Stratford Races & Results Tomform Thursday 31st October 2024
There were 39 Races on Thursday 31st October 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Bath, 7 races at Stratford, 7 races at Newcastle, 9 races at Southwell, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 31st October 2024
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(8) Springs A Girl 80/1, A fair bumper winner but she was hooded when unseating her rider 2nd in novice at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) on her hurdles bow 20 days ago. Won bumper in Ireland but unseated early on hurding debut at Chepstow this month.
5
2nd (5) (7/1 +42%) Game Colours
7
7/1(+42%)
(5) Game Colours 7/1, Had a wind op before a fair third of 9 in novice hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, heavy) 8 months ago. Needs considering. Third of nine following wind surgery at Doncaster in March but absent since..
12
3rd (12) (40/1 -100%) All Inn Hand
40
40/1(-100%)
(12) All Inn Hand 40/1, Fair form shown in a trio of bumpers, fifth of 7 at Ffos Las 18 days ago. Much respected starting out in this sphere now her stamina is drawn out more. Respectable efforts in bumpers but likely to need improvement now hurdling.
2
4th (2) (17/2 +47%) Butterflycollector
8.5
17/2(+47%)
(2) Butterflycollector 17/2, Related to numerous winners and showed some promise in 2m4f Plumpton novice 8 months ago, in fifth when fell last flight. Yard is going well so one to consider. Well held on hurdling debut; fared slightly better until falling at the last in March.
4
5th (4) (16/1 -60%) El Fabienne
16
16/1(-60%)
(4) El Fabienne 16/1, Modest form shown in a trio of bumpers for Willie Mullins. More is needed now going over hurdles for her new handler. Beaten favourite in three bumpers for Willie Mullins; market best guide on hurdling debut..
11
6th (11) (2/1 +27%) Wednesday Addams
2
2/1(+27%)
(11) Wednesday Addams 2/1, 3/1, shaped well when second of 10 in novice hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good to soft) on her hurdles bow 169 days ago. The form pick. Promise in bumpers; second of ten on hurdles debut at Perth in May and should run well..
6
7th (6) (17/2 +29%) Honeywort
8.5
17/2(+29%)
(6) Honeywort 17/2, Runner-up in an Irish point before seventh of 10 in bumper at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 6 months ago. Can't be dismissed on her hurdles bow stepping up in trip. Second in Irish point; seventh of 10 in bumper since; trip should suit on hurdling debut..
9
8th (9) (7/2 -27%) Tintagel Queen
3.5
7/2(-27%)
(9) Tintagel Queen 7/2, Made a promising start when third of 8 in novice hurdle (8/1) at Lingfield (19.5f, good to soft) on her hurdles bow. Off 11 months but she should still progress. Third in 2m3f Lingfield maiden on hurdling debut last November; off since; new trip.
1
9th (1) (9/1 -20%) Boombox Baby
9
9/1(-20%)
(1) Boombox Baby 9/1, €47,000 3-y-o, £60,000 5-y-o, Milan mare. Dam, fair maiden over hurdles (stayed 2½m), is a half-sister to useful hurdle winner/chaser (stayed 3¾m) Heathfield. This winning Irish pointer can make her presence felt on her hurdling debut. Bought for £60,000 after winning an Irish point by 4l; worth market check now hurdling.
10
10th (10) (40/1 -100%) Troubleisontheway
40
40/1(-100%)
(10) Troubleisontheway 40/1, 40/1 and hooded, thirteenth of 16 in bumper at Chepstow 12 months ago. Lots more is required on her hurdles debut. Always in rear on bumper debut at Chepstow last October; hurdling debut..
7
11th (7) (10/1 +60%) Portobello Girl
10
10/1(+60%)
(7) Portobello Girl 10/1, Hinted at promise in a pair of bumpers for Nigel Twiston-Davies last spring. No forlorn hope now starting out in this sphere for her new stable. Two fair efforts in bumpers last season; hurdling debut for new yard..
