Ffos Las Race 1 - South West Rail Solutions Ltd Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
CRYSTAL ISLAND (1) resumes after a 123-day break and impressed with a dominant win at Ascot on debut. KINGS CHAMPION (3) brings consistent recent form, having placed in all four starts this season including a win at Ayr and a last-start second at Taunton. UPTOWN DANDY (5) is proven at the track and trip, coming off a win here two starts ago. RATHKENNY (4) has a solid overall record and was runner-up over this course and distance in February. HOME MADE HERO (2) and DYLANS MOON (8) both come off recent placings and add depth to a competitive novice hurdle.

Jockey: N De Boinville
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after winning on debut at Ascot over 4358m on 19 Dec by 4L with 72kg at $4. Showed progression through the run to score over a longer trip. Must be respected off an unbeaten record.
Last Starts 124 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 19/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Ascot | 4358m | SOFT | Nico De Boinville | 72kg | - | 3-4-5-6-4-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 4L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd of 5 at Kempton over 4224m on 14 Mar, beaten 7.5L with 73kg at $5.50. Won at Uttoxeter two starts back by 12L. Has shown ability and can be competitive here.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 4224m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 73kg | - | 4-4-4-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 99/5 | 30/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Leicester | 4123m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $2.75 |
| 1/9 | 31/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 12L | $2.38 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Runner-up at Taunton over 3823m on 3 Feb, beaten 5.5L at $1.91. Won at Ayr two runs ago by 12L. Consistent performer with placings in all four starts; rates among the main hopes.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Taunton | 3823m | HEAVY | Sean Bowen | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.91 |
| 1/11 | 02/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ayr | 4114m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | - | 3-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 12L | $3.75 |
| 3/8 | 13/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72kg | - | 8-8-6-6-6-7-3 | 0 |
| 10L | $2.88 |
| 3/10 | 17/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,672.00 | Ffos Las | 3183m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 71.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-1-1-3 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $4.00 |

Jockey: C O'Farrell
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start failed to finish at Sandown in a Premier Handicap on 7 Mar at $29. Prior to that, placed 2nd at Ffos Las over this trip. Has two wins this season and handles these conditions; can bounce back.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/17 | 07/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $78,696.00 | Sandown | 3984m | SOFT | Conor Ofarrell | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 2/4 | 20/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | HEAVY | Conor Ofarrell | 75kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 8L | $2.10 |
| 1/13 | 23/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | SOFT | Conor Ofarrell | 74.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 26/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 71kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/4 | 15/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | HEAVY | Conor Ofarrell | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.67 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a win at Ffos Las over 4023m on 1 Mar by 1.5L at $4. Placed in three of previous four runs. Proven at the track and distance; in the mix again.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | HEAVY | Ben Jones | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 99/8 | 17/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $24,593.00 | Ascot | 4358m | SOFT | Ben Jones | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $10.00 |
| 2/4 | 13/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,526.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $2.62 |
| 2/7 | 15/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,346.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | SOFT | Callum Pritchard | 70kg | - | 3-2-3-3-4-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 26/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 71kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.25L | $1.91 |
| 3/11 | 21/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Exeter | 3365m | HEAVY | Callum Pritchard | 69kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-2-3 | 0 |
| 0.7L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,934.00 | Exeter | 3365m | SOFT | Ben Jones | 71kg | - | 3-3-4-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $4.00 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 165 days. Last start failed to finish at Exeter over 4649m at $4.33. Placed in four of last five runs prior; can improve fresh with tongue tie applied.
Last Starts 166 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/14 | 07/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $18,200.00 | Exeter | 4649m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 15/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 4626m | GOOD | James Bowen | 70kg | - | 4-2-3-3-3-1-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $2.62 |
| 2/4 | 05/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,574.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | GOOD | James Bowen | 71.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3L | $2.75 |
| 1/5 | 09/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | James Bowen | 74kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.55 |
| 2/7 | 31/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | James Bowen | 74kg | - | 1-1-1-1-3-3-2 | 0 |
| 6L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 06/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | SOFT | James Bowen | 72kg | - | 3-3-3-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1L | $2.25 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 475 days. Last seen finishing 8th of 16 at Cheltenham over 3382m on 1 Jan 2025 at $23. Won at Aintree two starts back; fitness a query after long break.
Last Starts 476 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 01/01/2025 | - | Standard Open NH Flat Race | $24,592.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 70kg | - | 1-2-2-1-2-6-8 | 0 |
| 10.75L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 70kg | - | 3-2-3-2-1-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/12 | 22/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Exeter | 2649m | SOFT | Ben Jones | 70kg | - | 2-3-3-7-9-8 | 0 |
| 17.75L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Jack Andrews
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuted with a 3rd of 9 at Uttoxeter over 4011m on 14 Mar, beaten 9.75L at $21. Settled back and made late ground. Can build on that effort.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | SOFT | Jack Andrews | 70kg | - | 8-8-8-7-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Toby Mccain-Mitchell
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd of 7 at Chepstow over 4746m on 2 Apr, beaten 9.75L at $5.50. Only start to date; steps back in trip. Place claims again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 02/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 4746m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.75L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 5th of 7 at Hereford over 3956m on 22 Feb, beaten 24.25L at $101. Yet to place in two starts. Needs to lift to feature.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 22/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hereford | 3956m | SOFT | Conor Ring | 72kg | - | 3-3-4-4-6-6-5 | 0 |
| 24.25L | $101.00 |
| 6/11 | 09/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $3,934.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | Isabel Williams | 71kg | - | 5-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 8th of 11 at Ffos Las over this trip on 12 Apr, beaten 38.63L at $101. Only start to date. Others preferred on exposed form.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 12/04/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | GOOD | Jack Tudor | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.63L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Shane Fenelon
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 169 days. Last start 8th of 13 at Southwell over 2426m on 3 Nov at $34. Has won twice from 13 starts but recent form is below best; prefer others.
Last Starts 170 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 03/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Southwell | 2426m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 61.5kg | - | 11-11-11-12-12-12-13-13 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $34.00 |
| 9/12 | 18/10/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $11,804.00 | Catterick | 2425m | GOOD | C Horgan | 58kg | - | 5-4-4-4-4-4-3-4 | 2 |
| 16.75L | $67.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 70kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 50.75L | $3.50 |
| 99/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,363.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | James Bowen | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $11,066.00 | Salisbury | 1994m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 61.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3-3-3-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.75L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/06/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $10,034.00 | Ffos Las | 2816m | SOFT | Billy Loughnane | 57.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/05/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $14,756.00 | Chester | 2075m | GOOD | David Egan | 62kg | - | 2-3-3-2-3-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.75L | $2.62 |
| 1/5 | 15/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,608.00 | Salisbury | 2418m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 63kg | - | 3-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.75L | $1.67 |
| 1/11 | 06/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Trevor Whelan | 60.5kg | - | 8-7-8-7-7-7-8-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $2.88 |
| 2/9 | 20/04/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,492.00 | Bath | 1609m | GOOD | Millie Wonnacott | 59.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.75L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 27/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Trevor Whelan | 60.5kg | - | 6-5-6-5-5-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Nicola Currie | 59kg | - | 5-6-6-7-7-6-7-6 | 6 |
| 12.35L | $151.00 |
| 12/12 | 13/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | GOOD | Trevor Whelan | 60.5kg | - | 3-4-3-3-3-7-11-12 | 3 |
| 35.3L | $71.00 |