Stratford Races & Results Tomform Sunday 23rd April 2023

There were 15 Races on Sunday 23rd April 2023 across 2 meetings. There was 7 races at Plumpton, 8 races at Stratford, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 23rd April 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:45 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) Carrigeen Kampala (1.1/1 +12%)
Carrigeen Kampala

1.1
1.1/1(+12%)
(3) Carrigeen Kampala 1.1/1, Fair bumper winner who made an encouraging start over hurdles when fifth of 9 in novice at Worcester (16f, good to soft) in October. Off since but form has been franked and she holds leading claims.
10
2nd (10) Noonie (10/1 +44%)
Noonie

10
10/1(+44%)
(10) Noonie 10/1, Fair 1m4f Flat maiden for Ed Bethell. Had win op before pulled up in novice hurdle (33/1) at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) on NH debut 37 days ago so lots to prove for his new yard.
6
3rd (6) Ilary de L'Ecu (2.75/1 +63%)
Ilary de L'Ecu

2.75
2.75/1(+63%)
(6) Ilary de L'Ecu 2.75/1, Fair form in pair of French bumpers but yet to show that for her current yard, seventh of 17 in novice at Lingfield (16f, good to soft, 125/1) on hurdles bow 139 days ago. Not ruled out if building on that after a break.
5
4th (5) Harthill (7/1 -56%)
Harthill

7
7/1(-56%)
(5) Harthill 7/1, Well held in bumpers and when sixth of 9 in novice at Chepstow (16f, soft, 10/1) on hurdles bow 31 days ago.
9
5th (9) Stargazer Belle (20/1 +29%)
Stargazer Belle

20
20/1(+29%)
(9) Stargazer Belle 20/1, Showed little in bumpers and fared no better sent hurdling at Huntingdon last month. Needs a big step forward.
2
6th (2) Aviewofthestars (66/1 -100%)
Aviewofthestars

66
66/1(-100%)
(2) Aviewofthestars 66/1, Only poor form shown in 2m novice hurdles at Warwick and Ludlow this spring. Lots more needed.
11
7th (11) Telefenney (14/1 -320%)
Telefenney

14
14/1(-320%)
(11) Telefenney 14/1, Telescope filly. Half-sister to 4 winners, including bumper winner/useful hurdler Knight Bachelor, stays 25f, and bumper winner/fair hurdler Tearsofclewbay. Wears hood. Interesting newcomer.
4
8th (4) El Capote (150/1 -50%)
El Capote

150
150/1(-50%)
(4) El Capote 150/1, Fell 2nd on her debut and pulled up in novice hurdle at Lingfield (16f, good) 62 days ago. Hooded for 1st time now.
7
|F| (7) Indelible Spin (12/1 +40%)
Indelible Spin

12
12/1(+40%)
(7) Indelible Spin 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Only seventh of 8 in novice (40/1) at Plumpton (15.9f, good) on hurdles bow 174 days ago so lots more is required.
1
|PU| (1) Artemis Sky (150/1 -127%)
Artemis Sky

150
150/1(-127%)
(1) Artemis Sky 150/1, Poor maiden handicapper on Flat . Hooded for 1st time when pulled up in novice hurdle (100/1) at Huntingdon (20.7f, good to soft) on NH debut 7 days ago. Hard to warm to.
LTO Selection:

13:45 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Based on the summary provided, 1.25/1 (3) CARRIGEEN KAMPALA seems to be the most promising contender, as she has already shown potential in her previous races and her form has been franked. 3.33/1 (11) TELEFENNEY also has potential as an interesting newcomer with a strong pedigree. 7.5/1 (6) ILARY DE L'ECU and 4.5/1 (5) HARTHILL may have an outside chance if they can improve on their previous performances, but the other runners appear to have a lot to prove.

Indelible Spin has been given plenty of time since her hurdles bow at Plumpton last October, so warrants respect. However, preference is for previous bumper winner CARRIGEEN KAMPALA, whose jumping pedigree suggests she can only get better with more experience in this discipline. Telefenney is worth a market check on her racecourse debut as she's a half-sister to a three-time hurdles winner.

Lots of these arrive with something to prove so CARRIGEEN KAMPALA is fancied to make light of an absence and open her account over hurdles with the form of her debut Worcester fifth having worked out well. Newcomer Telefenney appeals on paper and could emerge as the chief threat, especially if the market vibes are positive. while Ilary de L'Ecu is in good hands and could have a say too if building on her debut Lingfield seventh.