13:05 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The ex Willie Mullins-trained EL FABIENNE showed enough in her bumper days to suggest that she can play a hand in a race of this nature and, making her debut over flights for her in-form stable, she gets the tentative vote to land the spoils. Tintagel Queen finished behind two useful sorts when third on her hurdling debut over an extended 2m3f last season and she must enter calculations with that experience under her belt, while point-to-point winner Boombox Baby also merits respect, particularly if the market speaks favourably.
WEDNESDAY ADDAMS made a promising start in this sphere when third at Perth and can build on it to open her account at the chief expense of Tintagel Queen, who has an absence to overcome but remains with a fair bit of potential. Game Colours is another with the form to play her part, while Cheeky Lady and Butterflycollector can't be dismissed either in this very open maiden.
The eye is drawn to Tintagel Queen but preference is for WEDNESDAY ADDAMS who had the best form in bumpers.
(12) Mythical Moon 5/1, Showed much more than on debut when second of 12 in a bumper at Bangor in April. In the right hands with attentions switched to hurdling. Raced freely but still kept a Henderson-trained favourite honest at Bangor (bumper).
4
2nd (4) (11/10 +45%) Sixmilebridge
1.1
11/10(+45%)
(4) Sixmilebridge 11/10, £100,000 buy after finishing runner-up completed start in Irish points and readily justified favouritism at Sandown on first go under Rules. Found the Champion Bumper too much a month later but he's joined another very respected stable ahead of hurdles bow. Has had a breathing op and tongue tied. Last seen struggling the Champion Bumper; had looked a nice prospect at Sandown.
1
3rd (1) (7/2 +46%) Nowmelad
3.5
7/2(+46%)
(1) Nowmelad 7/2, Porgressive form over hurdles, going with plenty of zest when making all at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago, eased close home. Can make a good fist of it under a penalty. Twice runner-up in maiden hurdles before doing it comfortably at Uttoxeter; penalised.
7
4th (7) (7/2 -115%) Beau Quali
3.5
7/2(-115%)
(7) Beau Quali 7/2, Made a promising start to career when second of 9 in a juvenile hurdle at Lyon Parilly (16.9f, soft) in March on sole start for David Cottin. Joined the Skelton yard and showed plenty to work on when occupying the same spot at Chepstow 3 weeks ago. One to beat with prospect of more to come. Time of his Chepstow race (runner-up) was modest but he is open to improvement.
11
5th (11) (50/1 -52%) Kuzco
50
50/1(-52%)
(11) Kuzco 50/1, Ran to a fair level in bumpers in France for Emmanuel Clayeux. Offered something to work on when just under 10 lengths last of 4 in quite a useful juvenile event on his Haydock hurdles debut but not in the same form at Newbury. Last run was disappointing but there was plenty of promise in his runs prior to that.
5
6th (5) (14/1 -40%) Tramuntana
14
14/1(-40%)
(5) Tramuntana 14/1, €60,000 half-brother to fair hurdler Garcon Doux. Perfect start in 3-runner newcomers bumper at Fakenham by 17 lengths (5/6) 141 days ago, making all. Found out in a better race at Market Rasen and now goes hurdling. Beat two rivals to win at Fakenham (bumper); put in his place under a penalty next time.
3
7th (3) (80/1 +20%) No No Espresso
80
80/1(+20%)
(3) No No Espresso 80/1, Showed nothing for Charlie Longsdon and likely a handicap project for new yard. Minor form claims thus far and has joined Harry Derham.
14
8th (14) (125/1 -400%) Wilmcote
125
125/1(-400%)
(14) Wilmcote 125/1, Half-sister to 5 winners, including bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Space Voyage and fairly useful hurdler Crest. Dam, 2m-2½m hurdle winner, half-sister to Grand National winner Rule The World. Displayed some ability when fifth both starts in bumpers and can do better over obstacles. Beaten in the region of 10l in two bumpers at Southwell; will need better.
6
9th (6) (80/1 -220%) Traveling Soldier
80
80/1(-220%)
(6) Traveling Soldier 80/1, €17,500 3-y-o, £40,000 5-y-o, Mahler gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Silk Run, probably stayed 3¼m, and fair hurdler Empty The Tank. Runner-up sole outing in Irish points and looks a long-term project under Rules. Too free to last home over 2m4f at Uttoxeter; encouraging the time before, however.
