Stratford Races & Results 1 Thursday 3rd August 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Stratford Races & Results Tomform Thursday 3rd August 2023

There were 42 Races on Thursday 3rd August 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Goodwood, 6 races at Nottingham, 6 races at Stratford, 8 races at Galway, 6 races at Epsom, 8 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 3rd August 2023

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14:33 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (2.12/1 -6%) Mole Court	2.12 2.12/1(-6%)	(5) Mole Court 2.12/1, Has made a positive start to chasing career, landing brace of 20f handicaps at Worcester fitted with cheekpieces this summer. Up 8 lb and tackles a new trip but seems sure to go well. Two 2m4f wins at Worcester; up another 8lb; could prove up to it.
2	1 2nd (1) (1.62/1 +7%) Tiger Orchid	1.62 1.62/1(+7%)	(1) Tiger Orchid 1.62/1, Won twice over hurdles last season and has already matched that tally over fences after just 3 starts, doing so with plenty in hand at Worcester last week. Penalty unlikely to prevent further success. Easy Worcester winner last week on soft ground; hard to beat under a penalty.
3	4 3rd (4) (4.5/1 +10%) Post No Bills	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(4) Post No Bills 4.5/1, Point winner who has taken well to fences, bagging handicaps at Fontwell and Cartmel in May. Heavy ground perhaps to blame for tame effort at Cartmel since. Tailed off on heavy ground latest but considered on previous form.
4	3 4th (3) (6.5/1 -8%) Hidden Depths	6.5 6.5/1(-8%)	(3) Hidden Depths 6.5/1, Multiple Flat/hurdles winner who made a winning chase debut at Kempton, seen to good effect (held up off strong pace). Sound efforts since, no match for the winner when second of 5 at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago. Good claims on form but rain would pose a problem.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (14/1 -56%) Inishbiggle	14 14/1(-56%)	(2) Inishbiggle 14/1, Emphatic winner of 19.3f Catterick handicap hurdle in February 2022. Failed to convince as a chaser so far but has undergone breathing surgery since last outing. Wind surgery since respectable Bangor run in June; needs better.

LTO Selection:

14:33 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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

TIGER ORCHID could hardly have been any more impressive when sauntering round Worcester last week, which made it two from three over fences, and a 7lb penalty may not be enough to stop him going in again. Receiving weight from all of his rivals, Mole Court appears the biggest danger, having won his last two races in emphatic style and merits plenty of respect. Of the remainder, Post No Bills should appreciate this sounder surface following his Cartmel effort last month.

TIGER ORCHID and Mole Court have both made hay at Worcester switched to fences in recent weeks and are expected to dominate this, with marginal preference for the Dr Richard Newland inmate.

Last week's easy Worcester win makes TIGER ORCHID the one to beat.

