Stratford Races & Results 1 Thursday 24th August 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Stratford Races & Results Tomform Thursday 24th August 2023

There were 47 Races on Thursday 24th August 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Stratford, 7 races at York, 6 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Leopardstown, 8 races at Killarney, 6 races at Fontwell, 6 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 24th August 2023

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

13:30 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (1.5/1 +40%) First Angel	1.5 1.5/1(+40%)	(2) First Angel 1.5/1, Drew a blank for Laura Morgan but struck at the first time of asking for present yard over C&D in May. Beaten favourite both starts since, latterly a well-below-par 20 lengths third to Heronord at Newton Abbot (16.3f, good to soft), and needs to bounce back with cheekpieces refitted. Ran well on first two starts for yard; good to soft going may have been against him latest.
2	1 2nd (1) (1.62/1 +28%) Trapista	1.62 1.62/1(+28%)	(1) Trapista 1.62/1, Winning hurdler who is proving expensive to follow in this sphere (0-7 over fences) but she was a good second off this mark on her penultimate start at Worcester (16.5f, good to soft) where she conceded first run. Will be a threat if the first-time visor has the desired effect. Expensive to follow and 0-7 over fences, but ran well when 2nd at Worcester two starts ago.
4	4 \|U\| (4) (9/1 +10%) Full Of Light	9 9/1(+10%)	(4) Full Of Light 9/1, Bumper winner in Ireland and scored twice over hurdles for Nicky Henderson during 2021/22. Disappointing since but he at least proved that some ability remains (and produced his best effort yet over fences) when fifth of 12 on debut for new yard at Worcester (16.5f, good). His stable debut fifth at Worcester wasn't devoid of promise but claims aren't compelling.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (3.5/1 -154%) Heronord	3.5 3.5/1(-154%)	(3) Heronord 3.5/1, Consistency isn't his forte but finally got his head in front when scoring at Newton Abbot last month. By no means disgraced when chasing home a progressive type off this 5 lb higher mark at Market Rasen (17.2f, good) since and obvious claims here. Won at Newton Abbot then bumped into progressive winner at Market Rasen; could be involved.

LTO Selection:

13:30 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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

Heronord (first) and First Angel (third) renew their rivalry from Newton Abbot last month, where the former held the latter by 20 lengths, so it's hard to envisage that form being overturned, even with a 7lb swing in the weights. However, the one to be with is TRAPISTA, who was fourth at Bangor in this grade last time and she ought to go close off 1lb lower. Full Of Light needs to show more if he is to be involved at this level.

HERONORD was always fighting a losing battle when chasing home Guinness Affair at Market Rasen earlier this month, but he faces nothing in the mould of that progressive type here and is taken to resume winning ways. If the addition of a visor helps eke out a bit more from Trapista she will likely emerge as the main danger, given that First Angel needs to bounce back following a heavy defeat in the Newton Abbot race won by Heronord last month.

Preference is for FIRST ANGEL, who won over C&D in May. Trapista is second choice.

13:30 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 22f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2/1 -14%) Cheltenam De Vaige	2 2/1(-14%)	(2) Cheltenam De Vaige 2/1, Remains a maiden in this sphere after 14 attempts but posted solid second of 11 in novice at Market Rasen (20.6f, soft, 6/1) last month and must enter calculations. 0-14 as a hurdler but ran well on his return to this discipline at Market Rasen.
2	4 2nd (4) (16/1 +20%) Archie Macdart	16 16/1(+20%)	(4) Archie Macdart 16/1, No real impact in 5 starts thus far and was tailed off when pulled up in novice hurdle at Worcester latest. Faces another tough task whilst kept to novice hurdles.
3	5 3rd (5) (100/1 -300%) The Rebel Breen	100 100/1(-300%)	(5) The Rebel Breen 100/1, Modest maiden on the Flat and offered little in a trio of starts over hurdles. Tries longer trip now but remains hard to recommend. Regressive maiden on Flat and no turnaround in three attempts over hurdles.
4	1 4th (1) (0.44/1 +45%) Jeepydoff Meel	0.44 0.44/1(+45%)	(1) Jeepydoff Meel 0.44/1, Fairly useful hurdler who got off the mark at Market Rasen (18.6f) in June. Filled runner-up spot in both starts since and is the form choice here. Running well for new yard and probably has only Cheltenam De Vaige to beat.
5th	3 5th (3) (40/1 -433%) Franz Klammer	40 40/1(-433%)	(3) Franz Klammer 40/1, Fair chaser who scored 3 times over fences in 2021. However, not so good over the smaller obstacles and hasn't been seen for 14 months. Current wellbeing an issue and returning to hurdling won't be ideal for this 11yo.

