Ffos Las Race 4 - Golwg Gwendraeth Novices' Hcp Hurdle
BOUND FOR GLORY (3) finished top four in all seven starts since April. Nudged up by the handicapper but looks the leading contender in this if ground does not turn out too soft. CORNER FORWARD (4) ended up much closer than ever before when tackling a handicap over 3200m here latest. Managed to keep on in the closing stages and looks an unknown quantity. BILLY BUTCHER (6) shaped like he could do with a step up in distance when finishing second at Worcester at 3200m. Place claims. OUT OF FOCUS (5) produced two decent placed efforts last season at Leicester and Chepstow. Beaten 1L with cheekpieces when last seen. Does not have them on here making seasonal reappearance.

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after about 18 months. Finished off last campaign 3 of 10 runners at Market Rasen July 6 2025 over 4100m, 31 len behind Mohawk Chief carrying 66kg at $5. First up last campaign 4 of 10 starters at Southwell June 3 2025 over 4090m, 38 len behind Don Virginia carrying 68.5kg at $5. Looks set to run well.
Last Starts 489 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 | 06/07/2025 | 33 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good Soft | Luke Scott | 66kg | 5:40.23 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 31.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/06/2025 | 114 | OPEN HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Good | Luke Scott | 68.5kg | 5:08.40 | - | 0 |
| 38.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/02/2025 | 7 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Friars Haugh P2p | 4023m | Soft | Joe Wright | 73kg | 5:32.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.57 |
| 99/7 | 02/02/2025 | 118 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Askham Bryan College P2p | 4828m | Good | Joe Wright | 73kg | 6:44.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.25 |
| 6/10 | 07/10/2024 | 94 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 74.5kg | 5:49.02 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $8.50 |
| 7/15 | 05/07/2024 | 26 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Cork | 4828m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 72kg | 5:57.10 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/15 | 09/06/2024 | 19 | MHDLE M 4U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 4325m | Good | Kieren Buckley | 73kg | 5:36.10 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/16 | 21/05/2024 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 72kg | 5:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Joe Anderson
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Chepstow March 26 over 3900m. Previously first up; 6 of 13 runners at Hereford February 11 over 3200m, in the wet; 25 len behind Lau And Shaz with 70kg at $251. Might find this a bit too tough.
Last Starts 226 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/10 | 26/03/2026 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 71kg | 4:50.47 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/12 | 07/03/2026 | 24 | MHDLE APP 4U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Joe Anderson | 71.5kg | 4:55.10 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $201.00 |
| 6/13 | 11/02/2026 | 67 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Heavy | Joe Anderson | 70kg | 4:09.04 | 9-8-6 | 0 |
| 25.8L | $251.00 |
| 0/11 | 06/12/2025 | 209 | HDLE 4U | $15,300.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Joe Anderson | 69.5kg | 4:49.63 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $251.00 |
| 99/12 | 11/05/2025 | 42 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Bartlemy P2p | 4828m | Good | J G Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 30/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Monksgrange P2p | 4828m | Soft | J G Murphy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last run held ground to the line finished second of 12 runners at Chepstow on October 11 over 4700m, 2 len behind Harbour Light with 66.5kg at $5. The start before that; sat on the pace then finished third of 10 starters at Worcester on September 4 over 4600m, 3 len behind Jullou De Grissay with 71.5kg at $10. Leading contender.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 11/10/2026 | 37 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good Soft | Imogen Mathias | 66.5kg | 6:14.30 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/09/2026 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 71.5kg | 5:45.64 | 4-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/08/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 75.5kg | 4:55.72 | 5-2-3 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/07/2026 | 22 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 70kg | 4:01.50 | 3-5-4 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/06/2026 | 44 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Good Firm | Ciaran Gethings | 69kg | 4:27.59 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/05/2026 | 31 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $9,070.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good Firm | Ciaran Gethings | 70.5kg | 3:59.06 | - | 0 |
| 76.0L | $2.38 |
| 4/11 | 16/04/2026 | 85 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $8,170.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 69kg | 3:45.81 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/01/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 4 | $8,170.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 71kg | 3:52.80 | 9-4-4 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Harry Cobden
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last preparation finished third of 7 runners at this track on April 21 over 3200m, 5.5 len behind Trust House carrying 70.5kg at $15. First up last campaign pulled up at Fontwell Park on October 26 2025 over 3560m. Can feature in the finish with the right run.
Last Starts 200 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 | 21/04/2026 | 68 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 70.5kg | 3:48.11 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/02/2026 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Heavy | Richie Mclernon | 73kg | 4:19.35 | 6-8-8 | 0 |
| 71.3L | $201.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/01/2026 | 36 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | Kevin Brogan | 73.5kg | 3:52.39 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/12 | 10/12/2025 | 45 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Good Soft | Kevin Brogan | 71.5kg | 4:01.25 | 8-6-6 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $251.00 |
| 0/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 71kg | 4:26.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Adam Wedge
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after 10 months. Finished off last preparation 2 of 10 starters at Chepstow January 27 over 3900m, slow track; 1.0 len behind Highbury Hill carrying 71kg at $12. First up last campaign 4 of 11 runners at this track November 9 over 4000m, slow track; 12 len behind El Bandido Pancho with 72.5kg at $15. Has claims with the right run.