Bumper winner CARRIGEEN KAMPALA should fare better now down in class from her hurdle debut and is preferred to Ilary De L'Ecu.


14:15 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
1st (4) Forever A Dove (14/1 -27%)
Forever A Dove

14
14/1(-27%)
(4) Forever A Dove 14/1, Runner-up in a brace of Southwell bumpers during the middle part of 2022. Disappointing effort when last seen in November and now goes hurdling.
2
2nd (2) Blue Clover (14/1 -180%)
Blue Clover

14
14/1(-180%)
(2) Blue Clover 14/1, Ran poorly at Hereford last time but showed fair form when placed in her first 3 bumpers and those efforts suggest she should be up to making an impact in a race like this now hurdling.
6
3rd (6) Pollyonesock (16/1 +11%)
Pollyonesock

16
16/1(+11%)
(6) Pollyonesock 16/1, Modest form in bumpers. 28/1, unseated at first on recent Ludlow hurdle debut.
5
4th (5) Lady Gwen (1.38/1 +69%)
Lady Gwen

1.38
1.38/1(+69%)
(5) Lady Gwen 1.38/1, Twice runner-up in similar company but she does need to shrug off some disappointing efforts this winter now back from a 3-month break.
11
5th (11) Three Macks (2/1 -33%)
Three Macks

2
2/1(-33%)
(11) Three Macks 2/1, Fair maiden on the Flat up to 7f for Andrew Oliver and has taken to hurdling pretty well for new yard, finishing second at Market Rasen a fortnight ago. This looks a good chance for her to go one better.
7
6th (7) Princess Poppy (20/1 -67%)
Princess Poppy

20
20/1(-67%)
(7) Princess Poppy 20/1, Held in bumper/Exeter mares' maiden hurdle for Gary Moore and pulled up in a Market Rasen maiden on her recent yard debut. Still early days but that leaves her with a bit to prove.
3
7th (3) First Venture (16/1 +36%)
First Venture

16
16/1(+36%)
(3) First Venture 16/1, Narrow winner of sole start between the flags but has shaped like one with problems under Rules, achieving nothing in a distant third last time.
1
8th (1) Baby Sham (25/1 -56%)
Baby Sham

25
25/1(-56%)
(1) Baby Sham 25/1, Fair Flat winner but hasn't matched that level over hurdles, finishing well held in a Fakenham handicap when last seen in October. Likely to find a few too strong.
10
9th (10) Ravi Road (12/1 +70%)
Ravi Road

12
12/1(+70%)
(10) Ravi Road 12/1, Modest maiden on the Flat and achieved very little in 2 hurdles in recent months (distant fourth last time).
8
|PU| (8) Somerway (200/1 -203%)
Somerway

200
200/1(-203%)
(8) Somerway 200/1, Has offered little in a bumper/2 hurdles this season.
LTO Selection:

14:15 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

1.5/1 (11) THREE MACKS Fair maiden on the Flat up to 7f for Andrew Oliver and has taken to hurdling pretty well for new yard, finishing second at Market Rasen a fortnight ago. This looks a good chance for her to go one better.

The second division can go the way of LADY GWEN, who was a good fourth in a warm race at Newbury on her penultimate start and repeat of that performance would make her hard to beat in this company. Blue Clover showed ability in bumpers and is considered on her hurdles debut, while Ravi Road has shown some ability since switching codes and could represent good value to make the frame.

This looks a decent opportunity for recent Market Rasen runner-up THREE MACKS to get off the mark. Blue Clover's peak bumper form suggests she can make her presence felt now hurdling and she's second choice ahead of Lady Gwen.

The hurdling standard, albeit an ordinary one, is set by THREE MACKS and Lady Gwen in that order of preference.