LTO Selection:

14:05 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 22f Race Class Flow

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

JEEPYDOFF MEEL is the highest rated in this field and he hasn't finished outside of the first two since joining the Philip Kirby yard, so the five-year-old could prove tough to beat. The main threat might be Cheltenam De Vaige, who was hampered on the run-in at Market Rasen last time but still stayed on for second and he could have a say. Franz Klammer can beat Archie Macdart and The Rebel Breen home for third on his return.

JEEPYDOFF MEEL stands out on form and can register his second victory over hurdles. Cheltenam de Vaige is the obvious danger.

This should concern the top two and JEEPYDOFF MEEL, six years the junior of his market rival Cheltenam De Vaige, appeals most.

14:05 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 2) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3.2/1 -28%) Hang In There	3.2 3.2/1(-28%)	(1) Hang In There 3.2/1, Scored 5 times over fences last season and back to near best form when third of 14 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (21.4f, soft) 33 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. 1 lb lower now and warrants respect. Third in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen last time and he's a possible.
2	4 2nd (4) (4.5/1 +18%) Noahthirtytwored	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(4) Noahthirtytwored 4.5/1, Progressive 4-time winner over hurdles who added to his positive chasing profile when scoring at Newton Abbot (16.3f) in June. Posted good third at Uttoxeter (16f, good) since and looks ready for a crack at this longer trip. In good form over 2m the last twice and this step up in trip is well worth a go.
3	3 3rd (3) (12/1 -20%) La Domaniale	12 12/1(-20%)	(3) La Domaniale 12/1, Recaptured the pick of her form from last summer when winning 9-runner handicap chase at Aintree (19.9f, good) in May. Nowhere near that level on slow ground at Market Rasen since but return to drier conditions could see her in a better light here. Won this last year and soft ground was an obvious excuse in the Summer Plate; player.
4	7 4th (7) (9/1 -29%) Cracking Destiny	9 9/1(-29%)	(7) Cracking Destiny 9/1, Returned to winning ways when taking handicap at this course (17f) last month and matched that form when runner-up here 19 days later. Longer trip holds no fears for him and he ought to go well again. In good form here the last twice and there's every chance he'll be in the mix.
5th	2 5th (2) (2/1 +0%) Presentandcounting	2 2/1(+0%)	(2) Presentandcounting 2/1, C&D winner who arrives on back of a dominant display in small-field handicap chase at Perth (20.1f, good to soft) 23 days ago, unchallenged. This is much more competitive but he is not taken lightly. Two easy wins from last three starts; this is tougher but he has to be respected.
6th	8 6th (8) (7/1 +13%) Sea Prince	7 7/1(+13%)	(8) Sea Prince 7/1, Wide-margin, all-the-way winner at this course (17f) last summer and ran to similar level back from a break at Southwell in May. Bit disappointing here latest, however, and this longer trip isn't guaranteed to suit. Has run well the last twice and today's trip may be within range; not discounted.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (14/1 -17%) Tardree	14 14/1(-17%)	(6) Tardree 14/1, All 6 career victories have come in small fields, left clear at the last for the latest of them at Wetherby (19.4f) in October. Not at best over fences in recent months though, albeit doing too much too soon when sixth in competitive Summer Plate at Market Rasen latest. Won three times last June-October but hasn't really shone this summer.

LTO Selection:

14:40 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 2) 19f Race Class Flow

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

Presentandcounting won easily at Perth on his latest outing and is likely to have his supporters on the back of that effort. However, the vote goes to HANG IN THERE, who ran a big race to hit the frame in a valuable handicap over an extended 2m5f at Market Rasen last time. The nine-year-old should appreciate the drop in grade after the handicapper kindly dropped him 1lb. Noahthirtytwored completes the shortlist after his Uttoxeter third.

NOAHTHIRTYTWORED is progressing steadily over fences and finished with running left when third at Uttoxeter last time. He is fancied to score. Cracking Destiny and Presentandcounting rate the principal dangers.

Good cases can be made for most of these but top of the list is NOAHTHIRTYTWORED, who has been in top form the last twice.

