Ffos Las opens doors

Ffos Las in South Wales is the first new British turf racecourse in over 80 years, and hopes are high that it will establish itself as a major presence for both flat and jumps racing. Conditions appear much more favourable than was the case at ill-fated all-weather track Great Leighs, forced to close after only a few months and whose future remains uncertain. The track this evening stages its first meeting (over jumps) and the most suitable winner would be Ffos Las Diamond (Nicky Henderson/ Tony McCoy) in the opening novice hurdle at 19.20 CET who is ownd by Welsh businessman Dai Walters, the man behind the new racecourse. Tony McCoy could well be the most successful performer this evening, as he also has winning chances on Sea Wall at 20.20 and No Strings Attached at 21.50, both trained by Jonjo O´Neill. However all races have attracted good fields, with several runners from Ireland and one can only wish the new venture a prosperous future.

Betting forecast:
1. Race: Ffos Las Diamond - Plunkett - Flexi Time
2. Race: Turf War - Tayarat - Rampant Ronnie
3. Race: Sea Wall - Bantry Bere - Tarsus
4. Race: Dishdasha - Danehill Willy - Cortinas
5. Race: Prince Balthasar - Captain Crackers - Will The Till
6. Race: Nostringsattached - I Hear Thunder - Warpath
7. Race: Minder - Key Regard - Double Act