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Good To Firm

Ladies’ Day Nine Days Book Now Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 53y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Ladies’ Day Nine Days Book Now Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 506-88

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Still unexposed after only five starts but was safely held in first two handicaps (both over 7f on AW in April) and needs to raise his game on this first attempt at 1m.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(8)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Optimatum

9st 8lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Won at Leicester (1m, good to firm) last June when trained by Charlie Johnston and he went close at Southwell (1m, AW) on his final start for that yard; beat only one rival home on his stable debut 174 days ago and now has his first try over 6f; cheekpieces left off.

9/1

2nd

10

(8)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Optimatum

9st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Kempton effort when trapped out wide; in good hands and bred to be better than this mark but not obviously ahead of the handicapper at present.

20/1

7th

7

(9)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Optimatum

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Below par turned out quickly last time and given a rest since; has shown his recent improvement on turf and this return to AW presents a question mark.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 75-8

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Needs to learn to settle much better but displayed significant ability on the second of his two 7f 2yo starts for James Ferguson and was not disgraced when reappearing over C&D for new stable this month; may still be a work in progress but has possibilities on this handicap debut.
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4th

3

(8)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Lingfield

Towerlands

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Tony Carroll

Improved once returned to AW and bagged a hat-trick across October and December (1m); on the scoresheet again upped to 9.5f at Wolverhampton (career-best form) in February; form took a slight dip on last two starts, while his earlier turf form isn't comparable so interesting to see how he fares back on grass.

16/1

10th

9

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Towerlands

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Tony Carroll

Record in AW handicaps reads 11124135; pulled his chance away at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) last month, but may settle better in this bigger field; one for the shortlist.

5/1

5th

2

(6)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Towerlands

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Maiden prior to producing form figures of 1112413 since racing in AW handicaps, the most recent success over C&D; ran creditably in higher grade at Lingfield (1m4f) last time; solid claims off unaltered mark.

11/4

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9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -46421 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Held on gamely to win from the front at Ripon (1m2f, good; front pair clear) last week; only due to go up 4lb for that but takes her chance under a 6lb penalty here; should be fine over the shorter trip; respected.
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3rd

4

(7)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shielas Well

9st 5lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ian Williams

She should be well handicapped now and her last two runs have both been respectable; cheekpieces tried last time are now replaced by first-time blinkers; one to consider.

5/2

3rd

4

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 21y

Class 6

14:05 Yarmouth

Shielas Well

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

With Ian Williams for last two outings, finding 7f too sharp on first occasion and maybe 1m3f too far on second; now she splits the difference and is very well handicapped judged on plenty of form, including a 1m2f win last June; could be dangerous in first-time headgear.

5/1

4th

6

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Shielas Well

9st 6lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ian Williams

Ran encouragingly over C&D on final start during brief spell with Thomas Faulkner and found 7f too sharp on debut for Ian Williams; very well handicapped on best form and looks interesting back up in trip.

9/2

Form: 735670

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ran well from the front when placed over 7f here (good) in April but his recent efforts have been underwhelming and he failed to convince stamina-wise on his previous attempt at 1m; tried various headgear in the spring; goes without any today.
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11th

11

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Rokuni

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Well handicapped on last season's best efforts for Christine Dunnett; however, well beaten last September on final few starts for that yard and his sole win came back in 2024; might be best watched on stable debut.

14/1

12th

12

(12)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Rokuni

8st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Christine Dunnett

Has only won a Brighton maiden in 25 starts and looks hard to predict, with her placed run at Chelmsford last month followed by two lesser ones.

14/1

20/1

Form: 476-8

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Made quite promising debut when fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in October but ended last year with two lesser AW runs and was well beaten when dropped to 7f for last month's seasonal/turf/handicap debut; others have much less to prove.
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10th

11

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Princess Qajar

8st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

Yard going well but she has run poorly on her last two starts and can't be considered at present.

20/1

11th

14

(13)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:15 Brighton

Princess Qajar

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Roger Teal

Not too much to shout about since an encouraging debut (8.5f, AW) in October; two fair handicap efforts sandwiched by a 21l defeat here (7f, good to soft) in May and a last of ten over 1m2f at Leicester (good) a fortnight ago; cheekpieces given a whirl.

25/1

10th

10

(11)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Leicester

Princess Qajar

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Roger Teal

Best run came on her debut (8.5f, AW); beaten a long way on reappearance but showed more on last two outings when fifth in handicaps here (1m) and at Lingfield (1m1f, good; carried head high); up to 1m2f.

