UK Horse Racing Tips: Ffos Las

MRS GRIMLEY posted a creditable effort in defeat when runner-up at Southwell in November and, with the winner running well again since, this looks a good opportunity for the mare to gain a first success over hurdles. Manimole failed to build on her debut third at this course in October last time, but may put in an improved effort now returned to this venue. Helenn Clermont makes her Rules debut and is worth close inspection in the betting for new trainer Harry Derham.
Prediction : 1st Mrs Grimley 2nd Manimole 3rd Helenn Clermont

BOLSOVER BILL escapes a penalty after winning a conditional jockeys' contest at Catterick eight days ago and, given the impressive manner of that victory, Warren Greatrex's gelding could take some stopping off the same mark today. Greenrock Abbey made a pleasing start to his chasing career when winning at Hereford in November and is open to improvement, despite a 6lb rise. He may prove the chief threat, ahead of Prime Pretender, who may appreciate this return to 2m.
Prediction : 1st Bolsover Bill 2nd Greenrock Abbey 3rd Prime Pretender

Brulure Noire made the perfect start to his chasing career when winning here in November and, with a 3lb rise looking lenient, the six-year-old may have more to offer now back up in distance. That said, preference is for THE BOAT, who won well at Leicester last month despite jumping out to his left. The Evan Williams-trained gelding could be ahead of his revised mark and can complete the double. Destin D'Ajonc is lurking on a dangerous rating and is dangerous to rule out.
Prediction : 1st The Boat 2nd Brulure Noire 3rd Destin DAjonc

WORD HAS IT put in a creditable effort at Wetherby last month when returning from a 288-day break and conditions should be in his favour as he looks to notch a first victory since March 2021. Ideal Pal is an intriguing recruit to the Cian Michael Collins stable, while Tanganyika was still in with a big chance when falling two out at Uttoxeter last time.
Prediction : 1st Word Has It 2nd Tanganyika 3rd Ideal Pal

Walk In My Shoes is bound to be popular, having held Shesupincourt (second) at Bangor-on-Dee in November. However, preference is for SPITFIRE GIRL, who was an eye-catcher on her handicap debut at Uttoxeter where she was only beaten a head. The step up in trip may only aid her cause and she is preferred to the Hereford-scorer Mad About Sally, who has a 7lb rise to overcome.
Prediction : 1st Spitfire Girl 2nd Walk In My Shoes 3rd Mad About Sally

HEY BUD seemed to appreciate a return to the larger obstacles when running on for second on his latest outing over this C&D in November and a 4lb raised mark may not be enough to stop him having a say in proceedings today. One For The Wall is entitled to improve on his chasing debut at Lingfield last month and is feared most, while Dentley De Mee should not be underestimated for powerful connections.
Prediction : 1st Hey Bud 2nd One For The Wall 3rd Dentley De Mee

ROGER POL struggled in a Listed contest at Cheltenham in November but has to merit a lot of consideration dropping back in grade. He was a comfortable winner on his penultimate outing at Warwick in October and can bounce back today, although Sole Solution made a pleasing start to his racing career and can also make his presence felt. Smart Casual makes his racecourse bow and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Roger Pol 2nd Sole Solution 3rd Smart Casual