14:33 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:08 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (1.62/1 +35%) Gifted Angel	1.62 1.62/1(+35%)	(2) Gifted Angel 1.62/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Didn't jump with fluency but still made a sound start to his hurdle career when third of 11 over C&D 18 days ago. Cheekpieces refitted. Might hurdle better with that experience behind him. Leading claims. Flat maiden; good C&D third on hurdling debut; decent claims.
2	1 2nd (1) (2.25/1 +25%) City Of Ruins	2.25 2.25/1(+25%)	(1) City Of Ruins 2.25/1, 5/2, third of 5 in juvenile hurdle at Hexham (2m, good) on debut 61 days ago. May do better. Encouraging third on racecourse debut; should improve; leading contender.
3	11 3rd (11) (20/1 +39%) Limelight	20 20/1(+39%)	(11) Limelight 20/1, Modest maiden on Flat (stays 1m) for Mike Murphy & Michael Keady. Has had wind surgery head of this hurdle debut for a new yard. Not an obvious one. Unplaced all eight Flat starts; hurdle/stable debut after wind surgery.
4	3 4th (3) (22/1 -38%) Logistical	22 22/1(-38%)	(3) Logistical 22/1, Fair maiden on the Flat for Andrew Balding. Only modest form in his 2 juvenile hurdles for new connections but it's still early days. Well held in both hurdle starts, the latest after wind surgery.
5th	8 5th (8) (14/1 -17%) Sunrise Boy	14 14/1(-17%)	(8) Sunrise Boy 14/1, Modest maiden on the Flat who went backwards from hurdling debut when pulled up over C&D 18 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Excuse when pulled up over C&D last month but others still preferred.
6th	6 6th (6) (12/1 +0%) Secret Sauce	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Secret Sauce 12/1, Fair performer on the Flat in Ireland, winning a 1m Gowran claimer in May. 14/1, didn't get beyond the first at Newton Abbot recently so this is effectively his hurdle debut. Irish Flat winner in May but unseated at the first on recent Newton Abbot hurdle debut.
7th	12 7th (12) (9/1 +10%) Saisissante	9 9/1(+10%)	(12) Saisissante 9/1, Fairly useful Flat winner at up to 1¼m in France. Underperformed on yard debut at Newmarket last month but has to be of interest on first crack at hurdling here. Four French Flat wins; well beaten only British start; some appeal on hurdle debut.
8th	4 8th (4) (12/1 -100%) Ramz	12 12/1(-100%)	(4) Ramz 12/1, Fair maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 9.5f) for Alice Haynes. Respected on hurdle debut for an in-form trainer/jockey combination. Rather disappointing Flat maiden; joined good yard for hurdling; bit to prove.
9th	5 9th (5) (33/1 -230%) Red Fort	33 33/1(-230%)	(5) Red Fort 33/1, Modest maiden on the Flat, reaching the frame in handicaps on his last 2 outings. Hurdle debut. Moderate Flat maiden; enough to prove on hurdle debut; tongue-strap on.
10th	7 10th (7) (40/1 -100%) Steven Seagull	40 40/1(-100%)	(7) Steven Seagull 40/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Doesn't make obvious appeal now switching to hurdles. Modest Flat maiden; stays well; needs improvement on hurdle debut.
11th	9 11th (9) (125/1 -150%) Texas Boy	125 125/1(-150%)	(9) Texas Boy 125/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Probably best watched now hurdling. Flat maiden and British efforts have been very modest.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (125/1 -150%) Lady Bianca	125 125/1(-150%)	(10) Lady Bianca 125/1, Modest maiden on the Flat for Jamie Osborne. Sports a first-time tongue tie now hurdling for a new stable. Placed once on AW; bought last month for 3,000gns; stable/hurdle debut.

LTO Selection:

15:08 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Not much form on offer here with plenty of unexposed sorts so the market may prove informative. However, there was clearly plenty expected of CITY OF RUINS when finishing third, having been sent off favourite, at Hexham on debut in June and he may be worth another chance. Gifted Angel is another who shaped well enough on his hurdling debut when filling the same position as the selection over C&D last month. Any market confidence behind Ramz, who makes his debut for Olly Murphy, would be significant.

GIFTED ANGEL translated his fair Flat ability to hurdles at the first time of asking when third over C&D 18 days ago and a repeat of that form might be good enough here. Sassissante and Ramz are interesting recruits from the Flat, while City of Ruins hails from a good stable and may step up on his opening Hexham third.

The hurdling experience of GIFTED ANGEL may enable him to win this.