9
10th (9) (250/1 -150%) Jukebox Joker
250
250/1(-150%)
(9) Jukebox Joker 250/1, Looks limited on early evidence. Comfortably held in a bumper and two novice hurdles; readily opposable in today's company.
13
11th (13) (200/1 -400%) Yorgunnabeplucky
200
200/1(-400%)
(13) Yorgunnabeplucky 200/1, €17,000 3-y-o, £20,000 4-y-o, Yorgunnabelucky gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdle winner/useful chaser Pougne Bobbi, stayed 2¾m. Placed on second of 2 starts in Irish points in April. Just modest form when a keeping-on fifth in a bumper in May. Not beaten all that far when fifth in a bumper at Market Rasen but they went no pace.
8
12th (8) (200/1 -300%) Ghost Pepper
200
200/1(-300%)
(8) Ghost Pepper 200/1, Mahler gelding. Half-brother to a point winner. Dam, unraced, closely related to smart chaser (stayed 21f) Fix The Rib and useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Frascati Park. Likely to need time and distance and shaped that way on C&D debut in July. £2,500 3yo who was hooded and 50-1 when a remote fourth over C&D in July.
2
13th (2) (50/1 -100%) Jim De Sarti
50
50/1(-100%)
(2) Jim De Sarti 50/1, Improved from debut when winning 7-runner amateurs maiden bumper at Loudeac in April 2023. Underwhelming for Nicky Henderson, including on hurdling debut at Newbury 8 months ago. Sold quite cheaply and weakened out of it behind Nowmelad at Uttoxeter. Tongue tie may help. Encouraging third over hurdles at Newbury; tongue-tie added after a lesser latest effort.
10
14th (10) (40/1 -21%) Kiss Me D'ex
40
40/1(-21%)
(10) Kiss Me D'ex 40/1, Dam, French bumper winner, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 3¼m) Azrou d'Ex. Fair form in bumpers, won maiden at Machecoul in 2023/24, below form when 15½ lengths fifth of 11 to Kimi de Mai at Nantes last time. Has left Alain Couetil. Contested deep-ground bumpers in France, finishing first and second in the opening two.
13:35 Stratford Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
BEAU QUALI made a pleasing start to life with Dan Skelton when finishing a game runner-up over 2m at Chepstow earlier this month and, with match-fitness on his side, he looks the one to side with. Last seen finishing down the field in the Champion Bumper for Ben Pauling, Sixmilebridge warrants respect making his hurdles/stable debut in these calmer waters, while Mythical Moon showed promise when second in a Bangor bumper last season, and he completes the shortlist.
Ex-French performer BEAU QUALI showed plenty to work on when runner-up at Chepstow 3 weeks ago and with the promise of more to come, he's the percentage call. Sixmilebridge was thought good enough to contest the Champion Bumper in the spring and has to be of interest now hurdling for his new yard on the back of a breathing op. Nowmelad completes the shortlist under a penalty.
The interesting horse is SIXMILEBRIDGE who was last seen contesting the Champion Bumper and could be too classy for these.
(1) L'eau Du Sud 8/15, Useful hurdler who progressed well last season, second in the Betfair Hurdle and County Hurdle. Looks a classic one from this yard who will surpass even that level of form now chasing. Chase debutant who was competitive in some seriously strong handicap hurdles last season.
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2nd (3) (5/1 -11%) No Risk Des Flos
5
5/1(-11%)
(3) No Risk Des Flos 5/1, Mixed bag since his 2 Wetherby victories in 2022/23 and not seen since poor run at Uttoxeter in May. Remains to be seen if wind operation brings about a revival in form. On a dangerous mark and dropping back from 3m won't harm his chances.
4
3rd (4) (7/2 +42%) Envious Editor
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(4) Envious Editor 7/2, Back to winning ways here (20.9f) in May and acquitted himself well in defeat since. Just 1 lb above his last winning mark and warrants respect. Running okay without looking ahead of his mark and might be vulnerable again.
