May 07 / 14.25 Ffos Las

14.25

Good To Soft

Download The AK Bets App Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 5f 192y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.30
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 02841-

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Had somewhat mixed record over hurdles last season but got back on track and was far too good for Idefix De Ciergues when winning Chepstow maiden (2m7f, soft) last month; if all goes to plan again, he's a big player.
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4th

2

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Warwick

Magical Escape

11st 12lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

raced in second, not fluent and jumped left 1st, not fluent 4 out, soon dropped to last, weakened after 2 out

6/1

4th

2

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Warwick

Magical Escape

11st 12lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

raced in second, not fluent and jumped left 1st, not fluent 4 out, soon dropped to last, weakened after 2 out

6/1

4th

3

18th Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 25y

Class 4

15:52 Exeter

Magical Escape

11st 11lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

raced in second, jumped left 2nd, overjumped 3rd, outpaced 3 out, weakened approaching last, tailed off

4/1

OUR TIP

3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2132- C

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Made all to win readily by 8l here (2m4f, heavy) in March, his second hurdling start, and was not discredited when making the frame behind useful opposition on consecutive 2m starts here last month; should be fine over today's trip and ought to make his presence felt again.
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14

17th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:43 Ayr

Patriotik

11st 0lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Very well handicapped on staying form as recent as last March and it's possible the step back up in trip will be a positive; however, unable to pose a threat across his six runs this season and has to raise his game.

25/1

5th

6

26th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 3

14:50 Plumpton

Patriotik

11st 2lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Has had a disappointing season so far, beaten 26l+ on first four starts before a more encouraging front-running effort in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Ascot (2m3.5f, soft) nine days ago; 6lb lower than latest win last March and eased in class so hard to dismiss completely.

8/1

6th

8

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

14:53 Ascot

Patriotik

10st 7lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

In good form last spring but woeful in three runs this season, beaten at least 34l each time; perhaps cheekpieces will rekindle his enthusiasm but he's difficult to recommend unless strong in the market.

16/1

50/1

  • Place: £20.90

Form: 3/P5P-

Last run: 83 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Placed on Irish point debut in 2022 and in soft-ground Warwick bumper on rules debut 14 months ago but showed promise on only one of three hurdling starts last season and has a lot to find here.
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6

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:38 Ludlow

Ultra Beat

11st 3lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Henry Daly

11th attempt under rules when off the mark in a seven-runner handicap at Southwell (3m, good) four weeks ago with a second-time visor; 3lb higher today but has a big shout if that performance is repeated.

7/4

6

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:38 Ludlow

Ultra Beat

11st 3lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Henry Daly

11th attempt under rules when off the mark in a seven-runner handicap at Southwell (3m, good) four weeks ago with a second-time visor; 3lb higher today but has a big shout if that performance is repeated.

7/4

1st

2

27th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:35 Southwell

Ultra Beat

11st 13lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Henry Daly

midfield, mistake 10th

7/2

Form: 36222- BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Placed on five of his six hurdling starts; beaten 8-11 favourite on last two outings, more recently when over 9l adrift of Magical Escape at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) last month, but is 7lb better off with that rival here and probably won't be far away.
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7th

2

8th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 3

16:20 Market Rasen

Idefix De Ciergues

11st 12lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Rebecca Curtis

Not wholly straightforward, but appreciated the return to hurdling sufficiently to record a new personal best in victory at Uttoxeter latest (2m7f, good to soft); blinkers debuted there will need to work at least as well now returned to his previous highest mark; has won on good.

11/2

1st

8

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

16:20 Uttoxeter

Idefix De Ciergues

11st 8lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Rebecca Curtis

Completed a double over hurdles at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in November 2024 but he's been up and down since and was pulled up over fences at Chepstow (11-4 favourite) last month; new headgear is now tried and he comes with risks attached back in this sphere.

6/1

7

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:45 Chepstow

Idefix De Ciergues

11st 10lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Rebecca Curtis

Won over C&D (good) last season and has made the frame all three hurdling starts this term, the latest here (2m7f, good to soft) in December; seems versatile ground-wise and, from a workable mark, probably won't be far away.