15:08 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:43 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (1.1/1 +45%) Justshortofabubble	1.1 1.1/1(+45%)	(9) Justshortofabubble 1.1/1, Long-standing maiden but he got back on track when edged out in 21f handicap chase at Newton Abbot 11 days ago. Merits consideration off a 2 lb higher mark here. Nearly justified strong support at Newton Abbot latest and leading claims on that.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/1 -71%) Dindin	6 6/1(-71%)	(2) Dindin 6/1, Consistent this year, resuming winning ways at Stratford in June. Rare below-par fifth at Worcester since but he's the sort to bounce back. Fully exposed but won two starts ago and repeat of that gives him every chance.
3	5 3rd (5) (12/1 -9%) Humps And Bumps	12 12/1(-9%)	(5) Humps And Bumps 12/1, Unreliable sort who is now 13 runs since his last win in 2021. Yet to hit top form for his new yard, having a wind op before fourth of 7 in handicap chase (20/1) at Hexham (24.2f, good) 13 days ago. Blinkers back on with more needed. Fourth at Hexham on return to chasing and that gives her a shout in this.
4	3 4th (3) (3.33/1 +26%) Conceal	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(3) Conceal 3.33/1, Back on song after 12 weeks off when third of 7 in handicap chase over C&D (good) 18 days ago, fading only late on. Holds good claims off the same mark with that run under his belt. Leading claims on latest C&D third but wouldn't want the ground to turn soft.
5th	7 5th (7) (12/1 +0%) O'grady's Boy	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) O'grady's Boy 12/1, Modest maiden hurdler/chaser at best who came in last of seven in 2m Souithwell selling hurdle last month. Hard to make a case for back in this sphere. Has ability but usually disappoints and maiden after 19 attempts.
6th	8 6th (8) (18/1 -29%) Dont Be Robin	18 18/1(-29%)	(8) Dont Be Robin 18/1, Scored at Plumpton in 2021 but well held on all 3 outings so far in 2023, seventh of 9 in handicap chase here (19.4f, good) 18 days ago. Has lots to find from 5 lb out of the handicap. Unplaced since November 2021 win but dangerous to write him off here.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (22/1 +33%) Galway Mahler	22 22/1(+33%)	(4) Galway Mahler 22/1, Exceeded market expectations when fifth on Newbury hurdle debut last spring but has shown little since, including on chasing bow at Southwell 16 days ago. Visor is reached for now. Has been struggling in recent starts, the latest when pulled up on chasing debut; visor on.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (33/1 -175%) Fanzio	33 33/1(-175%)	(1) Fanzio 33/1, Ended time with Richard Hobson with success at Taunton in March but well beaten all 4 starts for this yard. Easy to look elsewhere. Tailed off in all four starts for this yard and nowhere near the force of old.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (33/1 +0%) Auld Sod	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) Auld Sod 33/1, Unreliable individual who has been pulled up in handicap chases at Fontwell and Southwell on his last two starts. Others are much more persuasive. Just 2-52 in career and has been pulled up in latest two starts.

LTO Selection:

15:43 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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

Although he failed to justify favouritism at Newton Abbot 11 days ago, another chance can be given to the Grace Harris-trained JUSTSHORTOFABUBBLE to get is head in front for the first time. He was narrowly denied over a slightly shorter trip last time and the six-year-old appears the safest choice. Dindin was below par at Worcester last month but has been freshened up since, while Conceal, who was third over C&D last time, appeals most of the remainder.

CONCEAL made a promising return from a lay-off when third over C&D last month and can build on it here to resume winning ways in a handicap where a few arrive with question marks against them. Dindin wasn't at his best when fifth at Worcester but is a reliable type overall and could emerge as the chief threat ahead of in-form maiden Justshortofabubble.

After narrowly failing to land a gamble at Newton Abbot, JUSTSHORTOFABUBBLE can gain compensation.

