May 21 / 17.05 Stratford

17.05

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William Hill Presents Up Front Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £2450.7
  • 2m 0f 70y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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William Hill Presents Up Front Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4-2

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point runner-up (3m, yielding to soft) who built upon the promise of his bumper debut fourth at Hexham (2m, soft) when second at Haydock (1m7f, good) last Saturday; leading form claims for last year's winning yard.
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5

16th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Kempton

Parade Away

11st 9lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Placed twice in December for Anthony Charlton; returns from an 11-week layoff and makes debut for new stable (remains with same owner); has proved largely consistent but slow ground would be a negative, having registered his wins on good/good to firm.

12/1

3rd

1

29th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 4

14:15 Doncaster

Parade Away

11st 6lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Anthony Charlton

His hurdle win came in a match (2m3f, good to firm) and he carries a 6lb penalty against some interesting rivals; however, he was second behind an exciting winner at Hereford (2m3f, good) last time and can give another good account if the ground suits (ran well in a point on yielding to soft).

9/4

2nd

1

16th Dec 2023

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

12:25 Hereford

Parade Away

11st 7lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Anthony Charlton

Won Stratford bumper in the spring and easily followed up in C&D match race on hurdling debut in October; beaten only about 11l when last of seven finishers in Cheltenham Grade 2 (2m, good) later that month and needs to be taken very seriously in these much calmer waters.

8/13

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Makes rules debut with new trainer in fine form; however, unseated early on his point debut in January and was pulled up next time; others have far more pressing claims.
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4

13th Mar 2024

Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:10 Huntingdon

Gregorian Diamond

11st 6lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Max Young

Form has dipped markedly in bumper and Flat contest since joining new yard, taking overall record to 0-6; big turnaround is required on hurdles debut.

40/1

11th

3

(2)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gregorian Diamond

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Max Young

Form dipped markedly on latest bumper start (debut for new yard), taking overall record to 0-5 (including points); bred to be suited by this new scenario but others are preferred on form.

100/1

8th

4

23rd Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

16:52 Stratford

Gregorian Diamond

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

in touch with leaders

20/1

Form: 32-

Last run: 234 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Third on debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) last July and again showed promise when runner-up at Warwick (2m, good) in September; absent since but returns with trainer's horses running well and could be in the mix.
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4

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

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11st 10lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: John O’Shea

Completed back-to-back wins last spring, including one here, but has been badly out of form since returning from a break in December; now 4lb below his last winning mark, but hard to make a case for in current form.

10/1

7th

1

5th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:48 Ffos Las

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12st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: John O’Shea

Exposed 8yo who has topweight and he's looked out of sorts in four runs following a break.

25/1

Form: 7-9

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field this spring on her first two starts (both 2m, good to soft) and considerable improvement is needed if she's to threaten.
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5th

11

21st May 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:05 Stratford

Persian Willow

10st 5lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ali Stronge

Down the field this spring on her first two starts (both 2m, good to soft) and considerable improvement is needed if she's to threaten.

100/1

9th

11

9th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

20:00 Ludlow

Persian Willow

10st 10lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Ali Stronge

16-1 and tongue tied, raced green when debut seventh of ten in bumper at Southwell 27 days ago; daugher of Jack Hobbs who can build on it now.

33/1

7th

10

12th Apr 2023

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:35 Southwell

Persian Willow

10st 6lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Ali Stronge

held up in rear, niggled along and ran green after 1f, headway 6f out, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
30,000euros foal, 32,000euros 3yo; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to 3m-3m2f hurdle winner Kris Spin (RPR 147) and 2m4f-2m5f hurdle winner Ebony Empress (127); trainer has saddled two bumper newcomers to finish runner-up this month and the betting could be informative on debut.
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2

30th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 2f 57y

Class 5

15:20 Taunton

Sforza Castle

12st 0lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

Placed a few times over hurdles but from off the pace he made no impact whatsoever on his switch to fences in a 2m7f handicap at Lingfield; should be capable of better.

11/1

7th

4

11th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 5

15:35 Lingfield

Sforza Castle

11st 13lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

Lightly raced 5yo who reached the frame several times over hurdles including when second at Worcester (2m7f, good) on his penultimate run in August; should have a future over fences and he needs a close look on his handicap/chase debut.

