Stratford Races & Results 1 Sunday 23rd July 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Stratford Races & Results Tomform Sunday 23rd July 2023

There were 27 Races on Sunday 23rd July 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Redcar, 6 races at Stratford, 8 races at Curragh, 6 races at Newton Abbot, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 23rd July 2023

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

14:20 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
9	9 (9) (2.5/1 +38%) Miss Fedora	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(9) Miss Fedora 2.5/1, Maiden following 8 starts who ran her best race yet when runner-up at Fontwell (19.2f) 37 days ago, bumping into a well-in rival but beating the rest convincingly. Remains unexposed at this sort of trip and she's in the mix off same mark. Still a maiden (0-8) but not for the first time she bumped into an improver at Fontwell.
4	4 (4) (4/1 +27%) Lady Gwen	4 4/1(+27%)	(4) Lady Gwen 4/1, Twice a runner-up in mares' maiden hurdles last year and dispelled couple of lesser efforts when fourth in maiden company here (16.3f) in April. Has switched yards ahead of this return to handicaps and she's one to monitor closely in the market for clues. Ability there to be competitive off this mark and one to consider on debut for Kim Bailey.
8	8 (8) (4/1 +43%) Born To Please	4 4/1(+43%)	(8) Born To Please 4/1, Just 1 win from 24 hurdles starts but she again ran respectably when third in a C&D handicap 7 days ago, plenty to do home turn and best work finish. Each-way claims again with a repeat. Again ran well when third here last week but she's become very hard to win with.
3	3 (3) (6.5/1 -63%) Never No Trouble	6.5 6.5/1(-63%)	(3) Never No Trouble 6.5/1, Gained reward for her consistency when winning 8-runner maiden at Hereford (16.2f) in February and made the frame on each of her last 3 starts over hurdles, latterly when runner-up at Worcester (20f) in June. Latest run on the Flat best overlooked and she's not out of things. Well held on the Flat ten days ago but had been running well over hurdles.
5	5 (5) (7.5/1 +53%) Maria Magdalena	7.5 7.5/1(+53%)	(5) Maria Magdalena 7.5/1, On a long losing run and she couldn't build on her reappearance run when well beaten at Southwell (20.4f) 6 weeks ago. Mark has eased further if blinkers have positive effect now. Well below par on her last four starts and now goes in blinkers; could revive.
10	10 (10) (8/1 +33%) Coastal Sun	8 8/1(+33%)	(10) Coastal Sun 8/1, Gained breakthrough success in a novice claimer at Ludlow in November for Alastair Ralph. Probably in better heart than recent form figures suggest for present stable and she's not one to write off from this basement mark. Respectable 10l fourth over C&D in June before a lesser effort at Worcester.
2	2 (2) (14/1 -155%) Fabreze	14 14/1(-155%)	(2) Fabreze 14/1, Benefited from a more positive ride (equipped with cheekpieces) when clear-cut winner of a mares' handicap at Uttoxeter (20f) in June. Shaped as if still in top form for a long way when fourth at Cartmel (22f) since and this drop back in trip will hold no fears. 2m6f was a stretch at Cartmel but her new mark has since kicked in.
6	6 (6) (22/1 +33%) Quiet Thunder	22 22/1(+33%)	(6) Quiet Thunder 22/1, C&D mares' maiden winner and best effort thereafter came back here in the autumn. Low-key exploits on the Flat in recent weeks and others make greater appeal back over timber. Won a non-handicap here last summer but not progressed at all from there.

LTO Selection:

14:20 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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

Never No Trouble and Fabreze arrive after some improved recent efforts and are noted despite them creeping up in the weights. However, NOONIE, who was a respectable second in a similar race over 2m here three starts back, could be the way to go given she has more scope to improve over this trip. The daughter of Almanzor is still unexposed over timber and has extended appeal on these terms having been nudged down 1lb since last time.

MISS FEDORA ran her best race yet when chasing home a thrown-in winner at Fontwell 37 days ago and, still unexposed at this sort of trip, and in receipt of a handy 4-y-o allowance, she could be worth chancing to build on that now. Lady Gwen on debut for Kim Bailey and Never No Trouble head up the dangers.

