Stratford Races & Results 1 Thursday 2nd November 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Stratford Races & Results Tomform Thursday 2nd November 2023

There were 47 Races on Thursday 2nd November 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Stratford, 8 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Thurles, 7 races at Wolverhampton, 9 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 2nd November 2023

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

12:00 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (16/1 +20%) Getaway Theatre	16 16/1(+20%)	(4) Getaway Theatre 16/1, €3,000 3-y-o, Getaway mare. Dam (c134/h124), 2½m-3m hurdle/chase winner, closely related to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Clan Tara. Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (Apr 2). Point winner who brings potential to this rules debut and is not discounted.
2	2 2nd (2) (4/6 +33%) Coco Mademoiselle	0.666667 4/6(+33%)	(2) Coco Mademoiselle 4/6, Off mark in Irish points and comfortably followed up in a bumper at Wetherby 7 months ago. Likely to go in again on first go over hurdles. Point and bumper winner who is a strong contender on this first hurdle start.
3	9 3rd (9) (150/1 -436%) Smugglers Haven	150 150/1(-436%)	(9) Smugglers Haven 150/1, €10,000 3-y-o, £32,000 4-y-o, Elusive Pimpernel filly. Dam ran once on Flat, half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 3m) Limini. Beat only other finisher on sole outing in points (Apr 8). British point winner who changed hands for £32,000 subsequently; possible contender.
4	5 4th (5) (10/1 -54%) La Gomera	10 10/1(-54%)	(5) La Gomera 10/1, Successful on her sole outing in points and showed plenty to work on when runner-up on her Doncaster hurdling debut (19.4f) a year ago. Yet to back that up but could get back on track fresh from 6 months off. Her form is up there with the best in this field but others may have greater potential.
5th	8 5th (8) (15/2 +38%) Newmill Getaway	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(8) Newmill Getaway 15/2, Fair bumper winner who offered mild encouragement when runner-up in a novice at Exeter on hurdling debut 3 weeks ago. Should build on that. Bumper winner who has been runner-up on both hurdle starts, but this looks tougher.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (10/3 +5%) Drumlee Spud	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(3) Drumlee Spud 10/3, Successful on sole outing in points and promising efforts both starts under Rules, second in a novice at Bangor a month ago. Open to improvement and should feature. 3m point winner who went close on hurdle debut (2m3f); key player now up in trip.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (33/1 -267%) Our Pink Lady	33 33/1(-267%)	(6) Our Pink Lady 33/1, Westerner filly who did shape better than in bumpers when third in a Catterick maiden (19.3f) on hurdling debut. Too keen at Ayr 9 months ago and has left Stuart Crawford since. Worth monitoring in the betting. Improvement needed but new trainer has done very well with recruits from other yards.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (40/1 -233%) Bobbi's Beauty	40 40/1(-233%)	(1) Bobbi's Beauty 40/1, Successful in an Irish point and best excused (lost action) her debut at Cheltenham 6 months ago. Not one to write off, particularly if the market speaks in her favour. Tailed off in sole bumper but reportedly lost her action; won a point and not ruled out.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (200/1 +0%) Riccirella	200 200/1(+0%)	(7) Riccirella 200/1, Showed fair form when reaching the frame in a pair of Southwell bumpers in June, but offered little on Flat debut at Carlisle the following month and no short-term promise so far over hurdles. Runner-up in a bumper at Southwell in June but she's struggled over hurdles.

LTO Selection:

12:00 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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

DRUMLEE SPUD looked outpaced over the extended 2m3f at Bangor last month, so it was to her credit that she was only beaten a neck into second. Ben Pauling's charge ought to have learned plenty from that initial experience and she is fancied to go one better now upped in trip. Point winner Coco Mademoiselle made a winning start under Rules when successful in a bumper last season. She needs taking seriously today, as does Newmill Getaway, who hit the woodwork at Exeter three weeks ago.

Having landed a point, COCO MADEMOISELLE created a good impression when winning a bumper at Wetherby 7 months ago and she's fancied to make a successful start to hurdling at the likely expense of Drumlee Spud, a fellow winner between the flags who has already offered plenty of encouragement under Rules. Newmill Getaway is another one to consider.

