3:45 Ffos Las
This Class 6 classified stakes over a mile at Ffos Las brings together a field of ten limited performers on good ground. The KTB Fit Scores are tightly bunched at the top, with Dinah Myte heading the numbers on 56, closely followed by Castlekeely, Alice's Influence, Private Officer and West Hill Rosie all in the low-to-mid 50s. The race features a lone-leader pace shape with high confidence, suggesting an uncontested lead that could prove difficult for those held up in rear to overcome.
How the race shapes up
With a lone-leader pace shape carrying high confidence, one horse is expected to bowl along in front with little to no pressure. Most of the field, including the top five in the KTB rankings, are held-up types who will be producing their efforts late. This sets up a key question of whether any of the closers can bridge the gap to an uncontested leader on this track and trip, or whether the front-runner will prove hard to peg back in the straight.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Dinah Myte KTB Selection56/100Limited class performer who won on her only previous visit to Ffos Las and has a solid recent record that includes a win and two places from her last four start…
- 2Castlekeely54/100Limited performer who has shown very little in seven starts this year and was well held when second of two in a weak event last time.
- 3Alice's Influence53/100Limited performer who has been consistent rather than progressive, finishing in the first four on five of her last six starts without winning.
- 4Private Officer51/100Limited performer who has won once from five starts at this trip but showed little on his only run this year.
- 5West Hill Rosie50/100Limited performer who has shown very little in six starts to date and looks up against it again from a modest ratings base.
- 6King Of The Dance47/100Limited performer who has been placed on three of his eight runs at this track without winning.
- 7Eye Of The Water45/100Eye Of The Water is a limited performer who has been running to a similar level all year without winning.
- 8Pebble Dash40/100Pebble Dash has looked limited in 19 runs and the recent form line of 444673 shows no real spark.
- 9Launceston34/100Limited performer who has shown only modest form this year and remains winless on good ground from two attempts.
- 10Belltony34/100Limited performer who has shown little in five runs and finished fifth of six on his only visit to this track.
The contenders
Dinah Myte KTB Fit 56/100
Dinah Myte is a limited class performer who won on her only previous visit to Ffos Las and has a solid recent record that includes a win and two places from her last four starts. She drops back to 1m today having last run over 1m4f, a trip at which she has won twice from ten attempts, though she is yet to place in two runs on good ground. Trainer John Gallagher has a strong 21% strike rate from 19 runs at the track while jockey Dylan Hogan has had too few rides here to judge. From draw 1 she will be held up and produce her effort late. Her course win and recent consistency make her the one to beat in a race where the pace shape may favour those who can close effectively.
Castlekeely KTB Fit 54/100
Castlekeely is a limited performer who has shown very little in seven starts this year and was well held when second of two in a weak event last time. He has placed once at this trip but has failed to place in three runs on good ground and is hard to fancy from a wide draw. Trainer James Owen has a 25% strike rate at Ffos Las from just four runs while jockey Kieran O'Neill operates at a modest 10% strike rate at the track from 63 rides. Usually held up, though with limited evidence, he will be coming from the rear. His overall profile leaves him with plenty to prove.
Alice's Influence KTB Fit 53/100
Alice's Influence is a limited performer who has been consistent rather than progressive, finishing in the first four on five of her last six starts without winning. She has already placed twice on good ground and steps up to a trip at which she has won once from nine attempts, though the move from 7.5f asks a fresh question. The yard holds a modest 11% strike rate at Ffos Las from 416 runs while the jockey fares better with a 21% strike rate from 34 rides. She will be held up with high confidence and produce her effort late. Her placed efforts on good ground and recent consistency keep her in the mix.
Private Officer KTB Fit 51/100
Private Officer is a limited performer who has won once from five starts at this trip but showed little on his only run this year. First-time headgear is now fitted and he steps up from 7f, which could suit on pedigree. Trainer Adrian Wintle and jockey Finley Marsh both have modest strike rates at Ffos Las. Usually held up with medium confidence, he will be producing his effort from off the pace. The headgear and step up in trip add some interest to an otherwise modest profile.