14:40 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 2) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (33/1 -175%) Tally's Son	33 33/1(-175%)	(11) Tally's Son 33/1, Poor strike rate on the Flat and he's yet to score over hurdles. Produced his best effort in this sphere when runner-up from 6 lb out of the weights at Newton Abbot in June, but hasn't been able to build on that run in 2 starts since. Others preferred. Some fair runs this summer but has a very poor strike-rate; may again find a few too good.
2	2 2nd (2) (1.2/1 +60%) Bahtiyar	1.2 1.2/1(+60%)	(2) Bahtiyar 1.2/1, Ex-French gelding who ran to a fair level on British debut when third in a Worcester maiden in September last year. Hasn't gone on from that effort since, but he's on a dangerous mark as he makes his first start since leaving Harry Whittington (has had wind op). Interesting contender. Has dropped down the weights and new trainer does well with recruits from other stables.
3	10 3rd (10) (7/1 -27%) Robber's Bridge	7 7/1(-27%)	(10) Robber's Bridge 7/1, Has made more impact since sent handicapping this year, finishing in the frame in 4 of his last 5 starts. Had no problem with the step back in trip when third at Uttoxeter (15.8f) last time and he can give another good account. Headstrong 5yo who is 0-12 but has run well the last twice and is on the shortlist.
4	4 4th (4) (14/1 -40%) Cumhacht	14 14/1(-40%)	(4) Cumhacht 14/1, Soon back on track when third at Newton Abbot in July, but not quite at the same level when fifth of 8 at Worcester 9 days later. Still looking for his first win and may just be vulnerable once more. Below par last time; now 0-11 but placed a few times this season and might not be far away.
5th	6 5th (6) (16/1 -100%) Vin Rouge	16 16/1(-100%)	(6) Vin Rouge 16/1, Belatedly got back on the up when scoring in good style at Newton Abbot in June, but not in the same form when fifth of 12 at Uttoxeter next time. Capable of getting involved if on a going day. Disappointing favourite at Uttoxeter last month but won in good style the time before.
6th	8 6th (8) (22/1 +33%) Mactavish	22 22/1(+33%)	(8) Mactavish 22/1, Remains a maiden and has offered little in 2 starts this season, faring no better than on return when pulled up at Hexham in June. Much more needed as he makes first run for yard after leaving David Thompson. Struggled in May/June but now on a good mark; watch the betting on stable debut.
7th	5 7th (5) (6/1 +0%) Star Legend	6 6/1(+0%)	(5) Star Legend 6/1, Fair on the Flat for William Haggas and shaped well on hurdling debut after 7 months off when third in a Uttoxeter novice in July. In first-time hood, progressed from that effort when also third at Worcester last time and there could be more to come now handicapping. Lightly raced 4yo who goes handicapping off a fair mark and is not ruled out.
8th	7 8th (7) (11/1 -83%) Magic Mike	11 11/1(-83%)	(7) Magic Mike 11/1, Showed improved form in the spring, getting off the mark at Perth in April before following up at Newcastle the following month. Run of good form halted faced with more testing conditions at Uttoxeter last time, but can get back on track returned to firmer ground. Won two in a row in the spring and his last-time-out flop came on heavy going.
9th	3 9th (3) (50/1 -525%) Ayr Of Elegance	50 50/1(-525%)	(3) Ayr Of Elegance 50/1, Course winner who capitalised on a falling mark when winning 4-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (18.5f) in June. However, followed that effort with a below-par one when pulled up at this course (18.7f) last month. Bounce back called for. Won in small field at Newton Abbot in June then pulled up here last month.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (5/1 +29%) Karannelle	5 5/1(+29%)	(1) Karannelle 5/1, Has shown in-and-out form so far this season, running just respectably when fourth of 8 at Market Rasen in June when her finishing effort was lacking again. However, on the back of a wind op she finished a creditable third at Newton Abbot on Tuesday, never nearer. Third at Newton Abbot on Tuesday on first run since wind surgery; could be thereabouts.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (125/1 -279%) Kalyptra	125 125/1(-279%)	(9) Kalyptra 125/1, Fair efforts initially over hurdles but hasn't shown much for several different yards since going down the handicap route, including over fences both starts this season for current trainer. Looks to be up against it back hurdling with cheekpieces on first time. Mark continues to tumble but it's a long time since he showed any worthwhile form.

LTO Selection:

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

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

STAR LEGEND has shown an aptitude for jumping and has scope for further progression on just his third start in this discipline. Formerly with William Haggas on the Flat, the four-year-old is on a workable mark and should not be underestimated. Bahtiyar is notable returning after wind surgery on his first run for the Dan Skelton yard, while Cumhacht could also be thereabouts.

