Ffos Las plays host to an excellent Wednesday jumps card, headlined by Il Est Francais battle with Crebilly in the feature. A host of big names arrive at Ffos Las on Wednesday, with Il Est Francais a fascinating contender in this Faucets Handicap Chase. A dual Grade 1 winner, including the Kauto Star Novices' Chase back in 2023, he has a point to prove having been pulled up on his past three starts.
The move to a new yard may spark a return to form but he will need to be at the top of his game to concede weight all round. Jonjo and AJ O'Neill's Crebilly heads a long list of alternatives. He doubled his tally over fences when scoring at Worcester on his last outing in September and will have a fitness edge over his rivals.
Saint Segal enjoyed a successful season last year, winning on two occasions. He should appreciate the drop into handicaps having contested top-level events in the spring. Torneo, Down Memory Lane and Southoftheborder rate each-way players.
Never miss a story with all the latest racing news, interviews and features on your phone. Find out more A brilliant field has assembled for this Listed Adept GRP Cabinets Novices' Chase, where Tutti Quanti heads four runners. The Paul Nicholls-trained six-year-old ran out a wide-margin winner of the William Hill Hurdle in February before finishing well beaten in the Champion Hurdle.
This 151-rated hurdler has long been viewed as a chaser, and he could prove a class apart on his fences debut under Sam Twiston-Davies. Captain Teague makes his debut for Dan Skelton having switched from the Paul Nicholls yard. A Grade 1 winner as a novice hurdler, he scored on his first start over fences before suffering a setback at Newbury.
Having reverted to hurdles since then, it is hoped he can get back on track in this sphere. George's Lad dominated a decent field when winning easily at Haydock in April and makes appeal on his fencing bow, while Tamarind Bay cannot be dismissed. A winner of three of his five starts over fences, his experienced could see him go close.
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