15:43 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:18 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4.5/1 +10%) Pillar Of Steel	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(3) Pillar Of Steel 4.5/1, Prolific for John Spearing in 2021 and stepped up markedly on her opening effort for Henry Oliver when third at Market Rasen last month. Nudged up 2 lb but she can remain competitive.
2	6 2nd (6) (4/1 +50%) Pop The Champagne	4 4/1(+50%)	(6) Pop The Champagne 4/1, Bumper winner who was well placed to land 4-timer in novice hurdles at around 2m last summer. Fit from the Flat when third at Warwick in May and recent spin on the AW for new training partnership will have blown away the cobwebs.
3	2 3rd (2) (8/1 -23%) Addosh	8 8/1(-23%)	(2) Addosh 8/1, Now 3 lb below her last winning mark and fitted with a tongue tie, she shaped quite well in a race that wasn't run to suit at Southwell in June. Jumping remains a concern but weighted to go very close.
4	5 4th (5) (11/1 -10%) Lady Reset	11 11/1(-10%)	(5) Lady Reset 11/1, Likeable mare who resumed winning ways over C&D last summer and signed off last year with good second at Uttoxeter. Not in top form in both codes of late but assessor has cut her some slack.
5th	4 5th (4) (2/1 +50%) Aliomaana	2 2/1(+50%)	(4) Aliomaana 2/1, Got back on track in a refitted hood after 4 months off when landing C&D mares' handicap in October and resumed winning ways back here 18 days ago. Another bold bid likely.
6th	7 6th (7) (16/1 -33%) Lucky Draw	16 16/1(-33%)	(7) Lucky Draw 16/1, Fair on Flat and similar form over hurdles, shaping well when finding only one too good in 8-runner handicap at Market Rasen in June. Held back by mistakes at Southwell since. Hood omitted.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (5.5/1 -22%) Lunar Shadow	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(1) Lunar Shadow 5.5/1, Fair Flat winner who won a brace of novice events against her own sex during the middle of 2022. Fit from a fairly productive spell on the level and return to 2m will suit.

LTO Selection:

16:18 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

ALIOMAANA showed tenacity when she added a second C&D win to her portfolio 18 days ago and, given that was arguably her best effort for a while, she is hard to oppose off just 2lb higher. Lucky Draw has adapted well to hurdles and is high on the shortlist in this company. Pillar Of Steel lurks on a handy mark and also looks a big threat, alongside Karannelle, who teams up with the in-form Sean Bowen.

ADDOSH can take the odd liberty over obstacles but she figures on a very tempting mark, so is awarded the tentative vote. Aliomaana can boast a good C&D record so she's a threat, along with Pillar of Steel.

Last month's C&D winner ALIOMAANA makes most appeal.

16:18 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (9/1 -50%) Admiral's Sunset	9 9/1(-50%)	(1) Admiral's Sunset 9/1, Make a winning return over C&D in May and followed it with a good second. Latest effort was sub-par but he could get back on track. C&D winner in May; not at best latest; easing of the ground would be a negative.
1	2 1st (2) (1/1 +56%) Arcade Attraction	1 1/1(+56%)	(2) Arcade Attraction 1/1, First run since leaving Evan Williams when 4/1, improved to win 9-runner handicap chase at this C&D (good) 18 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Atlantic Storm. Remains well treated on old form and should take all the beating if in the same mood. C&D winner on stable debut last month; up 7lb; handles softer ground; good claims.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/1 -80%) Atlantic Storm	9 9/1(-80%)	(4) Atlantic Storm 9/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Very good 1¾ lengths second of 9 to Arcade Attraction in handicap chase (10/1) at this C&D (good) 18 days ago. Can make presence felt again. Back to form with second to Arcade Attraction over C&D: up 5lb.
3	7 3rd (7) (5/1 -43%) Annie Nail	5 5/1(-43%)	(7) Annie Nail 5/1, Has been reliable of late and posted another creditable effort when runner-up at Worcester a fortnight ago. Should give another good account for all that her mark seems about right. Consistent but looks exposed and best form has come on good ground.
4	5 4th (5) (3.6/1 +40%) Miladygrace	3.6 3.6/1(+40%)	(5) Miladygrace 3.6/1, Made a positive start over fences last season but hasn't kicked on so far this term, only fourth at Newton Abbot last time. Others make more appeal. Not at her best in either start this season and may prefer going right-handed.
5th	3 5th (3) (12/1 -50%) Striking Out	12 12/1(-50%)	(3) Striking Out 12/1, Fair at best but has lost his way and there's been no encouragement on either outing this term. Out of sorts in recent starts but could bounce back over more suitable trip.
6th	6 6th (6) (18/1 +64%) Noah's Light	18 18/1(+64%)	(6) Noah's Light 18/1, Lightly-raced ex-Irish hurdles winner who has offered precious little for present connections, including on handicap debut at Newton Abbot 17 days ago. Up against it. Irish hurdle winner; little in this yard; well beaten on chasing debut latest.

