May 30 / 14.28 Ffos Las

14.28

Good

Adept GRP Cabinets Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 1m 7f 182y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Adept GRP Cabinets Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Windy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 40-3

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in the first of his two bumpers and he started his hurdling career with an encouraging third of ten at Hereford (2m, good) 23 days ago; jumped left in that race and he's open to progress on this switch to a left-handed track; in the mix.
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5th

6

14th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

15:55 Newton Abbot

Double Dragon

11st 2lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Anthony Honeyball

Strong favourite for a 2m handicap at Hereford in January but was only fifth and off since; that wasn't a bad run, though, and had gone close the time before; won his maiden on good; could have a part to play in first-time tongue-tie.

5/2

6

14th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

15:55 Newton Abbot

Double Dragon

11st 2lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Anthony Honeyball

Strong favourite for a 2m handicap at Hereford in January but was only fifth and off since; that wasn't a bad run, though, and had gone close the time before; won his maiden on good; could have a part to play in first-time tongue-tie.

5/2

5th

5

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:58 Hereford

Double Dragon

11st 12lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Won a Ffos Las maiden on good ground and has performed respectably in both handicaps (soft/good to soft) without looking ahead of his mark; did threaten in the latest at Wincanton and Chad Bament takes away 10lb this time.

100/30

Form: 54-

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Failed to complete in three of his five points but he forged clear over 2m4f (good) in last run in that sphere; shaped with some promise with two rallying efforts in bumpers for current yard and he needs watching in market on hurdling debut.
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5

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

15:00 Newbury

Nowmelad

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Henry Oliver

Just the one blip in five runs since joining Henry Oliver and ran his usual honest race when going down narrowly at Hereford in January (2m, soft; effective on drier); the winner of that race has failed to frank the form but this 7yo could still be in the thick of it here.

6/1

2nd

4

26th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 3

15:30 Hereford

Nowmelad

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Henry Oliver

Won twice for the Newland/Insole stable in the autumn of 2024; creditable efforts in three of his four runs for current yard including when a close second in Market Rasen handicap (2m2f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; up 3lb but he went down fighting last time and that was behind a major improver; respected.

9/4

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7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2-

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Out of a sister to bumper/2m-2m5f jumps winner Dorking Boy; won Irish point in February and he made a promising start under rules when front-running second in a bumper here (2m, soft) last month; split the two market leaders in that race and he's respected on this switch to hurdling.
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4th

4

20th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:22 Ffos Las

Boyles Hill

11st 4lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

C&D win in late 2024 (heavy) initiated a double; today's the first time since that he's returned below the mark of the second leg; have to hope confidence hasn't been sapped entirely by this term's heavy defeats.

25/1

9th

11

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 3

14:02 Chepstow

Boyles Hill

11st 0lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Three-time hurdle winner last season, most recently off mark 1lb lower than today's in this race (heavy); chasing has not gone to plan this term (three attempts) but he might fare better now back over hurdles.

20/1

Form: 13/ D

Last run: 474 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Made a winning start when landing a Southwell bumper (good) in November 2022 and he was a creditable third under a penalty behind a useful rival at Warwick three months later; now returns after 474 days off but he's a half-brother to a French jumps winner and is respected on his hurdling debut.
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14th

12

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Guard Duty

11st 1lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

Not the greatest jumper and he comes from the back, which risks trouble in running, but competitive in all six of his completed handicaps over this sort of trip; won three of them, in just a four-runner race at Doncaster on latest start, though, and further improvement is needed.

16/1

1st

2

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 2

14:15 Doncaster

Guard Duty

11st 13lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

Progressive last season and has continued the good work this term, finishing second of 15 at Newbury (2m4f, soft) then third of 12 at Windsor (2m4f, good); trainer won this last year and he's a major player.

6/4

9th

5

15th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

Guard Duty

11st 5lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Emma Lavelle

didn't always jump with fluency, held up in rear

15/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
16,000euros foal, 42,000euros 3yo; third foal; dam 2m5f chase/2m6f hurdle winner, out of unraced half-sister to useful staying hurdler No Hassle Hoff, is granddaughter of half-sister to Scottish National winner Moorcroft Boy; could be one for longer trips later on and is best watched unless market is persuasive.
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5th

5

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 3

19:07 Chepstow

Razzle Dazzle Boy

11st 0lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Tim Vaughan

C&D seconds either side of January's Leicester win (1m7f, heavy) speak well of his effectiveness around galloping tracks with at least some give underfoot; drying forecast worries more than latest 1lb rise.