14:45 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
5
1st (5) Line Of Descent (4/1 +0%)
Line Of Descent

4
4/1(+0%)
(5) Line Of Descent 4/1, Has taken well to fences, placed all 5 starts, latest when third of 7 in handicap chase at Plumpton (17f, good to soft, 4/1) 55 days ago. Should go well again.
2
2nd (2) Post No Bills (3.33/1 +5%)
Post No Bills

3.33
3.33/1(+5%)
(2) Post No Bills 3.33/1, Point winner who was narrowly denied in a pair of Cartmel handicaps since switching to fences. Quickly back to form when second at Sedgefield when last seen in September, his rider having to contend with a slipping saddle after the second last. Claims if ready to go.
1
3rd (1) Miltiades (8/1 +11%)
Miltiades

8
8/1(+11%)
(1) Miltiades 8/1, Still a maiden and he failed to build on reappearance Catterick second when well held at Hereford/Warwick. Makes chase bow (fell sole start in point).
12
4th (12) O'grady's Boy (40/1 +60%)
O'grady's Boy

40
40/1(+60%)
(12) O'grady's Boy 40/1, Modest maiden hurdler/chaser at best but has gone the wrong way this season.
7
5th (7) Coconut Tudor (16/1 +36%)
Coconut Tudor

16
16/1(+36%)
(7) Coconut Tudor 16/1, Showed fair form over hurdles in Ireland last spring but has struggled this term, including sole start over fences.
10
6th (10) Supasunrise (6/1 +50%)
Supasunrise

6
6/1(+50%)
(10) Supasunrise 6/1, Mixed record over hurdles but opened account in this sphere when taking Huntingdon handicap (19.9f) on Boxing Day. Solid third at Hereford (20.9f, heavy) next time but last 2 runs suggest he's gone off the boil.
13
|PU| (13) Broadoak (8.5/1 +58%)
Broadoak

8.5
8.5/1(+58%)
(13) Broadoak 8.5/1, Lightly-raced 8-y-o who has been going the right way sent chasing this season, a late mistake proving costly when runner-up in handicap at Wincanton. Couldn't repeat that form there next time but type to bounce back.
3
|PU| (3) Blackcauseway (9/1 -13%)
Blackcauseway

9
9/1(-13%)
(3) Blackcauseway 9/1, Successful sole start between the flags and placed twice from 4 starts in maiden hurdles last term. Yet to show much switched to fences this season, though.
11
|PU| (11) Alghazaal (12/1 -9%)
Alghazaal

12
12/1(-9%)
(11) Alghazaal 12/1, Fairly useful on the Flat and while he's not proven as good over hurdles so far, he bettered this season's previous efforts when fifth of 14 at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) in December. Eased 3 lb ahead of chase bow.
6
|PU| (6) Conceal (16/1 -14%)
Conceal

16
16/1(-14%)
(6) Conceal 16/1, Sent off 50/1 when scoring over fences on second start for this yard at Uttoxeter. Backed that up with a creditable third at Uttoxeter but finished well held at Huntingdon on Boxing Day. Freshened up after and showed enough to suggest he's back in form when badly hampered here 2 weeks ago.
8
|PU| (8) Hidalgo Conti (18/1 +45%)
Hidalgo Conti

18
18/1(+45%)
(8) Hidalgo Conti 18/1, Showed a bit of ability in 3 runs but opening mark demands more.
9
|PU| (9) Peckinpah (28/1 +0%)
Peckinpah

28
28/1(+0%)
(9) Peckinpah 28/1, Stripped fitter for reappearance when fourth at Stratford (17f) on chase debut but let down by juming there next time and this long-standing maiden is easy enough to oppose.
LTO Selection:

14:45 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Based on the summary, 3.5/1 (2) POST NO BILLS and 4/1 (5) LINE OF DESCENT seem to be the strongest contenders. 3.5/1 (2) POST NO BILLS has been consistently performing well since switching to fences and was only narrowly defeated in the previous two handicaps. 4/1 (5) LINE OF DESCENT has placed in all five starts and performed well in the latest handicap at Plumpton. Other horses like 20/1 (13) BROADOAK and 11/1 (11) ALGHAZAAL could also perform well but do not have as strong of a track record as 3.5/1 (2) POST NO BILLS and 4/1 (5) LINE OF DESCENT.

This is within reach for POST NO BILLS, who has shown consistency since he switched to fences and, having displayed a fine attitude in defeat at Sedgefield when last seen, his determination might be enough to see him through. Broadoak appeals as a live danger from the foot of the handicap and his light weight could be key if this turns into a test of stamina. Line Of Descent completes the shortlist.

