Romanovich

The story of Romanovich is really the story of Chepstow. The Welsh course, perched on a hill above the River Wye, has become something close to a home track for him. He has won there 4 times from 15 races — more than a quarter of all his visits ending in a win. That might not sound dramatic until you consider that most horses at this level are doing well to win anywhere at all. His first career win came at Chepstow in May 2023, and the track clearly suits how he moves and races. Four wins at a single course is the kind of record that makes a jockey or trainer think very deliberately about where to travel next.

Speaking of jockeys, William Carson has been the man in the saddle most often, partnering Romanovich in 16 of his 46 races and winning 3 of them — a win rate of 19%, or roughly 1 in every 5 rides together. That is meaningfully better than Romanovich's overall average, which suggests Carson knows what makes this horse tick. One thing that clearly helps is the ground. On slightly soft, damp turf, Romanovich has won 2 from 3 races — a 67% record that is frankly stunning. When conditions are right and Carson is booked, the yard will have reason to be optimistic.

His most recent win came at Wolverhampton in March 2026, about four months ago, and recent form shows a 10th, 7th, 5th, and 3rd in the runs since — not winning, but consistently finishing in the conversation. Most of his career has been spent in Class 6 races, the entry-level tier of British racing, where he has won 6 of 32, or roughly 1 in every 5. O'Shea's yard has sent out 6 winners this season already, so the operation is in decent form. Keep an eye on Romanovich the next time the forecast turns wet and Chepstow is on the schedule.