12:00 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:35 Stratford Selling Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (4/1 +27%) Laser Focus	4 4/1(+27%)	(4) Laser Focus 4/1, 8/1, first run since leaving Henry De Bromhead when below-par fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 14 days ago. Up in trip with more required. A return to form is needed but his best Irish efforts put him in the picture.
3	3 (3) (9/4 +18%) Iddergem	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(3) Iddergem 9/4, Point winner who was placed both starts in maiden hurdles in 2022, latterly going close when upped to 20.2f at Perth. Off 15 months but will be a threat if he's fit enough to do himself justice. Absent since July 2022 but ran well back then and is in good hands; one to consider.
1	1 (1) (10/11 +44%) Donnie Azoff	0.909091 10/11(+44%)	(1) Donnie Azoff 10/11, Fair chaser but he made mistakes when only fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Successful in this sphere here in September though so expected to be bang there. Two hurdle wins this year and he's a leading contender now back over hurdles.
2	2 (2) (18/1 -13%) No Recollection	18 18/1(-13%)	(2) No Recollection 18/1, Modest hurdler. 66/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) 14 days ago. Not discounted if back on his A-game. Won a Worcester handicap (2m, good) in June but has lost his form more recently.

LTO Selection:

12:35 Stratford Selling Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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

Donnie Azoff struck over an extended 2m here in September and he must be respected following a series of creditable efforts, but Jamie Snowden's charge might struggle conceding 8lb to VORASHANN, who is 9lb clear on official ratings. The seven-year-old hasn't been seen since contesting a class 3 handicap on Boxing Day, but this looks an excellent opportunity to make a winning reappearance. Laser Focus appeals most of the remainder.

DONNIE AZOFF was successful over hurdles here in September so is fancied to bounce back in style quickly reverted to this sphere after a poor-jumping chasing fourth at Southwell last time. Iddergem is a long time without a run but still commands plenty of respect for the in-form Olly Murphy yard, while No Recollection must enter calculations too if back on song.

12:35 Stratford Selling Hurdle (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:10 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (4/1 -190%) Shakem Up'arry	4 4/1(-190%)	(1) Shakem Up'arry 4/1, As good as ever (tongue tied) when making winning return at Exeter last season and decent efforts in top handicaps since, notably when third in the Magners Plate at the Cheltenham Festival. Goes well fresh so big shout. Made the frame at the big spring festivals and goes well fresh; could play a leading role.
2	2 (2) (4/5 +73%) Nickle Back	0.8 4/5(+73%)	(2) Nickle Back 4/5, Looked a natural when making a winning chase bow in impressive fashion at Warwick on return and seems sure to progress and win more races. Can defy 10 lb rise. Won easily at Warwick on chase debut; up 10lb but could have more to offer over fences.
3	3 (3) (6/1 +20%) Hystery Bere	6 6/1(+20%)	(3) Hystery Bere 6/1, Fairly useful performer over hurdles (3-time winner) who made a winning start in this sphere in 4-runner handicap at Warwick in May. Had a pipe-opener back on the Flat 16 days ago and should have more to offer as a chaser. 1-1 over fences and has had the benefit of a recent spin on the Flat; on the shortlist.
6	6 (6) (6/1 -33%) El Muchacho	6 6/1(-33%)	(6) El Muchacho 6/1, Point winner who made an instant impact in handicap hurdles, scoring twice back in January. Plenty of creditable efforts in defeat after and not disgraced at Ffos Las on return. Makes chase debut (Irish point winner). Point winner who is a possible improver now tackling fences and is firmly in calculations.
4	4 (4) (14/1 +0%) Grand Roi	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) Grand Roi 14/1, Disappointing on his second stint chasing this season, including for current yard, and showed nothing back over hurdles latest. Has tumbled down the weights but he's struggled this autumn.
7	7 (7) (28/1 +15%) Magic Dancer	28 28/1(+15%)	(7) Magic Dancer 28/1, Made a winning reappearance at Cheltenham last season but well held subsequently, however. Has won when back from a break in the autumn in each of the last two seasons.

