May 31 / 18.30 Stratford

18.30

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Shirley Guest 80th Birthday Celebration Mares’ Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3775.91
  • 2m 0f 70y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Shirley Guest 80th Birthday Celebration Mares’ Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: /4247- C

Last run: 170 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Unexposed over hurdles after only four starts but made low-key handicap debut when never-dangerous seventh at Taunton (2m, good) in December and has not raced again since.
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3rd

1

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

17:08 Stratford

Basilette

12st 5lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

Runs this track well and posted career-best hurdling performance when scoring over C&D (good to firm) a week ago; 7lb penalty gives her a big weight to carry today but, nevertheless, she has strong claims.

15/8

1st

3

12th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

17:20 Stratford

Basilette

11st 11lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

Ran creditably switched back to hurdles from the Flat last time, taking Stratford record to 1423214; seems weighted to the hilt but holds a solid chance kept to this venue and back up in trip; 1-1 over C&D.

11/2

4th

1

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:40 Stratford

Basilette

12st 0lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

Completed a double over hurdles at Fakenham (2m, good soft) last October and she's done well back on the Flat this spring including a win on firm ground at Bath (11.6f); her last hurdle win was off 6lb lower but that was a comfortable success and she's in the mix back in this sphere.

9/1

Form: P405-P

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 7yo who was pulled up on her recent handicap debut at Perth (2m4f, good); that run was not devoid of promise but she needs combination of drop back in trip and first-time tongue-tie to enable improvement here.
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2

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:30 Stratford

Intertwine

11st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Irish 7yo who was pulled up on her recent handicap debut at Perth (2m4f, good); that run was not devoid of promise but she needs combination of drop back in trip and first-time tongue-tie to enable improvement here.

14/1

2

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:30 Stratford

Intertwine

11st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Irish 7yo who was pulled up on her recent handicap debut at Perth (2m4f, good); that run was not devoid of promise but she needs combination of drop back in trip and first-time tongue-tie to enable improvement here.

14/1

4

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

21:00 Perth

Intertwine

11st 6lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Irish maiden who has posted two unconvincing efforts for new stable; however, may improve now handicapping at an ordinary level.

7/1

Form: P432-2

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Placed in all three handicaps, the last twice at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good/heavy) for new stable this spring; may yet have a bigger performance in her and features prominently in calculations.
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6

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

15:15 Fontwell

Clear Storm

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Placed in first four handicaps and looked booked for second when coming down late on at Market Rasen latest outing (2m4f, good; tongue-tie joined the cheekpieces); she'll have a part to play if returning in the same form.

11/4

5

6th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:00 Market Rasen

Clear Storm

11st 2lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Placed in all four handicaps, the last three times for Neil Mulholland; slightly disappointing when third at Stratford (2m, good) in May and her tendency to race too freely remains a nagging concern but she's a contender here if suited by the new trip; tongue-tie added.

7/2

3

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:30 Stratford

Clear Storm

11st 8lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Placed in all three handicaps, the last twice at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good/heavy) for new stable this spring; may yet have a bigger performance in her and features prominently in calculations.

3/1

Form: 3233-2

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Placed on handicap debut at Southwell in November and kept on well for second when back in action at Huntingdon (also 2m, good) this month; competes off same mark again here; shortlisted.
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4

23rd Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

15:58 Warwick

Window Of Time

11st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Has yet to win and placed again on her first run for this yard in a 2m maiden at Worcester 18 days ago; still appeals as a likely contender and she has been competitive off this sort of mark.

9/4

8

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Worcester

Window Of Time

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Made the frame on five of her eight hurdling starts for Alex Hales, most recently when second of seven in Huntingdon handicap (2m, good) in May; soundly beaten on final two outings for that stable and not sure to be favoured by the forecast rain here but has good claims if back on song for new trainer Olly Murphy.

11/4

6

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:38 Uttoxeter

Window Of Time

11st 3lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Placed off today's mark in first two handicaps (both 2m, good) but needs to get back on track after a disappointing run in May.

14/1

Form: 4P21-4 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Came good over hurdles at ninth attempt, making all for wide-margin success at Fakenham last month; managed only fourth when warm favourite to follow up at Ludlow (also 2m, good) three weeks ago but remains of interest.
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4

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:05 Worcester

Auntie Maggie

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Three-time hurdle winner last spring; 0-3 over fences but posted sound effort when second of five behind much-improved rival over C&D (good) three weeks ago; likely contender again.

