July 29 / 18.50 Ffos Las

18.50

Good

Alan Bushell/Ken Howells Handicap

  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 5 runners
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Alan Bushell/Ken Howells Handicap

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 154246 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; smart effort for the grade when overcoming stall 1 on the turf course at Lingfield in May; a couple of comparable efforts have followed and he's a strong contender back down into Class 6 company.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

5

(7)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:12 Windsor

So Smart

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

All six wins over 5f on various ground on turf, the latest when beating three rivals in an apprentice handicap at Chepstow in July; form has regressed in three starts since so needs the return to Class 6 company to bring about a resurgence.

33/1

9th

9

(1)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

So Smart

9st 4lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Grace Harris

Dominated a four-runner apprentice handicap at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) last month, but he's taken two backward steps since then; handles most ground but he's still 4lb higher than for that last success and others are more convincing.

16/1

7th

7

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:20 Windsor

So Smart

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Dominated a four-runner apprentice handicap at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) last month but not so good there eight days later; back up 4lb today and balance of form this term suggests he is not the percentage call.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 067422 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Comes here in good order, most recently chasing home a handicap blot over C&D 13 days ago (clear of the third); unlikely to be too far away.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cabeza De Llave

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Stuck on a losing run but has never been lower in the ratings and latest fourth of ten at Sandown was in a higher grade; one to consider.

7/1

4th

12

(7)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

13:45 Sandown

Cabeza De Llave

8st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Michael Attwater

Six-time winner but his losing runs stretches back to October 2024 and a career-low mark saw him only finish fifth of 11 at Windsor (5f) last Monday; however, his sole appearance here, when a runner-up in 2023, was has second-best effort on RPRs and he'll probably pop up again at some point; 1lb out of the handicap.

20/1

5th

5

(2)

7th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:15 Windsor

Cabeza De Llave

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Losing run up to 18, but he has dropped to an attractive mark and has won twice and been placed five times from 12 starts over C&D; one to be interested in.

8/1

Form: -58685 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won five 5f handicaps last season, the latest off a 9lb higher mark; struggling this year though and perhaps not quite ready to capitalise on her reduced mark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(6)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Silesie

10st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Lisa Williamson

Won off this mark at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) last October but hasn't got going in four runs this year, beating only one rival; needs to show more.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Smooth Silesie

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Lisa Williamson

C&D winner; had a good time of things in 2025, winning four times; she has finished last in her three AW runs this year and has only dropped 3lb; may need some more help from the handicapper.

20/1

7th

4

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Silesie

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Lisa Williamson

Won at her beloved Yarmouth (5f, good to soft; from 4lb lower) last October; hasn't been at her best since returning to AW recently; this is a fraction easier and she could strip fitter but others are more appealing.

25/1

Form: 38-701 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the tenth attempt when winning a C&D handicap (good) three weeks ago; a 2lb rise isn't excessive and he retains a bit of potential in sprint handicaps.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(14)

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:22 Nottingham

Son Of Astar

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Tony Carroll

8lb better off for a neck with Call Time on their run at Ffos Las (6f, soft) 23 days ago; had earlier won at that track (5f, good) and would seem likely to make another bold bid.

5/1

2nd

5

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:09 Ffos Las

Son Of Astar

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Tony Carroll

Gained all four wins over 5f, the latest on ground that was slower than the official good here last month; also suited by soft/heavy and recent 3lb rise ought to be manageable but his record over 6f is not compelling.

5/1

1st

3

(7)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Ffos Las

Son Of Astar

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Tony Carroll

Has won here on good ground but appreciates it softer, as he showed when going close over 5f at Chepstow three runs back; he's considered off a good mark.

7/1

Form: 78-073

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Best run for new stable when third of six at Chepstow 12 days ago (5f, good; hooded first time, absent today); dropped 2lb and still has relatively low mileage.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(1)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sultan Of Oj

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Maiden who has performed well over 5f at Wolverhampton a few times this winter; however, doesn't appear to be crying out for this return to 6f.

8/1

6th

7

(3)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sultan Of Oj

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Thomas Faulkner

In-form maiden who ran well in first-time visor over C&D (classified) most recently, beating all bar a progressive sort who headed the betting; possibilities in the retained headgear.

11/2

2nd

8

(9)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sultan Of Oj

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Thomas Faulkner

Ran well from the front when in first-time cheekpieces over C&D 11 days ago and now goes in a visor; each-way clains.

13/2

Non-runners

Sundiata Keita

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £13.15

Selections

POSTDATA:

Son Of Astar

RP RATINGS:

Cabeza De Llave

The Times:

Sundiata Keita

D Express:

Sultan Of Oj

SPOTLIGHT:

So Smart

The Guardian:

Sundiata Keita

Telegraph:

Son Of Astar

Daily Mail:

Son Of Astar

The Star:

Son Of Astar

Daily Record:

Son Of Astar

Daily Mirror:

Cabeza De Llave

The Sun:

Cabeza De Llave