5
4th (5) (50/1 +75%) Storm Of Light
50
50/1(+75%)
(5) Storm Of Light 50/1, Fair hurdle winner for Olly Murphy but yet to make an impact in 4 chase starts for this yard and he's miles out of the handicap here. Good run for a 200-1 chance last time at Warwick but he's well out of the weights again.
2
|PU| (2) (18/1 -100%) Walking On Air
18
18/1(-100%)
(2) Walking On Air 18/1, Dual-winning hurdler who posted a career best when runner-up on Newbury chase debut last December. Disappointed over timber at Chepstow in February but remains with potential back in this sphere for new yard. Useful hurdler for Nicky Henderson and went close on chase debut; ideally wants further.
14:05 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Runner-up in the Betfair and County Hurdle last term, L'EAU DU SUD looks a promising recruit to chasing and he gets the nod to stamp his class on this contest for the in-form Dan Skelton team. Already with plenty of chasing experience under his belt, No Risk Des Flos is capable of playing a hand in a race of this nature and, stepping back in trip, he can emerge as the main danger to the selection following wind surgery, while Envious Editor is respected most out of the remainder.
L'EAU DU SUD is sure to have been well schooled ahead of his chase debut and is very much the one to beat here. Envious Editor may give him most to think about.
This looks a winning opportunity for L'EAU DU SUD, for all that he may ideally be suited by softer ground.
(2) Sam's Amour 5/6, Found improvement to double her hurdle tally in 7-runner novice at Exeter (18.5f, good) 21 days ago and sets the standard on that form. Two wins this year, a 2m5f handicap by 21l and 2m2f novice by 15l; strong claims.
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2nd (5) (17/2 -89%) Fame And Fun
8.5
17/2(-89%)
(5) Fame And Fun 17/2, Won a Plumpton handicap chase in March but patchy record over fences since and disappointed in handicap company back hurdling latest. Drops back in grade here, though, and can't be ruled out. Fortunes have dipped markedly but today's easier company offers some cause for optimism.
1
3rd (1) (13/2 -30%) Byzantine Empire
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(1) Byzantine Empire 13/2, Back to winning ways at Worcester in July and shaped better than distance beaten when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at same course (16f, soft) 34 days ago. Enters calculations. Won a Worcester handicap hurdle in July and should be a big player on these terms.
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4th (7) (33/1 -65%) Bits N Pieces
33
33/1(-65%)
(7) Bits N Pieces 33/1, Failed to meet expectations in Warwick bumper on debut 28 days ago and is likely best watched on switch to hurdling unless the market speaks in his favour. 11-2 but dropped out to be tailed off in a Warwick bumper this month.
3
5th (3) (20/1 -67%) Bahtiyar
20
20/1(-67%)
(3) Bahtiyar 20/1, Maiden who can be a bit headstrong for his own good but he comes here in good form, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (25.7f) 37 days ago. Warrants respect on debut for new yard here. 20-race maiden who left Dan Skelton for £3,000; having first run in a seller.
8
6th (8) (5/1 +80%) Far Away West
5
5/1(+80%)
(8) Far Away West 5/1, Run with credit the last twice, latest when third of 18 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, good, 14/1) 21 days ago. More on plate on these terms, however. Has her work cut out on these terms but has at least performed respectably in handicaps.
4
|PU| (4) (16/1 +0%) Boy From Brazil
16
16/1(+0%)
(4) Boy From Brazil 16/1, Out of a bumper winner but made little impact in 3 starts in that sphere and bit concerning to see him in selling company on hurdles bow. Modest bumper form; goes hurdling at a lowly level and needs checking in the market.
6
|PU| (6) (40/1 +0%) Fixed Wing
40
40/1(+0%)
(6) Fixed Wing 40/1, No better than mid-field in a pair of bumpers and barely troubled the judge over hurdles or on Southwell chase debut earlier this month. Cheekpieces on for first time. Struggled off modest marks in handicap hurdles and again on chase debut last time out.
