Stratford Races & Results 1 Thursday 31st August 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Stratford Races & Results Tomform Thursday 31st August 2023

There were 38 Races on Thursday 31st August 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 5 races at Bath, 6 races at Chelmsford-City, 8 races at Navan, 6 races at Carlisle, 6 races at Stratford, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 31st August 2023

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17:00 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3.5/1 +30%) Dream Jet	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(2) Dream Jet 3.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving C. W. J. Farrell when twelfth of 14 in handicap hurdle (4/1) at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft) 40 days ago, gambled on but had little go right. Can make more impact this time. Flopped when favourite for stable/handicap debut but remains unexposed; can't be ignored.
2	6 2nd (6) (2.5/1 -11%) The Geordie Ginge	2.5 2.5/1(-11%)	(6) The Geordie Ginge 2.5/1, Fair hurdler who has been on his game when placed the last twice, third in a maiden at Newton Abbot despite losing 3 shoes 9 days ago. Should be on the premises again. Back from break with two good efforts this summer and ought to make presence felt here.
3	5 3rd (5) (14/1 +50%) Six And Out	14 14/1(+50%)	(5) Six And Out 14/1, Runner-up on all his three bumper runs. Let down by jumping on hurdling debut at Worcester 35 days ago but may come on for that. Second in three run-of-the-mill bumpers but well beaten when switched to hurdling.
4	3 4th (3) (4.5/1 -13%) Fandabidozi	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(3) Fandabidozi 4.5/1, Modest stayer on the Flat who has been running to a similar level consistently over hurdles, second at Bangor last time. Likely to be on the premises. Close second in Bangor handicap four weeks ago and has each-way claims at least here.
5th	8 5th (8) (9/1 -13%) A Tickatickatiming	9 9/1(-13%)	(8) A Tickatickatiming 9/1, Off the mark at the fourth attempt in bumpers. Has disappointed on the Flat since but bred to make a hurdler, so no forlorn hope. Bumper winner in May but subsequent Flat form very underwhelming; hurdle debut today.
6th	4 6th (4) (2.5/1 +9%) Redbridge Rambler	2.5 2.5/1(+9%)	(4) Redbridge Rambler 2.5/1, Promise in bumpers and sound start to hurdles career when third of 11 at Uttoxeter in May. Race probably came too soon at Market Rasen next time and he remains with potential after a break. Flopped badly over 2m7f in May but his 2m hurdling debut was quite promising.
7th	7 7th (7) (66/1 -32%) Go On Ya Goodthing	66 66/1(-32%)	(7) Go On Ya Goodthing 66/1, Third in an Irish point and wasn't disgraced when fourth of 5 at Worcester on Rules debut. Disappointed at Newton Abbot next time and likely to be brought along slowly in this sphere. Not disgraced in a bumper on rules debut but well beaten since; hurdle debut today.
8th	9 8th (9) (150/1 -127%) Bollywollywotsit	150 150/1(-127%)	(9) Bollywollywotsit 150/1, Doesn't make much appeal on pedigree and lost her action when pulled up at Newton Abbot 92 days ago. Cheekpieces tried but hard to imagine she'll feature. Lacked fluency and was pulled up when 66-1 for debut at Newton Abbot in May.

LTO Selection:

17:00 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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

REDBRIDGE RAMBLER has been given time to recover from his latest outing, when a disappointing fourth at Market Rasen in May. The drop back in trip appears to hold the key to him improving and the five-year-old can show his appreciation for it. Fandabidozi has been running creditably in handicaps of late and is capable of being in the mix again, while The Geordie Ginge completes the shortlist.

REDBRIDGE RAMBLER shaped well on hurdling debut in the spring and is best excused his next run, so he's well worth another chance. The Geordie Ginge and Fandabidozi should both give another good account.

17:00 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (8/1 -100%) Latino Fling	8 8/1(-100%)	(2) Latino Fling 8/1, Good strike rate over hurdles for this yard, winning over 2½m at Aintree and Worcester in May/June. Shade disappointing at Cartmel (2¾m, good to soft) last time but this former point winner will be a threat if her jumping passes the test now tackling fences. 7-22 over hurdles and a winning Irish pointer too; looks interesting on chase debut.
2	1 2nd (1) (1.38/1 +15%) Gold Link	1.38 1.38/1(+15%)	(1) Gold Link 1.38/1, Much improved when opening account in 19.4f novice handicap chase last month. Third to a progressive type off this 7 lb higher mark at Bangor (17.4f, good) since and further progress possible now that he moves back up in trip. 8l winner here (2m3f) last month, and subsequent Bangor third was also a good effort.
3	4 3rd (4) (18/1 -100%) Glengeever	18 18/1(-100%)	(4) Glengeever 18/1, Point winner/dual winner over hurdles who was runner-up on first 2 starts in handicap chases. However, needs to bounce back following a couple of dismal displays in recent weeks. New headgear. Collared after idling on run-in at Hexham in June; well beaten twice since; others safer.
4	3 4th (3) (1/1 +39%) Bagheera Ginge	1 1/1(+39%)	(3) Bagheera Ginge 1/1, Winner of 2 of his 5 starts over hurdles last year and has performed with credit all 3 completed starts in this sphere. Runner-up in first-time cheekpieces (retained here) at Newton Abbot (21f, good) last time and solid claims off the same mark. Clear second in first-time cheekpieces nine days ago; obvious chance on that evidence.

