Course planning for repeat success

THERE is still a meeting to go before the year is out, but Ffos Las chiefs are already turning their attention towards 2026.

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The Christmas Party Raceday staged at the Carmarthenshire course next week will bring the curtain down on what has been a successful 12 months for the track.

Ladies’ Day in August attracted a crowd of more than 5,000, while the racing has been of a high quality throughout, with a five-timer for champion jockey Sean Bowen back in April arguably the highlight.

The aim now for course bosses is to continue building on that successful platform.

“We've got a really good fixture list next year, which includes racing on St David's Day,” said Ffos Las temporary general manager Steph Geer.

“We have a Family Fun Day in April along with a £1 raceday.

“And Ladies’ Day at the end of August is our biggest day of the year. Historically it’s a really strong day with people coming from Llanelli, Swansea and other parts of South Wales.

“It's a really big social event and we get a good younger crowd as well.”

Ffos Las will stage 29 meetings across 2026 and course bosses believe the various annual membership offers will prove popular in the coming weeks.