Our Ffos Las racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Tuesday 21st April 2026. The action gets underway at 16:38 and runs through to 19:42, with going reported as 4.7) (rail movements (Soft, good to soft in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Brulure Noire boasts a 50% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Harry Atkins has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 5 rides, Charlie Longsdon’s yard sends out runners with a 27.27% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Ffos Las
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Ffos Las over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Daily Post | 10 | 5 | 50% | 70% |
| Melissa Jones | D Express | 15 | 6 | 40% | 60% |
| RP Ratings | Racing Post | 18 | 7 | 38.89% | 83.33% |
| Whistler | Sunday Telegraph | 13 | 5 | 38.46% | 76.92% |
| Jason Heavey | The Star | 12 | 4 | 33.33% | 91.67% |
16:38 – South West Rail Solutions Ltd Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 4 | Going: 4.7) (rail movements (Soft, good to soft in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fair novice rather than a deep one, and the market has probably got the main shape of it right. Crystal Island arrives unbeaten after a successful hurdles debut and sets a clear standard on a mark of 134 for Nicky Henderson, so he is going to take plenty of stopping if building on that. Kings Champion appeals as the obvious threat after solid, progressive form, while Uptown Dandy has done little wrong apart from one blip and comes here off a win. Home Made Hero and Rathkenny are not without place claims, but both have something to prove after less convincing latest efforts. In truth, this feels like a race where class and professionalism should tell, though there may still be each-way value against the short-priced favourite.
Top Selections
1. Crystal Island – 5/6 with Bet365
Jockey: Nico de Boinville | Trainer: Nicky Henderson | Form: 1 | Rating: 134 | Topspeed: 101
A winning start over hurdles and an opening mark of 134 immediately put Crystal Island at the head of affairs in this company. Henderson does not need introducing in novice hurdles, and when Nico de Boinville turns up at Ffos Las for one with this profile it usually pays to take notice. He is not a gift at 5/6, but this is the one horse in the line-up who already looks capable of operating above Class 4 level. On soft ground over this trip, the expectation is that he travels strongly and simply has too much class for these once the race begins in earnest. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Home Made Hero – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Tom Bellamy | Trainer: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls | Form: 1F3 | Rating: 124 | Topspeed: 119
If you want to take on the obvious second favourites for the places, Home Made Hero makes plenty of each-way appeal at 9/1. He won on debut, fell next time, and then shaped well enough in third to suggest there is still more to come now stepping up in trip. His Topspeed figure of 119 is one of the better efforts in the field and hints that he has more ability than his price suggests. Tom Bellamy is a positive booking and this yard can ready one to run a big race in this sort of novice. He does not have Crystal Island’s upside, but he looks capable of staying on past beaten horses. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Crystal Island is the win bet and, frankly, hard to oppose if reproducing his debut level. For an each-way play in a 12-runner field, Home Made Hero looks the value at 9/1, especially with three places on offer. Kings Champion is the obvious danger, while Uptown Dandy also has enough recent form to get involved if the favourite underperforms.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Island | 5/6 | 4/5 | 8/11 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/6 (Bet365) |
| Home Made Hero | 9/1 | 13/2 | 9/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Kings Champion | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Rathkenny | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Uptown Dandy | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Axel Bleue | 28/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Cedar Creek | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
| Dylans Moon | 28/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Fairye Forth | 28/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Malinaero | 125/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Pappariche | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Yellow Card | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Punt | Crystal Island |
| Lambourn | Crystal Island |
| Computeform | Crystal Island |
| The Brigadier | Crystal Island |
17:12 – SWRSL – Dan Boulton Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 7f | Class 5 | Going: 4.7) (rail movements (Soft, good to soft in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This is the sort of low-grade staying novice handicap hurdle that can get messy quickly, and there are a few here arriving with similar profiles. Golden Prince heads the market after a solid enough third and looks one of the more obvious contenders, while Dessie Haze comes here on the back of a win and has the handicapper’s respect despite carrying less weight than several with lower marks. Hidden Target and Kastellion have been knocking on the door without quite looking bombproof, and Getaway King is interesting if bouncing back from that latest fall. In truth, it is not a deep race, but over this trip on soft ground it becomes a proper test of attitude and stamina. That makes it a tricky puzzle rather than a strong contest.
