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Race 1 Francky Du Berlais Novices' Handicap Chase (2m 3f 83y)

22nd May 25

Horse
Handlethekettle
Jockey
G Sheehan
Trainer
Jamie Snowden
Handlethekettle is our top pick out of the starting gates for today's Race 1 Francky Du Berlais Novices' Handicap Chase at Ffos Las, rounding out to 2m 3f 83y on good going. At a sprightly age of 6, Handlethekettle, trained by Jamie Snowden and helmed by jockey G Sheehan, stands a strong contender with a sharp live price at 2.2, edging on the shorter side which suggests strong market faith. Recent form for this gelding is applause-worthy; winning his last outing in the past 30 days shows he's not just here for a trot in the park. Not mention, his 100% strike rate over the last 180 days on similar distances could mean he's finding his groove right on time. Despite the lack of course-specific wins, his capacity to handle the distance is unequivocal, and the successful jockey-trainer combo of Sheehan and Snowden, boasting a near 24% strike rate over 500 days, should give punters plenty of confidence. King Roly, the second in line for predictions, offers a bit of value with his 4.5 live price if you fancy testing the waters beyond the favourite. This 6-year-old gelding also trained by Mickey Bowen with James Bowen in the saddle, doesn't boast of recent wins, but a steady race presence in the past 720 days and a close-knit jockey-trainer team might just spring a surprise. The third horse, Bond Broker, priced a bit tighter than King Roly at 2.5, also deserves a mention for his respectable strike rates and the high-profile regalia of being trained by P F Nicholls. However, today's prediction leans comfortably towards Handlethekettle, capturing both recent form and statistically backed confidence — put your quids on him without too much kettle-watching at this afternoon's Ffos Las meetup. Best of luck, and remember to bet responsibly! Prices correct as of today's date.
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:15 am on 22nd May 2025

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