LTO Selection:

17:30 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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

After departing early at Worcester three starts ago, GOLD LINK registered a comfortable victory here and then might have felt the effects of two quick turnarounds when third at Bangor. A return to this track may see Emma Lavelle's gelding prove too strong for the opposition. Bagheera Ginge has been running well enough of late and is expected to give another solid account, while chasing debutant Latino Fling has to be of interest too.

There could be more to come from low-mileage 7-y-o GOLD LINK, who looked a big threat to the progressive winner before making a hash of the second-last at Bangor. He wasn't knocked about following that blunder and is very appealing back up in trip off the same mark, returned to the scene of last month's comfortable breakthrough success. Bagheera Ginge has been knocking on the door and should get his head in front soon enough. He rates the main danger ahead of chase debutant Latino Fling.

Course winner GOLD LINK was not discredited when third at Bangor last time and should be fine over today's new trip.

17:30 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7.5/1 -50%) Chess Player	7.5 7.5/1(-50%)	(4) Chess Player 7.5/1, Showed improved form when scoring on chase debut at Worcester last summer and added to his tally after 8 months off at Huntingdon (16.5f) in May. Found only an improving type too strong at Market Rasen (17.2f) last time and he can give another good account. Backed up 2m win in May with two very respectable efforts; back up in trip today.
2	3 2nd (3) (5.5/1 -65%) Blaze A Trail	5.5 5.5/1(-65%)	(3) Blaze A Trail 5.5/1, Thrived with a hood applied last year, winning 3 times at this course as he went on to land a 5-timer. Bounced back from a lesser effort this season when runner-up here (17f) in July and he's not taken lightly at this venue. Won five chases (two over C&D) in 2022 and ran well in defeat here last month; a player.
3	2 3rd (2) (0.8/1 +42%) Arcade Attraction	0.8 0.8/1(+42%)	(2) Arcade Attraction 0.8/1, Has returned to his best since joining Sophie Leech, making it 2 wins from 2 starts (both at this C&D) for his current yard with an emphatic success last month. Rise in the weights might not be enough to prevent him from scoring again. 2-2 over C&D for new stable this summer and commands respect in current mood.
4	6 4th (6) (7.5/1 +38%) Ben Buie	7.5 7.5/1(+38%)	(6) Ben Buie 7.5/1, Enjoyed a productive spell towards the end of his 2022/23 campaign, making it 3 wins from 4 starts when successful at Fakenham (16.3f) in February. However, pulled up on his last 2 outings, the latest after 6 months off at Market Rasen 12 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Triple chase winner last season but has a point to prove after two poor performances.
5th	5 5th (5) (5.5/1 +27%) Admiral's Sunset	5.5 5.5/1(+27%)	(5) Admiral's Sunset 5.5/1, Having had a second breathing operation, made a winning return at this C&D in May and went close to following up here (17f) on her next start. However, bounce back now called for having found it tougher over that trip last month. Didn't fire last time but runs this track well and is on a workable mark.

LTO Selection:

18:00 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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

ARCADE ATTRACTION has seemingly been rejuvenated by the switch to the Sophie Leech stable, with a brace of C&D successes resulting in him going up 17lb in the handicap, and it may be difficult for the nine-year-old's rivals to stop him from landing the hat-trick. Blaze A Trail took a step back in the right direction when runner-up here last month and is capable of being in the mix again. Chess Player and Admiral's Sunset appear best of the remainder.

ARCADE ATTRACTION has been rejuvenated having joined Sophie Leech, winning again for his current yard in good style here last month, and he can go on to complete the C&D hat-trick. Blaze A Trail has also won twice at this C&D and is respected, with Chess Player the pick of the remainder.

Preference is for BLAZE A TRAIL, who runs this track very well and moves back up in trip after a good second over 2m1f here last month.