LTO Selection:

13:10 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

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

NICKLE BACK turned a potentially trappy heat into a procession at Warwick, where he recorded a 24-length success. Sarah Humphrey's charge was hit with a 10lb rise for that win, but he can only improve over the larger obstacles and might be a tough nut to crack. Hystery Bere was in action on the Flat last month and that should have teed him up nicely for today. He can give the selection most to think about, while Shakem Up'arry is also noted.

NICKLE BACK made a striking successful debut over fences at Warwick on return 4 weeks ago, producing a bold-jumping display from the front, and he looks capable of defying a 10 lb rise with more to come. Shakem Up'arry ran well in some top handicaps last season and has a good record fresh, so rates a big threat, while Hystery Bere is another who took well to chasing when scoring at Warwick in May.

Point winner EL MUCHACHO is open to improvement on this first run over fences and he is the selection ahead of Hystery Bere.

13:10 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:45 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (1/2 +58%) Bowenspark	0.5 1/2(+58%)	(2) Bowenspark 1/2, Won first 2 starts in bumpers last term and wasn't beaten far into fourth in a 20-runner Grade 2 event at Aintree when last seen in April. Doesn't appear to be entirely straightforward, but he's clearly talented and will surely go close if his jumping holds up now switched to hurdles. Two-time bumper winner who holds leading claims if taking to hurdles at the first attempt.
9	9 (9) (10/3 -11%) Realisation	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(9) Realisation 10/3, Picked up for £130,000 after finishing second on sole start between the flags and she did the job well when making a winning Rules debut in a bumper at Bangor (16.7f, soft) last October. That form looks decent (second and third have both won since) and she's of strong interest now hurdling. Bolted up in Bangor bumper last October; absent since but has considerable potential.
8	8 (8) (12/1 -50%) Clararose	12 12/1(-50%)	(8) Clararose 12/1, Runner-up on the third of her 3 starts in bumpers last season and, following a wind op during the summer, she resumed with an encouraging third of 10 on hurdles debut at Warwick (2m, good). Likely to benefit from a stiffer test in time, but leading claims here all the same. Third at Warwick on hurdle debut and she's open to improvement for her top yard.
4	4 (4) (14/1 -75%) Damarta	14 14/1(-75%)	(4) Damarta 14/1, Though carrying over his headstrong tendencies from bumpers, he still caught the eye when just failing to snatch third on hurdling debut at Uttoxeter in May. Hasn't threatened in 2 starts so far this season, but potential remains and he will be particularly interesting when switched to handicaps. Has shown promise but his headstrong tendencies are proving to be a negative.
1	1 (1) (17/2 -31%) Macanogue	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(1) Macanogue 17/2, Improved when landing a gamble in 14-runner maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan (2m, good to soft) in May and since sold out of Luke Comer's yard for £30,000. Will probably need to improve in order to defy a penalty on debut for new yard. Won Kilbeggan maiden in May and entitled to respect under 6lb penalty on this stable debut.
6	6 (6) (66/1 -164%) Lone Soldier	66 66/1(-164%)	(6) Lone Soldier 66/1, Green sole outing in bumpers and shaped as if better for the run sent hurdling after 9 months off (had breathing op) when eighth of 11 at Newton Abbot (16.8f, soft). Capable of better, albeit it's likely that he'll be seen in a better light in handicaps later on. Harry Skelton prefers Clararose. Soundly beaten on last month's hurdle debut and Harry Skelton rides stablemate Clararose.
7	7 (7) (125/1 -279%) Thatza Dazzler	125 125/1(-279%)	(7) Thatza Dazzler 125/1, Didn't show much in a couple of bumpers for Fergal O'Brien last term, and no show on yard/hurdles debut in a first-time hood (retained) when returning to action at Chepstow. Well beaten at 40-1 on his hurdle/stable debut at Chepstow three weeks ago.
3	3 (3) (200/1 -400%) Crac De Megaudais	200 200/1(-400%)	(3) Crac De Megaudais 200/1, Saddex colt. Half-brother to modest hurdler/chaser Fly de Megaudais. Doesn't appeal as a probable first-time-out winner on paper. Half-brother to h'dle/chase winner Fly De Megaudais (RPR 94); may be best watched on debut.
5	5 (5) (200/1 -150%) Grain Trade	200 200/1(-150%)	(5) Grain Trade 200/1, Sent off at 50/1 and finished out with the washing on debut in a Newbury bumper (16.3f, soft) during the spring (later found to be sore behind and showing signs of heat stress). Hard to warm to starting out over hurdles here. Tailed off at 50-1 on debut in Newbury bumper in March; now goes hurdling.