If LADY GWEN has benefited from a change of scenery then she has the ability to win a race of this nature.

14:20 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:52 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
11	11 (11) (1.88/1 +25%) Saxon Queen	1.88 1.88/1(+25%)	(11) Saxon Queen 1.88/1, Has returned from an absence an improved performer, building on Ffos Las second to go one better over 26.5f at Newton Abbot last month. Can defy a small nudge from the handicapper with her yard continuing in excellent form. Lightly raced mare who beat two rivals last time over this far; just 2lb higher.
13	13 (13) (3.33/1 +76%) Testflight	3.33 3.33/1(+76%)	(13) Testflight 3.33/1, Better than result on a couple of occasions since switching to handicaps, doing plenty up with the pace when fourth of 8 over 19f at Fontwell last time. Up significantly in trip. 0-10; has run the odd decent race but he's never been beyond 2m3f.
3	3 (3) (7/1 -8%) Bright Sunbird	7 7/1(-8%)	(3) Bright Sunbird 7/1, Back-to-back winner last summer (awarded 2¾m novice at Cartmel). Started this summer with 3 respectable efforts but well below par at Southwell last time. Wasn't running too badly this campaign until finished tailed off the last time.
9	9 (9) (8.5/1 +53%) Racing Spirit	8.5 8.5/1(+53%)	(9) Racing Spirit 8.5/1, Only one win from 29 starts over hurdles, which came back in July 2020. Made a good return to action when second at Southwell (3m) in June but not in the same form at Worcester since. Blinkers back on. Only 1-39 and well behind Classic Concorde at Worcester.
8	8 (8) (9/1 +18%) Saved By The River	9 9/1(+18%)	(8) Saved By The River 9/1, Cut little ice in bumpers and only poor form over jumps, although he did show better signs from his reduced mark when third in a Fontwell handicap hurdle last month. The task is to build on that. 0-13; will need to settle well in first-time blinkers if he's to see out this longer trip.
12	12 (12) (10/1 +38%) Dakota Beat	10 10/1(+38%)	(12) Dakota Beat 10/1, One of better efforts for current yard when sixth of 12 at Market Rasen last month but others are still readily preferred. Back to some form last time but might not build on that over this much longer trip.
6	6 (6) (11/1 +31%) Top Man	11 11/1(+31%)	(6) Top Man 11/1, Three-time winner but below par on both outings since returning from a lengthy absence. Has something to prove for now. Has been a little too quiet for comfort since returning from a very long absence.
7	7 (7) (22/1 +12%) Corrany	22 22/1(+12%)	(7) Corrany 22/1, Has struggled over fences lately and it remains to be seen whether a return to hurdles sparks a revival. Sole win came over fences and he's opposable in his current vein of form.
10	10 (10) (33/1 +34%) Orchestrated	33 33/1(+34%)	(10) Orchestrated 33/1, Poor and inconsistent chaser in recent years. Easy to oppose back hurdling after a year off. Returns to hurdling after a year away and he's 0-4 in this sphere.
1	1 (1) (125/1 -346%) Daybreak Boy	125 125/1(-346%)	(1) Daybreak Boy 125/1, Dual ex-Irish hurdle winner during 2018/19 campaign but patchy form since. Struggled for this yard in 2021 and can only be watched back from a long absence. Well beaten over hurdles/fences for this yard and he's returning from a long absence.

LTO Selection:

14:52 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

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

SAXON QUEEN remains unexposed and heads the shortlist after a game success over this trip in a three-runner event at Newton Abbot last month. That was her best effort yet and a 2lb higher mark is hardly restrictive. Classic Concorde looks the main threat after he appeared revitalised when back over hurdles for the first time in just over a year with a good second at Worcester 13 days ago. Bright Sunbird and Testflight are also considered.

SAXON QUEEN only won a small-field race at Newton Abbot last month but the second won next time and she still looks well treated off effectively 2 lb higher this afternoon. Recent Worcester runner-up Classic Concorde is second choice ahead of Prison Break, who is well treated and hinted at a revival last time.

If there's one runner open to any improvement that horse is SAXON QUEEN (nap) who has returned from a long absence in good order.