18:00 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 22f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (2/1 +33%) Bucko's Boy	2 2/1(+33%)	(4) Bucko's Boy 2/1, Looked as good as ever following a wind op when getting back to winning ways in convincing fashion at Bangor (19.6f, good, 11/2) 27 days ago. 7 lb rise looks manageable and he should be in the mix again. Took form to new level with 2m3f win four weeks ago; tries a new trip today; considered.
2	1 2nd (1) (3/1 -9%) Thirtyfourstitches	3 3/1(-9%)	(1) Thirtyfourstitches 3/1, Won twice at Plumpton last season before scoring on his seasonal return at Newton Abbot (21.6f, good to soft) last month. Ran at least as well when runner-up there a fortnight later and can be hard to pass when in the mood, though has often struggled for consistency. Not easy to predict but has won three times since December and last month's run was a PB.
3	2 3rd (2) (7.5/1 +6%) Glinger Flame	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(2) Glinger Flame 7.5/1, Looked as good as ever when winning at Hexham (20.1f) in May and backed up that effort when runner-up at the same course in June, albeit in laboured fashion. Never better than mid-field at Cartmel last time, though, so needs to bounce back. Safely held on heavy ground last month but in good form on sound surfaces beforehand.
4	3 4th (3) (4/1 -20%) Isthebaropen	4 4/1(-20%)	(3) Isthebaropen 4/1, Won this race last year and shaped encouragingly on return from 9-month absence when 5¼ lengths third of 6 to Hunting Percival in handicap hurdle at this course (26.4f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Shortlist material. Five-time hurdle winner; ran well for a long way here this month, after a layoff.
5th	6 5th (6) (6/1 -20%) Hunting Percival	6 6/1(-20%)	(6) Hunting Percival 6/1, Seemed to relish the step back up to this trip when winning over C&D in July before doubling his tally for the season when scoring in 6-runner event at this course (26.4f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Not certain to be in same mood this time but merits respect all the same. Throws in some moody runs but is a dual course winner this summer (2m6f/3m2f).
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 +33%) Throne Hall	12 12/1(+33%)	(5) Throne Hall 12/1, Useful sort at his best on Flat but hasn't quite yet hit those heights over hurdles, not yet looking a natural jumper, and recent efforts in both codes have been underwhelming, so others are preferred. Began hurdling career with two wins last year but seems to have lost his way since.

LTO Selection:

18:30 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 22f Race Class Flow

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

HUNTING PERCIVAL accounted for last year's winner of this race Isthebaropen (third) by more than five lengths over further here last time and he can confirm his superiority to go in again. Bucko's Boy is a real threat after his success at Bangor and he could find improvement for the step up in trip. Glinger Flame is capable at this level and could also get in the mix.

Last year's winner ISTHEBAROPEN shaped encouragingly without being unduly punished on her return here earlier this month and should be primed now in her bid to win back-to-back runnings. Bucko's Boy ran as well as he ever has when scoring at Bangor earlier in the month and also merits plenty of respect, whilst Hunting Percival finished ahead of the selection last time and is also tricky to rule out.

18:30 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (6.5/1 +64%) Famoso	6.5 6.5/1(+64%)	(7) Famoso 6.5/1, Remains a maiden after 16 runs and pulled up in handicap chase at Worcester (16.5f, good) 30 days ago. Others appeal more. Ran well over C&D in June but pulled up since and now 0-16 under rules; 4lb wrong here.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/1 -87%) Tikkinthebox	7 7/1(-87%)	(4) Tikkinthebox 7/1, Winless since April 2021 but he got back on track when second of 5 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (16.3f, good to soft) 45 days ago. In the mix. On the downgrade now but last month's second proved some ability remains.
3	1 3rd (1) (4.5/1 +59%) Mix Of Clover	4.5 4.5/1(+59%)	(1) Mix Of Clover 4.5/1, Dual hurdles/chase winner in 2021 but who has largely disappointed since. Cheekpieces on for 1st time with something to prove now. Below form over hurdles lately; back over fences with cheekpieces tried here.
4	2 4th (2) (3.5/1 -27%) Bempton Cliffs	3.5 3.5/1(-27%)	(2) Bempton Cliffs 3.5/1, Boasts an excellent strike rate over fences and posted a good third of six at Aintree (2m) after 7 months off in June. Much respected after another break here. Free-going front-runner with 3-7 record over fences; could be hard to catch.
5th	6 5th (6) (3.5/1 +30%) Atlantic Storm	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(6) Atlantic Storm 3.5/1, 3-time C&D winner who comes here on the back of a very good second of 6 in handicap here (19.4f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Expected to be bang there off an unchanged mark. Course regular; not the force of old but probably won't be far away.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (3/1 +0%) Jet Of Dreams	3 3/1(+0%)	(5) Jet Of Dreams 3/1, Point winner who returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when second of 12 in handicap chase at Worcester (16.5f, good) 30 days ago, left with lot to do. Considered with headgear retained. Clear second in first-time cheekpieces last month; Harry Cobden booked again here.

LTO Selection:

19:00 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

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

BEMPTON CLIFFS made a very pleasing return to action at Aintree, beaten less than three lengths into third in a class 3 event. The eight-year-old takes a drop in grade and that could help him record his fourth career success. Tikkinthebox was a long way clear of the third when second at Newton Abbot and should go well off the same rating. Jet Of Dreams responded well to cheekpieces to fill the runner-up berth at Worcester and can get involved off 4lb higher.