LTO Selection:

13:45 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Ex-Irish recruit Macanogue opened his account at Kilbeggan in May and he merits respect on his stable debut for Dr Richard Newland. However, the six-year-old may prove vulnerable conceding 6lb to BOWENSPARK. The son of Walk In The Park finished a cracking fourth in the Grade 2 Aintree NH Flat race in April and the gelding looks the one to beat if translating that ability to hurdling. Clararose may fare best of the remaining rivals.

Bumper winners REALISATION and Bowenspark both make plenty of appeal now tackling hurdles, and while the latter is greatly respected on the strength of his effort at the Aintree Grand National meeting in April, Realisation is marginally preferred. She was pretty impressive when landing a bumper at Bangor last year and is a potentially useful recruit to this sphere. Clararose looks the pick of those with hurdles experience, given that Damarta is likely to come into his own in handicaps later on.

Hurdling newcomers Bowenspark and REALISATION showed considerable promise in bumpers and preference is for the mare.

13:45 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (8/11 +76%) What A Johnny	0.727273 8/11(+76%)	(5) What A Johnny 8/11, £29,000 5-y-o, Yeats gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 1m winner Taskeen. Dam unraced. Placed on both completed starts in Irish points (latest Mar 26) and has joined a good NH outfit. Placed in points and bought for £29,000 in May; has joined a good yard for rules career.
6	6 (6) (10/1 +50%) Ever Ready	10 10/1(+50%)	(6) Ever Ready 10/1, Showed only minor promise in a brace of bumpers but is bred to have a future over jumps. Didn't shown much in her two bumpers but there's some potential in her pedigree.
8	8 (8) (10/1 -67%) Hot Fizzy Lizzy	10 10/1(-67%)	(8) Hot Fizzy Lizzy 10/1, Fair bumper winner who wasn't seen to best effect when well held on her Warwick hurdling debut 4 weeks ago, badly hampered 3 out and not given at all a hard time after. Sure to do better but Harry Skelton prefers Havock. Bumper winner; well beaten on hurdle debut but may be able to leave that run behind.
3	3 (3) (15/8 +0%) Havock	1.875 15/8(+0%)	(3) Havock 15/8, Showed fair form on the first 2 of 3 bumpers outings. In excellent hands so he's much respected on his hurdles debut in an ordinary-looking affair. Promise in the second of his three bumpers; no surprise to see a good run on hurdle debut.
4	4 (4) (80/1 +20%) Jumbo Veste Verte	80 80/1(+20%)	(4) Jumbo Veste Verte 80/1, Looks a handicap project. Tailed off at big odds in the spring on his two starts.
9	9 (9) (150/1 -50%) Whitehall Flyer	150 150/1(-50%)	(9) Whitehall Flyer 150/1, Showed little in a brace of bumpers and finished a tailed-off last of 6 on her Hereford hurdling debut 16 days ago. No threat in either bumper and tailed off at 150-1 on recent hurdle debut.

LTO Selection:

14:20 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Bitsnbuckles only sets a modest standard on on his mid-division finish at Ludlow last Thursday and the five-year-old may prove more competitive once entering handicaps. With that in mind, it might pay to take a chance on the Dan Skelton-trained HAVOCK. The selection offered something to work with when fourth at Warwick on New Year's Eve and he may prove a different proposition on his hurdling bow. Gladys Eva Jane also enters this sphere for the first time and warrants consideration.