5/1

2nd

8

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 3

16:13 Chepstow

Razzle Dazzle Boy

10st 12lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Tim Vaughan

Close second over C&D (good to soft) just after Christmas and went one better at Leicester (1m7f, heavy) last month; up in grade today but latest 3lb rise does not look excessive and he's evidently in good nick.

5/1

1st

1

20th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 113y

Class 4

15:02 Leicester

Razzle Dazzle Boy

12st 1lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Tim Vaughan

Just 1-9 over hurdles but has performed well on both outings this season, more recently when a close second at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) last month; likely to be suited by this stiff, right-handed track (gained his win at Sandown) and the soft ground; commands respect.

9/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Modest six-race maiden at up to 1m2f on the Flat for Harry Eustace; changed hands for 4,400gns this month and he looks opposable on this switch to hurdling.
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8

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:25 Stratford

Katstar

10st 10lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

in touch with leaders, lost ground and mistake 2nd

25/1

9th

6

18th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Worcester

Katstar

10st 10lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Made the frame in a low-grade Flat handicap in April and ran well to a point on hurdling debut in May but struggled over C&D three weeks ago and is not the most obvious answer today.

66/1

8th

7

26th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Worcester

Katstar

10st 13lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Made the frame in a low-grade Flat handicap in April and ran well to a point before weakening into sixth (albout 17l behind Nowmelad) on recent stable/hurdle debut at Ffos Las (2m, good); not ruled out each-way.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has good pedigree but he's failed to complete in two points (fell/pulled up) this year and is probably best watched on this switch to rules.
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7th

5

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:57 Stratford

Pooroldmackley

11st 1lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Mrs C Williams

Won off 4lb lower at Worcester (2m7f, good) last August under usual rider Eleanor Williams but out of form since; needs to be back to his peak.

9/1

9

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

15:57 Doncaster

Pooroldmackley

10st 11lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Evan Williams

Won over hurdles at Worcester (2m7f, good) last August and he's versatile ground-wise; however, he hasn't shone over fences/hurdles on his two starts since and needs to get back on track.

33/1

Form: 6U-

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Four minor wins over staying trips on the Flat; wasn't disgraced at a massive price on hurdling debut at Ascot (2m3f, good) in March but he unseated at Cheptow next time and was disappointing back the Flat 19 days ago; opposable.
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6

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:50 Fontwell

Easter Icon

11st 9lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Gary Brown

Productive spell from August 2024 to April 2025 over hurdles and on the Flat; has had some struggles in a light campaign this season but he showed signs of a revival at Stratford (2m6f, good) last month and has possibilities if he can build on that.

7/1

4th

2

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:57 Stratford

Easter Icon

11st 10lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Brown

Productive spell from August 2024 to April 2025 over hurdles and on the Flat; Fontwell win over nearly 2m6f started that sequence but this season's three runs over hurdles were heavy defeats.

16/1

5th

9

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Easter Icon

11st 8lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Gary Brown

Productive campaign last season over hurdles and on the Flat; however, tailed off towards the end of last year on last two hurdle starts and he wasn't at his best back on the Flat early this month.

14/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Well held in two points last spring, more recently when third of four at Bonvilston (favourite); now switches to hurdling after a year off and others are preferred; stablemate of Razzle Dazzle Boy.
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12

6th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

17:15 Ffos Las

Shadows

10st 2lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Tim Vaughan

Well beaten at triple-digit odds in three 2m maiden/novice hurdles last spring/summer and is 5lb wrong for this chase/handicap debut; remains very unexposed but stable has much more obvious chance with Bumpy Evans.

25/1

12

6th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

17:15 Ffos Las

Shadows

10st 2lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Tim Vaughan

Well beaten at triple-digit odds in three 2m maiden/novice hurdles last spring/summer and is 5lb wrong for this chase/handicap debut; remains very unexposed but stable has much more obvious chance with Bumpy Evans.

25/1

10th

7

9th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

17:05 Uttoxeter

Shadows

11st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

Did not achieve much when making the frame in two maiden points in spring 2023 and was a well-beaten outsider on both recent hurdling starts.

100/1

50/1

Form: 7

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Regressive 19-race maiden on the Flat and he didn't jump well before finishing tailed off on recent hurdling debut at Hereford (2m, good; 50-1).
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5

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Pub Crawl

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: David Pipe

Ought to be a shoo-in for a 1m4f race off his current mark but he hasn't run on turf for nearly two years and he made it 0-27 overall when pulled up over hurdles recently; tongue-tie/blinkers abandoned.