LTO Selection:

16:50 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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

ARCADE ATTRACTION responded kindly for Brian Hughes when the partnership registered a C&D success last month and more of the same is very possible, despite a 7lb higher mark. The selection has won off 5lb higher over fences in the past, so still has room to move from the revised rating. Annie Nail and Atlantic Storm are suggested as the pick of the opposition.

ARCADE ATTRACTION bounced back in no uncertain terms when making a successful start for this yard at the expense of Atlantic Storm over C&D recently and, with plenty of handicapping scope on old form, he's taken to follow up at the possible expense of his old rival. Annie Nail also merits plenty of respect.

Although recent efforts are uninspiring, STRIKING OUT has major claims on his efforts at the start of the year.

16:50 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:25 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 26f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (10/1 +0%) Hunting Percival	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) Hunting Percival 10/1, Course winner but he was tried in a hood when pulled up in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good) 3 days ago. Headgear is dispensed with but switches to hurdles with something to prove. Won here last month; pulled up over hurdles latest and soft ground would be a concern.
2	6 2nd (6) (4/1 +0%) Mr Yeats	4 4/1(+0%)	(6) Mr Yeats 4/1, Won a trio of handicap hurdles last season and has returned in good form, second in 23f Uttoxeter handicap 15 days ago. Should go well again from an unchanged mark. Consistent and should run well but others may be better handicapped.
3	3 3rd (3) (8.5/1 -21%) Isthebaropen	8.5 8.5/1(-21%)	(3) Isthebaropen 8.5/1, Course winner but he has been off for 9 months since turning in a rare poor effort in 3m handicap hurdle at Aintree. Has won when fresh though so he can't be dismissed. Absent since last October and all her wins gained on good ground.
4	4 4th (4) (2.5/1 +0%) Gentleman Valley	2.5 2.5/1(+0%)	(4) Gentleman Valley 2.5/1, Is going from strength to strength and completed a hat-trick in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Worcester (23f, good) 29 days ago. Well on top at the finish there so he has to be taken seriously despite another 6 lb rise. Completed hat-trick with career-best effort at Worcester and could continue the good work.
5th	5 5th (5) (6.5/1 +7%) Hoganville	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(5) Hoganville 6.5/1, Has done well in handicap hurdles for this yard, scoring for a fourth time at Kelso (22.7f) in May. Good effort at Hexham since and in the mix here. All four wins with give in the ground and live contender given his record.
6th	1 6th (1) (2.25/1 +72%) Shantou Express	2.25 2.25/1(+72%)	(1) Shantou Express 2.25/1, C&D winner in June who backed it up with a creditable third of 5 to Scarpia in handicap hurdle at Worcester (23f, good) 49 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Two C&D wins and fair third to Scarpia latest; may be too high in the weights now.

LTO Selection:

17:25 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 26f Race Class Flow

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

Scarpia edged a narrow verdict over 2m7f at Worcester last time out and might be suited by this sterner test of stamina. However, GENTLEMAN VALLEY was more convincing in winning his last three starts and Ben Pauling's gelding is capable of taking another step forward. Shantou Express needs to reverse the Worcester form with Scarpia, but stamina is assured following his C&D victory on his penultimate start and he is likely to be competitive once again.

GENTLEMAN VALLEY has a career-high mark to overcome but still can't be opposed on the back of an emphatic Worcester success as he bids to make it four wins in a row. The consistent Mr Yeats seems sure to have a say in his attempt to bag a first win of 2023, with game Worcester scorer Scarpia also in the picture in a competitive handicap.

This competitive contest can go to GENTLEMAN VALLEY (nap), who continues to improve.

17:25 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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