HAVOCK displayed a fair level of ability on the first 2 of his 3 bumper runs and starts over hurdles in a decidedly ordinary event, so he receives the vote. What A Johnny was placed on both his completed starts in points and warrants respect having joined a top outfit, while the selection's stablemate Hot Fizzy Lizzy shouldn't be overlooked, either.

This looks much weaker than the first division and perhaps WHAT A JOHNNY, who has shown ability in points, will prevail.

14:20 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:55 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (6/1 +8%) Samatian	6 6/1(+8%)	(5) Samatian 6/1, Off the mark over C&D on his reappearance/first run following a wind op last season. Held form well thereafter (made the frame all 5 subsequent starts) and he should have a role to play, provided he is again fully tuned-up on the back of a break. Handles most ground and he had form figures of 132224 last season; respected on return.
14	14 (14) (9/1 +25%) Libor Lad	9 9/1(+25%)	(14) Libor Lad 9/1, Good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Perth (2½m, heavy) on his reappearance last month. That effort represented a step forward and, with this slightly shorter trip a plus, he's not without each-way hope. Back from a break with a second at Perth in September and he could be in the mix again.
11	11 (11) (11/1 -100%) Smart Casual	11 11/1(-100%)	(11) Smart Casual 11/1, Bumper run wasn't devoid of promise and also more than hinted at ability in maiden/novice hurdles in the spring. Appeals as the type who will go on to better things in handicaps this term and he's one to keep a close eye on in the betting. Well-bred 5yo and he needs a close look on his seasonal/handicap debut.
10	10 (10) (11/8 +27%) King Otis	1.375 11/8(+27%)	(10) King Otis 11/8, Landed a gamble starting out for new yard off career-low mark in 2m Plumpton novices' handicap hurdle (good to soft) 10 days ago. Obvious claims under a penalty. Easy win at Plumpton on stable debut and he's well treated under penalty; strong claims.
1	1 (1) (12/1 +33%) Henry Box Brown	12 12/1(+33%)	(1) Henry Box Brown 12/1, Improved form when opening hurdles account at Uttoxeter last December and, though largely disappointing thereafter, there were positives to glean from his reappearance at the same course last month. Each-way chance if able to build on that. On dangerous mark and conditions are no problem but he needs to turn things around.
2	2 (2) (14/1 +36%) Kenny George	14 14/1(+36%)	(2) Kenny George 14/1, Sole hurdle win back in 2019 but, save for a poor effort at Plumpton when last seen in March, he didn't do a great deal wrong last season. Resumes on a good mark and shouldn't be far away if fully tuned-up for this. On workable mark but sole win was four years ago and he's probably best watched on return.
12	12 (12) (16/1 +11%) Boys Of Wexford	16 16/1(+11%)	(12) Boys Of Wexford 16/1, Upped his game switched to fences last season, scoring at Uttoxeter before a string of decent efforts in defeat. No worthwhile form to his name in this sphere but will be a danger to all if able translate his improved chase form back hurdling off a potentially handy mark. Chase winner and he needs watching in market back over hurdles on his return.