5/1

3rd

5

3rd Sep 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Worcester

Sforza Castle

11st 4lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

disputed lead, led 4th, joined 8th, headed after 4 out, weakened from 3 out

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
14,000euros foal, 15,000euros 3yo; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Here Come Johny (2m4f-2m5f hurdle; RPR 132), Emzara (bumper; 111) and Alora Yeats (fair Flat 1m4f/1m6f); dam Flat and bumper winner; has travelled from Ireland to make his debut and he's one to be interested in.
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3rd

5

3rd Jul 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:35 Southwell

Taghadoe

10st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway after 3 out, pushed along 2 out, ridden and went third approaching last, no extra from last

12/1

4th

5

23rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

17:05 Market Rasen

Taghadoe

10st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Made debut for an Irish stable at Stratford (good) last month, where she travelled well for a long way but weakened in the straight; new trainer has very good bumper strike-rate (22%); likely improver.

4/1

7th

9

21st May 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:05 Stratford

Taghadoe

10st 12lb

J: Aidan Coleman

T: Peter John Flood

14,000euros foal, 15,000euros 3yo; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Here Come Johny (2m4f-2m5f hurdle; RPR 132), Emzara (bumper; 111) and Alora Yeats (fair Flat 1m4f/1m6f); dam Flat and bumper winner; has travelled from Ireland to make his debut and he's one to be interested in.

9/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Came under pressure early but found plenty and finished third on last month's debut at Bangor (2m, good; 12-1) despite being denied a clear run; open to improvement on this second start and firmly in calculations.
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3rd

5

27th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

17:30 Newton Abbot

Renoir

10st 10lb

J: David Noonan

T: Ben Clarke

On dangerous mark but he's 1-11 over hurdles and hasn't really fired since returning after wind surgery this spring; has a bit to prove and he's untried beyond 2m5f.

16/1

6th

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

19:10 Fontwell

Renoir

12st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Ben Clarke

Now 5lb lower than winning winning at Hereford (2m, good) in March 2025 but, following a break, could not justify favouritism when midfield at Stratford (2m2f; good; first run after wind op) last month; sports refitted cheekpieces and tries a new trip here; needs that recent run to have done him good.

7/1

7th

3

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Renoir

11st 13lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Ben Clarke

Now 2lb lower than when winning at Hereford (2m, good) in spring 2025 but wasn't firing on all cylinders in the autumn when last seen and needs subsequent wind op to have made a difference; cheekpieces removed after one use.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
£30,000 3yo; seventh foal; half-brother to winners Rapid Response (2m5f/3m1f chase; RPR 136), Lock Down Luke (bumper and 2m/2m6f hurdle; 116) and Malindi Bay (point/bumper; 98); wears a hood on debut, which strikes a cautionary note, but he's one to watch in the betting for in-form yard.
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9th

5

21st May 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:05 Stratford

Via Galactica

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Kitts

T: Warren Greatrex

£30,000 3yo; seventh foal; half-brother to winners Rapid Response (2m5f/3m1f chase; RPR 136), Lock Down Luke (bumper and 2m/2m6f hurdle; 116) and Malindi Bay (point/bumper; 98); wears a hood on debut, which strikes a cautionary note, but he's one to watch in the betting for in-form yard.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; pretty useful Flat pedigree but she's by a sprinter and it remains to be seen whether she'll have the stamina for this game.
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10th

10

21st May 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:05 Stratford

Runnin For Peanuts

10st 11lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Michael Scudamore

Eighth foal; pretty useful Flat pedigree but she's by a sprinter and it remains to be seen whether she'll have the stamina for this game.

25/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 57 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1, tailed off on debut at Newbury (2m, soft) in March; he's probably best watched until showing some promise.
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10

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

15:15 Uttoxeter

Joker De Thaix

10st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Fair fourth in maiden hurdle here last December but well beaten/pulled up on his four runs since, including three handicaps.

8/1

10

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

15:15 Uttoxeter

Joker De Thaix

10st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Fair fourth in maiden hurdle here last December but well beaten/pulled up on his four runs since, including three handicaps.

8/1

9

17th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 150y

Class 5

14:18 Wincanton

Joker De Thaix

10st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

held up in rear, not fluent 7th, not fluent 8th, no impression after 3 out, pulled up after 2 out

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Horse

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Form & Verdict
40,000gns foal, 85,000euros 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to winners Llandinabo Lad (2m hurdle; RPR 144) and Legendary Rhythm (2m hurdle/2m4f chase; 94); with a respected, in-form stable and could go well on debut, especially if strong in the betting.
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Payout
Exacta £12.00
Straight Forecast £10.80
Trifecta £65.50

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Parade Away

SPOTLIGHT:

Renoir

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The Star:

King Of Tara

The Times:

Renoir

Daily Mirror:

Renoir

TOPSPEED:

Parade Away

POSTDATA:

Parade Away

The Sun:

Parade Away

Daily Record:

Parade Away

Telegraph:

Get The Value

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