June 04 / 19.20 Ffos Las

19.20

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 6861-4 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Signed off for Roger Varian with a victory at Newcastle (1m AW) in first-time blinkers; shaped okay on yard debut when in no headgear at Kempton (1m) and could be a factor now tried in cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Ffos Las

Grey Soul

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Dan Horsford

Blinkers did the trick when winning a Tapeta handicap for Roger Varian last autumn and he made it 2-2 in headgear off 3lb lower over C&D (good to soft; cheekpieces) early in the month; been taken out on account of good to firm going before; player otherwise.

9/4

1st

4

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Grey Soul

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dan Horsford

Signed off for Roger Varian with a victory at Newcastle (1m AW) in first-time blinkers; shaped okay on yard debut when in no headgear at Kempton (1m) and could be a factor now tried in cheekpieces.

6/1

4th

5

(6)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Grey Soul

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dan Horsford

Ended his time with Roger Varian with success at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta; first-time blinkers, now removed) in October; changed hands for 22,000gns soon afterwards; market useful on stable debut after 195 days off.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 837-77 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Much better record on turf than AW, though one she failed to enhance at Newbury 20 days ago; that was underwhelming.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Toralou

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Loughnane

Returned to form when runner-up at Ffos Las (1m, good to soft) last month on her second start back from a break; also effective on good/good to firm ground and she's one to consider.

7/1

2nd

8

(13)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Toralou

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Loughnane

Much better record on turf than AW, though one she failed to enhance at Newbury 20 days ago; that was underwhelming.

14/1

7th

2

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Toralou

9st 12lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Sole effort this year took her AW record to 0-6; has form figures of 26221 on turf, the success in Musselburgh maiden (1m, good); return to this sphere is the angle with her.

14/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 8/210- D

Last run: 357 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Sole win and best form has been on the AW, and it's nearly a year since he finished last in a Newbury handicap (1m); perhaps best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

3

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Ffos Las

Orchard

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Tended to stick to slow turf/Polytrack; missed a year after finishing lame last June and was entitled to have needed his comeback, when third to Grey Soul over C&D; hit traffic late that day and is 2lb better off, so there's a fair chance he turns things round.

3/1

3rd

2

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Orchard

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Warren Greatrex

Sole win and best form has been on the AW, and it's nearly a year since he finished last in a Newbury handicap (1m); perhaps best watched.

12/1

14th

2

(16)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Newbury

Orchard

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Warren Greatrex

Reappeared having been gelded and has shown improved form this spring, going close at Kempton (7f, AW) then winning there (1m); has shown signs of promise on turf and he's a player if transferring his good form back to grass.

15/2

9/1

Form: 177/96 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Newmarket winner in late 2024 (1m, good; fine on soft); second run back from a long absence was better than the first and he might progress again; realistic mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

16:22 Salisbury

Sixfiveseven

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: J S Moore

Gradually finding his form for new stable since returning from lengthy absence, fourth over 1m at Ffos Las most recently; doesn't seem to be crying out for this step back up in distance, however.

12/1

4th

6

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Sixfiveseven

9st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Newmarket winner in late 2024 (1m, good; fine on soft); second run back from a long absence was better than the first and he might progress again; realistic mark.

9/1

6th

1

(11)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Sixfiveseven

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Won over 1m at Newmarket (good; also second on soft) in autumn 2024 but absent for 487 days prior to weakening into ninth of ten at Kempton (1m) three weeks ago; entitled to strip fitter (return to turf may also help) but a leap of faith is needed.

25/1

7/1

Form: 08-025 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m at Newbury and here last summer; up and down this season and the recent rain was probably no help.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(11)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

Nakaaha

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Grace Harris

Two wins last summer, including one over C&D, and got back to winning ways at Bath (1m, firm) eight days ago; was already due a 2lb drop then so is just 3lb higher under her penalty (1lb well in); one for the shortlist.

5/1

1st

2

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:18 Bath

Nakaaha

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Grace Harris

Back-to-back wins over this trip last summer; mostly ran with credit of late, including when lacking a change of gear after travelling well over 7f at Newbury eight days ago; runner-up sole visit here.

13/2

6th

3

(15)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Nakaaha

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Grace Harris

Course winner who is likely to have her ideal ground conditions, but still 3lb above her last winning mark and another furlong may have been preferable.

