Stratford 19 July 2026

Going: Good to Firm
 
 
Sunny

Forecast: Sunny
Temperature: 8.9° - 23.6°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 7.6 mph NE

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13:45 Stratford (Class 3) (4YO plus)

Sharon Pardy 60th Birthday Celebration Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

2m 70y

Winner £8,169 - 4 ran

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EDELAK looked to be going better than anything when falling at the third-last hurdle over further here recently and compensation could be on the horizon. A switch to novice company shouldn't pose any issues for the four-year-old and Harry Atkins takes off a a handy 5lb. Obsessedwithyou is another likeable sort and made the most of a switch to timber when scoring at Hexham last month. Jamie Snowden's mare is feared most, with Angel Of My Dreams the pick to chase them home.

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14:15 Stratford (Class 4) (4YO plus)

George & Dragon Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

2m 3f 98y

Winner £4,568 - 5 ran

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Having finished a close second over 2m1f here last time, Whatyouwaitingfor is expected to be fighting out the finish once again. However, a 2lb rise in the ratings and step up in distance may prove the five-year-old's downfall, with DUEL AU SOLEIL taken to capitalise. Ben Pauling's charge appeared to do a bit too much in a first-time visor when fourth on his most recent outing at Worcester and this drop back in distance looks ideal. Mary is most appealing of the remainder.

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14:48 Stratford (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Dave Shrader Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle

2m 2f 148y

Winner £3,169 - 7 ran

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STELLARMASTERPIECE scooted clear of her rivals when completing a double over C&D 19 days ago and a hat-trick could be in order. Her revised mark of 85 still looks workable given her ability on the level and she could take all the beating. Northern Rose arrives on the back of a close second over shorter here and she's feared most off a 3lb higher rating, ahead of Get A Superstar.

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15:23 Stratford (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Patrick's 60th Celebration Handicap Hurdle

2m 6f 7y

Winner £4,040 - 5 ran

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With three victories to his name since April, Lion Of The Desert has proved a model of consistency. A 5lb rise in the ratings for the six-year-old's latest victory over track and trip is unlikely to prevent another bold bid, but it could be worth chancing the up-in-distance CHARGING THUNDER. James Owen's inmate is a decent stayer on the Flat and this longer trip over timber could unlock the necessary improvement. Campaign Trail is dangerous to discount reverting to a sharper course.

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15:58 Stratford (Class 2) (4YO plus)

Silver Fox Classic Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

2m 213y

Winner £13,070 - 5 ran

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A 4lb rise for Captain Cool's 20-length romp over C&D looks more than fair and he isn't taken lightly given his upward trajectory. That said, this rise in class does demand another career best from the six-year-old and preference is for CENTARA. Paul Nicholls' inmate didn't appear to stay 2m5f on his penultimate outing at Newton Abbot and his latest fourth over timber at the same venue can be forgiven. Breaking Cover could also have a say.

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16:33 Stratford (Class 5) (4YO plus)

PJ McGeever 70th Birthday Celebration Handicap Hurdle

3m 2f 83y

Winner £3,776 - 4 ran

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Luna Run relished a return to 3m2f when landing the spoils at Warwick, while He Is A Cracker races off a 7lb lower mark than his recent triumph over fences here. The pair are sure to have their supporters, but ARTISTE D'AINAY edges the verdict. The eight-year-old made light work of his rivals on his most recent outing over the larger obstacles at this venue and he looks capable of following up off the same mark over timber.

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17:08 Stratford (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Grace And Dotty Conditional Jockeys' Mares' Handicap Hurdle

2m 2f 148y

Winner £3,512 - 4 ran

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Although a good winner over C&D recently, Basilette is effectively 10lb higher as Daniel Sansom is unable to claim. That may be enough to anchor the seven-year-old's follow-up bid, with fellow last-time-out winners LUCY THE WIRE and Roarin' Success looking better treated. The former gets the vote after her Worcester triumph and there should be more to come with the cheekpieces retained.

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