LINE OF DESCENT has been placed in better races then this since switched to fences this season so could be the answer. Post No Bills has finished second in 3 of his 4 starts over fences and should be in the mix again if ready to go, while Conceal shaped as if back in form before being hampered at Plumpton 2 weeks ago.

Back down in distance on only his second chase start, KEPLERIAN could well open his account. Line Of Descent is second choice.


15:15 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) Shantou Sunset (8.5/1 +58%)
Shantou Sunset

8.5
8.5/1(+58%)
(3) Shantou Sunset 8.5/1, Successful over C&D on final start for Philip Hobbs last May but she's proved more miss than hit in handful of starts for present stable, leading until 2 out but ultimately finishing well held at Taunton (23.9f) in March.
5
2nd (5) William Ewart (2/1 +33%)
William Ewart

2
2/1(+33%)
(5) William Ewart 2/1, Much more like it switched to handicaps over hurdles, placed first 2 starts and left Ffos Las disappointment (following break/wind op) in his wake when bolting up at Bangor (23f, soft) 4 weeks ago, drawing clear run-in. Hit with a 10 lb rise but good chance he can do better again.
1
3rd (1) The Questioner (3/1 -50%)
The Questioner

3
3/1(-50%)
(1) The Questioner 3/1, Won a 3m handicap hurdle at Ascot in November and made a successful switch to fences at Doncaster (3¼m) before excellent third in North Wales National at Bangor. Let down by his jumping at Sedgefield subsequently but could resume progress now returned to the smaller obstacles.
11
4th (11) Tis But A Scratch (18/1 +36%)
Tis But A Scratch

18
18/1(+36%)
(11) Tis But A Scratch 18/1, Little to shout about in bumpers/over hurdles and whilst he did fare a little better when fourth behind William Ewart at Bangor recently, he will need to step up a good deal more on that if he's to feature here.
13
5th (13) Luckello (33/1 +0%)
Luckello

33
33/1(+0%)
(13) Luckello 33/1, Displayed only poor form over hurdles for Olly Murphy and she's yet to complete in trio of chase tries for present yard. Operating from 4 lb out of the weights returned to hurdles.
12
6th (12) Top Drawer (20/1 +70%)
Top Drawer

20
20/1(+70%)
(12) Top Drawer 20/1, Remains with little solid form in handicap hurdles, off bridle before most and beaten some way out when pulled up at Uttoxeter (23.3f) in September. Can only be watched having been absent since.
8
7th (8) Frame Rate (50/1 -178%)
Frame Rate

50
50/1(-178%)
(8) Frame Rate 50/1, Winless over hurdles since 2019 but has tasted success twice on the level subsequently, latterly at Wolverhampton 12 months ago. Comes here fit and in-form from recent spins on AW and career-low mark to operate from back in this sphere.
7
|PU| (7) Dora De Janeiro (7.5/1 +6%)
Dora De Janeiro

7.5
7.5/1(+6%)
(7) Dora De Janeiro 7.5/1, Losing run stretches back to March 2021 but produced her best effort for a while under a more positive ride when third of 12 at Market Rasen (23f, soft) in December. Not in same form back at around 20f at Ayr in January but she's not out of things from this sort of mark on balance.
2
|PU| (2) Our Three Sons (10/1 -67%)
Our Three Sons

10
10/1(-67%)
(2) Our Three Sons 10/1, Snapped a long losing run at Plumpton last May and remained in form thereafter, going in again at Newton Abbot (26.5f) in July. Creditable third back at that venue a month later and whilst absent since, he's not out of things for each-way purposes operating from last winning mark.
6
|PU| (6) Reve De Niamh (11/1 -69%)
Reve De Niamh

11
11/1(-69%)
(6) Reve De Niamh 11/1, Runner-up only start in bumpers (sole start for Fergal O'Brien) and matched pick of his hurdles exploits for present stable when second at Ayr (3m) in February. Needs to build on that now.
10
|PU| (10) Moscow Spy (12/1 +64%)
Moscow Spy

12
12/1(+64%)
(10) Moscow Spy 12/1, Maiden who shaped as if better for the run following 7 months off for new yard at Uttoxeter (20f) in February but in process of running below form when falling 2 out at Taunton (19f) since. Cheekpieces/tongue tie left off here.
LTO Selection:

15:15 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

It's difficult to predict with 100% certainty which horse will do well based on this summary alone, as there are several factors that can affect a horse's performance on the day of the race. That being said, 2/1 (1) THE QUESTIONER and 3/1 (5) WILLIAM EWART seem to be the most promising based on their recent performances and form. 2/1 (1) THE QUESTIONER has had success both over fences and hurdles, while 3/1 (5) WILLIAM EWART has recently won a handicap hurdle race and has shown potential for improvement. Of course, anything can happen in horse racing, so it's always best to consider all the variables before placing a bet.

