December 19 / 12.57 Ffos Las

12.57

Good To Soft

Peter And Michael Bowen Racing Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4066.37
  • 2m 7f 191y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Peter And Michael Bowen Racing Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 1P-451 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Posted career-best performance to cause 22-1 surprise at Ascot (3m, good) last month and is now 2-8 over hurdles; also suited by soft ground (may not want it heavy) and recent 4lb rise does not look excessive.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 3

16:20 Wetherby

Jalisco Star

10st 11lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Laura Horsfall

In-form staying mare whose wins in December/February flanked second-place finishes; made the frame at Newbury most recently; may no longer be a step ahead of the assessor but still holds reasonably solid claims.

6/1

4th

7

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

16:43 Newbury

Jalisco Star

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Laura Horsfall

2-4 since returned to hurdling in the autumn, the latter win gained in four-runner mares' race at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) a fortnight ago; evidently in very good nick but has quite a bit more on her plate here.

7/1

1st

3

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

15:10 Chepstow

Jalisco Star

11st 7lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Laura Horsfall

Couldn't get much going over fences but form figures of 122 since returned to hurdling at Class 4 level; up a grade here off a career-high mark, but this assured stayer has plenty in her favour otherwise.

11/4

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 232-U3 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Consistent over hurdles last season (2m-2m4f) and, following a mishap on her chasing debut in October, quickly got back in the groove with good third on hurdling return at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) ten days ago; back in action before a 1lb nudge takes effect and could have untapped potential over 3m.
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4th

2

1st Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

15:30 Ffos Las

Followango

12st 0lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Evan Williams

Came good over fences at sixth attempt, with 3m success here (heavy) in January, and ran as well as could have been expected when fourth of five in Wincanton Listed race (1m7f, heavy) a fortnight ago; still on a good mark; good chance.

15/8

4th

2

14th Feb 2026

1m 7f 149y

Class 1

13:05 Wincanton

Followango

11st 2lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Point/bumper winner, who made the breakthrough over fences at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) two weeks ago but that was a minor handicap and she has lots to find back at 2m in this Listed race.

20/1

1st

5

30th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 177y

Class 4

14:20 Ffos Las

Followango

11st 9lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Commenced her career with point/bumper wins; 0-17 since (0-5 in chases) but has a largely consistent record at Ffos Las and looks a solid contender in that respect; on a reduced mark and drops back in grade.

7/1

Form: 425143

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won on seasonal/chase debut at Stratford (2m3f, soft) in October and also ran well when third here (3m, soft) last month; switches back to hurdling on a slightly lower mark and features prominently in calculations.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

20th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

16:50 Ffos Las

Bridget Mary

12st 0lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Rebecca Curtis

Went very close at Chepstow (2m7f) before gifted the race over C&D last month when left clear late on; she did hold every chance at the time anyway and has gone up only 2lb.

5/6

1st

7

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

16:50 Ffos Las

Bridget Mary

11st 1lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Rebecca Curtis

Record of 2-7 over rules fences features a comfortable success on good ground at Bangor (3m) last April; best form this term when going very close at Chepstow (2m7f) most recently; another spring win looks plausible.

7/2

2nd

6

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 136y

Class 5

14:50 Chepstow

Bridget Mary

11st 8lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Rebecca Curtis

2-6 in handicap chases, the latest win by 10l at Bangor (3m, good; 8lb higher today) last April; creditable second there when returning in October but backward steps on her two starts since; latest (Windsor on New Year's Day) is a worry.

6/1

Form: 31222-

Last run: 245 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Took well to fences last season and signed off with very creditable second in valuable series final at Cheltenham (3m, good) in April; reverts to hurdling on a 2lb lower mark and won't mind what the weather does here; big player if tuned up after her break.
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2nd

5

14th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

15:45 Fontwell

Flintara

11st 3lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Two course wins over hurdles and fences, one over C&D; has been below par over fences on her last three starts but it is hoped that a return to hurdling on this track can bring about a revival.

5/1

5th

2

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

14:40 Leicester

Flintara

11st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Triple hurdle winner but she's 1-11 over fences and has been well held back in this sphere in her last two starts; on reduced mark and conditions are no problem but she needs a major revival.

14/1

Form: 4226-4

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
0-7 over hurdles but ran well before fading into fourth here (2m6f, soft; first-time hood) on last month's seasonal debut and today's shorter trip may suit her better; ought to be on the premises again.
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8

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:05 Cartmel

Walkinthecotswolds

11st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Harriet Dickin

Now 9lb below the mark of her sole hurdling success (2m3f, heavy), but aptitude for chasing remains unproven, falling mid-race on one attempt and racing too freely on the other.

33/1

1

24th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 25y

Class 5

15:20 Leicester

Walkinthecotswolds

11st 12lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

Mid-race faller in sole chase attempt; has a doubt over current form but is nicely treated assuming this return to fences prompts a resurgence; gained sole hurdles success off 5lb higher.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.10
Straight Forecast £16.68
Trifecta £28.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Followango

LAMBOURN:

Flintara

D Express:

Walkinthecotswolds

The Star:

Bridget Mary

RP RATINGS:

Followango

POSTDATA:

Followango

The Times:

Followango

The Guardian:

Followango

Daily Mail:

Followango

The Sun:

Followango

Telegraph:

Flintara

Daily Mirror:

Flintara

Daily Record:

Flintara