Ffos Las 5:52 Result
Dandara Apprentice Handicap Stakes
Result
| Pos | Margin | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Form | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | won | 756516 | — | |||
| 2 | — | 049880 | — | |||
| 3 | — | 8/4431 | — |
The Verdict
FormCast selectionZambezi MagicConfidence 4/5Won ✓
Top-rated at 60 and the form figures (756516) show a horse rounding into form with a recent win last time out just 10 days ago, keeping up momentum with a quick reappearance. Carries the highest weight but that reflects genuine merit over these lesser sorts. Draw 4 is workable at Ffos Las over 1m2f, and the addition of headgear (hood) alongside a claiming rider (Charlie Tucker 7lb) keeps the effective weight down while adding possible sharpening for concentration. Bernard Llewellyn also has multiple runners in this contest (Adrian, Mick The Hat) suggesting a yard with runners fit and ready, and the stable's confidence appears to be with this the highest-rated of the trio. Main market rivals such as Rogers Dream (form 8/4431) and City Escape (655614) have been competitive but neither has shown the recent scoring power of Zambezi Magic, who won last time out from a competitive-looking line. Adrian is stepping up in class/is unproven to be better than stablemate. Elora Prince is interesting having won last start on a 974661 figure string but is just 3yo tackling a mixed-age handicap likely first try beyond a maiden success, and draw 1 could be tricky if pace forces are unclear. On ratings, recent form and being fresh off a win, Zambezi Magic looks the standout in a weak Class 6 field, and represents fair value if returned around 3-5/1 given the field lacks a standout rival on figures.
Runners & Form
| No. | Draw | Horse | Age | Jockey | Trainer | OR | Form | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | ✓ ★ | 9 | 60 | 756516 | — | ||
| Top-rated at 60 and the form figures (756516) show a horse rounding into form with a recent win last time out just 10 days ago, keeping up momentum with a quick reappearance. | ||||||||
| 2 | 5 | 5 | 57 | 8/4431 | — | |||
| 3 | 9 | 4 | 55 | 4-69S9 | — | |||
| 4 | 3 | 9 | 52 | 655614 | — | |||
| 5 | 7 | 6 | 50 | 4-7490 | — | |||
| 6 | 8 | 9 | 50 | 08-623 | — | |||
| 7 | 1 | 3 | 51 | 974661 | — | |||
| 8 | 2 | 4 | 44 | 049880 | — | |||
| 9 | 6 | 3 | 50 | 863853 | — | |||