15	15 (15) (18/1 +10%) She Has Notions	18 18/1(+10%)	(15) She Has Notions 18/1, Showed that some ability remains when third in a 12-runner Plumpton handicap (20.5f, good) from 3 lb out of the weights. Looks capable of winning a race on that evidence, but there will be easier opportunities than this. Respectable effort at Plumpton latest but he's hard to predict and others are preferred.
7	7 (7) (18/1 +18%) Footloose Man	18 18/1(+18%)	(7) Footloose Man 18/1, Yet to match his bumper form since sent hurdling, but his effort in a 16.3f novice here last time wasn't a bad one and improvement is entirely possible now upped in trip for this handicap debut. Handicap newcomer and he looks a possible improver at this new trip; one to keep an eye on.
13	13 (13) (22/1 -120%) Passing Kate	22 22/1(-120%)	(13) Passing Kate 22/1, No real impact in 4 starts over hurdles for Grace Harris last term, but she made a fairly positive start for this yard when fifth of 10 on her reappearance at Worcester (2m, soft) 3 weeks ago. Possibilities if able to build on that here. Promising fifth at Worcester last month and has each-way claims if she can build on that.
3	3 (3) (25/1 +11%) Rock On Tommy	25 25/1(+11%)	(3) Rock On Tommy 25/1, Back-to-back winner of 2m handicaps at Uttoxeter in July and good second there when bidding for the hat-trick at the end of that month. However, he failed to make a meaningful impact on his reappearance last month and is probably a shade too high in the weights. Two wins at Uttoxeter in July but he was laboured there last month; equipment removed.
16	16 (16) (25/1 +11%) Whynotnowroy	25 25/1(+11%)	(16) Whynotnowroy 25/1, Third in a bumper at Wincanton last November, but he hasn't shown much in 3 starts since switched to hurdles and sizeable step forward needed now handicapping. Tailed off in three runs over hurdles and needs to show a lot more on his handicap debut.
4	4 (4) (28/1 -100%) Merry Dreamer	28 28/1(-100%)	(4) Merry Dreamer 28/1, Just fair form at best over hurdles in Ireland and offered little in 3 starts for Ben Clarke last season. Second in a point when last seen April, but he was beaten a long way by the winner that day and is opposable back under Rules on debut for new yard. 0-9 under rules and has plenty to prove back over hurdles for another new yard.
8	8 (8) (28/1 -27%) Gaia Vallis	28 28/1(-27%)	(8) Gaia Vallis 28/1, Scored a couple of times in 2021/22 and placed 4 times from 7 starts last season, posting her best effort of that campaign when just touched off in a mares' handicap at Taunton in April. Still, others make more appeal for win purposes. Two hurdle wins but latest was over 2m6f and she doesn't have a great record when fresh.
6	6 (6) (50/1 -52%) Harthill	50 50/1(-52%)	(6) Harthill 50/1, Well held in bumpers and only poor form over hurdles, remote third of six in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (21.6f, soft) on return last month. Easy enough to look elsewhere. 0-7 and she's not finished closer than 19l to a winner; needs improvement back in trip.
9	9 (9) (66/1 -136%) Mister Upton	66 66/1(-136%)	(9) Mister Upton 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who will need to leave the form he showed in maiden/novice company last term well behind in order to make a winning handicap debut. Still early days and now goes handicapping but he needs major improvement.

