Seven-Race National Hunt Programme Set for Testing Afternoon at Ffos Las

Jump racing returns to Ffos Las Racecourse on Sunday 1 March with a competitive seven-race National Hunt programme scheduled from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. The card features two steeplechases, four hurdle races and a concluding bumper, with prize money peaking at £10,000 in the afternoon’s feature maiden hurdle at 2:30pm.

With distances ranging from just over two miles to nearly three miles, the meeting offers a balanced test of stamina, jumping precision and tactical pace.

Racing at Ffos Las Racecourse begins at 2:00pm with the 3A’s Leisure Caravans and Motorhomes Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase, a Class 5 event over 2m 7f 218y worth £7,000. With just four runners declared, the extended trip is likely to place emphasis on stamina and accurate jumping as the field tackles nearly three miles around the Welsh circuit.

The feature race follows at 2:30pm with the 3A’s Wales Largest Motorhome and Caravan Dealer Maiden Hurdle, a Class 4 contest over 2m 4f 81y offering £10,000 in prize money. Nine runners are set to line up in what appears the strongest race on the card. Inishcork (IRE), trained by Rebecca Curtis and ridden by Harry Cobden, brings the highest official rating of 122 and sets the benchmark carrying 11st 7lbs.

Limerick Star (IRE), from the Philip Hobbs and Johnson White yard, is rated 118 and represents another major contender under Callum Pritchard. Uptown Dandy (IRE), trained by Ben Pauling and partnered by Ben Jones, holds a rating of 116 and adds further strength to the upper end of the field. Mickey Bowen is strongly represented with Kenzo des Bruyeres (FR), Roi du Roume (FR), Wings of Arion (IRE) and Slack Alice (GB), while Makinbecon (GB) and Skipothepost (GB) complete a competitive nine-runner line-up. With closely matched ratings and depth across the field, the maiden hurdle stands out as the key race of the afternoon at Ffos Las.

At 3:00pm, the Amroth Bay Static Caravan Sales Handicap Hurdle sees nine runners contest a three-mile Class 5 event worth £7,000. This stamina test over 3m 52y is expected to reward proven stayers capable of maintaining rhythm over the obstacles. The 3:30pm Paned At 3A’s Handicap Steeple Chase follows over 2m 3f 114y, where six runners compete in another £7,000 Class 5 contest that may favour those with tactical speed and fluent fencing.

The 4:00pm 3A’s Horsebox Hire and Sales Handicap Hurdle, also a Class 5 over 2m 4f 81y, features six runners and continues the competitive theme of the afternoon. At 4:30pm, the Amroth Bay Caravan Park Handicap Hurdle raises the level slightly as a Class 4 contest worth £8,700 over 2m 17y, placing greater emphasis on pace and sharp jumping over the shorter trip.

The card concludes at 5:00pm with the 3A’s Motorhome Hire Junior National Hunt Flat Race, a Class 5 bumper over 2m 17y with four runners declared. These races often showcase emerging talent set to progress into hurdles next season, providing a fitting finale to the day’s action.

Ffos Las racecards for 1 March present a well-balanced Sunday jump fixture featuring competitive handicaps and a high-value maiden hurdle at its centre. With varied distances, solid field sizes and a £10,000 feature contest, the Welsh track hosts an engaging afternoon of National Hunt racing from start to finish.