June 22 / 17.05 Chelmsford (AW)

17.05

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Ladies Day 2024 On Sale August Handicap

  • Prize money: £6621
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Ladies Day 2024 On Sale August Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 52182/ C

Last run: 607 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won a course novice (1m) in the summer of 2021 and ran with credit when second of ten behind an easy winner in a 0-105 at Newbury (1m2f, soft) in October of that year, but has been absent for 607 days since; hood enlisted on this return and the market should indicate what is expected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(11)

16th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:45 Nottingham

Long Tradition

9st 7lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Chelmsford win (1m2f, AW) in June 2023 after 607 days off is miles ahead of his other form; ridden that day by Christian Howarth and when respectable fifth of nine at Yarmouth last month following another long layoff; runner-up sole start on soft; not totally ruled out.

9/1

5th

3

(8)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 21y

Class 3

16:05 Yarmouth

Long Tradition

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Saeed bin Suroor

in touch with leaders

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 1-1147 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a fine time of it here during the winter, completing a hat-trick over C&D; probably put up an even better performance when a close fourth of 14 in a 0-95 at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) in April and by no means disgraced when seventh of 19 back on turf at Newbury (1m2f, good) last month; much respected back here.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Storm Catcher

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Multiple C&D winner, the latest last August when rated 5lb higher; obvious chance if anywhere near that level but he has been struggling more recently; the return to 1m2f will help but not a solid option.

14/1

6th

1

(3)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 3

16:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Storm Catcher

10st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Has done nearly all his winning at about 1m2f, most recently last August; inconsistent since but drops back in grade off a workable mark; stayed on for creditable effort in sole attempt over 1m4f.

16/1

11th

6

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

14:50 Newcastle (AW)

Storm Catcher

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Eight-time AW winner and first and second in two of his four races here; didn't run at all badly last time at Lingfield (1m2f) but looks vulnerable at the minute in a race of this nature.

40/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 7-2211 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Six wins on the AW since around this time last year, the latest a clearcut success in an apprentice handicap at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) eight days ago having previously been off for 130 days; races off the same mark and is officially 8lb well in, so very much a player.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(9)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

One Step Beyond

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

midfield, towards rear 5f out

14/1

10th

11

(10)

6th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

One Step Beyond

10st 0lb

J: Miss Ella Smart

T: Gary & Josh Moore

led, headed 4f out

12/1

Form: 614-34 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won easily on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) last September and, despite a 10lb rise, has performed well in all three starts since over the same trip on Tapeta/turf; still lightly raced for a 4yo, but it remains to be seen if a drop in trip is what he wants.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

15

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Sonnerie Power

8st 10lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

C&D winner who defied a ten-month absence when making a successful stable debut at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in January, but a rise in the weights seems to have found him out twice since.

16/1

7th

8

(12)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sonnerie Power

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Dropped a long way in the weights during a winless spell with Mick Appleby and returned from a ten-month absence to make a winning start for new connections over C&D in January; had a bit up his sleeve that day and a subsequent defeat over 1m4f probably shouldn't be taken as evidence the handicapper has him as he was still in front entering the final furlong; player back at 1m3f.

13/2

Form: 222-26

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in each of his first five starts, including twice over C&D, and sixth of 14 upped in trip and fitted with this headgear combination at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) in April; has looked an awkward ride so probably best watched on return from 76 days off.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(5)

22nd Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Idee Fixee

9st 2lb

J: Robert Tart

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Runner-up in each of his first five starts, including twice over C&D, and sixth of 14 upped in trip and fitted with this headgear combination at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) in April; has looked an awkward ride so probably best watched on return from 76 days off.

10/1

6th

9

(13)

7th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Idee Fixee

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Runner-up in all five starts, the last four over 1m2f on Polytrack; the longer trip shouldn't be an issue on breeding and he remains unexposed but he hasn't always looked the easiest; needs the addition of cheekpieces to make a difference and has a wide draw to overcome.

10/1

2nd

5

(3)

8th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Idee Fixee

9st 7lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

raced in second, going easily 3f out

10/11

6th
7 (3)
Francesi

16/1

Form: 23-257

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won a Lingfield novice (1m, Polytrack) in April last year and placed several times in handicaps since, but following a narrow defeat on his return from five months off at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in April has regressed in two starts since; needs to get back on track.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Francesi

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 5lb above his last winning mark and all five wins have come over 1m on the AW, including two here; hard to recommend over this trip.

16/1

3rd

7

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Francesi

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Sits third, one place behind Aisling Oscar, in the All Weather Horse of the Year standings after his fine winter; yet to win at Wolverhampton but he has run well here; Billy Loughnane takes over tonight; each-way shout.

5/1

Form: 3-5054 CD

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Six wins on the AW for Hugo Palmer, four of them here including three over this trip; losing run up to 14, though, and despite some encouraging efforts he hasn't been able to exploit his sliding mark; others more solid.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(11)

22nd Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Power Of States

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Six wins on the AW for Hugo Palmer, four of them here including three over this trip; losing run up to 14, though, and despite some encouraging efforts he hasn't been able to exploit his sliding mark; others more solid.

16/1

4th

1

(6)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Power Of States

9st 10lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Michael Appleby

prominent, pushed along to lead over 1f out, soon ridden and headed, weakened final furlong

16/1

5th

4

(2)

2nd Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Power Of States

8st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Appleby

Four wins around here for Hugo Palmer (three over this trip), but finished around 10l behind Chichester when making his stable debut after six months off at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in January; fared little better when 11th of 13 at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) last month; mark continues to slide but plenty to prove.