LTO Selection:

14:55 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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

It is hard to get away from the James Owen-trained KING OTIS, who shoulders a 7lb penalty after making all on his stable bow at Plumpton recently. Conditional Jamie Gambin effectively negates that rise with his 10lb claim and the seven-year-old should take all the beating. The selection will likely encounter more arduous conditions in this contest, which may offer some hope to handicap debutant Smart Casual, while Merry Dreamer is worth noting in the market having changed stables.

There were signs that SMART CASUAL was getting the hang of things when last seen in a Wincanton maiden in April and, with improvement anticipated now pitched into a handicap, he gets the nod. King Otis looks a big threat under a penalty following his recent winning debut for this yard at Plumpton, while Samatian, who was a C&D winner on his reappearance last season, is also high on the shortlist. Kenny George and Passing Kate are live each-way candidates.

This can go to KING OTIS (nap), who easily landed a gamble on his stable debut at Plumpton and is well treated under a penalty.

14:55 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
11	11 (11) (5/1 +50%) Martalmix'jac	5 5/1(+50%)	(11) Martalmix'jac 5/1, Patchy record over jumps but with a tongue tie added, he finally capitalised on a plummeting mark to shed maiden tag here (19.5f) 24 days ago, reduced advantage last but finding extra on Flat. More on his plate back up in trip but he remains lightly raced in this sphere. Unexposed chaser who won here (2m3f) last time but this is tougher from out of the weights.
9	9 (9) (9/1 +10%) Guguss Collonges	9 9/1(+10%)	(9) Guguss Collonges 9/1, Winning chaser who encouragingly backed up his previous run over hurdles when finishing good third of 5 in handicap chase at Plumpton (19.7f) 10 days ago. Each-way claims from this reduced mark. Two fair efforts this autumn but he's now 1-22 and others are more persuasive.
6	6 (6) (9/1 +0%) Jack Doyen	9 9/1(+0%)	(6) Jack Doyen 9/1, Placed in points and left form of his chasing debut behind when scoring at Warwick 7 months ago. Type to do better still in this sphere, so merits plenty of respect. Got off the mark at Warwick (2m4f, soft) in March and he's open to more progress this term.
2	2 (2) (10/3 -11%) Ballybeen	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(2) Ballybeen 10/3, Modest maiden hurdler but already a better chaser, making the frame for fourth successive start at Fontwell (21.6f) in May, that despite his jumping lacking polish. Yard have made a bright start this autumn and he's respected back from 6 months off. Has record of 2223 since switched to fences and he's respected on his return.
10	10 (10) (11/1 +73%) Unai	11 11/1(+73%)	(10) Unai 11/1, Fair winning chaser but offered little last term and no upturn re-united with this yard back from 5 months off when fifth of 10 in handicap at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) 25 days ago. Has dropped a long way in the weights but he needs to turn things around in new headgear.
8	8 (8) (11/4 +45%) Justshortofabubble	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(8) Justshortofabubble 11/4, Reliable chaser who got back to winning ways with plenty to spare at Bangor (3m) 4 weeks ago, jumping soundly. Yet to defy a mark this high but his consistency sure to stand him in good stead at this level. C&D winner who scored at Bangor last time and is respected back in trip.
1	1 (1) (15/2 +38%) Pilot Show	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(1) Pilot Show 15/2, Point winner who made a successful chase debut in handicap at Catterick (25.3f) last December. After a couple of below-par efforts, back on track when third at Ffos Las (25.3f) in April and he can be thereabouts if ready to go on his return. Won at Catterick last December but he's not gone on from that and others are preferred.
4	4 (4) (16/1 -100%) Another Day Out	16 16/1(-100%)	(4) Another Day Out 16/1, Winning Irish pointer at third attempt and promise to glean from her Southwell second on hurdles bow in March. May have found Hereford assignment coming too soon the following month and she's one to monitor closely in the betting now chasing. Handicap debut. Irish point winner who is still very lightly raced but has a bit to prove on her return.
5	5 (5) (22/1 +33%) Hobie	22 22/1(+33%)	(5) Hobie 22/1, Irish point winner who stepped up on low-key hurdles debut when landing a Worcester maiden (2m) in May. However, following 3 months off he struggled in both of his starts in September, and again on chasing bow at Exeter (19.2f) 3 weeks ago. Mark is falling but he's struggled in last three runs and has plenty to prove at new trip.
3	3 (3) (33/1 +18%) Putdecashonthedash	33 33/1(+18%)	(3) Putdecashonthedash 33/1, Signed off 2021/22 on a winning note at Plumpton but he rarely stands much racing and struggling some way out when distant fifth of 6 on return at Fontwell (26f) 4 weeks ago. Tough to assess. 10yo who has lost his way and was tailed off at Fontwell last month.
12	12 (12) (66/1 -65%) Voice Of Hope	66 66/1(-65%)	(12) Voice Of Hope 66/1, Winning hurdler in Ireland and posted best effort since joining this yard when second over fences at Huntingdon (23.6f, soft) in March. Not disgraced at Warwick (3m) final start but others make greater appeal on balance. 0-7 over fences and this looks tough from out of the weights on his return.

LTO Selection:

15:30 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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

An open-looking contest in which recent Bangor winner Justshortofabubble has to be considered with race fitness on his side, even though a 6lb rise won't make things easier in a deeper race. For all that, it may pay to look at some of the less-exposed seasonal returnees, particularly the mud-loving PILOT SHOW, who caught the eye on his final start last season after wind surgery. Another Day Out should relish this longer trip on his handicap bow and also merits respect.

STRIKING OUT ran his best race for some time on the back of 12 weeks off when runner-up at Ludlow 7 days ago and with this longer trip entitled to hold no fears, he shades the vote to confirm the promise of that run operating from the same mark. This is competitive though, with Ballybeen, Jack Doyen and Justshortofabubble a trio of others expected to feature.

Preference is for STRIKING OUT who stayed on well to go close at Ludlow last week and is on the same mark on this step back up in trip.

