Ffos Las Race 7 - 3a's Leisure Hcp Chase (Gbb Race)
PURE CARBON (1) was impressively consistent last season. Won at Stratford when last seen and climbing in the handicap should relish conditions making his reappearance. RULA BULA (3) unseated in the early stages at Chepstow four days ago. Performed well when second at Uttoxeter delivering her penultimate start beaten 1.75L by a horse carrying much less weight. CENTARA (4) tackled hurdles and fences this summer with best effort a third at Newton Abbot in August. Can be keen going off the front and on his lowest handicap mark for a long time warrants thought. IMPERIAL BEDE (5) showed very little recently. Dropped significantly below his last winning mark and worth watching.

Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after seven months. Finished off last preparation winning won by 1.5 len Stratford-On-Avon April 19 over 3400m defeating Park Annonciade with 71.5kg at $2.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.5 len Musselburgh February 1 over 3200m defeating Aeros Luck with 71kg at $3. Key runner while fresh.
Last Starts 202 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 19/04/2026 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,110.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good | Paul O'brien | 71.5kg | 4:11.09 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.88 |
| 3/5 | 29/03/2026 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $63,520.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | Brendan Powell | 74.5kg | 4:08.34 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2026 | 41 | STPLE HCP 5U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | Paul O'brien | 69.5kg | 4:21.44 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 01/02/2026 | 69 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Musselburgh | 3218m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 3:54.64 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 0/8 | 24/11/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Paul O'brien | 75.5kg | 4:04.22 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/9 | 02/11/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,910.00 | Huntingdon | 3313m | Good | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 3:58.62 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/10/2025 | 211 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Firm | Paul O'brien | 73.5kg | 4:03.10 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 14/03/2025 | 50 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Doncaster | 4224m | Good | Paul O'brien | 74kg | 4:56.10 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/01/2025 | 77 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,300.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Soft | Paul O'brien | 73.5kg | 3:54.00 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/11/2024 | 35 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good | Paul O'brien | 70kg | 4:06.00 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 91.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/10 | 03/10/2024 | 185 | HDLE HUNT 4U | $11,800.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 3:45.90 | 6-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Mr Albi Tufnell
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after seven months. Finished off last preparation 11 of 24 runners at Aintree April 9 over 4200m, 22 len behind Barton Snow carrying 76kg at $29. Previously first up; 3 in a small field at Carlisle March 8 over 4200m, 10 len behind Bellaney Lord carrying 74kg at $2.10. Overall first-up record reads well, with two placings from three runs.
Last Starts 212 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24 | 09/04/2026 | 32 | CHSE 6U | $92,550.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Good Soft | Albi Tufnell | 76kg | 5:31.84 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $29.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/03/2026 | 326 | CHSE 5U | $8,880.00 | Carlisle | 4224m | Good Soft | Albi Tufnell | 74kg | 5:40.24 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 16/04/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Ffos Las | 3922m | Soft | Paul O'brien | 70.5kg | 5:07.10 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/03/2025 | 39 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Fontwell Park | 3570m | Good | Paul O'brien | 75.5kg | 4:28.90 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
| 4/8 | 06/02/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,940.00 | Ffos Las | 3922m | Heavy | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 5:25.19 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $3.13 |
| 4/8 | 16/01/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4040m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 71kg | 5:13.80 | 8-2-4 | 0 |
| 6.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/12/2024 | 31 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Heavy | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 5:22.20 | 7-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
| 0/12 | 18/11/2024 | 33 | HDLE MDN 4U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 5:11.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/13 | 16/10/2024 | 242 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 70kg | 4:48.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Oldtown P2p | 4828m | Heavy | S Connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished second in a small field at Uttoxeter on October 16 over 3200m, 1.75 len behind Bleu D'enfer carrying 75.5kg at $2.60. Second-up didn't finish the race at Chepstow on November 4 over 3200m. Fitter now and making headway every start. Great opportunity to make amends.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/4 | 04/11/2026 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,230.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 74kg | 4:22.96 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.75 |
| 2/5 | 16/10/2026 | 176 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 75.5kg | 4:07.95 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.63 |
| 5/10 | 23/04/2026 | 39 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $90,750.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 73.5kg | 4:52.36 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/03/2026 | 76 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $21,780.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 75.5kg | 4:56.63 | - | 0 |
