17.40
Good To FirmStratford Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £2640.5
- 2m 6f 7y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Form: P54-25
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
0-10 over hurdles but seemingly aided by tongue-tie on last two appearances, more recently when clear second at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last month; competes off same mark here and enters calculations. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
4th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Consolidated rather than improved upon previous best efforts during last season, despite the addition of cheekpieces; remains on a tempting mark, but significant rain wouldn't be welcomed. |
8/1 |
Form: 48-114 D
Last run: 74 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
12th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Arrives seeking a hat-trick following wins at Worcester (2m7f; 20-1) and Uttoxeter (2m4f; 11-4); carries a 7lb penalty for that latest win - 14lb higher than when the winning spree commenced - but every chance of going in again in a race of this nature. |
13/8 |
Form: 48P-78
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Form: 68-P31 CD
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Form: 5-775
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Form: 7P5-53
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Safely held when fifth in first-time cheekpieces here (2m, good) last month and now 0-10 over hurdles; upped in trip and tried in a visor today; improvement required. |
12/1 |
|
5th 9 |
16th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
0-9 over hurdles; ended 2025 with two poor efforts and was safely held in March, after a break; needs good boost from first-time cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
Form: -8964P
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
26th Jul 2026 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-11; has a little ability but this task is tough from 8lb out of the handicap. |
33/1 |
|
4th 5 |
29th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Ten-race maiden who has finished down the field in her five handicaps and was 13l behind Slack Alice at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) last time; passed over. |
25/1 |
Form: P0-P84
Last run: 44 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
12th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Struggled to get competitive off basement Flat marks in 2023 and, following a long absence, has made an inauspicious start to her hurdling career for new stable this year; 8lb out of the weights. |
33/1 |
|
8th 12 |
16th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Struggled to get competitive off basement Flat marks in 2023 and, following a long absence, has made an inauspicious start to her hurdling career for new stable this spring; sports refitted hood for handicap hurdle debut; 7lb out of the weights. |
50/1 |
Betting Forcast
10/1 Bells Of Ufford, 11/2 Brionywells, 20/1 Captain Connor, 2/1 French Diablo, 4/1 Delgany Second Now, 10/1 Kotgar, 33/1 McFlo, 66/1 Pink Walls
Verdict
Brionywells (second choice) cannot be written off after her winning streak ended at Market Rasen last month, but FRENCH DIABLO (nap) looked good when successful over C&D last month and he should be able to cope with the 4lb rise. Delgany Second Now cannot be discounted now that he steps up in trip on his handicap debut for top connections, while Kotgar may also improve for the step up to 2m6f. [Andrew Bladen]
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
French DiabloD Express:
Delgany Second NowThe Sun:
Bells Of UffordWEST COUNTRY:
BrionywellsThe Guardian:
French DiabloDaily Mail:
French DiabloDaily Mirror:
French DiabloThe Star:
French DiabloDaily Record:
French Diablo