Stratford 17 May 2026

Going: Good to Firm (Good in places)
 
 
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14:35 Stratford (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Racing Welfare Supporting Mental Health Awareness Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

2m 6f 7y

Winner £6,535 - 6 ran

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Bumper winner OUR GUIDE took a step forward from his debut fifth over hurdles to land the odds at Exeter last month and is likely to have more to offer. This sizeable step up in trip could unlock any amount of improvement and he will prove tough to beat. Granite Sands was never dangerous when only fifth on his first start over obstacles at Hereford, but he could build on that display to have a say. Ka Mate Du Brivet looks best of the rest.

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15:05 Stratford (Class 4) (5YO plus)

Happy 32nd Birthday Lottie Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

2m 213y

Winner £4,304 - 6 ran

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Miss Denver ran better than her odds suggested she would when third at Newton Abbot earlier in the month and has to be of interest on her chasing bow. Course winner Cawthorne Cracker also needs to be taken seriously, but CAPTAIN COOL has only found one too good the last twice over the smaller obstacles and could prove a different proposition now sent over fences.

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15:35 Stratford (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Deryck Baker Memorial Mares' Handicap Hurdle

3m 2f 83y

Winner £4,040 - 5 ran

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Jena D'oudairies appreciated the application of blinkers for the first time to strike at Taunton and should mount another bold bid, but it may pay to side with I AM THE MOON. The seven-year-old finished an underwhelming fourth in this class at Chepstow last month but, with Sam Twiston-Davies back on board and a 2lb lower rating, she could be the way to go. All Inn Hand is another to note.

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16:05 Stratford (Class 5) (5YO plus)

William Austin 50 Year Celebration Mares' Handicap Chase

2m 3f 98y

Winner £4,040 - 3 ran

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Look no further than A LITTLE SOMETHING. She has done more than enough in finishing second at Ludlow and Fontwell the last twice to suggest a race of this nature is well within her compass. Little Wren was pulled up at Plumpton, but is better judged on her previous Fakenham success for champion trainer Dan Skelton. Miss Fedora is next best.

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16:35 Stratford (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Boss & The Hoggs Live On The 30th May Handicap Hurdle

2m 70y

Winner £3,776 - 7 ran

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FRANK STAMPER ought to take a bit of beating in this handicap hurdle. A lacklustre Wincanton display aside, he has performed well at Plumpton and Fontwell on two of his last three outings and a repeat of either of those efforts should be good enough here. Galactic Jack showed a bit more at Taunton and is noted along with Mi Sueno.

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17:05 Stratford (Class 4) (5YO plus)

Ladies Day On Sunday 19th July Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

2m 6f 125y

Winner £4,568 - 6 ran

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TAPLEY clearly appreciates a sound surface and is taken to gain a second C&D success following his March victory off 3lb lower. The nine-year-old drops in grade after his recent third at Newton Abbot and this appears to be a fine opportunity for him to strike. A first-time visor might aid the cause of Bagheera Ginge on his first outing since October, while King Roly is entitled to bounce back from a below-par outing at Perth.

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17:35 Stratford (Class 5) (4YO to 5YO)

Family Day On Sunday 12th July Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race)

2m 70y

Winner £2,722 - 5 ran

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MAC'S MAX didn't quite build on his runner-up effort on debut at Newcastle in November when struggling to make an impact at Wetherby the following month. That may have been a quick enough turnaround and it would be no surprise to see Ben Haslam's gelding bounce back after being given time to recover. Lightsoutandaway is likely to build on his fourth at Fontwell and commands respect along with Bound For Glory.

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