Top Selections
1. Dessie Haze – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Ellis Collier | Trainer: Phillip Dando | Form: 3-4761 | Rating: 110 | Topspeed: 86
Dessie Haze makes most appeal because he arrives here having actually got the job done, and in a race full of nearly horses that counts for plenty. His latest success came from a mark only 1lb lower than this, so he is hardly thrown in, but he still looks fairly treated and this longer trip on soft ground should be right up his street. He has the best official rating in the field, carries a workable 11st 3lb, and there is enough in his profile to think he can back up that last-time-out win. At 9/2 he is no giveaway, but he is the one with the fewest questions. Bet: WIN
2. Air Apparent – 12/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Paul O’Brien | Trainer: Seamus Mullins | Form: 7453 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 80
Air Apparent is not flashy, but this looks exactly the type of race where an unexposed stayer can outrun his price. His form figures are heading the right way and that latest third suggested he is starting to get the hang of things in handicaps. The 2m 7f trip could squeeze a bit more improvement out of him, and although he has to shoulder top weight, this is hardly a race packed with solid performers. Paul O’Brien is a positive booking and Seamus Mullins does well enough when placing these types carefully. Available at 12/1, he looks the value each-way play in a field where plenty have something to prove. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Dessie Haze is the percentage call for the win bet after scoring last time and shaping like this test will suit. Air Apparent is the each-way punt at double-figure odds, with four places on offer giving him obvious appeal. Golden Prince is the danger if building on his latest third, while Hidden Target is another who could hit the frame without being one to trust completely.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Apparent | 12/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Washington Parks | 10/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Hidden Target | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Betfair) |
| Smile Back | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Golden Prince | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Kastellion | 8/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Moon Over Clyro | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Fanny Moon | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Stiletto | 18/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Getaway King | 9/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Dessie Haze | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Glenmuick | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rory Delargy | Dessie Haze |
17:42 – South West Rail Solutions Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 3f | Class 4 | Going: 4.7) (rail movements (Soft, good to soft in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This is a proper little handicap chase, competitive without being especially deep, and there are several with believable claims if putting their best foot forward. Jaccours heads the market after a recent win and is respected despite that latest pulled-up effort, while Jeu D’Opale arrives off a success for Venetia Williams and looks very much at home in the mud. Gaelic Rambler has been knocking hard on the door and should be thereabouts again, while Hold Up La Colmine is the sort who can get involved if the race turns attritional. Ffos Las in these conditions tends to expose any weakness in stamina or jumping rhythm, so I want something solid rather than flashy. It is not an impossible puzzle, but you would not call it straightforward either.
Top Selections
1. Jeu D’Opale
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch | Trainer: Venetia Williams | Form: P-52F1 | Rating: 129 | Topspeed: 99
He makes plenty of appeal in a race where a few arrive with questions to answer. That latest win was a timely reminder that he is well suited by testing conditions, and a mark of 129 does not look beyond him in this grade if he gets into the same rhythm again. Venetia Williams and Charlie Deutsch are always worth noting when the ground goes soft, and this looks the right sort of track for a thorough stayer at the trip. Jaccours is feared, but that pulled-up run still niggles, whereas Jeu D’Opale comes here looking a more straightforward proposition. He holds strong claims. Bet type tag: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Hold Up La Colmine – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ben Jones | Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White | Form: P-1353 | Rating: 124 | Topspeed: 112
