Ffos Las Racecard - Wednesday 9th July by Arena Racing Company

WED 09 JUL

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Abandonment

In the event of racing being abandoned the following rules apply:

• Abandonment before completion of the 1st race –Badge valid for the next meeting or full refund

• Abandonment prior to completion of 3rd Race –50% refund

• Abandonment thereafter – no refund

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Admission Policy

• Entry to the racecourse is subject to the right of the racecourse executive to refuse to admit and/or to expel, without prior notice, any person whose behaviour is considered to be unruly or unacceptable or is a disqualiﬁed person

• Bringing alcohol into the enclosures other than that purchased at the racecourse is prohibited Barbecues are not permitted.

• No Dogs allowed (except Registered Assistance Dogs)

• Racegoers must at all times comply with any conditions, rules and regulations in operation, including the observance of no drinking areas for safety reasons.

• Lost and stolen badges will not be replaced.

Evacuation

Procedures

If an incident occurs which is beyond our control, it is important that you are aware of how we intend to look after you in the event of an emergency.

As part of our Safety management, we have employed professionally trained and experienced stewards and you will see them at various points throughout the racecourse. In the event of a situation, which requires partial or full evacuation of the stands or racecourse, announcements will be broadcast and stewards will undertake the responsibility of ushering you to a place of safety; it is essential that you follow their instructions. Please take your immediate belongings with you and proceed out of the area quickly and calmly with the guidance of the stewards The evacuation procedures have been carefully planned to lead you to a safe area Should it be necessary to evacuate the course itself, there will be two main options; ﬁrstly to return to your vehicles if safe to do so and leave via the main entrance Secondly, should it not be safe to return to your vehicles, you will be requested to leave via emergency evacuation gates, onto the racecourse itself, where you will receive further instructions. It may give you peace of mind if you pre plan and agree a meeting place, just in case you become separated from your party. The above is precautionary only and we trust that the procedures will never be required. However, in the event of an emergency, remember;

• Take your belongings with you.

• Under the directions of the stewards, proceed quickly and calmly to the safe area.

Glasses & Bottles

Broken glasses and bottles are dangerous. In the interests of safety and the comfort of others please do not carry drinks or food on to the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure. Our catering team can transfer your drink into a plastic glass if you wish Horse & Jockey Welfare at Ffos Las

Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site We also have a highspecification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital

It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary. Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efﬁciently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To ﬁnd out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.ffoslasracecourse.com

Photography

Racegoers may take photographs for private purposes. Under no circumstances may photographs taken on the racecourse be used for publication without the permission of the racecourse executive Flash photography is essentially dangerous where horses are involved You are asked not to use ﬂash photography anywhere in the parade ring area and particularly near the Winners Enclosure.

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The use of all types of communication equipment is strictly controlled at all racecourses. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc. for any purpose at the racecourse Mobile telephones may not be used in or near any designated betting area, or for off-course betting purposes. Further details are available from the racecourse ofﬁce

Unauthorised Bookmaking

It is a condition of entry to this Racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business. Any individual found contravening these conditions will be evicted.

MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR FOR TODAY’S MEETING

WEDNESDAY 09 JULY

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

TOM EVETTS (Chief Steward), ROGER BELLAMY (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

STEVE DROWNE, LOUISE NEALE, SARAH RUSSELL

STARTERS

WILLIAM JORDAN

CIARAN MCKEE

JUDGE

GUY LEWIS

CLERK OF THE SCALES

ROBERTH CUTHBERT

VETERINARY OFFICERS

GRAHAM POTTS

KATHERINE BYAM-COOK

VETERINARY SURGEONS

GRAHAM FOWKE

SHAWN MCKANE

HOLLY THOMAS

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr KATY GUY

Dr TOM CHANDY

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

MARTIN KNIGHT

CHRISTOPHER MAIDEN

STEVE FOX

ANDREA KELLY

COMMENTATOR

MARTIN HARRIS

BETTING RING MANAGER

MIKE STEVEN

RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 23

REGIONAL DIRECTOR

SOUTH WEST

PHIL BELL

GENERAL MANAGER/ SAFEGUARDING LEAD

KEVIN HIRE

CLERK OF THE COURSE

TRACEY O’MEARA

HEAD GROUNDSMAN

MARTYN DAVID

horse’s saddlecloth number colour graphic

No of days since last ran

horse’s name

birthplace of horse

form guide

previous performances

/=new season

-=new year

Bold type shows all weather form

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite

6 GRAMERCY (IRE) (19) 2-04003 D

B g Whipper (USA) - Topiary (IRE)

Dr Marwan Koukash

draw age weight st-lbs

8-13 (8)

Chris Catlin

David Simcock, Newmarket

Br Michael Mullins Euromatech S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hard to predict, though remains interesting from this sort of mark and didn’t run too badly at Chester last time Others more convincing though TFRHHHII BHA88

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are deﬁned below: S Br

HHHHH Selected to win the race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufﬁcient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were conﬁrmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating Such ratings are preﬁxed by the letter h.