Having recorded back-to-back wins in the spring, MAGIC MIKE's run of good form came to a halt on heavy ground at Uttoxeter last time, but he can leave his latest effort behind returned to less testing conditions. He is taken to get the better of Bahtiyar, who is on a workable mark making his first start for Dan Skelton, while Star Legend also enters calculations.

The consistent Robber's Bridge is a solid option but BAHTIYAR is taken to exploit a reduced mark on his first start for Dan Skelton

15:15 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (14/1 -180%) Up For Appeal	14 14/1(-180%)	(1) Up For Appeal 14/1, Fair form in bumpers when in Ireland. Matched than level on his hurdles debut for new yard when second of 4 in a Newbury maiden in February. Below that level in his 2 outings since but it's still early days for a capable yard. Quiet handicap debut but downgraded this time and should be capable of better.
2	4 2nd (4) (3.5/1 -56%) Long Call	3.5 3.5/1(-56%)	(4) Long Call 3.5/1, Has his quirks but ended a long losing run on the Flat in June and made a successful return to hurdles in a 2m Bangor handicap 3 weeks ago. Only nudged up 2 lb and respected under Brian Hughes. Running well on the Flat before his successful return to hurdles at Bangor.
3	10 3rd (10) (40/1 -150%) Naasik	40 40/1(-150%)	(10) Naasik 40/1, Remains a maiden after 36 runs. Finally showed some ability remains when third at Southwell (2m, good to soft) last month but only a well-held fifth at Uttoxeter since. Has the odd bit of placed form but he's a 10yo with a record of 0-36; taken on.
4	8 4th (8) (18/1 -50%) Deal Em High	18 18/1(-50%)	(8) Deal Em High 18/1, Modest bumper winner who stepped up on previous hurdling efforts when second in maiden at Ffos Las in May. Failed to back that up when a well-held sixth in a Worcester handicap since. Others more persuasive. Needed to show more on his handicap debut to be seriously considered for this.
5th	2 5th (2) (0.91/1 +60%) Lady Gwen	0.91 0.91/1(+60%)	(2) Lady Gwen 0.91/1, Improved to make a winning reappearance for her new yard in an 18.5f course handicap last month. A 3 lb rise doesn't look enough to prevent her following up, Winning start for this yard over 2m2f here recently; just the 3lb higher for this.
6th	9 6th (9) (8.5/1 +29%) Urabamba	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(9) Urabamba 8.5/1, Just one win from 24 starts and there wasn't enough in his latest effort at Worcester to suggest his turn is near again. Needs to find more if he's to add to sole career win in Ireland two years ago.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (10/1 +29%) HerecomesFreddie	10 10/1(+29%)	(6) HerecomesFreddie 10/1, Bumper winner who hasn't shown a great deal over hurdles, beaten over 18 lengths when fourth in a Bangor handicap 3 weeks ago. Latest handicap went to an in-form horse but he was beaten nearly 20l.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (16/1 -14%) Indelible Spin	16 16/1(-14%)	(11) Indelible Spin 16/1, Poor form. including well held in 2½m handicaps last twice. The drop back in trip may help but others are more convincing. No real threat in maiden hurdles and beaten 20l and 32l in her two handicaps at 2m4f.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (28/1 -100%) Elusive Enemy	28 28/1(-100%)	(5) Elusive Enemy 28/1, Improved when second in a 2m Worcester maiden hurdle in May. Well beaten in similar company back there since but less exposed than most of these now handicapping. Hard puller; bit risky on handicap debut, especially with the hood removed.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (125/1 -279%) Daybreak Boy	125 125/1(-279%)	(3) Daybreak Boy 125/1, Dual ex-Irish hurdle winner during 2018/19 campaign but patchy form since, pulling up over a much longer trip on her recent return from a long absence. Remains to be seen whether a first-time tongue tie and visor combination makes any difference. Useful when trained in Ireland but has yet to show any worthwhile form for current yard.

LTO Selection:

15:50 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

LONG CALL showed a likable attitude when a game winner back over hurdles at Bangor earlier in the month and just a 2lb higher mark creates strong hope for a follow-up success. Lady Gwen is an obvious danger given her tenacious performance when winning a mares race here last month and she is taken seriously off just 3lb higher. Herecomesfreddie and Deal Em High are the pick of the rest.

LADY GWEN could have more to offer for new trainer Kim Bailey and is selected to make light of a 3 lb rise for last month's course success. Recent Bangor scorer Long Call looks the obvious danger.

