had a tough assignment behind a major improver at Wincanton last time; respected.

8/1

14/1

Form: 6P22PU D

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Triple chase winner on soft ground; front-running second at Fontwell (3m2f) and Catterick (3m1f) in February but he's failed to complete in his other three starts this year; got hampered when unseating at Chepstow last time but he's not easy to predict and comes with risks attached; visor is removed and cheekpieces return.
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10

31st Jan 2025

Soft

3m 4f 178y

Class 3

14:45 Lingfield

Dr Kananga

10st 8lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Ben Clarke

Not the force of old and his losing spell goes back to February 2022; pulled up in this race last year but runner-up on next two starts (3m2f/3m1f) and his front-running sixth in the 3m4f London National at Sandown eight weeks ago wasn't a bad reappearance; stamina not proven.

9/1

10

31st Jan 2025

Soft

3m 4f 178y

Class 3

14:45 Lingfield

Dr Kananga

10st 8lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Ben Clarke

Not the force of old and his losing spell goes back to February 2022; pulled up in this race last year but runner-up on next two starts (3m2f/3m1f) and his front-running sixth in the 3m4f London National at Sandown eight weeks ago wasn't a bad reappearance; stamina not proven.

9/1

6th

11

7th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 4f 146y

Class 2

15:35 Sandown

Dr Kananga

10st 2lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Ben Clarke

Not the force of old and his losing spell goes back to 3m success here in February 2022; best efforts last season in Class 4; opposed.

16/1

Form: -22432 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with a creditable second off this mark at Haydock (3m1f, soft) last month but that took his overall record to 1-29 and his sole win was in December 2020; others preferred.
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1st

4

31st Dec 2024

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Warwick

Special Acceptance

11st 7lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Billy Aprahamian

pressed leader, led before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on

5/4

1st

4

31st Dec 2024

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Warwick

Special Acceptance

11st 7lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Billy Aprahamian

pressed leader, led before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on

5/4

2nd

4

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

13:25 Huntingdon

Special Acceptance

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Has very modest 1-31 career strike-rate but was clear second to a big improver on last month's seasonal/stable at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) and is also suited by this C&D; leading contender.

6/4

Form: -21241 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 10yo who has been progressive over fences and he made it two wins from his last four starts when making all at Wincanton (3m1f, soft) two weeks ago; up 7lb but he had plenty in hand last time and another bold bid should be on the cards.
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2nd

2

31st Dec 2024

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Warwick

Supervisor

11st 13lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

raced in third and in touch with leaders, headway and led 13th, headed before 2 out, soon ridden, 1 length down when mistake last, switched right run-in, no extra inside final 110yds

6/4

Form: -21325 BF

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Thorough stayer who has been largely in good form this season, and his win at Sandown (3m, soft) in December has been very well advertised by the runner-up since; had an excuse when below par on his latest outing (bled) and he still looks on a workable mark; in the mix.
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7

19th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 4f 162y

Class 3

15:40 Windsor

Animal

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Suzy Smith

Thorough stayer who signed off with a disappointing run in April but was largely in good form last season; ran well when fresh in autumn 2023 and begins this season on a good mark; one to consider.

14/1

Form: P-P346

Last run: 73 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Useful chaser at best but he's been inconsistent since his last win and was tailed off at Kempton (3m, soft) in his last run in February; mark is falling but he's in the veteran stage now and others are more convincing.
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1

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

3m 1f 60y

Class 3

15:42 Ffos Las

Emir Sacree

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Useful chaser at best but he's been inconsistent since his last win and was tailed off at Kempton (3m, soft) in his last run in February; mark is falling but he's in the veteran stage now and others are more convincing.

9/1

1

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

3m 1f 60y

Class 3

15:42 Ffos Las

Emir Sacree

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Useful chaser at best but he's been inconsistent since his last win and was tailed off at Kempton (3m, soft) in his last run in February; mark is falling but he's in the veteran stage now and others are more convincing.

9/1

6th

7

9th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:40 Kempton

Emir Sacree

11st 5lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Fairly useful but has shown inconsistent form since last win and sometimes jumps left, including when modest fourth at Ascot 11 weeks ago; opposed kept to right-handed course.

12/1

Form: 223159 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Got back on the scoresheet over hurdles at Musselburgh (3m, soft) in February but he's been disappointing in both subsequent runs; record of 3-6 over fences but his last chase run was in 2022 and he has something to prove back in this sphere.
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7th

1

3rd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

13:40 Southwell

Balkardy

12st 2lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

prominent, not fluent 2nd, soon lost ground

12/1

7th

1

3rd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

13:40 Southwell

Balkardy

12st 2lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

prominent, not fluent 2nd, soon lost ground

12/1

7th

14

11th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 3

14:25 Ffos Las

Balkardy

10st 0lb

T: Evan Williams

Usually partnered by Isabel Williams and ran creditably on sole start under Eleanor Williams; won last February (hurdle race) and October (chase) and ran creditably on latest outing; also effective over C&D in the mud but she's 2lb out of the weights proper and looks vulnerable for win purposes.

25/1

Form: 231U31

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
0-5 over hurdles but he's done well since switched to fences and made it 2-6 in this sphere when forging clear at Chepstow (3m6f, soft) last month; 10lb higher back in trip but his first chase win was at 3m and he's open to more progress; key player for in-form yard.
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1st

7

6th Dec 2024

Soft

3m 6f 153y

Class 3

15:20 Exeter

Leissieres Express

11st 3lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Progressive over fences last season when winning here and over 3m6f elsewhere; the glaring concern is his laboured reappearance a month ago over 3m2f at Chepstow, where he has form.

10/1

1st

7

6th Dec 2024

Soft

3m 6f 153y

Class 3

15:20 Exeter

Leissieres Express

11st 3lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Progressive over fences last season when winning here and over 3m6f elsewhere; the glaring concern is his laboured reappearance a month ago over 3m2f at Chepstow, where he has form.

10/1

Non-runners

Mario De Pail

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £31.40
Straight Forecast £25.72
Tricast £89.76
Trifecta £165.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Rouge De L'Quest

WEST COUNTRY:

Leissieres Express

The Star:

Animal

TOPSPEED:

Mario De Pail

SPOTLIGHT:

Supervisor

LAMBOURN:

Emir Sacree

The Times:

Leissieres Express

Telegraph:

Leissieres Express

POSTDATA:

Rouge De L'Quest

The Guardian:

Rouge De L'Quest

Daily Mail:

Rouge De L'Quest

D Express:

Rouge De L'Quest

Daily Mirror:

Rouge De L'Quest

Daily Record:

Rouge De L'Quest