At 8/1, he looks the percentage each-way play in a race where consistency should count for plenty. His recent form figures are honest enough, and that latest third suggested he is still competitive from this sort of mark. A rating of 124 leaves him within striking distance of the principals, and the Topspeed figure of 112 says he has the engine to make his presence felt if the leaders fluff their lines. Ben Jones is a neat booking for a horse who wants delivering into the race, and this field is small enough for class to tell but big enough for each-way value to exist. He is a sensible each-way punt. Bet type tag: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Jeu D’Opale is the win bet, chiefly because he looks the most reliable option for these conditions and this level. Hold Up La Colmine makes more appeal than most as the each-way alternative at 8/1, with enough recent form to suggest he can hit the frame. Jaccours and Gaelic Rambler are the obvious dangers if bouncing back or finding a bit more.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowenspark | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| Hold Up La Colmine | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Gaelic Rambler | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Jaccours | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Lermoos Legend | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Latenightrumble | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Betfair) |
| Brulure Noire | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Calli Black | 33/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Whistler | Jeu D’Opale |
18:12 – SWRSL – Alfie Boulton Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 1m 7f | Class 4 | Going: 4.7) (rail movements (Soft, good to soft in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly tight little handicap rather than a deep one, and there are a few with something to prove despite the small field. Trust House is the obvious starting point after winning last time and he represents a yard that tends to do well with these improving hurdlers, but he is short enough in a race where a couple of less exposed rivals could still have more to give. Thankyouandplease arrives in solid nick and should be suited by a proper test at this trip, while Asta La Vista is interesting at the foot of the weights after shaping better than the bare result more than once. Corner Forward is priced on potential rather than achievement and looks opposable at the odds, so this feels a race where siding with solid recent form makes most appeal.
Top Selections
1. Trust House – 9/5 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Olly Murphy | Form: 123-51 | Rating: 112 | Topspeed: 89
Trust House is hard to get away from. He had already shown enough in novice company to suggest a race like this was within range, and he confirmed it when getting the job done on his latest start. That form string of 123-51 reads like a horse learning his trade properly rather than one who has hit his ceiling. Sean Bowen is the right man to keep things uncomplicated, and Olly Murphy’s pair in here both command respect, but this one looks the stable first string on substance. He is not thrown in off 112, yet 9/5 still makes sense in a race lacking depth and obvious lurkers. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Thankyouandplease – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr Jack Stenhouse | Trainer: Syd Hosie | Form: 7412U2 | Rating: 114 | Topspeed: 88
Thankyouandplease looks the each-way value if you want to take on the favourite at a bigger price. He has been running with credit for a while now, with that 7412U2 sequence showing a horse holding his form and generally giving his running. The latest second suggests he remains competitive despite a mark of 114, and in a field of eight there is every chance he can again get involved if handling these conditions as expected. He may not have the same obvious scope as Trust House, but at 9/2 with three places on offer he appeals as the percentage play. This is the type to keep finding off the bridle. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Trust House is the win angle and makes the most sense as the solid, progressive one in the line-up. For an each-way punt, Thankyouandplease offers a bit more juice in the price and arrives with dependable recent form. Asta La Vista is the one I would fear most at a bigger number, especially off a low weight, but the main plays are straightforward here: win on Trust House, saver each-way on Thankyouandplease.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chillhi | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Trust House | 6/4 | 7/4 | 9/5 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 9/5 (Paddy Power) |
| Thankyouandplease | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 10/3 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Caelan | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Aeroplane Blonde | 10/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Eastern Shores | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Corner Forward | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Asta La Vista | 17/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
18:42 – South West Rail Solutions Ltd Handicap Chase
Race Details: 2m 7f | Class 5 | Going: 4.7) (rail movements (Soft, good to soft in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This is a proper staying handicap chase for the grade, but it is not a straightforward heat to trust with any confidence. Esperti arrives on the back of a win and is an obvious starting point, while Mythe Bridge has been knocking hard on the door and looks sure to be popular with Sam Twiston-Davies booked. Ahanaglogh is another with solid recent placed form and a handy racing weight, and Bataillon is respected if backing up his recent consistency. There are plenty with questions attached, though, from out-of-form types like John W Creasy and Tommys Charm to more speculative cases such as I Ain’t Your Mate. In a race where proven stamina and clean jumping should count for plenty, the shortlist does at least feel fairly clear.