| 29.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/12/2025 | 57 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 76kg | 3:51.56 | 2-4-5 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/13 | 02/11/2025 | 225 | HCP HDLE 3U | $29,950.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 75.5kg | 4:25.63 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/12 | 22/03/2025 | 30 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $184,500.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Good Soft | Benjamin Macey | 76kg | 4:03.45 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 32.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/02/2025 | 23 | HDLE M 4U | $15,120.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 74kg | 4:12.70 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $2.10 |
| 99/11 | 28/01/2025 | 59 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,420.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Heavy | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 76kg | 5:10.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 30/11/2024 | 16 | LR OPEN M 4U | $63,520.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 70kg | 4:01.30 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2024 | 250 | HDLE HUNT MDN M 4U | $11,990.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71.5kg | 5:29.73 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Jay Tidball
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fourth in a small field at Newton Abbot on October 28 over 3200m, 15 len behind The Four Sixes carrying 75kg at $3.30. Race before finished third in a small field at Newton Abbot on August 27 over 3200m, 13 len behind Breaking Cover carrying 73kg at $5.50. Go close. Right in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 28/10/2026 | 62 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Newton Abbot | 3218m | Good Soft | Jay Tidball | 75kg | 4:09.20 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $3.25 |
| 3/4 | 27/08/2026 | 39 | STPLE HCP 4U | $43,980.00 | Newton Abbot | 3218m | Good Firm | Paddy Hanlon | 73kg | 3:48.30 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/5 | 19/07/2026 | 46 | STPLE HCP 4U | $43,560.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good Firm | Freddie Gingell | 75.5kg | 4:01.95 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 33.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/06/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Freddie Keighley | 72kg | 4:12.49 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 65.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/05/2026 | 194 | STPLE HCP 5U | $45,370.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 72kg | 5:12.90 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $9.00 |
| 0/7 | 24/10/2025 | 25 | CHSE 4U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Jay Tidball | 75.5kg | 3:54.65 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 1/3 | 29/09/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 4U | $24,700.00 | Newton Abbot | 3319m | Good | Jay Tidball | 72kg | 3:51.21 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/4 | 30/08/2025 | 9 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,680.00 | Newton Abbot | 3287m | Good | Jay Tidball | 72kg | 4:10.14 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/6 | 21/08/2025 | 38 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Newton Abbot | 3287m | Good | Jay Tidball | 70kg | 3:53.97 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/5 | 14/07/2025 | 31 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,220.00 | Newton Abbot | 3319m | Good | Jay Tidball | 74kg | 3:55.10 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.91 |
| 1/6 | 13/06/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $41,250.00 | Newton Abbot | 3319m | Good Soft | Jay Tidball | 71kg | 4:00.59 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Harry Cobden
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start came from midfield; finished eighth of 9 runners at Worcester on October 21 over 3200m, 34 len behind Albie Littlewood with 68kg at $26. Run before finished sixth of 9 starters at Stratford-On-Avon on October 5 over 4500m, 81 len behind Melton Mossy carrying 74kg at $19. Win would surprise. Fitter again but appears tested in this line up.
Last Starts 17 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 | 21/10/2026 | 16 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 68kg | 4:13.30 | 4-8-8 | 0 |
| 34.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/10/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Stratford Avon | 4526m | Good Firm | Richie Mclernon | 74kg | 5:46.17 | 2-6-6 | 0 |
| 81.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/3 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,470.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 75kg | 5:38.13 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 68.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/08/2026 | 71 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 4:56.71 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 44.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/06/2026 | 40 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 5:14.15 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 04/05/2026 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Harry Cobden | 77kg | 5:04.33 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 04/04/2026 | 41 | STPLE HCP 5U | $26,320.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 76kg | 5:10.27 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 22/02/2026 | 13 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3822m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 76kg | 4:59.87 | 1-4-5 | 0 |
| 26.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 09/02/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 76kg | 5:03.55 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 4/8 | 17/01/2026 | 402 | HCP CHSE 5U | $26,750.00 | Haydock Park | 4008m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 70kg | 4:59.10 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/14 | 11/12/2024 | 39 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,960.00 | Hexham | 4037m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 76kg | 5:37.02 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.2L | $3.00 |