14:35 Stratford Selling Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
SAM'S AMOUR could not have done it any easier at Exeter last time out and this looks like another ideal opportunity for the seven-year-old to notch up a third career success. Winless since March, Fame And Fun has not shown much in recent starts but is capable on his day, while Byzantine Empire is one with the potential to improve for going back up in distance.
SAM'S AMOUR took her form up a notch when scoring at Exeter earlier this month and has been found a good opportunity to follow up. Byzantine Empire and Fame And Fun look the likeliest dangers.
Keiran Burke's SAM'S AMOUR drops into a seller after winning two of her last four races and she appeals as the safest play.
(5) Juggernaut 13/2, 4/1, good 1¾ lengths third of 10 to Karannelle in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) 41 days ago. Should be on the premises for all that others appeal as better treated. Has run well in three handicaps this term, latest when third at Newton Abbot last month..
1
2nd (1) (9/2 +18%) Zhang Fei
4.5
9/2(+18%)
(1) Zhang Fei 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles who had been in good form on the Flat prior to an underwhelming fifth at Newton Abbot a couple of months ago. Worth considering having been given a break since. Made all at Newton Abbot in July; anchored by 10lb rise when modest 5th there in August..
3
3rd (3) (11/4 +31%) Atreides
2.75
11/4(+31%)
(3) Atreides 11/4, Maiden but shaped better than the result on more than one occasion last term and came on for his reappearance when second at Fontwell last time. Should be on the premises again. 0-11 over hurdles but was beaten only a neck at Fontwell last month..
8
4th (8) (18/1 +18%) Stick With Me Sam
18
18/1(+18%)
(8) Stick With Me Sam 18/1, Related to plenty of winners and stepped up on previous efforts when seventh in a handicap at Uttoxeter 5 months ago. Will probably need this, however. Well beaten on all four starts, latest when seventh of 13 on handicap debut at Uttoxeter..
9
5th (9) (80/1 -100%) Walk The Moon
80
80/1(-100%)
(9) Walk The Moon 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (16.7f, good, 33/1) 55 days ago. Others more persuasive. Moderate effort when sixth of 12 on handicap debut at Bangor last month..
4
6th (4) (12/1 +0%) The Dream Goes On
12
12/1(+0%)
(4) The Dream Goes On 12/1, Just modest form over hurdles so far but there has been the promise of better, so no surprise if she takes a step forward now handicapping. In the frame on three starts over hurdles but needs to find improvement on handicap debut..
2
7th (2) (28/1 -100%) Karannelle
28
28/1(-100%)
(2) Karannelle 28/1, Latest win in hurdle at Newton Abbot in September. 9/1, not quite in the same form when seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to firm) 33 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Won at Newton Abbot in July and last month but is 3lb higher than her last winning mark..
6
8th (6) (9/1 +36%) Razzo Italiano
9
9/1(+36%)
(6) Razzo Italiano 9/1, C&D scorer who made a winning start for his new yard in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Worcester in September. Failed to back it up here last time but too soon to write off. Won selling handicap over C&D and followed up for new connections; non-stayer latest..
7
|PU| (7) (11/4 +0%) Penna Rossa
2.75
11/4(+0%)
(7) Penna Rossa 11/4, First run since leaving Helen Nelmes when very good second of 18 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, good, 10/3) 21 days ago. Very well treated on his best form and is worth a chance to go one better. Almost landed a gamble on stable debut when beaten a neck at Exeter three weeks ago..
12
|PU| (12) (12/1 -9%) Testflight
12
12/1(-9%)
(12) Testflight 12/1, Still a maiden and, while he arrives on the back of a creditable effort over fences, he faces a tricky assignment from out of the weights back in this sphere. Fourth over fences on last two starts but 6lb wrong in the weights on return to hurdles..
10
|PU| (10) (33/1 -32%) Lady Henrietta
33
33/1(-32%)
(10) Lady Henrietta 33/1, Showed more when runner-up in a Stratford bumper in July but hasn't built on that effort switched to hurdling, pulled up in a handicap at Worcester 15 days ago. Well held on all four starts over hurdles, latest when pulled up at Worcester 15 days ago..