14:52 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:22 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 2) 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (2.5/1 +44%) Cracking Destiny	2.5 2.5/1(+44%)	(3) Cracking Destiny 2.5/1, Confirmed this season's previous promise and ended an almost 2-year losing run when scoring at this C&D (good to soft) earlier this month, taking his record here to 2-2. He remains well-in on old form and must be feared provided this doesn't come too soon. Made it 2-2 at this track here 19 days ago and that was never in much doubt; back up 5lb.
6	6 (6) (2.5/1 +50%) Romanor	2.5 2.5/1(+50%)	(6) Romanor 2.5/1, Bagged a trio of handicap chases at Newton Abbot in 2022, the latest from a 1 lb higher mark in September. Not scored since but wasn't seen to best effect under trademark dropped-out tactics there 6 days ago, finishing with running left. Not discounted. Running well and could be dangerous with an assured fast pace to aim at.
2	2 (2) (2.75/1 +17%) Sir Tivo	2.75 2.75/1(+17%)	(2) Sir Tivo 2.75/1, Didn't have to improve to win an uncompetitive handicap at Southwell in May and lost little in defeat when going down by just a short head at Uttoxeter (16f, good) since, collared in the dying strides. Up another 2 lb for that near miss but can get involved again. In career-best form; should get a nice lead from Mercian Prince and won't be far away.
4	4 (4) (5.5/1 -10%) Blueberry Wine	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(4) Blueberry Wine 5.5/1, Likeable type who followed up his Huntingdon success with career-best victory at Aintree (15.8f, good to firm) last month. Lost little in defeat against a well-treated rival at Worcester 25 days ago and a career best is needed to regain the winning thread. Progressive chaser with an excellent strike-rate and lost little in defeat at Worcester.
1	1 (1) (11/1 -83%) Mercian Prince	11 11/1(-83%)	(1) Mercian Prince 11/1, Veteran campaigner who enhanced his fine Kempton record on the back of 7 months off when landing a 2¼m handicap in May under a typically fluent front-running display. Below his best on both subsequent outings (latest over hurdles) so probably best to look elsewhere. Dangerous front-runner at his best at Kempton; below form the last twice.

LTO Selection:

15:22 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 2) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

CRACKING DESTINY is effective at this course and, off just 5lb higher than his comfortable C&D success from 19 days ago, he is a strong candidate to follow up, despite this being a slightly deeper race. Sir Tivo is another that has shown a decent level of form here and commands respect, especially as the in-form Sean Bowen is back in the saddle. Blueberry Wine is also taken seriously off an 8lb higher mark than last month's Aintree success.

Tough to rule out any of the sextet but preference is for CRACKING DESTINY, who confirmed this season's previous promise when scoring over C&D earlier this month and can maintain his unbeaten record at this venue. Sir Tivo has returned better than ever this term, so he could be the one to give the selection most to think about, with Feel The Pinch rounding off the shortlist.

The likelihood of a strong pace (with Mercian Prince in the field) heightens interest in ROMANOR.

15:22 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 2) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:52 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (0.53/1 +21%) Titanium Moon	0.53 0.53/1(+21%)	(2) Titanium Moon 0.53/1, Failed to win in 4 outings on the Flat but on a roll over hurdles, making it 3 novice wins in a row (all by wide margins) at Cartmel (17f) 3 weeks ago. Leading claims again. Made light work of her opposition when doubly penalised at Cartmel.
1	1 (1) (1.25/1 +0%) Carrigeen Kampala	1.25 1.25/1(+0%)	(1) Carrigeen Kampala 1.25/1, Has won her last 3, scoring for a second time over C&D when comfortably landing short odds a month ago. Likely capable of better again. Defied a double penalty very nicely and clearly on the upgrade.
3	3 (3) (50/1 -25%) The Punt	50 50/1(-25%)	(3) The Punt 50/1, Second in a Newton Abbot bumper last summer but just modest form in 2 maiden hurdles on return to action in May. Plenty more will be needed to trouble the big 2 here. Second in a bumper; inferior form so far over hurdles and very much up against it.
4	4 (4) (80/1 -60%) The Tiger Tank	80 80/1(-60%)	(4) The Tiger Tank 80/1, Modest form at best in bumpers in Ireland and can only be watched now hurdling for new yard. No more than minor promise in four Irish bumpers and can only be watched for now.
5	5 (5) (150/1 -127%) Prelinsia	150 150/1(-127%)	(5) Prelinsia 150/1, Related to winners but bumper exploits have been no better than modest, including when 11 lengths third of 6 at Newton Abbot last month. Hurdle debut. Three defeats in bumpers and questionable what she achieved when 11l third in the latest.