WILLIAM EWART justified strong support when winning with ease over 2m7f at Bangor last month and he looks to have more to offer now up in distance once more, despite having a 10lb rise in the ratings to contend with. Reve De Niamh posted an improved effort when runner-up at Ayr in February and she's feared most if adopting similar front-running tactics. Dora De Janeiro should appreciate this stiffer test and completes the shortlist.

Steadily progressive from a low base over hurdles, THE QUESTIONER continued the good work initially over fences, earlier this year. Undone by mistakes on his latest start in that sphere, he returns to timber with potential to do better still and earns the vote to concede weight all round and come out on top. Easy Bangor scorer William Ewart rates the chief danger, despite his much-inflated mark. Dora de Janeiro and Our Three Sons can also make the frame.

William Ewart won well last time but THE QUESTIONER returns to hurdles off a good mark and should relish this stamina test.


15:45 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Minelladestination (5/1 +29%)
Minelladestination

5
5/1(+29%)
(2) Minelladestination 5/1, Fair winning hurdler who wasn't disgraced in first-time cheekpieces when fourth of 7 in 2m Doncaster handicap last month. Not ruled out off a 2 lb lower mark with headgear retained.
8
2nd (8) Born To Please (6.5/1 +35%)
Born To Please

6.5
6.5/1(+35%)
(8) Born To Please 6.5/1, It's now 15 runs since her last win in 2019 but she arrives in decent nick, fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) 36 days ago. Possibilities.
5
3rd (5) Manimole (3.33/1 +58%)
Manimole

3.33
3.33/1(+58%)
(5) Manimole 3.33/1, Fair maiden hurdler who wasn't digraced when fading fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, soft) 32 days ago. Shortlisted with this return to a shorter trip a likely plus.
4
4th (4) Ayr Of Elegance (25/1 -355%)
Ayr Of Elegance

25
25/1(-355%)
(4) Ayr Of Elegance 25/1, Course winner who was a below-par second of 3 in handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f) 6 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running back over hurdles after her lay-off.
6
5th (6) Malina Ocarina (7.5/1 -25%)
Malina Ocarina

7.5
7.5/1(-25%)
(6) Malina Ocarina 7.5/1, In good nick when last seen out in the summer, second of 6 to Ayr of Elegance in handicap hurdle here 9 months ago. Goes well fresh so she's very much one to consider.
1
6th (1) Stopherandgo (11/1 -47%)
Stopherandgo

11
11/1(-47%)
(1) Stopherandgo 11/1, Wincanton novice hurdle winner before posting a very good second of 12 in novice at Ludlow (15.8f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Goes into handicaps now but others look better treated at these weights.
7
7th (7) Luna Dora (1.88/1 +16%)
Luna Dora

1.88
1.88/1(+16%)
(7) Luna Dora 1.88/1, Made light of a five-month absence and a bad mistake at halfway when readily landing 8-runner handicap hurdle at Fakenham (16f, soft) 13 days ago. Hiked up 9 lb (including 2 lb out of the handicap) but expected to be bang there.
10
8th (10) Bay Sam Bella (100/1 -11%)
Bay Sam Bella

100
100/1(-11%)
(10) Bay Sam Bella 100/1, Uninspiring record between the flags and much the same in 3 starts over hurdles to date.
9
|PU| (9) Miss Fedora (33/1 -50%)
Miss Fedora

33
33/1(-50%)
(9) Miss Fedora 33/1, Made an encouraging start to her career when second at Fontwell in September but subsequent efforts have represented steps in the wrong direction.
LTO Selection:

15:45 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Based on the summary, 2.25/1 (7) LUNA DORA seems to be the most likely to do well as she won her last race and despite a weight increase, is expected to perform well again. 7/1 (2) MINELLADESTINATION and 8/1 (5) MANIMOLE are also mentioned as having possibilities.