12/1

16/1

Form: 2390-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
1-7 for Andre Fabre in France and, after having been gelded, he finished a well-held fourth of six on stable debut at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; should be all the better for that and this nicely bred 4yo could make an impact if taking to the AW at the first time of asking.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(2)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Nikovo

9st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Herrington

Not disgraced in the Victoria Cup last time but, generally speaking, is perhaps still on a difficult mark on turf; gained last three wins on Newcastle AW and has shown peak form there.

12/1

8th

24

(25)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Nikovo

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Registered last three wins on Newcastle AW and ran respectably there on finals day; came up well short in the Spring Cup returned to turf last time and remains on a difficult mark in this sphere; sole handicap success on grass was off 13lb lower.

66/1

16th

18

(16)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Nikovo

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Herrington

Kept busy on AW during the winter, winning over 7f at Newcastle and far from disgraced in a valuable 1m event there on Good Friday; however, his turf form is at a lower level and he'll do well to regain the winning thread.

40/1

OUR TIP

50/1

Form: 216410

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Two wins after the cheekpieces went on at Wolverhampton (8.6f/9.5f, Tapeta) earlier in year, but took his turf record to 0-8 when a long last at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) this month; has won three times on Polytrack at Kempton (7f), but still 5lb higher than when last successful and others are preferred.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(8)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 135y

17:30 Ballinrobe

May Night

9st 6lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Raymond Hurley

Seven-time AW winner is 1-16 on turf; lost way for former yard and starts out for another new stable here; rated 51 and poorly treated by race conditions; others preferred.

16/1

5

(1)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

May Night

9st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: S M Duffy

Seven-time AW winner, 1-15 on turf; unlikely to improve that record on recent evidence; mid-division at Gowran on Sunday.

20/1

7th

6

(12)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Gowran Park

May Night

9st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: S M Duffy

Seven-time AW winner, 1-14 on turf; unlikely to improve that record on recent evidence; finished with only behind her over C&D early last month.

16/1

Form: 4214-5

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Made it ninth-time lucky in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) last December and two creditable efforts at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) afterwards, but has been off for five months; has a bit to prove.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

1st Jan 2025

Good

2m 3f 171y

Class 2

13:45 Musselburgh

Sweet Fantasy

11st 10lb

J: Mr Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

towards rear but in touch with leaders, smooth headway after 4 out, challenging when mistake 2 out, edged right and weakened run-in

100/30

4th

3

1st Jan 2025

Good

2m 3f 171y

Class 2

13:45 Musselburgh

Sweet Fantasy

11st 10lb

J: Mr Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

towards rear but in touch with leaders, smooth headway after 4 out, challenging when mistake 2 out, edged right and weakened run-in

100/30

6th

2

14th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

15:35 Cheltenham

Sweet Fantasy

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: James Owen

held up in last, kept on run-in, nearest finish

14/1

20/1

Form: -22305

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Beaten 11 times since winning her sole start as a 2yo at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack), but placed in three consecutive starts over 1m on Polytrack earlier in year; blinkers make a return, but she is yet to prove she wants this far.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

6

(5)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:35 Yarmouth

Golden Mayflower

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Amy Murphy

0-12 since her winning 2yo debut and comes here after very disappointing 1m2f AW run last month; may benefit from today's drop back in trip but all her best form is on Polytrack and others have much less to prove.

33/1

11th

11

(1)

22nd Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Golden Mayflower

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Amy Murphy

Beaten 11 times since winning her sole start as a 2yo at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack), but placed in three consecutive starts over 1m on Polytrack earlier in year; blinkers make a return, but she is yet to prove she wants this far.

20/1

5th

1

(5)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Lingfield

Golden Mayflower

9st 11lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Amy Murphy

Sole win on 2yo debut; looked as though her turn was coming round again in early AW starts this year but she found little over 1m at Kempton two starts ago and never featured back at 7f since; now trying a new tack returned to 1m2f (highly tried in one previous try); reservations.

8/1

9/2

Form: 03-312 CD

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Made it fourth-time lucky in a C&D novice in January and probably put up a better effort when just beaten into second of six on stable/handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in April; races off the same mark after 73 days off and still open to improvement; cheekpieces given a go.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(7)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

First Dynasty

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Max Young

Scored over C&D in October but he's gone off the boil, coming in last of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 23 days ago; cheekpieces replace blinkers and he has plenty to prove.

33/1

10th

6

(7)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

First Dynasty

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Max Young

Scored over C&D in October but he's gone off the boil, coming in last of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 23 days ago; cheekpieces replace blinkers and he has plenty to prove.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.70
Straight Forecast £17.40
Tricast £85.72
Trifecta £128.90

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Idee Fixee

NEWMARKET:

Long Tradition

POSTDATA:

One Step Beyond

SPOTLIGHT:

Storm Catcher

The Sun:

Sweet Fantasy

Daily Mirror:

May Night

RP RATINGS:

Power Of States

The Times:

Idee Fixee

The Guardian:

Idee Fixee

Daily Mail:

Long Tradition

D Express:

Long Tradition

Telegraph:

Storm Catcher

The Star:

One Step Beyond

Daily Record:

One Step Beyond