Sunday promises a packed schedule of flat racing at Ffos Las, all broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing, and the highlight is undoubtedly the deep field assembled for the Celebrate In Style At The Bridge Novice Stakes. Among the contenders, Romanza steps down a grade for trainer Charlie Fellowes, hoping to secure that elusive first win. Romanza, a gelding sired by the legendary Frankel, carries a rating of 90 after five runs this season. Despite the modest number of outings, he has consistently displayed the class needed to compete at a higher level.
In his most recent Listed start he finished unplaced but showed enough promise to suggest that a win is within reach. The decision to drop him in class reflects a strategic move by Fellowes to give the horse a better chance of breaking his winless streak while still testing his abilities against quality opposition. Also in the race is Andrew Balding’s Silent Force, who has only raced once this year, finishing third at Newbury last month. Although his form is limited, the fact that his solitary start has been heavily promoted indicates that the connections have confidence in his potential.
He will be ridden by Callum Hutchinson, who will look to extract the best from a horse that appears to be improving with each run. Ghost Raider rounds out the leading group. He has already contested two respectable contests at Kempton and York, showing versatility across different tracks and distances.
His performances suggest he could be the best of the remaining runners if the front‑runners falter. The open Bridge, The Home Of The Carvery Nursery Handicap at 1:49 pm features recent winner Rhodes Runner among seven rivals. Rhodes Runner has demonstrated a knack for handling the unique demands of the Bridge course, and his recent victory gives him a solid platform to compete against the field.
Ralph Beckett‑trained filly, whose name isn’t mentioned in the original brief, earned her first win in a Chester novice race, doing so with an impressive turn of foot. Her ability to dominate at novice level hints that she could be competitive once she steps back up into handicap company, where the weight assignments may suit her developing stamina and speed.
Jamie Osborne will mount Blondie Larry, a horse making his handicap debut with a respectable mark of 73. Blondie Larry has finished second in each of his last two outings, indicating consistency and a readiness to take on the added pressure of a handicap race.
Under the guidance of William Carver, he is expected to be a serious contender for the top spot. Among the remaining entries, Naval Cop and Perigold Noir appear to be the most promising, each having shown flashes of ability in previous outings. Their form suggests they could be the ones to watch if the race unfolds in a way that favors late‑running horses.
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Sir Mark Prescott’s Campeona, who enjoyed a rapid three‑win streak earlier in the summer, has suffered two consecutive defeats. Dropping her in class and switching her to turf could provide the fresh stimulus she needs to return to winning form.
Carthusian, a filly who made a promising stable debut for Jennie Candlish at Chester earlier this month, will attempt to build on that performance over the extended distance. Her early success suggests she possesses the stamina required for longer trips, and the added distance may play to her strengths. Completing the field are A Daughters Love, No Ordinary Joe, and Queenie St Clair, each bringing their own set of credentials and potential to influence the race outcome. Fans can also look forward to a series of international fixtures later in the day: the Manikato Stakes at Caulfield at 7:45 am, featuring Jimmysstar and Beiwacht, followed by the Group One Sprinters Stakes at Nakayama at 7:40 am, and a Listed race at Craon at 12:40 pm with Matsauri Bay and Spinning Lizzie slated to contest the event.
Overall, Sunday’s card at Ffos Las offers a blend of seasoned campaigners and emerging talent, each looking to make a mark. Whether it’s Romanza finally breaking his maiden, a seasoned handicap contender reclaiming glory, or a long‑distance specialist testing the limits of stamina, the day promises excitement for every racing enthusiast.