This looks a race where many punters will focus solely on Factual’s Chester form, and understandably so. It is the strongest recent piece of evidence in the field. However, Ffos Las can reward tactical positioning and this race lacks obvious pace.
That creates an opportunity for Huscal, whose Windsor fourth continues to improve with hindsight and who may secure a prominent position throughout. First-time cheekpieces add further interest.
Great Dream remains a horse with untapped potential for the Haggas yard, while Slight Of Foot is the speculative improver if blinkers sharpen him up.
If Factual settles and gets a clear run in a steadily-run contest, he may simply be too good. If the race becomes tactical, Huscal is the one most likely to make the favourite work hard for it.
Final Conclusion
Most Likely Winner: Factual
Best Value: Huscal
Interesting Tracker: Slight Of Foot
Race Rating: 5/10 betting opportunity
Preferred Bet: Huscal each-way / Factual saver win bet if prices permit.