7/2

2nd

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:25 Worcester

Auntie Maggie

11st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Won three handicap hurdles within the space of four runs last year (all at 2m on goodish ground) and the last of those was off this mark; may have needed the run last time after a break and showed some aptitude for fences when an 18l third at Uttoxeter in October.

2/1

5th

8

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Auntie Maggie

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Won three around this time last year, latest over C&D (good to soft); beaten four times since, the last two over fences; switches back to hurdles and worth a look in the betting.

12/1

Form: 2757-2 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Close second in this race a year ago and lost out only by a head over 2m2f here (also on good) a few weeks later; fully exposed after 14 hurdling starts but returned from layoff with pleasing Uttoxeter run this month and is sure to be suited by the return to this track.
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2nd

4

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:48 Stratford

Northern Rose

10st 11lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

0-25 over hurdles but has run some good races at this track, most recently when close second over 2m (good to firm) three weeks ago; also suited by this longer trip and can make her presence felt again.

4/1

2nd

12

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:40 Stratford

Northern Rose

10st 4lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

Runner-up four times last year but she reappeared with a tailed-off effort over C&D (good) 13 days ago and is now 0-24 over hurdles; others are more convincing.

12/1

9th

8

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

14:40 Stratford

Northern Rose

10st 13lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

0-23 over hurdles but runner-up three times at this track, most recently over 2m2f (good) on latest outing in October; ran well fresh last spring and features prominently in calculations.

7/2

Form: 8044-5

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far when fifth of six at Plumpton (2m, good) three weeks ago but is yet to be placed after six hurdle runs; needs to find something extra here.
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3

18th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

12:30 Fakenham

Lusso Milan

10st 10lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Shaun Lycett

Longstanding maiden but has run some solid races in handicaps, including on her last four appearances (new yard on last two starts); handicap mark hasn't really gone anywhere so looks sure to be heavily involved.

9/4

9

29th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:07 Fakenham

Lusso Milan

10st 9lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: David Bridgwater

Yet to win over hurdles (0-11) but shaped better than the bare form suggests when a rallying third at Stratford (2m, good; hood discarded) 11 days ago on second start for the stable and may have more to offer; worth considering with Theo Gillard back in the saddle.

14/1

Form: 0/56-3

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
0-11 in Irish points and 0-12 under rules; ran well to a point over C&D on stable debut in March but two lesser efforts have followed (2m7f/2m6f; cheekpieces refitted last time); others look stronger.
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5th

7

12th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Worcester

Penthouse Poppet

10st 2lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Matt Sheppard

Minor form in a range of disciplines and although there isn't much between her and Remember Moi on their Stratford run last month she was struggling from a long way out before pulled up there since.

33/1

8

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:30 Stratford

Penthouse Poppet

10st 11lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

0-11 in Irish points and 0-12 under rules; ran well to a point over C&D on stable debut in March but two lesser efforts have followed (2m7f/2m6f; cheekpieces refitted last time); others look stronger.

14/1

8

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:30 Stratford

Penthouse Poppet

10st 11lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

0-11 in Irish points and 0-12 under rules; ran well to a point over C&D on stable debut in March but two lesser efforts have followed (2m7f/2m6f; cheekpieces refitted last time); others look stronger.

14/1

Form: 7980-U

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Unseated rider at first flight on recent reappearance outing and has now been unplaced all nine hurdling starts; 1lb wrong here; sports refitted hood; not the most obvious answer.
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10

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:30 Stratford

What An Icon

10st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Chris Down

Unseated rider at first flight on recent reappearance outing and has now been unplaced all nine hurdling starts; 1lb wrong here; sports refitted hood; not the most obvious answer.

33/1

10

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:30 Stratford

What An Icon

10st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Chris Down

Unseated rider at first flight on recent reappearance outing and has now been unplaced all nine hurdling starts; 1lb wrong here; sports refitted hood; not the most obvious answer.

33/1

8

21st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Warwick

What An Icon

10st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Chris Down

No improvement for the return to assertive tactics on her final two outings last summer, beaten 25l in each; 5lb out of the weights on this return to action and not easily recommended.

50/1

Non-runners

Formel Park

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.70
Straight Forecast £21.31
Tricast £64.95
Trifecta £80.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Auntie Maggie

SPOTLIGHT:

Clear Storm

Daily Mirror:

Northern Rose

The Sun:

Formel Park

D Express:

Penthouse Poppet

POSTDATA:

Auntie Maggie

The Times:

Auntie Maggie

The Star:

Auntie Maggie

Telegraph:

Clear Storm

The Guardian:

Clear Storm

Daily Mail:

Clear Storm

Daily Record:

Northern Rose