Last Starts 284 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Isabel Williams | 71kg | 5:08.31 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/01/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Heavy | Isabel Williams | 73kg | 4:06.65 | 5-5-6 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/12/2025 | 25 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,070.00 | Leicester | 3120m | Soft | Isabel Williams | 73kg | 4:10.30 | 3-4-2 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/11 | 09/11/2025 | 538 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,170.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Isabel Williams | 72.5kg | 5:18.69 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/05/2024 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $22,960.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | Adam Wedge | 71.5kg | 5:03.47 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 16/04/2024 | 7 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 3922m | Heavy | Conor Ring | 76kg | 5:24.40 | 3-5-4 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 09/04/2024 | 42 | NCHSE APP HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | Conor Ring | 76kg | 4:08.90 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
| 8/11 | 27/02/2024 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3882m | Soft | Isabel Williams | 74.5kg | 4:55.43 | 4-8-8 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $3.13 |
| 3/7 | 30/01/2024 | 42 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Heavy | Isabel Williams | 75.5kg | 5:26.60 | 3-1-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.38 |
| 3/5 | 19/12/2023 | 7 | HDLE HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | Adam Wedge | 68kg | 3:57.26 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 12/12/2023 | 30 | HDLE HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Heavy | Adam Wedge | 71kg | 4:08.40 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Lee Edwards
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming settled back and ran on when finished sixth of 12 runners at Worcester on September 10 over 3200m, 29 len behind Lock Stock with 69.5kg at $101. Last start finished second of 10 starters at Worcester on October 7 over 3200m, 2.25 len behind Jollie Dame with 71kg at $7.50. Fitter now and making headway every start. Looks very hard to beat.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 07/10/2026 | 27 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Lee Edwards | 71kg | 4:07.09 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/12 | 10/09/2026 | 701 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Lewis Saunders | 69.5kg | 3:54.72 | 10-8-6 | 0 |
| 29.5L | $101.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/10/2024 | 105 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good | Lee Edwards | 70kg | 5:08.12 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $67.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/06/2024 | 63 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Jay Tidball | 69.5kg | 3:48.20 | 8-6-6 | 0 |
| 43.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/16 | 24/04/2024 | 100 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $10,890.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Jay Tidball | 69kg | 3:41.52 | 15-10-7 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/01/2024 | 58 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Lee Edwards | 71kg | 3:59.90 | 10-8-8 | 0 |
| 30.3L | $251.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/11/2023 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,710.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Heavy | Lee Edwards | 71kg | 4:17.83 | 5-8-8 | 0 |
| 80.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Shane Fenelon
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 6 of 10 runners at Chepstow February 22 2025 over 3900m, slow track; 15 len behind C'est Different carrying 71kg at $41. First ever race start 11 of 13 starters at Chepstow November 22 2024 over 3900m, 35 len behind The Bluesman carrying 70.5kg at $41. This looks tough and others preferred.
Last Starts 623 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 22/02/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 71kg | 5:12.55 | 4-7-6 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $41.00 |
| 11/14 | 01/02/2025 | 49 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 70.5kg | 5:04.00 | 6-10-11 | 0 |
| 26.8L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/12/2024 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $19,740.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | Good Soft | Fergus Gillard | 70kg | 4:45.20 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 49.3L | $41.00 |
| 11/13 | 22/11/2024 | - | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 70.5kg | 4:43.50 | 12-10-11 | 0 |
| 35.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Comments
Last run finished second of 11 starters at Stratford-On-Avon on October 29 over 3700m, a nose behind Churchman with 68kg at $34. Before that pulled up at Worcester on October 7 over 3200m. Must be a chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 29/10/2026 | 22 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 68kg | 4:41.50 | 7-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $34.00 |
| 0/10 | 07/10/2026 | 11 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Kielan Woods | 70.5kg | 4:07.09 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 11/11 | 26/09/2026 | 56 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,250.00 | Market Rasen | 3721m | Good | Kielan Woods | 71kg | 4:43.64 | - | 0 |
| 51.8L | $21.00 |
| 17/19 | 01/08/2026 | 9 | MHDLE 4U | $30,420.00 | Galway | 3419m | GY | Liam Mckenna | 72.5kg | 4:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 70.0L | $301.00 |
| 8/13 | 23/07/2026 | 17 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Good | Liam Mckenna | 68.5kg | 4:00.40 | - | 0 |
| 68.3L | $301.00 |
| 8/15 | 06/07/2026 | 23 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | Ben Harvey | 70kg | 3:49.10 | - | 0 |
| 43.3L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/06/2026 | 20 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $11,800.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good | Ben Harvey | 68.5kg | 4:09.77 | 8-7-7 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $67.00 |
| 99/11 | 24/05/2026 | 35 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | J Dunne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/14 | 19/04/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tullaherin P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Higgins | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Shane Quinlan
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 4 of 8 starters at Warwick May 4 over 5000m, 18 len behind Cinderello with 64.5kg at $13. First up last campaign 5 of 8 runners at Exeter April 7 over 3700m, 73 len behind American Trio carrying 70kg at $11. This looks tough and others preferred.
Last Starts 187 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 | 04/05/2026 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,250.00 | Warwick Uk | 5029m | Good | Shane Quinlan | 64.5kg | 6:03.20 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2026 | 133 | HDLE SELL 4U | $16,330.00 | Exeter | 3721m | Good | Shane Quinlan | 70kg | 4:29.44 | - | 0 |
| 73.3L | $11.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/11/2025 | 20 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Shane Quinlan | 68.5kg | 3:52.09 | 8-9-9 | 0 |
| 57.5L | $251.00 |
| 9/13 | 05/11/2025 | - | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $15,240.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Shane Quinlan | 70.5kg | 4:14.40 | 9-9-9 | 0 |
| 89.0L | $301.00 |