11
|PU| (11) (200/1 -100%) Ill Reef
200
200/1(-100%)
(11) Ill Reef 200/1, Yet to show anything since joining this yard and looks set for another struggle. Pulled up in selling handicap over C&D (200-1) won by Razzo Italiano last month..
15:05 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
This can go the way of ATREIDES, who must hold every chance on the back of a career-best effort when narrowly denied over shorter at Fontwell last month. The form of his stable is another plus and the son of Califet is preferred to the capable Zhang Fei and Juggernaut, who was a promising third when not beaten far at Newton Abbot on his latest outing. Others to note include Juggernaut, Penna Rossa and Razzo Italiano.
PENNA ROSSA is well treated on past exploits and was revived by his new stable when second at Exeter three weeks ago, so he takes preference over Atreides, who may yet have more to offer. Juggernaut should give his running once more.
A gamble was foiled when PENNA ROSSA (nap) was beaten on his stable debut and he can win here. Atreides is next best.
(7) Harrys Hope 18/5, Irish point winner who has left her hurdles exploits well behind sent chasing the last twice, following up impressive Southwell chase debut success with another good round of jumping at Exeter (19.2f, good) 3 weeks ago. 6 lb rise for that fair enough and she's the one to beat. 2-2 over fences after emerging from off the pace to shade a tight finish at Exeter.
10
2nd (10) (12/1 +33%) Joe Cotton
12
12/1(+33%)
(10) Joe Cotton 12/1, Point winner who made a successful chase debut in 19f Exeter handicap in March. Has made the frame both subsequent starts but safely held on each occasion and it would appear that he's a shade too high in the weights for now. Didn't build on a clearcut win on chase debut (heavy) but he retains some potential.
8
3rd (8) (4/1 +56%) Smurfette
4
4/1(+56%)
(8) Smurfette 4/1, Has gradually got it together over fences, mastering School For Scandal (winner since) close home when opening account in this sphere at Warwick (2½m, good) last month. 6 lb rise by no means the end of the world and this stiffer test promises to suit. Built up some momentum for her new yard and got up in the nick of time at Warwick latest.
5
4th (5) (40/1 -186%) Mortens Leam
40
40/1(-186%)
(5) Mortens Leam 40/1, Veteran who returned to winning ways at Stratford (22.5f, heavy) in March. May well have notched another success but for unseating 2 out at Hereford (25.2f, good) the following month and this 12-y-o will be a danger to all if fully tuned-up for this assignment. Off since April but would have taken some beating had he not departed two out last time.
2
5th (2) (9/1 -38%) Cooleenymore
9
9/1(-38%)
(2) Cooleenymore 9/1, Took very well to fences during the spring, making it 2-4 in this sphere with a wide-margin success at Hereford (25.5f, good) when last seen in May. Resumes on a 10 lb higher mark and in a tougher race, though, so more will certainly be needed if she's to add to her tally here. On the upgrade earlier this year, winning over hurdles and fences; up the weights.
11
6th (11) (10/1 +29%) Moonlight Artist
10
10/1(+29%)
(11) Moonlight Artist 10/1, Opened hurdles account at Exeter (23f, soft) last November and followed that with a respectable effort at Aintree next time. However, he proved a let-down returned to Exeter on latest start during the spring and he needs to get back on track now switched to the larger obstacles. Hurdle winner; returns from a break with yard going well and should make a chaser.
9
7th (9) (12/1 +64%) Kapamazov
12
12/1(+64%)
(9) Kapamazov 12/1, Running respectably in the summer without shaping like he's ahead of his mark, only fifth of 10 at Uttoxeter when last seen in July. Opposable. It was his first run over fences when beaten about 5l at Uttoxeter (3m2f, soft).
4
8th (4) (16/1 -14%) Macfin
16
16/1(-14%)
(4) Macfin 16/1, Placed all 3 starts switched to fences for Nigel Twiston-Davies during 2021/22 campaign. Not seen out under Rules since but 4-6 between the flags in the interim and it'll be interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting with a tongue strap added here. Competitive form in 2021 and has since gone 4-6 in points; respected despite the absence.
