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

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13:10 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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Villainess was pitched into handicap company last time and, even though she could only manage fifth of a mark of 104, she sets the standard back in maiden company. However, the vote goes to HARD AS NAILS, who is a dual bumper winner and showed enough ability when third on her hurdles debut at Cartmel last year to suggest a race of this nature would be within her compass. Hurdling newcomers Bellbird and Value Added would be interesting if the market vibes were positive.

The return to 2m will suit VILLAINESS and he's fancied to get back on track and open his account back at this level. Hard As Nails won't lack for fitness given the yard she represents so she has to be feared, with Flat-recruit Value Added another to note.

The pick is VILLAINESS, who was second on her first two hurdle starts and may find this easier than the recent handicap she contested.

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13:40 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:40 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

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The Wise Traveller returned from a 139-day break to successfully record a double by just under a length in this grade at Fakenham recently, and he holds an obvious chance off 5lb higher. However, TWP STORI is the one to side with after his triumph at Fontwell last month. The six-year-old is 7lb higher for that victory, which is unlikely to prevent him from going in again judged on the commanding nature of that performance. Of the remainder, Fantomas makes the most appeal.

Sam Drinkwater's TWP STORI arrives on the up so is fancied to defy a 7 lb rise for his Fontwell victory at the chief expense of in-form maiden Johns Dream. Mel Rowley's new recruit R Bernard and hat-trick seeking The Wise Traveller can both have a say too in a competitive handicap.

12-time hurdle winner UNO MAS emerged from a slump in form at Southwell this month and remains very well handicapped.

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14:15 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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

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EASY PEASY has only tasted defeat once in her career so far and she remains unbeaten over the smaller obstacles after her three-and-a-half-length success at Ludlow earlier in the month. Nicky Henderson's mare could still have plenty more to offer and she could prove hard to beat off an opening mark of 113. The main danger is Finest View, who finished sixth in a class 3 event on her first start for the Alan King yard at Newbury last time. Mighty Moth is another to note.

EASY PEASY has looked a nice prospect when winning her first 2 starts over hurdles, defying a penalty with a bit in hand at Ludlow 19 days ago, and she can add to her tally with further progress to come on her handicap debut. Mighty Moth opened her hurdles account in good style last time and is feared most, ahead of Finest View.

Competitive despite the numbers. FINEST VIEW edges preference given her reduced mark and the encouragement she gave last time.

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14:48 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 28f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:48 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 28f Race Class Flow

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Hilltown made the most of a career-low mark when scoring in ready fashion at Plumpton earlier this month. However, a 9lb rise in the ratings may leave Seamus Mullins' charge vulnerable, with 3m5f winner BALLYRASHANE making most appeal. The seven-year-old would have found 3m on the sharp side when runner-up at Ffos Las latest and compensation could await now he's faced with a stiffer test of stamina. Felton Bellevue and Lightonthewing are also worth a second look.

BALLYRASHANE is steadily progressing so could be the answer up against exposed sorts. Hilltown was back to his best when scoring at Plumpton so must be respected, while the likeable Felton Bellevue can make his presence felt again.

Seamus Mullins' HILLTOWN (nap) has thrived in recent weeks and is taken to overcome a 9lb rise for last month's Plumpton romp.

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15:23 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:23 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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Chepstow runner-up LARGY FORCE lost little in defeat when giving weight away to the now 112-rated Love Tree in a novice hurdle last month. An opening mark of 102 looks workable for the Warren Greatrex-trained mare and she's taken to open her account in this sphere. The move into handicap company and wind procedure may see an improved bid from Avada Kedavra. Any market support for the son of Milan would be interesting, while Deerstalker should appreciate this return to a sounder surface.

AVADA KEDAVRA showed distinct signs of promise on his first of 3 novice/maiden hurdles earlier this term and, very much appealing as the type to do better now handicapping, Nicky Henderson's well-bred sort is of definite interest here. Garitsa Bay, who very much caught the eye at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago, is another to consider, along with Warren Greatrex's mare Largy Force.

A handful of these are worth a second look, including AVADA KEDAVRA on his handicap debut. Largy Force could be the main danger.

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15:55 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:55 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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Denied by just a nose under Jay Tidball in a conditional riders' race at Ludlow in February, CHURCHMAN has a major chance off just 1lb higher, especially as Tidball can utilise his full 5lb claim this time. This longer trip is a further boost for the selection, who has a solid chance of gaining a breakthrough success. Victory Club holds C&D experience and looks the pick of the opposition, although similar comments apply to Raise Your Glass, who posted a personal best over track and trip last month.

CHURCHMAN went agonisingly close to breaking his duck when beaten on the nod at Ludlow in February and with this step back up in trip rating a plus, he looks to hold sound claims of gaining compensation here. 4-y-o Raise Your Glass and A Tickatickatiming are others to consider, whilst the market may be prove useful in assessing the chances of handicap-debutants Harrys Game and Finn Lough.

Topweight A TICKATICKATIMING was second off today's mark on her handicap debut and the form has worked out very well this week.

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16:25 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 5) 23f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:25 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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DEISE ABA, who reportedly bled from the nose when last seen under Rules in the 2023 Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham, has won all his completed starts in point-to-points since and is hard to oppose back over regulation fences. Rated 145 when at his peak, the veteran has a glaringly obvious chance on these terms and should have too much for the likes of Precious Bounty and What A Glance.

DEISE ABA has made a terrific start in points for this stable and he's the class act in this field, so he's preferred to Solomon Grey, who wasn't disgraced between the flags last time. What A Glance is the pick of the remainder, albeit with quite a bit to find.

The answer might be SOLOMON GREY, who was third in a good C&D hunter chase on his latest rules start last spring.

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Racecard Key

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	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
	At the races top pick
	Top rated for thet statistic

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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