LTO Selection:

15:52 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

TITANIUM MOON has barely put a foot wrong since beginning her career over hurdles and the four-timer could well be on the cards after another bloodless success at Cartmel earlier in the month. A winner here over further on her penultimate start, she can get the better of double C&D winner Carrigeen Kampala, who arrives with similar claims. The Punt can pick up the pieces if either of the first two falter.

It's highly likely this will develop into a match race between TITANIUM MOON and Carrigeen Kampala. Something has to give as they both go in search of a 4-timer, with Donald McCain's charge narrowly preferred.

Only the two should count and TITANIUM MOON and Carrigeen Kampala are mares with similar profiles. The McCain mare is preferred.

15:52 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:22 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (1.62/1 +14%) Opening Bid	1.62 1.62/1(+14%)	(2) Opening Bid 1.62/1, With the usual headgear left off, opened his account over fences at Worcester in May and hasn't looked back since, also scoring at Newton Abbot before forging clear to complete the hat-trick at this C&D 19 days ago. Can add to his tally. Resurgent 8yo who has won three good-ground chases in a row since May, the latest over C&D.
3	3 (3) (2.75/1 +8%) Norley	2.75 2.75/1(+8%)	(3) Norley 2.75/1, Showed improved form last season, scoring twice over hurdles before making his second start over fences a winning one at Huntingdon in April. Resumed his progress when runner-up in this sphere at Bangor (20.3f) in June, so he's not taken lightly. Won twice in April (hurdle/chase) and last month's Bangor second was a new career best.
4	4 (4) (4/1 +11%) Gold Link	4 4/1(+11%)	(4) Gold Link 4/1, Showed he retains his ability after nearly 2 years off when runner-up over hurdles in May. Better than the result when fourth of 5 at Cartmel on chase debut, weakening having gone clear after the last, before unseating early 3 days ago. Remains with potential as a chaser. Didn't get far at Worcester on Thursday but chasing debut in May was very promising.
5	5 (5) (8/1 +0%) Magistrato	8 8/1(+0%)	(5) Magistrato 8/1, Won on final outing for Paul Nicholls at Warwick (16.2f) in May and has run to a similar level on both starts for his current yard, reverting to front-running tactics when second of 3 at Newton Abbot 16 days ago. May just find others stronger, though. Both runs for this stable were very respectable but he's not straightforward.
6	6 (6) (10/1 +29%) Go Fox	10 10/1(+29%)	(6) Go Fox 10/1, Took advantage of a much-reduced mark when successful at Fakenham in June and followed up at this course (17f) 16 days later. Fell at the ninth in his hat-trick bid over C&D 19 days ago (race won by Opening Bid) so bounce back called for, but he remains well treated on old form. Won twice from the front in June; in good nick but may need the rain to stay away.
1	1 (1) (11/1 -83%) Sophosc	11 11/1(-83%)	(1) Sophosc 11/1, Made it 3-3 over hurdles when easily landing a Fakenham handicap (20f) in October. Unsuited by way the race developed when fourth at Ascot next time, but little impact in 3 starts on the level so far this year. Goes chasing now. Out of form on the Flat this year and not bred for chasing; others have less to prove.
7	7 (7) (100/1 -100%) Tremwedge	100 100/1(-100%)	(7) Tremwedge 100/1, Fair maiden hurdler for Alan King but has lost his way over fences for his current yard, beaten some way out when sixth of 7 behind Opening Bid at Worcester in May. Up against it once more. Tailed off behind Opening Bid last time and effectively 15lb higher here.

LTO Selection:

16:22 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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

OPENING BID is in the form of his life at present and Chris Down's gelding could prove a tough nut to crack having landed the hat-trick over C&D earlier in the month. The eight-year-old remains unexposed at this distance and should have too much for the likes of Norley, who almost got back to winning ways at Bangor-on-Dee last month, and Gold Link.

