Stratford - Sunday 12th July 2026
TINY RIOT has to give weight away to his rivals for winning one of these at Hexham and although he could only manage second at Market Rasen last time out, this might not be as tough because the horse who beat him that day looked quite smart and had won a couple of times on the Flat beforehand. Lucky Sevens can keep the selection honest if brushing up in the jumping department, while Hello Garda isn't ruled out either.
It was a huge step in the right direction when SON OF TYRAN got his head in front at Ludlow in the spring and first-time blinkers here might help sharpen him up following a lacklustre Worcester effort. He's been given a small break and could easily bounce back for leading connections. Bits Ballou and Brionywells are others to take seriously.
LAFFER CURVE is better judged on her chase debut second at Worcester rather than her latest Hexham no-show and stretching out in trip could suit this mare, who might put in an improved display in first-time cheekpieces. Artiste D'ainay won over timber at Southwell two starts ago and isn't without a squeak now switched to fences, while Rockvale makes some each-way appeal.
This may be dominated by decent Flat performers Genealogy and GAMBINO, with preference for the latter. Dan Skelton's gelding posted a good third on his timber debut at Newbury and he's undergone a wind procedure since disappointing on soft ground on the level at Musselburgh. Any improvement could see him open his account in this discipline, ahead of Worcester runner-up Genealogy, who has also had his breathing tinkered with. Penzance is the pick of the remainder.
PERSON OF INTEREST overcame an inadequate distance when scoring over 2m at Uttoxeter on Tuesday. The six-year-old should relish a return to this longer trip and he's fancied to defy a 7lb penalty. Market Rasen runner-up Thickthorn Tom finished 28 lengths ahead of the third and is an obvious danger, despite faced with a 4lb rise in the ratings. Definite Dream is another who looks capable of scoring at this level.
EDELAK hasn't looked back since his breakthrough success over timber at Huntingdon in the spring, as he's racked up a hat-trick courtesy of wide-margin handicap triumphs here and at Uttoxeter. It wasn't much of a race last time when he was left clear at the first, but he's really progressive for leading connections and is taken to continue on his merry way. Donnie Azoff and Snatch A Glance can put up most resistance.
Dan Skelton's quest for success rolls on with MISS KASSIOPI, who seems well placed to do her bit to boost the positive figures. After a pleasing second on debut for the yard at Hexham, the durable mare proved her trip versatility to score over an extended 2m5f at Newton Abbot. Cutting back further in distance shouldn't cause any issues and the top-weight can stamp her authority. Basilette, Pure Logic and La Lolita may fight it out for the minor spoils.
Multiple Flat winner LUCKY SEVENS was taken on up front over C&D on debut but still ran a big race and is expected to build on that here. He gets plenty of weight from his main rival Tiny Riot who also went too fast last time when carrying a penalty. Hello Garda ran well over middle distances on the Flat and is worth a check in the betting ahead of his hurdles debut.
SON OF TYRAN has shown improved form since being upped to staying trips and is fancied to progress again for his top yard in the first time blinkers. Brionywells was outstayed over 3m in her hat trick bid last time but looks the main danger dropping back to a suitable distance. Bits Ballou proved she was on a competitive mark when runner up on her handicap debut and should also play a part in a tight contest.
Multiple point winner ARTISTE D'AINAY has been in good form over hurdles since returning to rules. He remains on a generous mark and he should be tough to catch on his chase debut with an easy lead likely. Laffer Curve has the potential to be better than this grade and probably would've won but for a late error on his chase debut. Jumping has been an issue so far but if he can get that together he looks the biggest danger. Aslukgoes is another who needs to brush up on his jumping but the dual bumper winner is on a workable mark if doing so. He also rates a threat if turned out quickly.
Genealogy was well fancied for the Fred Winter at one point last term and sets the standard on form. He disappointed on his stable debut last time but he had a valid excuse and he's had a wind op since. However GAMBINO shaped well in a hot novice in the spring on his sole start over hurdles and if making normal improvement he could be tough to stop here. Useful Flat performer Penzance has been steadily progressing in this discipline and will do best of the remainder.
This looks a match race between a pair of recent winners in Person Of Interest and THICKTHORN TOM. The former needed every yard of a strongly run 2m last time and remains well treated on his old Irish form so is greatly feared but it is the latter who is preferred. He has shown steady progression over fences and came a log way clear with a well handicapped rival last time. If the first time blinkers deliver any further improvement he will be tough to stop. The pair can pull clear of the consistent but frustrating Definite Dream.
EDELAK can extend his winning run here. He was untested last time as the race fell apart but the handicapper has generously left his mark alone and he's proven at this track on quick ground. War Correspondent is tough to catch right but is well treated on his best Irish form. He can provide the main threat ahead of in form Donnie Azoff who may just be high enough in the weights now.
MISS KASSIOPI can defy top weight here. She idled in front last time looking as if she had plenty in the tank and has only gone up 6lb. The drop in trip is no issue for her and it will suit main rival Pure Logic who was outstayed last time. She looks on a dangerous mark on her best Irish form and can chase the selection home ahead of consistent dual purpose performer Basilette who likes the track.
Whilst studying the form, we have a dedicated horse racing free bets page where you can find offers on all today's racing, as well as offers to use for races on our Ante-Post Prices page, which has markets available for upcoming major meetings as well as the Grand National 2026, Royal Ascot 2026 and Cheltenham Festival 2026.