ATLANTIC STORM holds an excellent course record and another bold showing looks on the cards after his very good recent second here. Bempton Cliffs has started well in this sphere so should ensure the veteran doesn't have things all his own way though, with Worcester runner-up Jet of Dreams also in the mix.

19:00 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (2.5/1 +55%) Betty's Tiara	2.5 2.5/1(+55%)	(8) Betty's Tiara 2.5/1, Kayf Tara mare. Half-sister to bumper winner Betty's Belle. Dam poor maiden hurdler (stayed 25f). In good hands and would enter the reckoning if the betting suggests she's fancied. Half-sister to same connections' Betty's Belle, who won a bumper on her debut.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/1 -82%) Baskerville	5 5/1(-82%)	(2) Baskerville 5/1, £5,000 Sandmason gelding. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (2m-2½m winner) Doctor Linton. Newcomer from a good stable. One to note in the betting. Out of unraced sister to useful jumper Doctor Linton; with a good stable; shortlisted.
3	3 3rd (3) (2.75/1 +8%) Cairo King	2.75 2.75/1(+8%)	(3) Cairo King 2.75/1, Pulled too hard when tailed off on his Fontwell bumper debut for Alan King in February but the fact he went off at only 7/4 suggests a lot better was expected. Very interesting to see how strong the betting vibes are now returning from Jamie Snowden. Ran as though something was amiss when 7-4f for debut in February; now with new stable.
4	1 4th (1) (11/1 +21%) Atacama Sky	11 11/1(+21%)	(1) Atacama Sky 11/1, Telescope gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful chaser (21f-3¼m winner) Gunner Welburn and fairly useful hurdler/chaser (2m-21f winner) Ace Fighter Pilot. Stable sent out an easy bumper winner here last month so a market move for this one would be interesting. Out of unraced half-sister to smart chaser Gunner Welburn; market may guide.
5th	9 5th (9) (50/1 -52%) Apache Princess	50 50/1(-52%)	(9) Apache Princess 50/1, Signs of only a little ability in her 2 outings this summer. Safely held on both starts, more recently when sixth of seven over C&D last month.
6th	7 6th (7) (28/1 +58%) Quechua	28 28/1(+58%)	(7) Quechua 28/1, 3,000 gns Australia gelding. Closely related to 1½m winner L'Enclume. Stable 1-14 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. Watching brief is the percentage call. Fifth of eight in point bumper on debut in May; has more on his plate on rules debut.
7th	6 7th (6) (20/1 +50%) Moon Royale	20 20/1(+50%)	(6) Moon Royale 20/1, 33/1, sixth of 9 in C&D bumper (good to soft) on debut 39 days ago. Beaten about 52l over C&D when 33-1 for last month's debut.
8th	5 8th (5) (3.5/1 -40%) Hutcheson	3.5 3.5/1(-40%)	(5) Hutcheson 3.5/1, £2,000 New Approach gelding. Closely related to a winner and half-brother to 7 winners on Flat, including smart 5f-7f winner Final Song. Wears tongue strap. Stable has had a very good summer and a market move for this one would look significant with Harry Cobden up. Very good Flat pedigree; first bumper runner for up-and-coming trainer; appeals on paper.
9th	4 9th (4) (50/1 +38%) Helpful	50 50/1(+38%)	(4) Helpful 50/1, Last of 10 on his Warwick debut in May for Paul Webber. New stable equips him with a tongue-tie. Raced too freely and was well-beaten 50-1 shot on debut at Warwick in May.
10	10 \|U\| (10) (28/1 +15%) Jukebox Annie	28 28/1(+15%)	(10) Jukebox Annie 28/1, €2,500 Jukebox Jury filly. Dam 9.5f-11f winner on Flat in France. The stable did have a bumper winner a couple of years ago so she's worth a precautionary betting check. First foal from a French middle-distance Flat winner; other newcomers are more enticing.

LTO Selection:

19:30 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

With not much form to go on, a tentative vote is given to BETTY'S TIARA, who goes for a yard that can ready one first time out. Her half-sister went in at the first time of asking for this stable, and any market confidence behind her would make her case even stronger. Hutcheson has Harry Cobden on board for his first start and he is related to plenty of winners on the Flat, while any money for Baskerville would also be of interest.

In a race where the betting is sure to provide more clues the tentative suggestion is HUTCHESON with the James Owen stable continuing in good form. Baskerville, Betty's Tiara and Atacama Sky are other newcomers with something to recommend them on paper, while the fact that Cairo King was sent off favourite for his Fontwell debut in February suggests he's thought capable of a lot better than he showed on that occasion.

19:30 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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