12/1

20/1

Form: 20164- D

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two 1m wins last year, on the AW and good to firm (handles soft); off since December but could have a big run in her with Ashley Lewis taking off 5lb.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:18 Bath

Thiscouldbefun

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Scored readily off this mark/under Ashley Lewis last October (1m, AW); turf win came over C&D but looks best watched here having ran so poorly in refitted cheekpieces at Salisbury 17 days ago (finished three places behind Sant Alessio).

20/1

10th

7

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

Thiscouldbefun

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: J S Moore

Placed three consecutive times on turf (1m, good to form-heavy) in refitted cheekpieces in September and won on Polytrack (1m) the following month; made satisfactory reappearance ten days ago (no headgear) and is of interest with cheekpices back on again here.

12/1

Form: 87-801

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Hurled in on what he achieved as a 3yo and belatedly returned to form when a length winner at Wolverhampton (8.6f; backed into 9-2); raised just 3lb and he has form here.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Devious Devan

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Gained an overdue first success at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in May but failed to back it up when seventh in 1m Ffos Las handicap 34 days ago; remains handily weighted back on an artificial surface though.

11/2

Form: 02472-

Last run: 218 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Left Ireland for 15,000euros and a 15-race maiden, though very nearly put that right on the AW (1m) in October; has turf form as well; could be interesting on stable debut should market vibes be at all posititive.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Auburn Avenue

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John & Rhys Flint

16-race maiden; well beaten at Ffos Las on last month's stable debut but her peak Irish efforts bring her into the reckoning; the betting should guide.

12/1

8th

9

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Auburn Avenue

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Left Ireland for 15,000euros and a 15-race maiden, though very nearly put that right on the AW (1m) in October; has turf form as well; could be interesting on stable debut should market vibes be at all posititive.

6/1

2nd

9

(12)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Auburn Avenue

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Chris Timmons

No wins in 14 but has been competitive more than once at the Curragh this year and she ran second over 1m2f here in July; perhaps better at this trip.

12/1

Form: 00-708

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
A four-time winner but has been regressing for a while and no effort of note for current yard.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Mereside Madness

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Scott Dixon

Well short of his best since joining this yard, only beating a handful of runners home in his four runs in 2026; tumbling down the weights but not a solid option.

33/1

9th

12

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Mereside Madness

8st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

A four-time winner but has been regressing for a while and no effort of note for current yard.

33/1

8th

3

(8)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mereside Madness

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Won four times for his previous stable, three of which came on the AW at Newcastle; ended his time with that yard with some lesser efforts and he's been well held in two starts for Scott Dixon; dropped another 3lb.

33/1

14/1

Form: 0-0918 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
His 8.6f win at Wolverhampton came out of the blue and he then disappointed at Nottingham; seems far more effective on the AW; tries an eyeshield.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Day

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

C&D win in March (second past the post) came off this mark and was the last occasion Rossa Ryan rode him (record for the jockey an impressive 113121); another big run on the cards.

4/1

4th

1

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:54 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Day

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Wildly inconsistent these days but boasts a decent record round here (five wins from 19 starts); back around the mark off which he won here in March (awarded the race) and he is quite capable of bouncing back from two poor efforts on turf.

16/1

10th

10

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Eagle Day

9st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

His 8.6f win at Wolverhampton came out of the blue and he then disappointed at Nottingham; seems far more effective on the AW; tries an eyeshield.

14/1

Form: 9666-7

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Debut winner who hasn't offered a great deal in four handicaps over longer distances, latterly in cheekpieces (reapplied) and blinkers; bit risky.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sea The Light

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Debut winner who hasn't offered a great deal in five handicaps; doesn't appeal.

16/1

11th

3

(12)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Sea The Light

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John Butler

Debut winner who hasn't offered a great deal in four handicaps over longer distances, latterly in cheekpieces (reapplied) and blinkers; bit risky.

8/1

7th

3

(11)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Sea The Light

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Won a 7f maiden on this card last year on his racecourse debut; struggled subsequently but this is a bit easier down another 3lb in first-time blinkers (wore cheekpieces when last seen); yard also run Jack Sparowe.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £65.20
Straight Forecast £91.98
Tricast £997.89
Trifecta £1304.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Devious Devan

The Times:

Grey Soul

POSTDATA:

Nakaaha

Telegraph:

Sixfiveseven

NEWMARKET:

Sea The Light

Daily Mirror:

Auburn Avenue

TOPSPEED:

Mereside Madness

The Guardian:

Grey Soul

Daily Mail:

Grey Soul

WEST COUNTRY:

Nakaaha

The Star:

Nakaaha

The Sun:

Sixfiveseven

RP RATINGS:

Devious Devan

D Express:

Devious Devan

Daily Record:

Devious Devan