6/1

100/1

Form: 56-

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won three consecutive points in February-April 2023 but was well beaten in two maiden hurdles (2m4f/1m7f) last season and faces another tough assignment here.
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11th

2

26th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:53 Worcester

Gouazec

11st 13lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: David Rees

Three-time point winner; unplaced in four hurdle races since switched to racing under rules in February, most recently when never-dangerous sixth on handicap debut at Southwell (3m, good) this month, but might be seen in a better light on today's chasing debut.

10/1

6th

4

11th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell

Gouazec

11st 8lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: David Rees

towards rear

20/1

5th

6

7th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 192y

Class 4

14:25 Ffos Las

Gouazec

11st 3lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: David Rees

Won three consecutive points in February-April 2023 but was well beaten in two maiden hurdles (2m4f/1m7f) last season and faces another tough assignment here.

100/1

Form: 4-

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in what has turned out to be a very good Irish point on debut in November 2022; made slightly underwhelming rules debut when well-held fourth at Ascot (2m3f, good) in March but has very obvious scope to build on that performance, and today's longer trip ought to suit.
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9

1st Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 173y

Class 3

13:25 Sandown

Old Time Chaser

10st 10lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

raced wide, in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd, soon towards rear, struggling after 3 out

8/1

9

1st Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 173y

Class 3

13:25 Sandown

Old Time Chaser

10st 10lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

towards rear

8/1

4th

9

15th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Windsor

Old Time Chaser

11st 5lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Represents major stable; has failed to show progress in three races under rules but could be capable of significantly better now handicapping and is one to consider.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for £60,000 soon after winning Irish point debut in February 2022 (yielding to soft); that form has not turned out to be anything out of the ordinary and this rules debut has been a long time coming; nevertheless, it will be interesting to see how he fares.
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7th

5

7th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 192y

Class 4

14:25 Ffos Las

Global Focus

11st 3lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Bought for £60,000 soon after winning Irish point debut in February 2022 (yielding to soft); that form has not turned out to be anything out of the ordinary and this rules debut has been a long time coming; nevertheless, it will be interesting to see how he fares.

12/1

Form: P7-

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won low-grade AW handicap in January (1m5f; RPR 63) but was well beaten at triple-digit odds on both hurdling attempts, latterly in 2m3f Fontwell maiden last month; cheekpieces refitted today.
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10th

4

(11)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Sullivan Bay

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Returns to the AW after another modest effort over hurdles, but was twice runner-up on Polytrack before that; both wins have come on that surface, but he ran well to finish a close third behind Payment Plan over this C&D in November 2024; each-way claims again.

7/1

7th

6

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

16:50 Huntingdon

Sullivan Bay

10st 5lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Hasn't been seen over hurdles since February last year but was only beaten a head at Plumpton in December 2024 when 11-8 favourite; runner-up on the Flat twice recently so fitness will not be an issue and he must be of interest.

3/1

2nd

8

(3)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Sullivan Bay

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Ran well in fourth at Chelmsford (2m, Polytrack) in January when back from some time off and built on that to go close there (1m6f) four weeks ago; there's every chance he'll be bang there once more.

11/2

66/1

Form: 6/66-

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
With a good stable but displayed only minor promise when sixth on both hurdling starts last season (2m3f/2m7f) and will probably be of greater interesting when qualified for handicaps.
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7

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield

Top Kap

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Alan King

From a major yard but he struggled over hurdles including when pulled up on handicap debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, good to soft) 18 days ago; still lightly raced but he needs a transformation on this switch to fences.

16/1

7

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield

Top Kap

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Alan King

From a major yard but he struggled over hurdles including when pulled up on handicap debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, good to soft) 18 days ago; still lightly raced but he needs a transformation on this switch to fences.

16/1

6

10th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Ffos Las

Top Kap

11st 5lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

From a major yard; needs better after some heavy defeats, the last two at triple-figure odds, but he goes handicapping for the first time.

