May 08 / 20.05 Stratford

20.05

Good

Stratford Remembers VE Day Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 2f 148y
  • Class 5
  • 5 runners
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Stratford Remembers VE Day Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: /1425- BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won Hereford novice just under a year ago and bettered that form when running big race in defeat in handicap over that C&D in March; needs to rebound from a disappointing run there last month but still considered.
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12

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Time Interval

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Dennis

Won over C&D and at Warwick (2m) on good ground in May last year but his two runs in cheekpieces this spring were underwhelming and he needs to respond well to a first-time visor.

10/1

7th

7

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:00 Huntingdon

Time Interval

11st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: David Dennis

Last of three wins over hurdles came at Warwick last May off 6lb higher; doesn't look ready to take advantage.

12/1

6th

10

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Kempton

Time Interval

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: David Dennis

Somewhat resurgent last time and is on a handy mark but perhaps isn't quite ready to strike, having gained last five wins (Flat/hurdles) in the month of May.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 3356-

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Last of six after making the running in quite valuable series final on handicap debut at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) in March and safely held on the Flat there twice since; however, he's still unexposed over hurdles and should find this race a bit easier.
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6

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Spartan Warrior

11st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

Won twice on the Flat (1m2f-1m4f) for Ollie Sangster and once over hurdles (2m2f, Kelso) for Rebecca Menzies; beaten 22l and 76l in two starts for new trainer; easing mark isn't enough to recommend.

50/1

10th

11

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Carlisle

Spartan Warrior

10st 4lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

Won at Kelso last May (2m2f, good) when with Rebecca Menzies; well beaten on stable debut last time and perhaps best watched for now.

50/1

5

30th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:07 Sedgefield

Spartan Warrior

11st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Rebecca Menzies

1-8 over hurdles, the win gained off 1lb lower mark at Kelso (2m2f, good) in May; disappointed on both recent Flat starts, though, and arrives here with a point to prove.

8/1

Form: 0057-1

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all five hurdling starts in Ireland but justified odds-on favouritism with ready success on stable debut at Fakenham (2m4f, good) on Tuesday; will need to be taken very seriously if he makes a quick reappearance under a 7lb penalty.
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2nd

3

7th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:15 Huntingdon

Raby Mere

11st 12lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Caroline Fryer

Back on song in refitted cheekpieces at Southwell (3m, good) in March, his third start for Caroline Fryer, and the form of his respectable fourth at Fakenham (2m7f, good) last month was well advertised by the winner there on Monday; not yet fully exposed as a stayer; probably won't be far away.

4/1

4th

7

13th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 4

14:40 Fakenham

Raby Mere

11st 2lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Caroline Fryer

Returned to peak form in refitted cheekpieces at Southwell (3m, good) three weeks ago, his third start for Caroline Fryer; recent 4lb rise does not look excessive and he also has a course win on his CV; respected.

7/2

1st

4

24th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell

Raby Mere

11st 9lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Caroline Fryer

Two wins last year for Olly Murphy and those were on good ground; beaten 28l and 26l in two runs for current yard, though conditions were soft and good to soft; better can be expected here, though all his notable form is at about 2m4f.

12/1

Form: 67413- D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage mare who displayed considerable improvement when very comfortable winner on handicap debut at Hereford (2m3f, good) in the autumn; made low-key reappearance in novice event last month (had wind surgery soon afterwards) but but could still have significant potential.
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6th

9

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

My Bobbys Lass

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Dramatic return to form in taking a 2m5f mares' handicap here last month (good); needs to back that up, but enjoyed passing horses late on that day and she ought to get a chance to do that again in this bigger field.

5/1

1st

6

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Worcester

My Bobbys Lass

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Made a successful handicap debut at Hereford (2m4f, good) last autumn, but well beaten in both starts since returning last month (underwent wind surgery before latest outing) and is still 7lb higher; has a bit to prove.

12/1

1st

6

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Worcester

My Bobbys Lass

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Made a successful handicap debut at Hereford (2m4f, good) last autumn, but well beaten in both starts since returning last month (underwent wind surgery before latest outing) and is still 7lb higher; has a bit to prove.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7/567-

Last run: 48 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on old form and returned from long absence with quite encouraging run at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) in January; two lesser efforts have followed (2m4f/2m) but he'll be fine on the forecast good ground and has possibilities if the first-time cheekpieces help.
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3

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:50 Chepstow

Colonial Empire

11st 12lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Tim Vaughan

Close second of 16 at Taunton (3m, good) in December, after a break, and again ran well in defeat at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in January; more exposed than some of these but still respected.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £54.10
Straight Forecast £61.97
Trifecta £77.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Raby Mere

SPOTLIGHT:

My Bobby's Lass

Daily Mirror:

Spartan Warrior

The Times:

Time Interval

Telegraph:

Raby Mere

The Guardian:

Raby Mere

Daily Mail:

Raby Mere

D Express:

Raby Mere

The Sun:

Raby Mere

The Star:

Raby Mere

RP RATINGS:

My Bobby's Lass

Daily Record:

My Bobby's Lass