40 Years

In Racing

The Winning Post is a familyoperated bookmaker, led by Roy alongside his two sons, Lee and David, and son-in-law Darren, who manage daily operations. With a legacy spanning 40 years, the business originally established a strong presence throughoutBristolbuthassinceshifteditsfocusto itsWelshoperations.

We’re sponsoring 4 of the races this evening in celebration of our 40Years in Racing: 18:10

Come and Visit Us at:

FIRST RACE 6.10

SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 80 YARDS FOR TWO YRS OLD

THE WINNINGPOST BOOKMAKERS CARMARTHEN NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2725, 2nd £1363, 3rd £681. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Evans (7 wins from 53 runners, 13%) runs SUNSET STRIP TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Evans (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs SUNSET STRIP LONGEST TRAVELLER: TORBAY trained by E Lavelle, Marlborough, 135 miles.

TORBAY looks to have been brought along with handicaps in mind and, having finished closer than previously on his qualifying run at Chepstow 16 days ago, he could well be the answer back up in trip. Sunset Strip can emerge as the chief threat. 1-2-3:

1.TORBAY 2.SUNSET STRIP 3.LADY LAUREN (IRE)

1 SUNSET STRIP (GB) (25) 000

B f Mohaather - Compton Poppy

George Downing

Mr Paul Downing David Evans, Abergavenny

Br Downing Bloodstock Limited Emma Evans Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMohaather ﬁlly who hasn’t featured in a trio of quick-ﬁre maiden/novice contests in recent weeks. However, starts out in nurseries in what is a distinctly ordinary affair and this step up in trip could well see her in a better light. TFRHHHHI BHA58

2 TORBAY (GB) (16) 060 9-5 (1)

B c Cable Bay (IRE) - Ortiz David Probert

Mr Paul G. Jacobs

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Mr Paul Jacobs Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORMVIEWCable Bay colt who fared a little better than previously when seventh of 11 in novice on qualifying run at Chepstow (6.1f, good) 16 days ago. Feasible to think he can do better now handicapping back up in trip and bold showing anticipated. TFRHHHHH BHA54

3 LADY LAUREN (IRE) (16) 000 8-10 (2)

B f New Bay - Queenhope (FR) Rob Hornby

Bengough, Spear & Partner

Ed de Giles, Ledbury

Br Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Ed de Giles Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to beat in a rival in three starts in maiden/novice events at up to 6f and signiﬁcant improvement required if she’s to feature on nursery debut TFRHHHII BHA25 (+2) 2024: BAMA LAMA 6 9 1 Oliver Searle 7-1 (Rod Millman) 7 ran

Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Torbay (GB), 5-4 Sunset Strip (GB), 6-1 Lady Lauren (IRE)

POSITION OF STALLS

Outside - All Races SMOKE-FREE FFOS

LAS

DECLARED RUNNERS 3

Please be reminded that all indoor areas of the racecourse are non-smoking.

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

TWO YRS OLD

THE WINNINGPOST BOOKMAKERS SWANSEA

NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £6800

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2902, 2nd £1450, 3rd £726, 4th £362. (Penalty Value £3672) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Millman (10 wins from 66 runners, 15%) runs TICKETTOTHESTARS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Boughey (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs HILITANY

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: GAGA MATE trained by G Scott & HILITANY trained by G Bougheyboth Newmarket, 271 miles.

Quite an interesting novice with a chance taken on a newcomer in the shape of HILITANY. A £300,000 breeze-up purchase, he ticks plenty of boxes on paper starting out for a yard who are no stranger to success with juveniles and it would come as no surprise to see a bold showing on debut. Gaga Mate sets a clear standard of those with prior experience and he’s a big danger returned to calmer waters Taaklam and Royalist are another couple of debutants to note.

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

1 GAGA MATE (IRE) (21) 10 D

9-8 (2)

Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Truth Prevails Callum Shepherd Victorious Racing

George Scott, Newmarket

Br John Connaughton George Scott Racing, JS Bloodstock Consultancy

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning debut in a Catterick maiden (5f) on sole outing for Dylan Cunha back in May. Seemed to ﬁnd things too tough in Windsor Castle at Ascot (5f) on yard debut 21 days ago but return to calmer waters can see him in a much better light now. Tongue strap on 1st time TFRHHHHI BHA80

2 BASSENTHWAITE (GB) (47) 65

9-4 (1)

