Roxy James Young Carers Support Handicap

Off time: 19:01 | Winning time: 58.72s

(6)

Charlie Mason¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: William Carson| T: A W Carroll| OR: 68

12/1

Won a 6f handicap at Leicester in April but finished 13th of 14 in a 7f handicap at Chester (20/1) 14 days ago with usual headgear removed (again left off here).

Form: 221580

(2)

Pearl's Edge⁴⁰⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Gina Mangan| T: C Mason| OR: 67

12/1

Has shown some ability in novice company, fourth of 5 at Bath (5/2) in June 2024. Lengthy absence is a concern for handicap debut.

Form: 0/34-

(4)

Connie's Rose^p,t⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: K T O'Neill| T: G Harris| OR: 67| CD

4/1

One second and two third-place finishes in last three starts at this venue. Usual cheekpieces back on and this course regular seems sure to give it another good go.

Form: 277233

(3)

Secret Handsheikh^b¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-3| J: Joe Leavy| T: J Gallagher| OR: 62| CD

28/1

Shaped quite well over C&D in Mat but has failed to beat a rival both starts since, latterly in 5-runner handicap back here14 days ago, weakening quickly. Blinkers replace visor.

Form: 924575

(1)

Savannah Smiles^p¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Elizabeth Gale⁽⁵⁾| T: G Harris| OR: 61| CD

5/2

In good form with a win and two runner-up efforts recently, finishing second of 5 in handicap at this C&D (5/2) 14 days ago, headed close home. Up 3 lb here but his record here entitles her to serious respect.

Form: 334212

(5)

Roach Power^b⁹^{(ex 5)}

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: T E Whelan| T: M Wigham| OR: 54| D

5/4

Drop in grade and a strong 2/1 favourite when readily landing 7-runner handicap at Ffos Las over 5f 9 days ago, making all and going clear approaching final furlong. Unexposed over 5f and a major player under a penalty.

Form: 733341

Forecasts

Roach Power (5/4), Savannah Smiles (5/2), Connie's Rose (4/1), Charlie Mason (12/1), Pearl's Edge (12/1), Secret Handsheikh (28/1)

ROACH POWER hasn't had much exposure to 5f and looked a natural when making all at Ffos Las recently. He'll be very dangerous if allowed to dictate under a penalty so gets the vote in favour of course regulars Connie's Rose and Savannah Smiles