West Hill Rosie KTB Fit 50/100
West Hill Rosie is a limited performer who has shown very little in six starts to date and looks up against it again from a modest ratings base. She drops back to 1m today having failed to make an impact over that trip on her only previous attempt. Trainer Jeff Mullins has no recorded runners at the track while the jockey operates at a steady 11% strike rate here from 53 rides. Usually held up with high confidence, she will be coming from the rear. The drop in trip and lack of solid form leave her with a stiff task.
The rest of the field
King Of The DanceKTB Fit 47/100
King Of The Dance is a limited performer who has been placed on three of his eight runs at this track without winning. He drops back to a trip he has won at twice from 30 starts though his recent form has been ordinary. Trainer Bernard Llewellyn has a modest 9% strike rate here from 504 runs while the claiming jockey has had too few rides at the course to judge.
Eye Of The WaterKTB Fit 45/100
Eye Of The Water is a limited performer who has been running to a similar level all year without winning. He has shown some course ability here without ever threatening to win and has placed on good ground without landing a race at this trip. The jockey's solid 17% strike rate at the track is a plus but the yard has no recent Ffos Las runners to go on.
Pebble DashKTB Fit 40/100
Pebble Dash has looked limited in 19 runs and the recent form line of 444673 shows no real spark. He has placed once at this trip but is 0-3 on good ground and makes his first visit to Ffos Las. The trainer's modest 9% strike rate here is offset by the jockey's solid 19% record at the track.
LauncestonKTB Fit 34/100
Launceston is a limited performer who has shown only modest form this year and remains winless on good ground from two attempts. First run at Ffos Las adds an unknown element while the trip has produced no success from a single start. Trainer Tony Carroll maintains a steady 11% strike rate here from a big sample.
BelltonyKTB Fit 34/100
Belltony is a limited performer who has shown little in five runs and finished fifth of six on his only visit to this track. He steps up to 1m for the first time today having failed to make the frame in three previous attempts at the distance. Trainer and jockey both have modest records here.
KTB verdict
Dinah Myte stands out as the KTB Selection. She won on her only previous visit to Ffos Las, boasts a solid recent record with a win and two places from her last four starts, and the trainer holds a strong record at the track. Her held-up run style should see her delivered late in a race with an uncontested lead, and the drop back to 1m looks suitable. The main dangers are Alice's Influence, whose consistency on good ground keeps her competitive, and Private Officer, who receives first-time headgear and a step up in trip that could spark improvement.
KTB Selection Dinah Myte
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 00:01 UTC, 28 Aug. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Dinah Myte | 11/2 | 7Bet |
| Castlekeely | 7/2 | William Hill |
| Alice's Influence | 9/2 | Bet365 |
| Private Officer | 11/1 | 7Bet |
| West Hill Rosie | 12/1 | 7Bet |
| King Of The Dance | 4/1 | William Hill |
| Eye Of The Water | 11/1 | 7Bet |
| Pebble Dash | 10/1 | 7Bet |
| Launceston | 12/1 | Bet365 |
| Belltony | 18/1 | Bet365 |
This is the narrative read of the 3:45 Ffos Las. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Ffos Las racecard. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Why is Dinah Myte rated the top selection despite being held up in a race with a lone leader?
Dinah Myte won on her only previous visit to Ffos Las, has a solid recent record including a win and two places from her last four starts, and the trainer has a 21% strike rate at the track from 19 runs.
How does the lone-leader pace shape affect the held-up runners?
The pace shape indicates one clear front-runner with little to pressure it, likely creating an uncontested lead that can be hard for closers, who make up most of the field, to peg back.
What is the significance of first-time headgear for Private Officer?
Private Officer showed little on his only run this year but steps up from 7f which could suit on pedigree, and first-time headgear is now fitted.
Which horse has the best trainer record at Ffos Las among the principals?
Castlekeely's trainer has a 25% strike rate at Ffos Las from 4 runs, ahead of Dinah Myte's trainer on 21% from 19 runs.
Has Alice's Influence shown form on good ground?
Alice's Influence has placed 2 of 2 on good ground and is competitive though without a win.
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