After a winning start for this yard here a month ago, LADY GWEN (nap) must have every chance of defying just a 3lb rise.

15:50 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 28f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4/1 -78%) Call Of The Loon	4 4/1(-78%)	(2) Call Of The Loon 4/1, Struck on debut for this yard in this race a year ago off 7 lb lower and has continued to run well in 4 starts since, second of 8 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good) 24 days ago. Lots to like. Has form figures of 12232 for his current yard and won't mind going further this afternoon.
2	3 2nd (3) (25/1 -257%) O'faolains Lad	25 25/1(-257%)	(3) O'faolains Lad 25/1, Got back on track after a wind-op when second of 5 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot but merely underlined his inconsistency there next time. Capable on his day but he was the first beaten at Newton Abbot 24 days ago.
3	9 3rd (9) (4.5/1 +63%) Humps And Bumps	4.5 4.5/1(+63%)	(9) Humps And Bumps 4.5/1, Unreliable sort who is on a long losing run. However, is finding her feet now for current connections, third of 9 in handicap chase at this course (22.6f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Worth a try at this longer trip. Won't be far away with a repeat of her recent third here over 2m6f.
4	6 4th (6) (3.5/1 +30%) Cresswell Queen	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(6) Cresswell Queen 3.5/1, Stepped up on her reappearance over hurdles when getting back to winning ways in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (25.8f) in June. Again ran well when placed next 2 starts so she's respected once again. Assured stayer who is in better form than most and has found some consistency.
5th	5 5th (5) (7/1 +0%) Sharp Note	7 7/1(+0%)	(5) Sharp Note 7/1, Lightly raced and a different proposition on second chase start when winning 5-runner handicap at Newton Abbot, landing a few bets in the process. Well held at Southwell since but all or nothing profile makes her dangerous to dismiss. Ran no race last time after winning at Newton Abbot and does seem hard to predict.
6th	7 6th (7) (50/1 -257%) Chitchat Sally	50 50/1(-257%)	(7) Chitchat Sally 50/1, Winning Irish pointer who failed to justify market prominence when well held on her chasing debut and well held over hurdles/fences both starts since. Arrives with a bit to prove. Poor rules form and hard to know where the necessary improvement will spring from.
7th	12 7th (12) (33/1 -136%) Strictlyasoldier	33 33/1(-136%)	(12) Strictlyasoldier 33/1, No worthwhile form over hurdles. Makes chase debut from 3 lb out of the handicap. Five heavy details over hurdles included two handicaps at 3m1f and 2m4f; chase debut.
11	11 \|F\| (11) (5.5/1 +31%) Deadly Missile	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(11) Deadly Missile 5.5/1, Point winner who has bettered his bumper/hurdles form tackling fences first 2 starts but looked a hard ride at Uttoxeter since. Headgear on and needs to bounce back. 2 lb out of handicap. Second at Worcester but then laboured at Uttoxeter; cheekpieces are turned to.
8	8 \|U\| (8) (12/1 +14%) Reign Suepreme	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Reign Suepreme 12/1, Point winner but is a long-standing maiden under Rules, and no show at Uttoxeter 5 weeks ago. Tongue-tie left at home this time but he's 0-13 as a chaser and can be taken on.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (10/1 +0%) Corrany	10 10/1(+0%)	(4) Corrany 10/1, Has struggled over fences lately but a return to hurdles seemed to have sparked a revival at Stratford last time. Remains to be seen whether he can back that up back in this sphere. Lost his way over fences before steadying the ship over hurdles here.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (25/1 -56%) Rust To Riches	25 25/1(-56%)	(1) Rust To Riches 25/1, Showed some ability in a couple of hunters but little worthwhile form since. Point winner in May but has offered precious little since then in handicap/hunter chases.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (50/1 -150%) Orchestrated	50 50/1(-150%)	(10) Orchestrated 50/1, Poor and inconsistent chaser in recent years. Easy to oppose. Better chaser than hurdler but pulled up in latter discipline following a year off.

LTO Selection:

16:25 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 28f Race Class Flow

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

CALL OF THE LOON split a couple of useful rivals when a respectable second in a higher grade at Newton Abbot last time out and this provides him with a good chance of doubling his career tally over fences. Humps And Bumps wasn't beaten far here earlier in the month and is feared most over this longer trip. Deadly Missile completes the shortlist with cheekpieces now tried.