Luna Dora gained a career-first triumph in fine style at Fakenham recently, but she's 2lb out of the handicap in this contest and is effectively running off 9lb higher in the ratings. That may be enough to thwart Tom Symonds' mare in completing a double, with the lightly-raced FANCY STUFF gaining the vote. The selection's stamina may have been stretched by the 2m3f trip at Warwick and this drop in distance could prove just the tonic. Manimole is another to note.

LUNA DORA took her form up a notch after an absence when going in at Fakenham last time and looks weighted to follow up despite having to race off a 9 lb higher mark here. Malina Ocarina was in good order when last seen out in the summer and goes well fresh so is next on the list, with Minelladestination weighted to have a say too in an open handicap.

Back at 2m FANCY STUFF is well worth another chance. Luna Dora is feared most.


16:15 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 28f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
5
1st (5) Kym Eyre (4/1 +11%)
Kym Eyre

4
4/1(+11%)
(5) Kym Eyre 4/1, Yet to win a race of any type under Rules but this former point winner raised her game when a clear second on her second start in this sphere at Taunton and backed that up at the second attempt when runner-up in this headgear at Newton Abbot 2 weeks ago. Respected.
4
2nd (4) Cardboard Gangster (8.5/1 -143%)
Cardboard Gangster

8.5
8.5/1(-143%)
(4) Cardboard Gangster 8.5/1, Landed gamble in handicap chases at Perth and Stratford during the summer. Good third in a big field at Cheltenham when last seen in October and claims if ready to go on return.
3
3rd (3) Ali Star Bert (5/1 -43%)
Ali Star Bert

5
5/1(-43%)
(3) Ali Star Bert 5/1, Had offered precious little on his chasing debut but landed a gamble on just his second start over fences at Uttoxeter and impressive when following up at Chepstow (26.2f, good to soft). Good second at Southwell since and should go well again.
7
4th (7) Man Of The North (4.5/1 +59%)
Man Of The North

4.5
4.5/1(+59%)
(7) Man Of The North 4.5/1, Hard to predict but offered more off reduced mark when second at Newton Abbot 2 weeks ago. Back up in trip now.
6
5th (6) Unai (10/1 +70%)
Unai

10
10/1(+70%)
(6) Unai 10/1, Fair winning chaser but has offered little this term.
1
6th (1) Tel'Art (11/1 -22%)
Tel'Art

11
11/1(-22%)
(1) Tel'Art 11/1, Fair winner at 3¼m over hurdles for Ben Pauling and posted some respectable efforts in hunter chases for this yard last spring. Returned to form back hurdling on a less testing surface when second at Huntingdon and claims if building on that back over fences.
2
|PU| (2) Galop Du Bosc (7.5/1 -15%)
Galop Du Bosc

7.5
7.5/1(-15%)
(2) Galop Du Bosc 7.5/1, Blinkered for 1st time and tongue strap on for 1st time when a back-to-form second of 15 in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f, soft) last month. Got no further than the second at Newton Abbot next time but worth another chance to confirm Chepstow promise.
9
|PU| (9) Etincelle Artiste (8.5/1 +66%)
Etincelle Artiste

8.5
8.5/1(+66%)
(9) Etincelle Artiste 8.5/1, Runner-up sole start between the flags but was a remote third of 11 on chase debut at Wincanton (25f, soft). Big step forward needed following another wind op.
8
|PU| (8) Guttural (18/1 +45%)
Guttural

18
18/1(+45%)
(8) Guttural 18/1, Point winner in April 2021 but he's 0-17 under Rules and showed nothing on belated seasonal reappearance 54 days ago.
11
|PU| (11) Dorado Dollar (22/1 +33%)
Dorado Dollar

22
22/1(+33%)
(11) Dorado Dollar 22/1, :Poor maiden who looks set for another struggle from out of the handicap.
LTO Selection:

16:15 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 28f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Based on the summary, it is difficult to confidently predict which horse will do well as there are several different factors to consider for each horse such as recent form, past performances, and changes in equipment or distance. However, the horses that may have a better chance based on their recent performances are 3.5/1 (4) CARDBOARD GANGSTER, 3.5/1 (3) ALI STAR BERT, 4.5/1 (5) KYM EYRE, and 9/1 (1) TEL'ART.