Top Selections
1. Esperti – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: David Rees | Form: 11P521 | Rating: 108 | Topspeed: 100
Esperti makes most appeal because he comes here in genuine nick and still looks fairly treated for a horse who has rediscovered his enthusiasm. That latest success was no fluke on the face of it, and the overall profile this season reads well enough for a race of this nature: three wins mixed in with a couple of lesser efforts, which is hardly unusual in low-grade staying chases. Sean Bowen is an eye-catching booking and this yard can certainly place one when the opportunity is there. At 4/1 he is hardly missed in the market, but he is the one with the fewest doubts and holds strong claims of following up. Bet type: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Ahanaglogh – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Tom Broughton | Trainer: Fergal O’Brien | Form: -00822 | Rating: 110 | Topspeed: 100
Ahanaglogh looks the value angle if you want something at a slightly bigger price. His recent figures of 22 over fences suggest he is coming to the boil at the right time, and a mark of 110 does not look beyond him if he can reproduce either of those efforts. Carrying 148, he gets into this nicely against some of the more exposed older stayers near the top of the weights, and the O’Brien team is rarely ignored in this sort of contest. He does not have the finishing kick of a blot on the handicap, but in a field with several fragile profiles, 7/1 makes plenty of each-way appeal. Bet type: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Esperti is the solid win play given current form and the fact he arrives here off a deserved success. For an each-way punt, Ahanaglogh makes more appeal than some of the shorter-priced alternatives because his recent seconds suggest another big run is imminent. Mythe Bridge is the obvious danger, while Bataillon also has enough recent consistency to get involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Jet | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Tommys Charm | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Bataillon | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Mythe Bridge | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Esperti | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Ahanaglogh | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| John W Creasy | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Valirann Gold | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Henry Box Brown | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Stadmallen | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rockavon | Esperti |
| Matt Polley | I Ain’t Your Mate |
| sportinglife.com | I Ain’t Your Mate |
| Ben Morgan | Mythe Bridge |
19:12 – SWRSL – Dan Ward Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 5 | Going: 4.7) (rail movements (Soft, good to soft in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary Class 5 handicap on paper, but it is not short on angles. Largy Panic arrives off a breakthrough win and is the obvious one to beat if building on that, while Lemon Leaf has stronger connections than most and is interesting if forgiven a poor latest effort. Kellebelle has been knocking on the door in similar company and makes obvious each-way appeal, while the lightly weighted Mind Hunter could nick a place if the race falls apart late. Plenty of the others have patchy profiles or need a revival, including Could Be You, who is priced as if a rebound is certain when it plainly is not. It is winnable rather than strong, and that usually pays to side with the solid recent form.
Top Selections
1. Largy Panic – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Tom Bellamy | Trainer: Ben Clarke | Form: P7981 | Rating: 99 | Topspeed: 97
He is hardly bombproof given what came before, but that last-time-out win changes the conversation. A topspeed figure of 97 is the standout number in this field and suggests he did more than simply scrape home in weak company. Off a mark of 99, he still looks on a workable rating in a race where plenty are either regressive or difficult to trust. Tom Bellamy is a positive booking and, in a race lacking depth, this six-year-old makes most appeal as the runner with momentum rather than just hope. At 9/4 he is not a giveaway, but he does look the likeliest winner.