9/1

Form: -87120

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Scored on handicap debut at Southwell (7f, AW; first-time tongue-tie) in April and might have been a shade unlucky when close second at Windsor (1m, good) last month; well beaten after racing too freely over 1m2f there recently but drops back in trip here and remains of strong interest.
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5th

6

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Live Each Day

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Stuart Williams

Can race prominently (as for April's 7f win here) but she came from pretty much last to win at Kempton a month ago (1m); 5lb rise sees her on a career-high mark but has to be considered.

4/1

14/1

Form: 53-67

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Weakened into seventh of 12 here (7f, good) on handicap debut for Jane Chapple-Hyam in April and was sold for 1,800gns last month; back up in trip for stable debut; improvement required.
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7th

5

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield

Hush Puppy

9st 1lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Ed Dunlop

Showed some ability on the AW for Jane Chapple-Hyam late last year, but modest in three turf handicaps including two for this yard; down another 4lb but a lot more is needed.

12/1

4

(5)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 6

20:45 Epsom

Hush Puppy

9st 3lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Ed Dunlop

Showed some ability when prominent in the market in his first two starts on the AW (7f/1m) late last year, but not built on it in three starts since including on stable debut at Leicester (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; the longer trip is not certain to suit.

16/1

8th
11 (6)
Azoozi

14/1

Form: 675507

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in first-time cheekpieces on AW this month (1m2f) and has now been unplaced all nine starts; drops back in trip with blinkers tried here; considered only if lively in the betting.
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8

(11)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Lingfield

Azoozi

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Yet to be placed in ten starts at 7f-1m2f on a variety of surfaces, including in headgear the last twice; handicapper is trying to help but he'd only be of interest if getting market attention.

10/1

8th

11

(6)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

21:00 Leicester

Azoozi

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John Butler

Soundly beaten in first-time cheekpieces on AW this month (1m2f) and has now been unplaced all nine starts; drops back in trip with blinkers tried here; considered only if lively in the betting.

14/1

7th

2

(2)

12th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Azoozi

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John Butler

Has not finished closer than fifth in his eight starts and he's been beaten 7l or more in last four handicaps (7f-1m2f); mark continues to fall and headgear is now added but he needs a transformation back on AW.

20/1

Form: 806

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Did not get competitive on first two appearances but her keeping-on fifth at Yarmouth (7f, good) a fortnight ago was more encouraging; moves up in trip here; should have more improvement to come in handicaps.
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1

(5)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Lady Of Alaska

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ian Williams

Unplaced on all five starts for Peter Chapple-Hyam and fared no better when last of 11 at Kempton (1m, AW) last month on stable debut; steps up in trip and improvement required.

16/1

11th

10

(9)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Kempton (AW)

Lady Of Alaska

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Unplaced all five starts for Peter Chapple-Hyam, including two down-the-field handicap runs this summer (7f/1m, turf); needs considerable improvement on stable debut.

33/1

12

(4)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:35 Doncaster

Lady Of Alaska

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Yet to make the frame in her four runs and she beat only two on her handicap debut at Leicester (1m) eight days ago; others appeal more.

40/1

Form: 865-4

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Her tendency to race too freely remains a worry but she made a very promising seasonal/handicap debut when fourth over nearly 1m at Carlisle (good to firm; first-time hood) last month, having been denied a clear run at a crucial stage; 1lb lower here and must be considered.
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8th

5

(5)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:40 Leicester

Candle Of Time

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Seven-race maiden; not at her best on AW last month but her earlier Doncaster third (1m, good to soft) brings her firmly into the reckoning; each-way claims at least.

9/2

6th

10

(9)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Candle Of Time

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Not the first time she's hinted at winning potential when a close third at Doncaster (1m) where a truer pace would have helped; considered.

6/1

Form: 544

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Made fairly encouraging debut for the Gosdens in February (1m2f) but two heavy defeats have followed (1m4f/1m3f), the latter for this stable; drops in trip for handicap debut; leap of faith required to support her.
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13th

12

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

19:43 Salisbury

Praying For Time

8st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Chris Down

Well beaten in four races (the latest a handicap) and now kicking off for a third yard after changing hands in July for 1,000gns.

100/1

11th

2

(10)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

21:00 Leicester

Praying For Time

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Made fairly encouraging debut for the Gosdens in February (1m2f) but two heavy defeats have followed (1m4f/1m3f), the latter for this stable; drops in trip for handicap debut; leap of faith required to support her.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £55.80
Straight Forecast £52.68
Tricast £249.18
Trifecta £294.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Live Each Day

Telegraph:

Shielas Well

The Guardian:

Candle Of Time

Daily Mail:

Praying For Time

NEWMARKET:

Hush Puppy

The Times:

Towerlands

RP RATINGS:

Live Each Day

POSTDATA:

Live Each Day

D Express:

Live Each Day

Daily Mirror:

Live Each Day

The Star:

Candle Of Time

The Sun:

Shielas Well

Daily Record:

Shielas Well