13/2

Form: 9/

Last run: 1177 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in Irish maiden hurdle on debut in 2021 and just 1-10 in points since; recently joined an up-and-coming stable but can only be watched here.
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6th

3

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Worcester

Politicianspromise

10st 13lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Winning pointer; only modest form on handicap/chase debut, beaten 44l at Stratford (2m1f, good) in June; should be suited by the step back up in trip with cheekpieces returning; others have more pressing claims.

25/1

8th

4

18th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

15:15 Stratford

Politicianspromise

11st 4lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

led, headed but prominent 5th, good jump and led again 7th, headed after 4 out, weakened after 3 out

7/1

6th

9

30th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Warwick

Politicianspromise

11st 7lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Exposed pointer, winner of a maiden in April 2023 (3m, good to soft); hasn't built on that and was well beaten at Ffos Las back over hurdles on stable debut last time (2m6f, good to soft); best watched for now.

66/1

Form: /3631-

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Delivered on earlier promise when winning Market Rasen maiden (2m4f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) last month; the bare form isn't anything to go wild about but he's open to further progress and features prominently in calculations here.
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2nd

5

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:45 Fontwell

Carrigmoorna Rowan

11st 3lb

J: James Davies

T: Ryan Potter

Became disappointing for Harry Fry; competitive form over hurdles and fences for current yard but he bled three runs back and couldn't hang in there at Exeter (2m3f, good) last time; continues to drop down the weights but he's now 0-8 over fences and is untried at this trip.

8/1

5th

3

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

16:10 Exeter

Carrigmoorna Rowan

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ryan Potter

Became disappointing for Harry Fry; competitive form over hurdles and fences for current yard but bled two runs back and then ran no race at Bangor.

5/1

5th

2

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Carrigmoorna Rowan

12st 0lb

J: Robbie David

T: Ryan Potter

Became disappointing for Harry Fry but has performed respectably over hurdles and fences for current yard; bled when he failed to give his running last time in a handicap chase; won't mind returning to this trip.

6/1

Form: 2-

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Joined Rebecca Curtis after promising Irish point second in January 2023; well held when second in a match race on rules debut at Chepstow (2m5f, heavy) in February, though, and significant improvement is needed here.
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2nd

2

23rd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

14:03 Exeter

Milan Ac

11st 4lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Rebecca Curtis

Runner-up in Irish maiden point (3m, soft to heavy) last January and changed hands for £60,000 later that month; absent since but brings potential to this rules debut and he's one to be interested in.

4/1

Form: 44-

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
From a good jumping family and bettered low-key rules debut when respectable fourth of eight in Exeter maiden (2m5f, soft) in March; needs to take another big step forward to land a significant blow here, though.
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4th

13

21st Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 4

13:30 Doncaster

Mythe Bridge

11st 9lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Henry Daly

Eighth foal; brother to bumper/2m4f hurdle winner Bells On Sunday, closely related to useful bumper/2m hurdle winner Top Bandit, half-brother to winners Spirit Of Shankly (useful bumper and 2m-3m jumps) and Lagonda (2m7f hurdle); dam 2m1f hurdle winner; his three runs in British points don't read nearly so well; gelded since.

33/1

Form: PF0-

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made very inauspicious start to hurdling career last season (three runs) and can't be recommended here.
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3

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

14:15 Ludlow

Countess Vicky

11st 5lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Phillip Dando

Achieved very little over hurdles in her four races.

200/1

3

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

14:15 Ludlow

Countess Vicky

11st 5lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Phillip Dando

Achieved very little over hurdles in her four races.

200/1

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Payout
Exacta £25.40
Straight Forecast £22.80
Trifecta £1445.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Patriotik

LAMBOURN:

Old Time Chaser

WEST COUNTRY:

Carrigmoorna Rowan

POSTDATA:

Magical Escape

RP RATINGS:

Idefix De Ciergues

TOPSPEED:

Patriotik

The Times:

Patriotik

Telegraph:

Patriotik

The Guardian:

Patriotik

Daily Mail:

Patriotik

Daily Mirror:

Patriotik

The Sun:

Patriotik

Daily Record:

Patriotik

D Express:

Old Time Chaser

The Star:

Carrigmoorna Rowan