15:30 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:05 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (3/1 +25%) Dameofthecotswolds	3 3/1(+25%)	(2) Dameofthecotswolds 3/1, Axxos filly. Half-sister to bumper winner Let Me Entertain U. Dam, French 17f-2¼m chase winner, half-sister to smart hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Le Rocher. Stable’s first-timers usually supported. Related to winner and represents in-form stable; she's one to be interested in.
4	4 (4) (5/1 +0%) La Marquise	5 5/1(+0%)	(4) La Marquise 5/1, Beaumec De Houelle filly. Half-sister to smart 2m/2¼m hurdle winner Mister Policeman and fair French 2¼m hurdle winner Manhattan Garden. Dam 10.5f winner on Flat in France. Interesting if the betting speaks in her favour ahead of debut. Half-sister to the smart Mister Policeman; trainer does well here and she's respected.
5	5 (5) (7/2 -17%) Love Tree	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(5) Love Tree 7/2, Camelot filly. Half-sister to 4 winners on Flat, including useful 8.3f winner Clemmie C. Dam 1m-9.5f winner in France. Lines up with yard amongst the winners and another who is worth monitoring for positive market vibes. Has a useful Flat pedigree and this Camelot filly is one to consider.
9	9 (9) (7/2 -17%) Rockola	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(9) Rockola 7/2, Jukebox Jury filly. Half-sister to 2¼m bumper winner/useful hurdler Au Fleuron and modest 23f hurdle winner Coachman. Yard no stranger to success in this sphere and she's well worth a second look on debut. Half-sister to bumper/hurdle winner Au Fleuron (RPR 133); in good hands; on the shortlist.
6	6 (6) (9/2 +68%) Miss Mink	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(6) Miss Mink 9/2, Passing Glance filly. Dam (h75), lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to useful hurdler/chase winner (stayed 21f) Briery Queen. Dam half-sister to two useful winners and her trainer is among the winners.
3	3 (3) (20/1 +0%) Flighttothestars	20 20/1(+0%)	(3) Flighttothestars 20/1, Wings of Eagles filly. Dam (h87), maiden hurdler, sister to fair hurdle winner/smart chaser (stayed 2½m) Arthur's Oak. Rates a likely outsider on racecourse bow. Others make greater appeal on paper but yard's bumper runners can go well at decent odds.
8	8 (8) (25/1 +38%) Prairie Queen	25 25/1(+38%)	(8) Prairie Queen 25/1, Eastern Anthem filly. Half-sister to 2 winners, including bumper winner Pour Joie. Dam maiden on Flat (stayed 9f). £4,500 yearling; a watching brief may be the best option on debut.
10	10 (10) (33/1 -65%) Speckled Red	33 33/1(-65%)	(10) Speckled Red 33/1, Outstrip filly. Dam little show on Flat. Likely best watched. 1,500gns yearling; first foal; dam unplaced 6f-1m (RPR 51); she's probably best watched.
7	7 (7) (125/1 -279%) My Mate Polly	125 125/1(-279%)	(7) My Mate Polly 125/1, Forever Now filly. Dam unraced. Yard 0-25 with their runners in this sphere in last 5 seasons. Dam unraced half-sister to Greek 7f-1m winner; others make greater appeal.

LTO Selection:

16:05 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

The market is likely to hold the key to this all-newcomer event and, providing the vibes aren't unduly negative about DAMEOFTHECOTSWOLDS - a half-sister to a bumper winner - she looks one to focus on with Nigel Twiston-Davies' string currently running well. Rockola and La Marquise also hail from yards which are capable of saddling bumper winners and have to be considered along with Love Tree, who sports an attractive Flat pedigree.

The betting will prove informative in a field confined to newcomers, but ROCKOLA is one who makes appeal on paper for a yard no stranger to success in this discipline and she could be the way to go without the benefit of market clues. Dameofthecotswolds, Love Tree and La Marquise are a trio of others worth a close look.

A field of newcomers and the market will provide clues, but LOVE TREE has a useful Flat pedigree and looks a likely type.

16:05 Stratford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

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

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