15:55 Epsom Downs

Monday 25 August 2025

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Robin Grossmith Memorial Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Off time: 15:58 | Winning time: 2m 8.74s

(2)

Carnival Day²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 10-3| J: P Cosgrave| T: J R Boyle| OR: 81| CD

7/2

Ran well in fourth here over 12f earlier this season and better than ever when readily landing 5-runner handicap at this C&D (7/4) 25 days ago, travelling well, leading over 3f out and drawing clear when shaken up. 6 lb won't prevent a very bold follow-up bid.

Form: 2-34741

(5)

Robbo¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-2| J: Ashley Lewis⁽⁷⁾| T: G & J Moore| OR: 80

10/1

Won a 1m handicap at Goodwood in June and has shown form at this 10f trip previously. Seventh of 12 in a handicap at Brighton (7/1) 19 days ago, things not dropping ideally for him. Should be right at home returning to this longer trip.

Form: 565517

(4)

Bearaway²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-8| J: S D Bowen| T: Mrs L J Mongan| OR: 72| D

80/1

Ran creditably at Chelmsford in July but finished last of 5 at this C&D (18/1) 25 days ago on stable debut and he'll need to leave that effort well behind.

Form: 602535

(6)

Atherstone Warrior²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Jason Watson| T: G & J Moore| OR: 78

7/1

Thirsk maiden winner last year who upper his game when third at Goodwood in May. Finished tenth of 15 at same course (4/1) 25 days ago when hampered so that run can be forgiven. Clearly backed that day as thought to be well handicapped. Up in trip.

Form: 4164-30

(1)

Questionable²⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Jim Crowley| T: D & C Kubler| OR: 71| D

20/1

Won at Sandown over this trip last September but fifth of 10 in handicap at same course (25/1) 26 days ago, restrained and never competitive from a wide draw. Likely to do better this time.

Form: 3213-95

(7)

Soul Dance^h⁴⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 76| BF

13/8

Won an 8f handicap at Nottingham in June and has finished runner-up in both starts since, most recently in 4-runner 10f handicap at Salisbury (11/8) 44 days ago, doing best work late after again conceding first run. Continues in good heart and may have a bigger performance in her.

Form: 0-43122

(3)

Manila Thriller¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Saffie Osborne| T: J Channon| OR: 74| D

17/2

Won at Windsor in July but seventh of 12 in handicap at Chepstow (28/1) 18 days ago, held up and never dangerous. Handicapper appears to have a grip.

Form: 933147

(8)

Stormy Monday³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: K Shoemark| T: E Walker| OR: 71| D

5/1

Has shown fair form in handicaps, finishing third of 4 in handicap at Salisbury (9/4) 30 days ago, lacking a change of gear. Dropping back to 10f may not be ideal based on that.

Form: 1-03853

Forecasts

Soul Dance (13/8), Carnival Day (7/2), Stormy Monday (5/1), Atherstone Warrior (7/1), Manila Thriller (17/2), Robbo (10/1), Questionable (20/1), Bearaway (80/1)

CARNIVAL DAY proved his effectiveness at this track when winning readily over C&D 25 days ago and a 6 lb rise may well be within range. Soul Dance has been knocking on the door with consecutive runner-up finishes and she looks a major player. Robbo should appreciate returning to this longer trip so completes the shortlist.