CALL OF THE LOON has held her form well since winning this last year so looks the solid option. Sharp Note is a big threat if shrugging off her latest run, with the in-form Cresswell Queen another to consider.

Whereas some of these are wickedly inconsistent, CRESSWELL QUEEN has strung some decent efforts together.

16:25 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 28f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2.25/1 +55%) Mill House Creek	2.25 2.25/1(+55%)	(2) Mill House Creek 2.25/1, Bred more for stamina but offered something to work on when fourth of 12 in a Killarney bumper (17f, good) last month. The first two home there look pretty useful and she probably won't need to improve much to play a leading role in this contest. 15l fourth at Killarney and the front two were previous winners.
2	3 2nd (3) (16/1 +0%) Scene Stealer	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Scene Stealer 16/1, Half-sister to 5 winners, including useful hurdler Tarkari and fair hurdler Taradoun, stayed 2½m. Dam 1¼m-1½m winner who stayed 1¾m. Yard 0-9 in bumpers and she's probably best watched on debut, unless the betting suggests otherwise. Would have won her latest Irish point but for coming down at the last (3m, good).
3	8 3rd (8) (50/1 -150%) Shirley Knott	50 50/1(-150%)	(8) Shirley Knott 50/1, Was in trouble a long way from home on her introduction at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) for the Tom Lacey yard in April. Tongue strap added starting out for new yard here and big step forward needed. Dam's family is all about speed and she was a tailed-off last on soft ground at Uttoxeter.
4	7 4th (7) (1.62/1 +84%) Luna Breeze	1.62 1.62/1(+84%)	(7) Luna Breeze 1.62/1, Half-sister to 6 winners on Flat and shaped with promise when fourth of 14 in a Doncaster bumper (16.6f, soft) on debut in January. That form looks decent (the winner has gone in again since, while the runner-up has also won subsequently) and she'll be a danger to all if able to build on that. Promising fourth on good to soft at Doncaster in Jan; drier ground here could suit.
5th	5 5th (5) (4.5/1 -260%) I Look How I Look	4.5 4.5/1(-260%)	(5) I Look How I Look 4.5/1, Sister to useful hurdler/high-class chaser Nube Negra. Dam 1¼m winner in Spain. Represents a top yard and confidence behind her in the betting would look significant. Nicely bred filly who is an interesting newcomer for her top yard.
6th	4 6th (4) (22/1 -38%) Bradford Lady	22 22/1(-38%)	(4) Bradford Lady 22/1, Ludlow debut in January was hardly encouraging and she's probably more of a long-term project. In rear throughout when 25-1 for a soft-ground bumper at Ludlow in January.
7th	6 7th (6) (7.5/1 -173%) Little Madam	7.5 7.5/1(-173%)	(6) Little Madam 7.5/1, Jack Hobbs filly. Dam, bumper/17f-2¾m hurdle winner, hserself a half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (stayed 25f) Smart Mover. Yard's record in bumpers in recent seasons is no more than fair but this filly is nevertheless appealing on paper and needs a close look in the betting. Seventh foal; half-sister to point winner Rosie Present; dam bumper/2m5f hurdle winner.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (50/1 -257%) Flower Of Gower	50 50/1(-257%)	(1) Flower Of Gower 50/1, Half-sister to 4 winners, including fair hurdler Fairy Alisha, and didn't shape badly on debut when fourth in a 6-runner Newton Abbot bumper (16.8f, good) last June. However, subsequent absence is a slight concern and, in any case, she'll need to step up if she's to emerge on top here. Debatable what she achieved when fourth of six in a slowly run Newton Abbot bumper.

LTO Selection:

17:00 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

I LOOK HOW I LOOK is a full-sister to the multiple Grade 2 winner Nube Negra and she could be hard to stop on her racecourse bow. Mill House Creek shaped with promise on her debut last month and she ought to improve for that initial experience. Little Madam makes enough appeal on paper to warrant a market check ahead of her first outing.

Irish-raider MILL HOUSE CREEK and Luna Breeze showed enough on their respective debuts to suggest that they would feature prominently in a race of this type. Preference is for the former, who was fourth behind a potentially useful one from the Willie Mullins yard at Killarney and a reproduction of that effort would probably suffice. That said, I Look How I Look and Little Madam are likely-looking newcomers and need close attention in the betting.

The eyes are drawn to I LOOK HOW I LOOK, a sister to Dan Skelton's top 2m chaser Nube Negra. Luna Breeze is second choice.

17:00 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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How to use Tomform

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

About U.K Horse Racing

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There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

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