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2:30 Ffos Las

Thursday 29 October 2026 ·6 runners KTB Selection: Ugo Bingo · 66/100

A competitive Class 5 handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Ffos Las on good ground features a field of six where the KTB Fit scores are tightly grouped at the top end. Ugo Bingo tops the rankings on 66 with Hellfire Princess, It's Easy and Doonbeg Don all within touching distance on 62, 61 and 51 respectively. The race lacks a clear pace-setter and is expected to unfold in tactical fashion, placing emphasis on those who can be ridden handily or produce a strong late effort.

How the race shapes up

With no obvious front-runner the pace is likely to be muddling and tactical, suiting horses ridden close to the pace or those capable of producing their effort from midfield. Prominent racers such as It's Easy, Doonbeg Don, Country Mouse and Shanagolden Girl may look to grab an early position while Ugo Bingo settles in midfield and Hellfire Princess is held up for a late run. The key question will be whether the race develops sufficient rhythm for those coming from off the pace to close effectively or whether the prominent runners can dictate matters.

The KTB Fit ranking

  1. 1Ugo Bingo KTB Selection66/100

    Form -74531 · Joe Tizzard · Brendan Powell

    Ugo Bingo is a useful performer who arrives in solid nick after a recent win and holds an official rating of 95 that makes him competitive in this field. He steps up in trip having already won at 2m4f from his sole attempt at the distance while his placed record from ten runs on good ground suggests he will handle the conditions. The yard hold a 28% strike rate at Ffos Las from 32 runs, well above their 14% elsewhere, and Brendan Powell records a 13% strike rate here from 136 rides in line with his 10% at other tracks. Typically settling in midfield, he should be well placed to take advantage of the muddling, tactical pace. Recent form of -74531 underlines his current well-being and he is taken to capitalise on these positives.

  2. 2Hellfire Princess62/100

    Form 01641- · Kerry Lee · Benjamin Macey(5)

    Hellfire Princess is a useful mare with a solid record at Ffos Las, winning two of her four starts here including a C&D success. She has struck at this trip twice from four attempts and holds her form well on good ground with two wins and two places from four runs. Kerry Lee's 14% strike rate at the track is in line with her overall record while Benjamin Macey, claiming 5lb, has a 20% strike rate from five rides here. Usually held up and producing her effort late, she should be suited by the tactical nature of the race. Her recent form of 01641- shows she remains capable at this level when on song.

  3. 3It's Easy61/100

    Form 187P-2 · Mrs C. Williams · Adam Wedge

    It's Easy is a useful performer who ran well when second on his return at Chepstow last month. He has a win at today's trip on his record though he steps up in distance from his most recent 2m3f run, and his record on good ground is modest from just two starts. Mrs C. Williams' 9% strike rate at Ffos Las is in line with their record elsewhere while Adam Wedge's 14% at the track is above his overall figure. Usually racing handily on or close to the lead, he is ideally positioned for the anticipated muddling pace. Recent form of 187P-2 confirms he retains plenty of ability.

  4. 4Doonbeg Don51/100

    Form 1027/P · Barry Murphy · Richie McLernon

    Doonbeg Don is useful on his day but has been out of sorts since last summer and pulled up on his only previous visit to this track. He steps up in trip having been placed without winning at this distance while the first-time headgear is another unknown. Barry Murphy's 3% strike rate at the course is in line with his record elsewhere and Richie McLernon has an 11% strike rate here from 160 rides. Usually racing handily on or close to the lead with high confidence in that assessment, he should be to the fore in a race lacking an obvious front-runner. Recent form of 1027/P highlights the need for a return to form.

  5. 5Country Mouse46/100

    Form 346P-3 · Tom Symonds · Ned Fox(3)

    Family: half-sister to Destination Dubai (4 wins from 6 runs). The dam has had 2 other runners, 2 of them winners.

    Country Mouse is a useful performer who showed a bit more when third on his return at this track last month. He drops back from 2m7½f to a trip he has tried once without success while the small overall sample leaves going suitability untested on good ground. Half-sister to Destination Dubai who won four of six starts, with the dam having produced two other winners from two runners.

  6. 6Shanagolden Girl43/100

    Form /0957- · Emma Lavelle · James Best

    Family: the dam has had 2 other runners, none of them a winner.

    Shanagolden Girl is a useful performer on her official rating of 93 after four runs. She steps up in trip to 2m4f today which asks a fresh question and her dam has produced no winners from two other runners. Dropping in class, she remains unproven on good ground.

KTB verdict

Ugo Bingo is the KTB Selection. He arrives in solid nick after a recent win, has already shown he can win at this trip, and looks well suited by good ground with a placed record from ten starts. The yard's strong 28% strike rate at Ffos Las adds further appeal while his midfield run-style should be effective in a muddling, tactical contest. Hellfire Princess, with her excellent course record and proven ability on good ground, is the most obvious danger along with It's Easy who showed a good return to action at Chepstow. Doonbeg Don cannot be entirely dismissed if the first-time headgear sparks a revival.

KTB Selection Ugo Bingo

Early prices

The best price per runner across the bookmakers we track, each as first seen (UK time). Every runner had a price by 12:03am, 29 Oct. Prices move — see the live racecard for current prices.

RunnerEarly priceBookmaker, time
Ugo Bingo6/47Bet, 12:03am
Hellfire Princess5/17Bet, 12:03am
It's Easy11/4Bet365, 12:03am
Doonbeg Don50/17Bet, 12:03am
Country Mouse5/1Bet365, 12:03am
Shanagolden Girl8/1Bet365, 12:03am

Questions about this race

Which horse has already won over today's trip?

Ugo Bingo has won at 2m4f from a single attempt and Hellfire Princess has struck at this trip twice from four attempts.

How many course wins does Hellfire Princess have at Ffos Las?

Hellfire Princess has won two of her four starts at Ffos Las including a C&D success.

What is the trainer's strike rate at Ffos Las for the yard of the selection?

Joe Tizzard has a 28% strike rate at Ffos Las from 32 runs.

Which runners are unproven on good ground?

Doonbeg Don and Shanagolden Girl have no runs on good ground and are therefore unproven on the surface.

Who is the only horse wearing headgear in the race?

Doonbeg Don is fitted with first-time headgear.

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