July 25 / 19.00 Chepstow

19.00

Good

Roxy James Young Carers Support Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Roxy James Young Carers Support Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 733341 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Penalised for his all-the-way win at Ffos Las (5f, good) but rated way higher back in the day and he did win well nine days ago.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:38 Hamilton

Roach Power

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Wigham

Scored five times last year, including last two attempts in Class 5; far from solid on 2026 form but this drop back in grade may prompt a resurgence off a reduced mark; market support would heighten interest.

9/2

7th

12

(5)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Haydock

Roach Power

8st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Had a bumper time of things last year but hasn't come close to the same level in 2026; well handicapped (despite being 2lb out of weights) but leap of faith needed.

33/1

19th

15

(22)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Roach Power

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Had a bumper time of things last year and although he hasn't been at his best in 2026, his handicap mark is tumbling; will be of major interest back on testing ground but the drying forecast isn't optimal today.

33/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 277233 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has won plenty of times at this track; 0-9 this season but has had a couple of near misses and an early stumble didn't help this front-runner last week; the visor tried there is soon replaced by usual cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(8)

21st Sep 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:09 Ffos Las

Connies Rose

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Grace Harris

Best known as a Chepstow regular; yet to win this season but she's largely consistent and handles any ground; can make her presence felt under Oisin Murphy.

9/2

3rd

5

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:10 Chepstow

Connies Rose

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Acts on any ground and mainly consistent, again running with credit when third of eight here (7f, good to soft) on Saturday; has only managed to win one of her last 32 starts, though, and may prefer further than this now.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 221580

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
All four wins have been at 6f and he's 0-4 at this trip; should be staying on but probably too late, even with the likelihood of a strong pace to chase; always behind on return from a break at Chester two weeks ago.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Charlie Mason

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Won at Lingfield (6f, soft) in June and back on song when third of 16 at Doncaster (6f, good) last month; raced wide when close sixth of nine at Kempton (6f, AW) last time; should be fine back at 5f; possible player.

10/1

6th

9

(6)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Charlie Mason

9st 4lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Back in form last time, in the Doncaster handicap he'd won last season; any number of short-priced defeats to his name and isn't consistent, but is fine on the AW and capable if in the mood.

10/1

3rd

12

(2)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Charlie Mason

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tony Carroll

Won this last year (good) and is worth a second look; however, he hasn't really shone since winning at Lingfield (6f, soft) in June which tempers enthusiasm regarding his claims.

8/1

Form: 924575 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Last four wins have been at Brighton; went off a much bigger price than Savannah Smiles here recently and duly finished behind that rival; can lead, as last time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(11)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

13:45 Sandown

Secret Handsheikh

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John Gallagher

Five of his last seven wins have come at Brighton, including when he took six-runner handicap (5.5f, good to firm) in August; comparable form back at that track on his last two outings, but they suggest he needs a bit extra from this mark.

12/1

5th

5

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Brighton

Secret Handsheikh

8st 13lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John Gallagher

Notched a third win over C&D earlier in the month; that race rather fell into his lap, though, with the leaders going off too hard, and he'll find today's company tougher off a 6lb higher mark; not disgraced, having made late headway, here (6f) on Sunday.

4/1

Form: 334212 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Course regular who won well earlier this month and nearly followed up when 3lb well in; has that rise to deal with now but looks sure to give her running and go close once more.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(4)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Savannah Smiles

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Has won seven times for current yard, including over C&D; scored off 2lb higher at Lingfield in June and hasn't been beaten far on last two runs; not out of this.

8/1

4th

9

(5)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:37 Bath

Savannah Smiles

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Multiple winner but she'll need to run better than she has in her last three races, and usually runs Chepstow well.

12/1

5th

4

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:10 Chepstow

Savannah Smiles

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Three course wins over 5f/6f; just 2lb above her last winning mark and softening ground wouldn't be a problem, but she needs to do better than in her last two starts.

8/1

Form: 0/34-

Last run: 405 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Close up in a Windsor maiden (6f) and a Bath novice (5f, both on good) last summer; makes handicap debut after an absence but might be on a reasonable mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Pearls Edge

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Lightly raced 6yo who ended 2025 well below par; back from seven months off with plenty more required.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.40
Straight Forecast £6.61
Trifecta £30.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Roach Power

The Times:

Savannah Smiles

Telegraph:

Savannah Smiles

The Star:

Savannah Smiles

Daily Record:

Savannah Smiles

RP RATINGS:

Roach Power

POSTDATA:

Roach Power

NEWMARKET:

Roach Power

The Guardian:

Roach Power

Daily Mail:

Roach Power

D Express:

Roach Power

Daily Mirror:

Roach Power

The Sun:

Roach Power