12/1

11th

5

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Pub Crawl

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: David Pipe

Ought to be a shoo-in for a 1m4f race off his current mark but he hasn't run on turf for nearly two years and he made it 0-27 overall when pulled up over hurdles recently; tongue-tie/blinkers abandoned.

12/1

8

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Worcester

Pub Crawl

10st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

1lb lower than when second of six at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft) last October, but well held on last month's return over the same C&D (good) and is now 0-26 under rules; others more convincing.

8/1

Form: 89-

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Bought for £150,000 after winning an Irish point, but he flopped on his bumper debut at Southwell (tailed off) in February and was only ninth of 16 at Ludlow last month; still very early days under rules but he needs a transformation on his hurdling debut.
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4th

2

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:32 Worcester

Country Park

11st 12lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Point winner who is 0-13 under rules; has some useful hurdles form to his name, with his best effort coming on good ground and over a similar trip to this; on a handy mark for this chase debut if better for a recent hurdles start; check the market for clues.

15/2

4th

1

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:00 Chepstow

Country Park

11st 8lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Now 0-12 under rules and beginning to look exposed; however, he brings the best form to this maiden and was going easily when falling three out at Sedgefield last time (2m1f maiden); unraced beyond 2m5f under rules but this winning pointer should stay.

6/4

2

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

14:21 Market Rasen

Country Park

11st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

0-8 over hurdles but three times runner-up and ran well for fourth on handicap debut at Ascot (2m3f, good) before slipping up early at Aintree in April; the cheekpieces worn the last twice are left at home but he's a major player back in a novice.

11/10

Form: 3/45-7

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Brother to smart 2m7f-3m1f jumps winner Embassy Gardens; disappointing as favourite in sole point but was a promising third in Punchestown bumper for Emmet Mullins last April; hasn't gone on from that in three runs since but he shaped better than the bare facts in 2m4f maiden here (good) on recent stable debut; now drops back in trip but he's one to keep an eye on.
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4

30th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:28 Ffos Las

Full Metal Jacket

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Katy Price

Brother to smart 2m7f-3m1f jumps winner Embassy Gardens; disappointing as favourite in sole point but was a promising third in Punchestown bumper for Emmet Mullins last April; hasn't gone on from that in three runs since but he shaped better than the bare facts in 2m4f maiden here (good) on recent stable debut; now drops back in trip but he's one to keep an eye on.

10/1

7th

6

15th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ffos Las

Full Metal Jacket

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Katy Price

Disappointing as favourite in sole point; promising third in Punchestown bumper last April but he didn't go on from that in last two runs (bumper/hurdle) for Emmet Mullins; still early days but he changed hands for £2,500 last month and has bit to prove for new yard.

10/1

7th

6

15th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ffos Las

Full Metal Jacket

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Katy Price

Disappointing as favourite in sole point; promising third in Punchestown bumper last April but he didn't go on from that in last two runs (bumper/hurdle) for Emmet Mullins; still early days but he changed hands for £2,500 last month and has bit to prove for new yard.

10/1

Form: 7

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Fairly useful dual Flat winner (1m4f) for Andrew Balding; finished seventh of 11 on hurdling/stable debut at Stratford (2m, good; 5-1) three weeks ago but he ran well for a long way and shaped as though he needed the run; looks a likely improver here and he's not ruled out with hood added.
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6th

3

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Scintillante

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Won twice here last summer and some sign of a return to form when fourth at Warwick last week; this mark isn't a gift but has each-way claims.

4/1

4th

8

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Warwick

Scintillante

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Won twice at Worcester last summer but below his best on his last two starts and needs to come down a few pounds.

20/1

6th

6

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 3

17:35 Haydock

Scintillante

11st 7lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alastair Ralph

5lb out of the weights and 50-1 when well beaten in the Welsh Champion Hurdle on final run in October; his earlier races were more realistic than that and he ran well; solid chance if fitness doesn't hold him back.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £33.70
Straight Forecast £34.50
Trifecta £121.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Boyles Hill

The Guardian:

Guard Duty

RP RATINGS:

Full Metal Jacket

The Star:

Country Park

POSTDATA:

Double Dragon

The Times:

Boyles Hill

Telegraph:

Boyles Hill

Daily Mail:

Boyles Hill

Daily Mirror:

Boyles Hill

The Sun:

Boyles Hill

Daily Record:

Boyles Hill

D Express:

Guard Duty

TOPSPEED:

Full Metal Jacket