16
9th (16) (50/1 +24%) The Gambler
50
50/1(+24%)
(16) The Gambler 50/1, Fair bumper winner but she has failed to match that form over hurdles/fences and looks up against it from 9 lb out of the handicap here. Safely held since an improved 2nd over 2m3f here in May and she's 9lb out of the weights.
6
|F| (6) (14/1 -133%) Move With The Beat
14
14/1(-133%)
(6) Move With The Beat 14/1, Dual point winner who showed some promise over hurdles. Well-backed for recent chase debut at Exeter (17.5f, good to soft) where a bad mistake at the seventh fence left him on the back foot, and likely to step up on that granted an error-free round of jumping here. Made a bad mid-race mistake when pulled-up favourite on chase debut at Exeter last week.
1
|PU| (1) (7/1 +42%) How And Ever
7
7/1(+42%)
(1) How And Ever 7/1, Lightly-raced 6-y-o who made a successful handicap debut over hurdles at Fontwell (21.8f, heavy) in February. Too bad to be true when pulled up at Lingfield the following month and he appeals as the type to make his mark in this sphere. Won one of his two handicaps over hurdles; now chasing and he's still lightly raced.
3
|PU| (3) (18/1 +28%) Kap Auteuil
18
18/1(+28%)
(3) Kap Auteuil 18/1, Useful chaser at best but losing run stretches back to March 2022 and he offered little in 3 starts in cheekpieces last season. More severe headgear enlisted for this seasonal reappearance and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Bar one run when runner-up, his form has deserted him the last two years; new visor.
12
|PU| (12) (20/1 -25%) Supposedtobe
20
20/1(-25%)
(12) Supposedtobe 20/1, Dual hurdles winner but hasn't looked a natural in this sphere, despite finishing in the money on 3 of his 4 starts in this sphere, and hopes pinned on this step up in trip sparking some improvement. Runner-up in two of his four chases but he was 20l off the winner in the latest.
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|PU| (13) (20/1 +60%) J'habite En France
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(13) J'habite En France 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden who is hard to warm to on this chase debut judged on what he's shown in half-a-dozen starts over hurdles. Only a 5yo but his form in handicap hurdles (2m3f-3m) was moderate.
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|PU| (14) (25/1 -150%) On The Platform
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(14) On The Platform 25/1, Finally shed his maiden tag in this sphere when landing a 9-runner handicap at Bangor (3m, good) on his latest outing in May. 3 lb rise fair enough and should have a part to play if fit enough to do himself justice. First chase win at the 17th attempt when scoring narrowly over 3m at Bangor in May.
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|PU| (15) (33/1 +34%) Inchagoill Lady
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(15) Inchagoill Lady 33/1, Appeared to take a step forward when third on chase debut/second start for this yard following a wind op at Exeter (3m. heavy) in March. However, failed to build on that next 2 starts and she's opposable back from a 6-month break. Maiden who didn't shape without promise in two of her three chases in the spring.
15:35 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow
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COOLEENYMORE was a real eye-catcher when she ran away with a mares' handicap the last time she was seen over fences at Exeter and, having shown her versatility with a similar display over timber at Hereford in May, the Robert Walford-trained mare is an attractive proposition on just her third start in this sphere. The hat-trick seeking Harrys Hope is an obvious threat stepping up in trip off just 6lb higher than her latest success. Kapamazov and Joe Cotton are potential improvers to monitor in the betting.
This trip should be within HARRYS HOPE's range and, with a 6 lb rise for her latest success at Exeter easy to swallow, she is taken to complete the hat-trick. Move With The Beat didn't have the chance to show what he can do over fences on debut in this sphere at the aforementioned course and Emma Lavelle's charge is next on the list ahead of Smurfette. If Mortens Leam is raring to go he will have a chance, while Macfin is also of interest, despite returning from a lengthy absence.
This is very open. MACFIN could be interesting with competitive form off higher marks before doing well in points.
(11) Watamu 25/1, Crystal Ocean filly. Dam bumper/useful 2m-21f hurdle winner. Third foal; dam dual bumper and 2m-2m5f hurdle winner, including Listed level.