CARDBOARD GANGSTER was far from disgraced when finishing third in a 20-runner affair at Cheltenham in October and this course winner could be ready to get back to winning ways on this return from a break. Kym Eyre has been dropped 1lb in the handicap for placing second at Newton Abbot earlier in the month and Evan Williams' charge isn't taken lightly, while Galop Du Bosc also looks to have a race of this nature in him off his current mark.

GALOP DU BOSC got no further than the second when falling at Newton Abbot 2 weeks ago, but he responded well to blinkers and a tongue strap when runner-up at Chepstow the time before so is worth another chance. Ali Star Bert is getting the hang of things over fences so is another to consider along with Cardboard Gangster and Kym Eyre.

This can go to ALI STAR BERT who has had a good run over fences of late and ran into a well-treated one last time out.


16:45 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
10
1st (10) Scudamore (12/1 +25%)
Scudamore

12
12/1(+25%)
(10) Scudamore 12/1, Fair winner on Flat who wasn't disgraced when fourth of 13 in a C&D handicap back in October. Again ran no better than respectably stepped up to around 3m when third at Fakenham a month later and he's been absent since. Market may guide.
3
2nd (3) Dusky Days (6.5/1 +41%)
Dusky Days

6.5
6.5/1(+41%)
(3) Dusky Days 6.5/1, Bumper winner who ran to a fair level when runner-up on the second of 2 starts in maiden hurdles last term. After a wind op, back on track when fourth in handicap at Huntingdon in February but ran out 2 out when holding every chance at Ludlow last month.
6
3rd (6) Embolden (8/1 +20%)
Embolden

8
8/1(+20%)
(6) Embolden 8/1, Modest on the level nowadays but having showed an aptitude for this job in maiden/novice hurdles last year, he duly showed improved form to make a winning handicap debut in this sphere at Plumtpon (17.7f) 13 days ago. Did it in gritty fashion then and he can go well again.
11
4th (11) Hokelami (2.25/1 +72%)
Hokelami

2.25
2.25/1(+72%)
(11) Hokelami 2.25/1, 6-y-o who had displayed some promise previously and didn't need to improve to land a C&D seller 3 weeks ago (final start for Olly Murphy). Still low mileage so he could build on that returned to handicap company.
1
5th (1) Scherbobalob (7.5/1 -67%)
Scherbobalob

7.5
7.5/1(-67%)
(1) Scherbobalob 7.5/1, Modest maiden on Flat but has steadily gone the right way over hurdles, getting off the mark quite convincingly at Ludlow (15.7f) 3 weeks ago. No reason why he won't go well again from 5 lb higher mark.
5
6th (5) Henry Box Brown (12/1 +14%)
Henry Box Brown

12
12/1(+14%)
(5) Henry Box Brown 12/1, Bumper winner on debut/sole start in Ireland and showed improved form when opening his account over hurdles in Uttoxeter handicap (15.8f) in December. However, not been in anything like the same form either outing since.
8
7th (8) Claras Soldier (10/1 -11%)
Claras Soldier

10
10/1(-11%)
(8) Claras Soldier 10/1, Down the field in bumpers and novice/maiden hurdles. Easy to back, was yet to be asked for his effort when brought down on handicap debut at Southwell (20.4f) in March and this ought to reveal more.
2
8th (2) They Call Me Pete (16/1 +20%)
They Call Me Pete

16
16/1(+20%)
(2) They Call Me Pete 16/1, Runner-up in novice at Market Rasen on Boxing Day but not yet built on that in pair of handicaps from what has looked a stiff enough mark. Assessor is relinquishing his grip and this ease in class rates a plus at least.
12
9th (12) Happy Sanchez (100/1 -100%)
Happy Sanchez

100
100/1(-100%)
(12) Happy Sanchez 100/1, Unplaced sole start in points and only minor promise on first of 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles spread over 9 months. Step back up in trip for handicap debut should help but others appeal more on balance.
7
|PU| (7) Glory Bridge (5/1 -11%)
Glory Bridge

5
5/1(-11%)
(7) Glory Bridge 5/1, Bumper winner who improved on his exploits in novice/maiden hurdles when runner-up behind one firmly on a roll on handicap bow at Doncaster (16.6f) in February. Rather disconcerting he found little off the bridle when fourth at Wetherby since but too soon to write him off.
13
|PU| (13) Rollo's Kingdom (20/1 +0%)
Rollo's Kingdom