OPENING BID has thrived with the headgear left off over fences, completing a hat-trick with a dominant success over C&D 19 days ago. He can score again in his current mood, though Norley resumed his progress last time and is feared most. Gold Link also remains open to improvement as a chaser.

Opening Bid is on a roll and not opposed lightly but GOLD LINK still has potential and might be the answer.

16:22 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:52 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (2/1 +27%) Minella Rescue	2 2/1(+27%)	(5) Minella Rescue 2/1, Placed in a point and made a positive start under Rules when third in a reasonable race at Tipperary 80 days ago. Interesting on debut for new stable. Ability in points/bumpers in Ireland and bought for £55,000.
2	2 (2) (3.33/1 +33%) Thirtyfour Thirty	3.33 3.33/1(+33%)	(2) Thirtyfour Thirty 3.33/1, Telescope gelding who found only a well-touted fellow newcomer too good at Worcester on debut before going one better there 13 days ago. Has left Nigel Twiston-Davies since but boasts strong claims. Dug deep to win at Worcester, beating a point winner with the pair clear; new yard.
1	1 (1) (3.5/1 -154%) Jeudidee	3.5 3.5/1(-154%)	(1) Jeudidee 3.5/1, Jeu St Eloi gelding. Half-brother to fair French chaser Hozora. Dam maiden over hurdles/fences in France. Strong in the betting and made a winning debut with a bit to spare at Warwick 3 weeks ago. Bold bid under a penalty seems assured. It wasn't much of a race that he won but he was even-money and did it readily.
8	8 (8) (4.5/1 +78%) Footloose Man	4.5 4.5/1(+78%)	(8) Footloose Man 4.5/1, Related to several winners and has made a reasonable start in 2 bumpers to date. Needs a bit of improvement if he's to open his account, however. Not far away in two good-ground bumpers at Worcester; a faster pace could help him.
3	3 (3) (6.5/1 +19%) Tineggiori	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(3) Tineggiori 6.5/1, Left debut form well behind when landing 10-runner bumper at Hexham last month. More on his plate under a penalty but could progress again. Overcame trouble in running at Hexham (good) and that performance can be upgraded.
4	4 (4) (25/1 +11%) Gregorian Diamond	25 25/1(+11%)	(4) Gregorian Diamond 25/1, Failed to complete both starts in points but has shown ability in bumpers. Left Fergal O'Brien (also tongue tied for first time now), though, and has something to find. Placed in two bumpers for Fergal O'Brien; changed yards; should have a say.
9	9 (9) (33/1 +50%) Moon Royale	33 33/1(+50%)	(9) Moon Royale 33/1, 2,000 gns 3-y-o, Shamardal gelding. Brother to useful 1m/9f winner Romantic Rival. Dam 7.5f winner in France. Doesn't make much appeal on paper. 2,000gns 3yo; Flat-bred who can only be watched on belated debut.
10	10 (10) (50/1 -52%) Generous Valentine	50 50/1(-52%)	(10) Generous Valentine 50/1, Showed a bit when fourth at Worcester but likely to be brought along gradually. 22-1 and beat only one home on good ground at Worcester last month.
7	7 (7) (150/1 +0%) Spirittappergoode	150 150/1(+0%)	(7) Spirittappergoode 150/1, Yet to show any ability and has a 20-month absence to overcome. Didn't show much in two bumpers in late 2021 and now returns from a long absence.

LTO Selection:

16:52 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

THIRTYFOUR THIRTY didn't have to improve much from first to second start when getting off the mark at Worcester last time out and there should be more to come again as the four-year-old starts life for new connections. Fellow winner Jeudidee looks to be his main danger, along with Irish recruit Minella Rescue, who shaped with promise at Tipperary in May. Newcomer Phantom Gold and Tineggiori can also have a say in proceedings.

JEUDIDEE made a good impression when scoring at Warwick on debut and, with improvement expected, he's marginally preferred to Thirtyfour Thirty, who opened his account at Worcester recently. Minella Rescue is another one to consider.

An open bumper and not a strong one. JEUDIDEE was popular in the market at Warwick and won that race fairly readily.

16:52 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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