Ffos Las Race 1 - Blackmores Build Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
TAP TAP SHAMIE (1) Came in 4th last start in a hurdle at Perth. Expecting improvement and solid career start. Has shown early pace in races to date. Gets a reduction in weight. Suited. INK BLACK HEART (4) Back after break of 33 weeks. Gave plenty of cheek when 3rd last run at Exeter and showing consistent performance in races. Has to be strongly considered. LIRION (5) First up after 29 weeks and close to a win first up last preparation at Ayr. Good career start. Underrated. BOURBON FLORIDHE (2) 4yo by Tunis racing as a debutant for Christian Williams. Betting as a guide.

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 73kgs
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Started $2.75 and finished 4th last start in a hurdle at Perth. Expecting improvement and promising career start. Should muster plenty of early speed. Will benefit with the weight drop. Tough competitor.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 15/10/2026 | - | 3UP CL4 HCP HURDLE | $8,853.00 | Perth | 3261m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.88L | $2.75 |
| 1/6 | 09/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hexham | 3262m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 71kg | - | 1-2-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 17L | $1.06 |
| 2/10 | 04/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Carlisle | 3877m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 73kg | - | 3-4-3-4-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $1.15 |
| 2/18 | 25/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 73kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Adam Wedge
Weight: 70kgs
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Christian Williams trained 4yo by Tunis having first start. Watch the market.

Jockey: Conor Ring
Weight: 70kgs
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Christian Williams trained 4yo by Brametot on debut. Watch betting.

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 70kgs
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Back after a 33 week break. Solid run on the pace before weakening to finish 3rd last run at Exeter and putting a tidy record together so far. Can win this.
Last Starts 235 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 17/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | - | 1-2-1-1-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $2.88 |
| 2/15 | 27/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | SOFT | Liam Harrison | 71kg | - | 5-5-5-4-3-3-2 | 0 |
| 2L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 16/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 67.5kg | - | 6-7-6-5-4-3-4 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 70kgs
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First up after 29 weeks and close to a win first up last preparation at Ayr. Honest performer putting a tidy record together. Definite contender.
Last Starts 204 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ayr | 3218m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | - | 8-6-6-5-5-5-4 | 0 |
| 9.25L | $4.33 |
| 2/4 | 23/02/2026 | - | Conditional/Amateurs | $3,935.00 | Ayr | 3218m | SOFT | Lewis Saunders | 71kg | - | 4-4-4-4-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.62 |
| 2/14 | 02/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 67.5kg | - | 6-8-8-5-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 11L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Ned Fox
Weight: 70kgs
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Jumped at $41.00 and below standard effort when 5th last start at this venue. Might have to make up considerable ground. Others are more appealing.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 22/10/2026 | - | 4-5yo | $4,427.00 | Ffos Las | 3183m | SOFT | Ned Fox | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.11L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 18/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Bangor | 3351m | GOOD | Ned Fox | 67kg | - | 9-10-10-10-10-9-9 | 0 |
| 13.25L | $13.00 |

Jockey: C O'Farrell
Weight: 70kgs
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At $19.00 mediocre performance when 7th last time in a hurdle at Ffos Las. Place and exotics candidate.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 29/10/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Ffos Las | 3183m | HEAVY | Bryan Carver | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.54L | $19.00 |
| 6/16 | 06/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 72.5kg | - | 7-7-7-8-7-7-6 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | Conditional & Amateur Jockeys | $7,082.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | SOFT | Megan Bevan | 71kg | - | 10-9-10-9-6-6-4 | 0 |
| 10.25L | $81.00 |
| 9/15 | 05/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Exeter | 3365m | SOFT | Megan Bevan | 71kg | - | 1-2-2-5-10-9-9 | 0 |
| 33.55L | $51.00 |

Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 70kgs
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Fresh from a spell of 39 weeks. At $34.00 showed some merit late when 5th last start at Newbury. Long shot.
Last Starts 273 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | Standard Open NH Flat Race | $24,592.00 | Newbury | 3281m | HEAVY | Robert Dunne | 73kg | - | 7-7-7-7-4-4-5 | 0 |
| 37L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 25/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $17,214.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 70.5kg | - | 8-7-8-8-5-8-8 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,672.00 | Ffos Las | 3183m | GOOD | Robert Dunne | 67.5kg | - | 8-7-8-8-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 70kgs
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Started $51.00 and fairly underwhelming when 9th last run in a hurdle at Ffos Las. Expected to settle towards the tail. Prefer a return to something a lot easier.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 22/10/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ffos Las | 3183m | SOFT | Benjamin Poste | 70.5kg | - | 10-10-9-9-9-8-9 | 0 |
| 18.45L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 16/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Benjamin Poste | 69kg | - | 11-11-11-9-5-6-6 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Lewis Stones
Weight: 67kgs
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Odds of $51.00 and ran 6th last time in a hurdle at Uttoxeter but suited by the weight drop. Hard to see this being competitive today.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 30/10/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $9,837.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Robert Dunne | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.6L | $51.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Plumpton | 3574m | GOOD | James Davies | 67.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $41.00 |
| 14/14 | 18/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $3,934.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | James Davies | 70kg | - | 4-2-2-2-13-14-14 | 0 |
| 41.65L | $81.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $5,902.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | SOFT | James Davies | 64.5kg | - | 5-4-5-5-5-5-4 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Shane Fenelon
Weight: 67kgs
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Jumped at $126.00 and below par when 8th last time in a hurdle at Ffos Las but gets some weight relief. Unlikely to go close.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 29/10/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Ffos Las | 3183m | HEAVY | Sean Bowen | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.34L | $126.00 |
| 8/12 | 07/10/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Dylan Johnston | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 52.12L | $101.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/08/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | James Bowen | 69.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-3-6-4 | 0 |
| 5.05L | $9.50 |
| 5/14 | 11/06/2026 | - | Conditionals/Amateurs | $4,427.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | J P Murray | 66.5kg | - | 11-12-11-9-7-7-5 | 0 |
| 17.75L | $7.00 |