20
20/1(+0%)
(13) Rollo's Kingdom 20/1, Showed a bit on the first of 2 bumper runs but finished soundly beaten all 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles at up to 17.7f since this year. Is in good hands though, so foolish to rule out improvement now handicapping.
14
|PU| (14) Gambie Tiep (66/1 -65%)
Gambie Tiep

66
66/1(-65%)
(14) Gambie Tiep 66/1, French bumper winner but he remains a maiden over hurdles/fences and he ran poorly when well-beaten fifth in this sphere at Hereford (19.7f) 30 days ago. Passed over.
LTO Selection:

16:45 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

10/1 (6) EMBOLDEN and 20/1 (2) THEY CALL ME PETE are the most likely to do well based on their recent form and class drops. However, 20/1 (13) ROLLO'S KINGDOM cannot be ruled out as he is now handicapping and in good hands.

SCHERBOBALOB capped off a fine day of the Alastair Ralph team when winning at Ludlow 20 days ago and the Cityscape gelding, who remains unexposed in this sphere, is taken to shrug off a 5lb rise in the handicap to repeat the dose. Glory Bridge has yet to add to his Sedgefield bumper success, but he's capable of better and should not be underestimated along with Hokelami, who won a seller over C&D last time out.

This looks trappy but SCHERBOBALOB got the job done in pretty convincing fashion on just his second start in handicaps at Ludlow 3 weeks ago and gets the narrow vote to come out on top again from a 5 lb higher mark. Glory Bridge has the ability to play a part if putting it all together and is feared, along with his stablemate Iceman Dennis. Hokelami isn't out of things either.

The suggestion is CLARAS SOLDIER, who looks a likely improver granted better luck. Glory Bridge is second choice.


17:15 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 5) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
5
1st (5) Sine Nomine (2/1 +71%)
Sine Nomine

2
2/1(+71%)
(5) Sine Nomine 2/1, Showed some promise when fourth on Cheltenham hunter debut last April. Back to winning ways in the pointing field recently and likely to give a good account of herself here.
1
2nd (1) Kaproyale (8/1 -45%)
Kaproyale

8
8/1(-45%)
(1) Kaproyale 8/1, Just a modest hurdler for Olly Murphy in 2020/21 season but a prolfic winning pointer since. Makes hunter debut.
3
3rd (3) Precious Bounty (5/1 +9%)
Precious Bounty

5
5/1(+9%)
(3) Precious Bounty 5/1, Only minor impact in a couple of hunter chases in Ireland in 2021 but was a fair hurdler at the start of his career and has won several points since joining this stable.
2
4th (2) Port Of Mars (14/1 +30%)
Port Of Mars

14
14/1(+30%)
(2) Port Of Mars 14/1, Hereford maiden chase winner for Olly Murphy in January 2021 but struggled under Rules since and recent point exploits don't sugest he's likely to fare much better on hunter debut.
4
|PU| (4) Viroflay (1.38/1 -73%)
Viroflay

1.38
1.38/1(-73%)
(4) Viroflay 1.38/1, Juvenile hurdle winner back in 2020. Three point wins more recently and made a promising start to his hunter career when second over 3m at Exeter last month. Hooded first time. Hard to beat.
LTO Selection:

17:15 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Based on the summary, it seems like 7/1 (5) SINE NOMINE would be the best pick to do well. They have shown promise in both Cheltenham and pointing fields and are likely to give a good account of themselves in this race. Additionally, they have more recent wins than 0.8/1 (4) VIROFLAY and have a better track record than 5.5/1 (1) KAPROYALE and 20/1 (2) PORT OF MARS.

VIROFLAY weakened late on over 3m here last month but, dropped in trip, Ms Georgina Nicholls' six-year-old is fancied to make amends and go one better. Sine Nomine bolted up in a point-to-point 15 days ago and she appeals as the most likely danger, while Kaproyale (winner) can confirm the form of his latest outing with Precious Bounty (second) to chase those two home. Port Of Mars will need to improve if he's to have a say.

VIROFLAY made an encouraging start to his hunter chase career when second at Exeter and should take a bit of stopping here. Sine Nomine, a point winner this month, shaped nicely on her previous hunter chase outing last spring and can give the selection most to think about.

This can go to VIROFLAY who should appreciate the easier test after running well for a long way over further at Exeter.


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