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2nd (9) (9/4 +68%) Ride Like A Girl
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(9) Ride Like A Girl 9/4, Beaumec De Houelle filly. Dam French 1½m-14.5f winner. Dam a French Flat winner; stable won this with a useful newcomer 12 months ago.
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3rd (8) (7/2 -5%) Queen's Theatre
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(8) Queen's Theatre 7/2, Gentlewave filly out of 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to smart hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 3m) Glencove Marina and useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Commodore Barry. Yard excel in bumpers and she's one to keep firmly on side. Has an appealing pedigree and her yard wins plenty of bumpers.
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4th (10) (66/1 -32%) Slack Alice
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(10) Slack Alice 66/1, Bred to improve with age and shaped in kind when well held at Huntingdon on debut 3 weeks ago. 18-1 when about 10l behind Crystabel at Huntingdon; has others to worry about too.
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5th (4) (4/1 +33%) Girl Of Gold
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(4) Girl Of Gold 4/1, Golden Horn filly. Half-sister to 4 winners, including fair hurdler/useful chaser Cubomania and modest hurdler Silver Vision. Dam 1¼m-15f winner. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. Half-sister to smart Flat winners; interesting newcomer for yard that's 5-18 in bumpers.
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6th (2) (18/1 +28%) Crystal Spring
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(2) Crystal Spring 18/1, £15,000 3-y-o by Crystal Ocean. Dam placed in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to high-class hurdler/top-class chaser (stayed 21f) Simonsig and useful hurdle winner/smart chaser (2m-3m winner) Dusart. Newcomer to note. Dam in placed bumper/2m hurdle and a half-sister to top-class jumper Simonsig.
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7th (1) (11/4 -22%) Crystabel
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(1) Crystabel 11/4, Crystal Ocean filly out of unraced daughter of useful 7f/1m winner Glowing, from very good Flat family. Made an encouraging start to career after being able to set her own fractions when second at Huntingdon (3/1) 3 weeks ago. Entitled to improve. Rare bumper runner for her Flat yard when going down narrowly from the front at Huntingdon.
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8th (5) (66/1 -100%) Highbury Hill
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(5) Highbury Hill 66/1, Masterstroke filly. Half-sister to modest chaser Blue Bear. Dam 2m-21f hurdle/chase winner (stayed 3m). Bred to have a future but her trainer is 1-42 in bumpers recent seasons.
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9th (7) (11/1 -175%) Ocean Sky
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(7) Ocean Sky 11/1, Inns of Court filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including bumper winner Giddyupadingdong. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. One for shortlist on debut. 12,000euros yearling; stamina not guaranteed for bumpers but yard is respected.
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10th (6) (66/1 0%) Maria's Joy
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(6) Maria's Joy 66/1, Dartmouth filly. Half-sister to 4 winners, including fairly useful chaser Leissieres Express and fair hurdler The Premier Celtic, stayed 2¾m. Half-sister to winning jumpers but yard 1-13 in these races recent seasons; best watched.
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11th (3) (125/1 -89%) Gaelic Choir
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(3) Gaelic Choir 125/1, Mahsoob filly. Half-sister to useful hurdler Stimulating Song and fair 17f hurdle winner Romeo's Bond. Dam unraced. Related to winners but yard 0-17 in bumpers in recent seasons.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
CRYSTABEL, a rare runner on the NH scene for the Andrew Balding yard, narrowly failed to reward favourite backers when she was just touched off in a driving finish on her racecourse debut at Huntingdon. However, it was still a promising enough effort to suggest the experience will stand her in good stead here. With improvement likely, the daughter of Crystal Ocean could be too wily for the likes of Ocean Sky, Queen's Theatre and Girl Of Gold who appeal most from the newcomers.
The betting could help sort matters in this interesting 3-y-o bumper, with QUEEN'S THEATRE chanced before market clues. Crystabel made an encouraging start at Huntingdon and is entitled to improve, while Ocean Sky and Girl of Gold are a couple of the other appealing newcomers.
There are some interesting newcomers to consider but CRYSTABEL has the benefit of a run under her belt and it was a good one.
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