June 23 / 16.10 Ffos Las

16.10

Good

Walters Group Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 6 runners
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Walters Group Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 5-4811 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
2-2 since cheekpieces were added, narrowly getting the better of Dappled Light at Chepstow (1m, good to firm; value for more than the nose winning margin) and then following up in decisive fashion back at Chepstow on Monday (1m, good to soft); penalised today but still more appealing than most.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(2)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

15:35 Chepstow

Kalama Sunrise

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Often leads but it's not essential; has had a good slice of the pie in 2024, winning five times since cheekpieces fitted, three over C&D (good to soft and good to firm); up 4lb for the latest one 11 days ago but is still improving.

3/1

1st

3

(4)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

15:55 Chepstow

Kalama Sunrise

10st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

took keen hold, made all, clear over 3f out, ridden when reduced lead inside final furlong, kept on

11/4

2nd

5

(2)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

14:05 Haydock

Kalama Sunrise

9st 12lb

J: Archie Young

T: Jack Channon

Much-improved filly since cheekpieces were added last month, winning four in a row (all 1m) before losing out only by a short head at Chepstow (1m, good to soft) a week ago; another 3lb higher here but the likely quicker ground won't be a problem and she might still be on the upgrade.

6/4

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 0-6502 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 4yo; strong at the finish when a nose second to Kalama Sunrise at Chepstow two weeks ago (1m, good to firm); even allowing for that winning margin flattering him slightly, he has to come into the reckoning on today's 6lb better terms.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(12)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:02 Bath

Dappled Light

9st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

C&D wins in May/June and later threatened at Ffos Las (7.3f) and Chepstow (1m); chance on all that, but last two runs were very underwhelming.

12/1

7th

4

(2)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Bath

Dappled Light

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Adrian Wintle

Won two in a row here in May/June and he went close at Ffos Las (7.3f) and Chepstow (1m) in his next two runs; last effort needs forgiving but he's capable of bouncing back.

8/1

4th

1

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

18:45 Chepstow

Dappled Light

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Has won on ground ranging from firm to good to soft; won two in a row at Bath (1m) in May/June and he went close at Ffos Las (7.3f) and Chepstow (1m) in his next two runs; still looks on a workable mark and he has a good record at this track.

5/2

Form: 490066 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Handicap mark in freefall since returning in October and there has only been the occasional flash of promise; others safer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Ffos Las

Zambezi Magic

9st 12lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Seven-time course winner, five times on heavy ground; back in good form lately, winning at Chepstow before respectable sixth in higher-grade company at Chester (also 1m2f, good to soft); ought to be hard to beat in these conditions.

Evs

6th

5

(6)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 5

14:47 Chester

Zambezi Magic

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Goes well on slow ground and was winning for the ninth time when getting the better of Meet Me In Meraki at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) 11 days ago; 4lb worse off for a neck but does have a talented claimer booked.

6/1

1st

5

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Chepstow

Zambezi Magic

9st 2lb

J: William Cox

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Seven of his eight wins have come at Ffos Las and the ground can't be too soft for him, with five of those successes coming on heavy; back off last winning mark and although unplaced in four visits here, he can't be dismissed.

8/1

Form: 070

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Big prices and poor form in three AW novice runs since April; makes his handicap debut at a low level and worth a market check.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(4)

30th Aug 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Ffos Las

Signature Blue

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

The odd bit of promise in two of his runs but beaten between 10l and 20l in the other four; he's not the solid option.

5/1

6th

6

(5)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Signature Blue

8st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Jamie Osborne

in touch with leaders

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: -87855 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Nearly four years since his only turf win; operating at a low level nowadays but recent efforts haven't suggested he was primed to strike.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(2)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mykonos St John

8st 11lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Three-time winner over C&D including twice in the autumn; 9lb lower than for the most recent, but he will need to improve on recent efforts if he is to take advantage; first-time blinkers replace the usual visor.

25/1

9th

12

(2)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mykonos St John

8st 11lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Three-time winner over C&D including twice in the autumn; 9lb lower than for the most recent, but he will need to improve on recent efforts if he is to take advantage; first-time blinkers replace the usual visor.

25/1

9th

8

(5)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mykonos St John

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Won off 7lb higher here (8.6f) in October, but unplaced in all 12 starts since, including when last of 11 over C&D last month; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround.

33/1

Form: 8-7849 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Two wins in a week last August (including here on heavy); hasn't fired so far this year, however, and she's finished behind Kalama Sunrise on her last two starts; may come good soon but there are risks involved.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(4)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ffos Las

Thewaytothestars

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 3f out, outpaced 2f out, soon weakened

7/1

9th

5

(9)

17th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:55 Chepstow

Thewaytothestars

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

held up in rear, brief headway 3f out, outpaced 2f out, soon weakened

4/1

4th

1

(3)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

Thewaytothestars

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Won on heavy and good ground last August and fairly handicapped if returning to that level, which is a big if after her recent struggles.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £4.50
Straight Forecast £4.50
Trifecta £17.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kalama Sunrise

WEST COUNTRY:

Dappled Light

RP RATINGS:

Kalama Sunrise

POSTDATA:

Kalama Sunrise

The Times:

Kalama Sunrise

Telegraph:

Kalama Sunrise

D Express:

Kalama Sunrise

The Sun:

Kalama Sunrise

The Star:

Kalama Sunrise

Daily Record:

Kalama Sunrise

Daily Mirror:

Dappled Light