15:50 Chepstow 26 Mar 2026
Stephens Industries EPDM Flat Roofing Handicap Chase
GBB Race | Class 4 | 5YO plus
Winner £4,700 - 9 declared to run
Good to soft-good in places
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Cloudy
Temperature: 6.7° - 10.5°
Rainfall: 0.14mm
Wind: 5.9 mph NW
Last Update: 25/03/2026 12:00
Bookies best price percentage = .09%
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Step back in right direction when 10l third in a handicap chase at Cartmel most recent run; returning from long layoff; effective 3m-3m6f on soft and good; might need this.
Winner of a NH flat race and five chases from 2m to 3m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 7 behind Ilikedwayurthinkin beaten 13l at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Cartmel over 3m 5f (good to soft) in May last year.
Step back in right direction when 10l third in a handicap chase at Cartmel most recent run; returning from long layoff; effective 3m-3m6f on soft and good; might need this.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 35 | 5 | 4 | 14.3% | |
| Chase | 29 | 5 | 3 | 17.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Distance | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 35 | 6 | 3 | 17.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 20 | 4 | 1 | 20% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 25 | 4 | 1 | 16% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr Edward Vaughan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | J L Flint | 37 | 6 | 4 | 16.2% |
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Travelled, ran to form up in trip when second beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap chase at Bangor-on-Dee latest; effective up to 3m2f, acts on heavy, good to soft; generally consistent but frustrating maiden over fences.
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 1f and 3m on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over four years ago. Beaten 7l by Planned Paradise when second of 11 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Bangor-on-Dee over 3m 6f (soft) last month.
Travelled, ran to form up in trip when second beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap chase at Bangor-on-Dee latest; effective up to 3m2f, acts on heavy, good to soft; generally consistent but frustrating maiden over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 1 | 10 | 5.9% | |
| Chase | 15 | 0 | 9 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 7.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 15 | 0 | 9 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Theo Gillard | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| T | D McCain Jnr | 17 | 1 | 10 | 5.9% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form on chase debut, seeing out the longer trip when 18l third in a handicap chase here most recent run; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m4f-3m with cut; more to come over fences.
Placed in a chase and a point-to-point from five starts. Third of 11 behind Express Surprise beaten 18l at 16-1 on his chase debut here over 3m (soft) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Ran to form on chase debut, seeing out the longer trip when 18l third in a handicap chase here most recent run; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m4f-3m with cut; more to come over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Best | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | S Hosie | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Back to hurdles best for a first chase success landing a handicap by a length off a 3lb lower mark at Ffos Las last time; effective 3m, acts on any; respected off this mark.
He has won two hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 7f to 3m on good and heavy ground. A winner at 11-4 in a chase at Ffos Las over 3m (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Steal The Moves by 1l.
Back to hurdles best for a first chase success landing a handicap by a length off a 3lb lower mark at Ffos Las last time; effective 3m, acts on any; respected off this mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 3 | 1 | 23.1% | |
| Chase | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 4 | 1 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Toby McCain-Mitchell | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | Miss R Curtis | 13 | 3 | 1 | 23.1% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Never in it from off the pace when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Ffos Las last time; trainer in form; effective 3m+, suited by plenty of cut; enough to prove back chasing but mark fair enough.
He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 3m to 3m 6f on good and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 14l behind Libre De Choeur when fifth of 7 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ffos Las over 3m (heavy) last month.
Never in it from off the pace when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Ffos Las last time; trainer in form; effective 3m+, suited by plenty of cut; enough to prove back chasing but mark fair enough.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 21 | 2 | 4 | 9.5% | |
| Chase | 16 | 1 | 3 | 6.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 1 | 1 | 7.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 17 | 1 | 3 | 5.9% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Pritchard | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | K Woollacott | 22 | 2 | 4 | 9.1% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form at favoured venue, suited by positive ride when landing a handicap by 2 1/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Exeter last time; effective up to 3m2f, acts on heavy and good to soft; inconsistent but capable.
Has won two hurdle races and seven chases from 2m 3f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 4-1 in a chase at Exeter over 3m (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Ted The Thief by 2 1/4l. Has also won at Wincanton this season.
Ran to form at favoured venue, suited by positive ride when landing a handicap by 2 1/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Exeter last time; effective up to 3m2f, acts on heavy and good to soft; inconsistent but capable.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 42 | 9 | 6 | 21.4% | |
| Chase | 22 | 7 | 2 | 31.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 33 | 6 | 6 | 18.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 45 | 9 | 6 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 13.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 18 | 1 | 2 | 5.6% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C P O'Shea | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| T | Mrs S Gardner | 45 | 9 | 6 | 20% |
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Unsuited by way race developed but never threatened when fourth beaten 42l in a handicap chase at Exeter latest; cheekpieces first time; usually held up; effective 3m-3m4f, acts on heavy and good; on fair mark on best form but frustrating.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 2f and 3m on good to soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 17-2 when fourth of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Exeter over 3m (good to soft) earlier this month.
Unsuited by way race developed but never threatened when fourth beaten 42l in a handicap chase at Exeter latest; cheekpieces first time; usually held up; effective 3m-3m4f, acts on heavy and good; on fair mark on best form but frustrating.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 23 | 2 | 8 | 8.7% | |
| Chase | 13 | 1 | 6 | 7.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 1 | 5 | 5.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 13.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 20 | 2 | 8 | 10% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr Jack Stenhouse | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C J Gray | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Leicester last time; effective 3m-3m2f, acts on any; bounce back needed.
Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 14l behind Fay Ce Que Voudras when fifth of 6 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Leicester over 2m 7f (good to soft) earlier this month. Has won at Fontwell and Ffos Las this season.
Below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Leicester last time; effective 3m-3m2f, acts on any; bounce back needed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 27 | 4 | 4 | 14.8% | |
| Chase | 11 | 3 | 1 | 27.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 27 | 4 | 5 | 14.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 26 | 5 | 5 | 19.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
| T | D A Rees | 20 | 3 | 1 | 15% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to current form when 15l third in a handicap chase at Plumpton most recent run; effective over 3m; bit frustrating, but capable.
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 7f to 3m 1f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 6 behind Felton Bellevue beaten 15l at 25-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Plumpton over 3m 2f (soft) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Ran to current form when 15l third in a handicap chase at Plumpton most recent run; effective over 3m; bit frustrating, but capable.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 38 | 4 | 5 | 10.5% | |
| Chase | 20 | 2 | 3 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 35 | 4 | 4 | 11.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 6.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 35 | 4 | 5 | 11.4% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ellis Collier | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| T | Mrs C Williams | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
RIVER VOYAGE was given a good ride by Toby McCain-Mitchell when a change in tactics yielded a return to winning ways at Ffos Las. That performance suggests there could still be improvement in the eight-year-old and he's won on good ground before too. Gold Emery has been knocking on the door and would be no surprise winner, while Stellar Stream is another to bear in mind.
Expert View Verdict
There should be more to come from RIVER VOYAGE, who returned to his hurdles best when getting off the mark over fences at Ffos Las last time and shouldn't have issue being back on a sounder surface. He's still quite unexposed and his trainer does well here. Lightonthewing might be an 11yo but he's been running as well as ever of late and should go well off 5lb higher than when winning at Exeter last time. Third choice is Stellar Stream who is returning to fences off a fair enough mark and is capable of going well.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 9 | Gats And Co | 10 | 12 0 | 108 | 8F2-PP2 | 89 days | D Brace (45 miles) | Connor Brace | 7/ 1 | 8:10.00 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DNF | 5 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 3m 6f 136y | 7:52.24 |