B c Ardad (IRE) - Thirlmere David Probert

Mr David W. Armstrong Clive Cox, Hungerford

Br Highﬁeld Farm LLP

Highﬁeld Farm LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWSpeedily-bred sort who stepped up a little on his debut run when ﬁfth of 6 in novice at Bath (5f, good to ﬁrm, 11/1) 47 days ago. In very good hands but nurseries may well prove more his thing moving forward. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 ENRICHER (IRE)

(26) 4

B c Proﬁtable (IRE) - Dreaming Moment (IRE)

9-4 (3)

Lewis Edmunds

Mr C. L. A. Edginton William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn

Br Forenaghts Stud Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Proﬁtable colt who shaped as if in need of the experience when fourth of 5 in novice at Sandown (5f, good) on debut 26 days ago. This should reveal more TFRHHIII BHA-

4 HILITANY (GB) (-)

9-4 (9)

B c Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Sand And Deliver Pat Cosgrave KHK Racing George Boughey, Newmarket

Br Peter Balding Star Sports Bet, George Boughey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 22 70,000 gns yearling, £300,000 2-y-o, Ubettabelieveit colt. Closely related to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Columnist and half-brother to 5f winners Warrior’s Valley and Mendamay Ticks plenty of boxes on paper and he’s a very noteworthy newcomer TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 ROYALIST (IRE) (-)

9-4 (4)

Ch c Cotai Glory - Fictitious Finley Marsh Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Mulberry Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

Br Tom and Hazel Russell Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled April 28 65,000 gns 2-y-o, Cotai Glory colt. Brother to French/Greek 5f winner Aint Misbehaving and half-brother to 2-y-o 5f/6f winners Crime Fiction and Cry Fiction. Dam unraced. Wears hood for debut and conﬁdence behind him in the betting would look signiﬁcant TFRHHHII BHA-

6 TAAKLAM (IRE) (-)

9-4 (5)

B c Mehmas (IRE) - Salayel George Downing Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Br Godolphin

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled April 8. Mehmas colt. Half-brother to useful 1m winner Teroomm Dam, 6f winner who stayed 1m, half-sister to very smart US performer at up to 1 1/4m Bellamy Road Makes deﬁnite appeal on paper for very good yard and he’s one to factor in on debut. TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 ACCEPTANCE (FR) (35) 566 8-13 (8)

B f Blue Point (IRE) - Izlaz (IRE) Kieran Shoemark TBT Racing Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Br Ecurie Haras Du Cadran, Ecurie Melaine ABM Catering Facilities Management

TIMEFORMVIEWBlue Point ﬁlly who displayed a little more than previously when sixth of 10 in maiden at Nottingham (5f, good to soft, 12/1) 30 days ago, not knocked about. Looks the type to be more suited by nurseries moving forward. TFRHHHII BHA-

1-2-3:

8 LOVE ALIVE (GB) (-)

B f Havana Grey - Anadolu (IRE)

Sarah O Connell & Partner

Br Hazelwood Bloodstock Ltd

8-13 (7)

Sean Levey

Richard Hannon, Marlborough

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled April 14 62,000 gns yearling, £125,000 2-y-o, Havana Grey ﬁlly Half-sister to several winners, including useful 2-y-o 5f winner Istanbul and 7f winner Antalya Dam 2-y-o 5f winner Market can guide on debut. TFRHHHII BHA-

9 STARAKOVA (GB) (28) 0

B f Starman - Abbakova (IRE)

Howard Bolly Sutton Molony Weller Cowles

8-13 (10)

Edward Greatrex

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Mr & Mrs J. Davis & P. Mitchell B’stock 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW£22,000 2-y-o, Starman ﬁlly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 7f Deep Intrigue and 5f winner Alexi Boy. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner Eighth of 9 in maiden (16/1) at Lingﬁeld (5f, good) on debut 28 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

10 TICKETTOTHESTARS (IRE) (15) 05

B f Proﬁtable (IRE) - Ranallagh Rocket (IRE)

8-13 (6)

George Wood Middleham Park Racing XXXIX Rod Millman, Cullompton

Br N. Hartery Middleham Park Racing, Rod Millman Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-raced maiden who showed more than first time up when fifth of 14 in novice at Newbury (6f, good to firm, 28/1) 15 days ago, fading final 1f Looks the type her yard will do well with in nurseries. TFRHHHII BHA-

2024: IMPERIAL EXPRESS (IRE) 3 9 8 Oisin Murphy 11-4 (Andrew Balding) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Stewards Note:

ACCEPTANCE: Following its run on 4/6/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Gaga Mate (IRE), 9-2 Hilitany (GB), 13-2 Taaklam (IRE), 7-1 Royalist (IRE), 9-1 Love Alive (GB), 10-1 Tickettothestars (IRE), 11-1 Bassenthwaite (GB), 12-1 Acceptance (FR), 25-1 Enricher (IRE), 50-1 Starakova (GB)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.

BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS

Racegoers are advised that bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed in’ is announced, nor to remain on the course more than 5 minutes after that announcement