June 22 / 17.15 Newmarket (July)

17.15

Good

Rossdales Supports Racing Welfare Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Stayers Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Rossdales Supports Racing Welfare Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Stayers Series Qualifier)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 6052-5 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Best results have been on AW, although one 2m run on good to firm last May was among his best form; absent 264 days before a respectable show over 1m4f two weeks ago and this step back up in trip will surely suit.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Mountain Road

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

4-15 for David Simcock; four runs for current yard, absent 582 days before this season's, in which he showed that significant ability remains; needs to build on those performances but going back up from the 1m5f of last two outings should suit and he continues down the weights; case can be made.

10/1

5th

7

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Mountain Road

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

4-15 for David Simcock; absent for 582 days before having two runs for new yard this spring, runs which showed that significant ability remains but he needs to build on those performances.

16/1

3rd

2

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

14:40 Hamilton

Mountain Road

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

4-15 for David Simcock; absent for 582 days after a heavy defeat on debut for this yard and last week's comeback run at Musselburgh was just okay (2m, good); others preferred.

10/1

100/30

  • Place: £2.30

Form: -06841 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Unraced on firmer than good; upped to 1m6f for last two starts, showing promise at Thirsk before arriving late to win at Nottingham; back up 3lb but that's still 9lb below his peak mark and he may have more to give at this trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Newmarket

Expressionless

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Dylan Cunha

Good comeback over 1m2f when third of 15 at Doncaster (good to soft) in March and made it win number six when going in at Leicester (1m4f, good) next time; never threatened over 2m at Ascot last Friday but not ruled out back down in trip.

8/1

10th

7

(11)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Expressionless

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Dylan Cunha

Three wins at 1m6f and it was his sixth win in total when beating four others over 1m4f at Leicester (good) last month; has won off this mark before and 2m looks worth a go; respected.

6/1

1st

1

(1)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:52 Leicester

Expressionless

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Dylan Cunha

Mostly ran with credit last term and did so again when third of 15 at Doncaster (1m2f) on 2025 reappearance; this step back up in trip should suit (1m6f winner last October); strong candidate.

11/4

Form: 1-8546

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two wins at about 1m2f in France last year; 0-9 in Britain, with not much impact in his Flat outings, so others have more pressing claims despite his marked fall in the weights; cheekpieces are added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(5)

22nd Jun 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket (July)

Swiss Money

8st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Harriet Dickin

towards rear

25/1

6th

5

(4)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

20:45 Goodwood

Swiss Money

9st 10lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Harriet Dickin

Two wins at about 1m2f in France; most competitive form in Britain has been over hurdles (placed) and not wildly appealing on his Flat exploits.

25/1

4th

7

(4)

17th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newmarket

Swiss Money

8st 10lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Harriet Dickin

Two wins in France (1m2f/10.5f) in first half of last year but he has a mixed record under both codes in Britain; on reduced mark on this return to the Flat but losing run is mounting up and others are more convincing.

16/1

6/1

Form: 1-1573 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Went close once last year on good to firm; ended last season with a 1m6f win (Redcar) and started this term with another (Chelmsford); creditable fourth (promoted) to Expressionless at Nottingham on latest start and should be thereabouts.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(4)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:50 Kempton (AW)

Merrijig

9st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Won first time out on Polytrack two years ago and made it 2-3 on the AW when closing out last season with a Newcastle victory off 4lb lower; perhaps a bit surprising to see no blinkers tonight but he's one to consider.

5/1

1st

4

(12)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Merrijig

9st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Record of 0-8 this term; however, drops back two grades and is far less exposed on AW than on turf, having raced only twice in this sphere (won the first attempt); interesting off current mark.

9/1

7

(11)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:52 Goodwood

Merrijig

10st 12lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: John Berry

Three wins last season (1m6f-2m1f) and he's now 5lb below his last winning mark; blinkers were enlisted for last two outings, when beaten only about 3l, so he has each-way claims.

8/1

7/2

Form: 5445-1 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Held up; reliable type, not with the best strike-rate but she made no mistake at Nottingham (1m6f, good to firm) 17 days ago on her first run since August; back up 3lb but should be thereabouts.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

18

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 4f 97y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Single

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Not proven over this far (stiff tasks at 2m5f); won at Nottingham (1m6f) in June; not quite so potent in her three runs since and although she's a highly consistent sort, effective at this track, her strike-rate is just 4-50.

33/1

6th

6

(3)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 3

16:45 Newbury

Single

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Won six-runner handicap on reappearance at Nottingham last month (1m6f, good to firm; from 3lb lower); however, she's been soundly beaten the next twice and needs to raise her game today.

16/1

8th

2

(3)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Single

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Faces a tough task under 5lb penalty for Nottingham reappearance win (penultimate start) and has not raced on AW for over three years; effectively back on a career-high mark; opposed.

16/1

7/2

Form: 115-21 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Had three wins last year and scored again at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) 18 days ago; four of her five Flat wins have been on AW and although her last two turf runs (last summer) were easily her best, including a win at Bath, they were on good to soft; return to 1m6f looks fine.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(5)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newbury

Lunar Shadow

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alan King

towards rear, headway from 2f out

14/1

6th

3

(1)

22nd Jun 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket (July)

Lunar Shadow

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Alan King

prominent, shaken up over 3f out, outpaced and ridden over 2f out

7/2

1st

5

(5)

4th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Lingfield (AW)

Lunar Shadow

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alan King

Has won twice over C&D; didn't get the clearest of runs when second on her reappearance at Southwell AW (1m6f) in March; off since, normally runs in excess of 1m4f nowadays and needs to improve again to be involved here.

5/1

Form: 5/3936

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Followed up his creditable sixth of 16 in the Chester Cup consolation race (2m2f, good to firm) with seconds over hurdles at Fakenham and Market Rasen; considered.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:55 Cartmel

Star Legend

11st 2lb

J: Nathan Howie

T: James Owen

Has been running well under both codes for most of this year and was clear of the rest behind a lightly raced winner at Worcester a month ago (2m7f, good); just 3lb higher.

2/1

2

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Worcester

Star Legend

12st 0lb

J: Mr Conal Kavanagh

T: James Owen

Won three in a row on the Flat in the spring (1m6f-2m) and was placed over hurdles on next two outings (2m/2m2f); has won over 2m7f before and could plausibly still have untapped potential as a stayer over jumps.

9/2

5th

2

(6)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:20 Kempton (AW)

Star Legend

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Completed Flat hat-trick when winning by a neck at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) on June 5; solid efforts when third over hurdles the next twice and he has to be respected off a mark just 2lb higher than at Lingfield.

9/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £25.10
Straight Forecast £24.18
Trifecta £201.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Expressionless

POSTDATA:

Single

NEWMARKET:

Mountain Road

Daily Mail:

Lunar Shadow

RP RATINGS:

Swiss Money

The Star:

Mountain Road

TOPSPEED:

Expressionless

The Times:

Expressionless

The Guardian:

Expressionless

The Sun:

Expressionless

D Express:

Lunar Shadow

Telegraph:

Single

Daily Mirror:

Single

Daily Record:

Single