Bet: WIN
2. Kellebelle – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Beau Morgan | Trainer: D J Jeffreys | Form: 686023 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 94
Kellebelle is the percentage each-way play. The recent form figures of 2 and 3 suggest she is holding it together well in this grade, and she does not need to improve a stone to make the frame again. In truth, she may not have the same upside as Largy Panic, but she is more straightforward than several of these and her mark of 102 is not stopping her from being competitive. Beau Morgan knows how to get one into a rhythm in these staying handicap hurdles, and this five-year-old should be suited by a proper test in soft ground. Available at 6/1, she looks the value each-way punt in a race full of unreliable types.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Largy Panic is the win bet on the strength of that latest success and the best recent speed figure in the field. For an each-way option, Kellebelle makes plenty of sense given her solid recent placings and dependable profile. Lemon Leaf is the obvious danger if Sean Bowen can coax a revival, but the market may also overrate Could Be You on reputation rather than what he has shown lately.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight Ginger | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Largy Panic | 9/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Lemon Leaf | 7/2 | 18/5 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Yourcardismarked | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Kellebelle | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| King Berry | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Could Be You | 4/1 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Ferando | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Mind Hunter | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Lancier Des Obeaux | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
19:42 – SWRSL – Dan Ward Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 5 | Going: 4.7) (rail movements (Soft, good to soft in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary Class 5 handicap hurdle on paper, but that does not make it easy. In fact, it is the sort of late-evening puzzle where exposed types meet a couple with enough wriggle room to improve. Cumhacht sets the standard on recent form after finishing runner-up last time and Sean Bowen is an eye-catching booking in a race lacking depth. Spanish Dancer has become expensive to follow but keeps running to a similar level, while Neeps And Tatties arrives after a better effort and should be suited by a proper test at the trip. Mancero is interesting at the foot of the weights as a 4yo taking on older handicappers, though he still has a bit to prove. Tricky rather than strong, and probably decided by who handles conditions best late on.
Top Selections
1. Cumhacht – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Rebecca Curtis | Form: 4/2782 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 78
He is hardly bombproof, but this is not a race packed with solid winners and Cumhacht brings the most persuasive recent piece of form. That latest second suggested he is ready to strike, and off a mark of 102 he looks fairly treated in a contest where several of these are either regressive or hard to trust. Rebecca Curtis does well with this type round here and the booking of Sean Bowen is an obvious positive in a race likely to turn into a grind. At 11/4 he is no giveaway, but he is still the one with the clearest claims if reproducing that latest run. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Neeps And Tatties – 9/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Tom Bellamy | Trainer: Richard Phillips | Form: 507472 | Rating: 97 | Topspeed: 70
There is a bit more appeal to him than the market may be giving credit for. He shaped with some encouragement when second last time, and that run hinted this sort of test on soft ground could suit if he can build on it. His overall profile is not spotless, but he does not need to find a mountain of improvement to get involved in a race of this quality, especially from a workable mark of 97. Tom Bellamy is a good rider to have in a scrappy staying handicap and 9/2 looks fair for an each-way play with three places on offer. He is the value alternative to the favourite.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Cumhacht is the win play because his latest second is the best recent form on offer and he looks the most likely horse to run his race. For an each-way punt, Neeps And Tatties makes more appeal than some shorter in the market. Spanish Dancer is the obvious danger if finally putting it all together, while Mancero is not dismissed from his light weight.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Dancer | 4/1 | 16/5 | 16/5 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Lion Of The Desert | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Royal Rhythm | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Cumhacht | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Neeps And Tatties | 7/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Betfair) |
| Forest Spirit | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Whatmakes Honey B | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Mancero | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| RP Ratings | Cumhacht |
| Lee Sobot | Cumhacht |
Ffos Las Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brulure Noire | 4 | 2 | 50% | 75% |
| Lermoos Legend | 13 | 4 | 30.77% | 69.23% |
| Esperti | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 57.14% |
| Midnight Ginger | 3 | 0 | 0% | 66.67% |
| Mind Hunter | 8 | 0 | 0% | 37.5% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Atkins | 5 | 2 | 40% | 80% |
| Jack Andrews | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Nico de Boinville | 61 | 18 | 29.51% | 54.1% |
| Toby McCain-Mitchell | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 71.43% |
| Paul O’Brien | 27 | 7 | 25.93% | 62.96% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Ffos Las:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Longsdon | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 63.64% |
| Laura Horsfall | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 45.45% |
| Nicky Henderson | 49 | 13 | 26.53% | 53.06% |
| Ben Pauling | 90 | 23 | 25.56% | 63.33% |
| Max Comley | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Ffos Las racing tips for Tuesday 21st April 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Ffos Las today?
The first race at Ffos Las on Tuesday 21st April 2026 goes off at 16:38, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Ffos Las today?
The going at Ffos Las is reported as 4.7) (rail movements (Soft, good to soft in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Ffos Las today?
There are 7 races on the card at Ffos Las today, running from 16:38 through to 19:42.
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