July 20 / 15.13 Stratford

15.13

Good

Skip Hire Flyer Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £13070.4
  • 2m 0f 213y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Skip Hire Flyer Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form: 500-25 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Good strike-rate over fences and won off 4lb lower last summer; will need to run better than at Uttoxeter when behind two of today's rivals.
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1st

1

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

14:25 Market Rasen

Fringill Dike

12st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Has done most of his winning at about 2m but second over C&D in his last two races, running his usual honest race; thereabouts off an untouched mark.

2/1

2nd

3

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

15:50 Market Rasen

Fringill Dike

11st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Multiple jumps wins, mostly at about 2m, but he ended a losing run over this C&D (good; made all) in June and ran to a similar level here in July, off this 7lb higher mark; likely to need a bit more today.

5/2

2nd

1

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

16:00 Market Rasen

Fringill Dike

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Multiple winner but his first success beyond about 2m when making all for a 9l victory over C&D 23 days ago; back up 7lb but had dropped to a good mark.

7/4

OUR TIP

Form: 5F66-4 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 8lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
On a good mark but an 11yo now and has lost some of his old zip; ran okay at Uttoxeter last time but got outpaced when it mattered and was never threatening; what will help here is the likelihood of a good pace and some rain; respected.
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4

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 3

18:30 Kelso

Malystic

11st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Peter Niven

An 11yo now who isn't as good as he was and has predictably lost some of his old speed; hasn't been running badly in handicaps at about this trip but looks vulnerable.

8/1

2

20th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 2

15:13 Stratford

Malystic

11st 8lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Peter Niven

On a good mark but an 11yo now and has lost some of his old zip; ran okay at Uttoxeter last time but got outpaced when it mattered and was never threatening; what will help here is the likelihood of a good pace and some rain; respected.

10/1

4th

3

29th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 2

16:20 Uttoxeter

Malystic

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Peter Niven

An 11yo now and, in first-time cheekpieces, finished well behind at Ayr in a race he had done well in previously; this wouldn't be so demanding and his penultimate effort was quite encouraging; by no means ruled out.

14/1

Form: P97-42 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Had lost her way but returned from break with two respectable runs in good-quality handicap hurdles (2m1f/2m4f; good; won on soft); below par last time in a match but has to be of interest on this return to chasing (3-5).
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2

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 3

15:07 Kempton

Arclight

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Has a record of 4-8 over fences and ran well on most recent attempt in this sphere (poor effort over hurdles since); on a career-high mark but she's the only course winner in this field and 2-3 at Kempton to boot.

7/2

2nd

3

15th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Worcester

Arclight

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Reverted to fences with a hard-fought success at Stratford (2m1f, good) and perhaps found good to firm too lively when tailed off back there 28 days ago; can be hard to predict but she's capable of a big run.

6/1

1

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

15:57 Stratford

Arclight

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Not really firing on all cylinders over hurdles this spring but reverted to fences with a hard-fought success here (2m1f, good; front pair clear) last month and has obvious claims if in similar form again today.

11/4

Form: 4616-3 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Career best when winning at Ascot (2m1f, good) in March and beaten about 6l in his subsequent defeats; commands respect in current form, though rain would hit his chances.
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8th

2

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Worcester

Coastguard Station

11st 10lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Henry Oliver

Fairly treated on some of his form but was very disappointing when dropped into a Class 4 here last time and his previous run was no better.

25/1

8th

1

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:38 Worcester

Coastguard Station

12st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

Fairly treated and some fair efforts at 2m4f/2m5f before struggling back over 2m in a Class 2; that's readily forgiven and he'll probably run well.

10/1

6th

4

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 2

14:52 Uttoxeter

Coastguard Station

11st 3lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

Campaigned over longer trips since September but effective at 2m previously; currently in a consistent vein of form and looks attractively treated, having scored twice off current mark last year; landed this contest in 2024 to boot and holds a fighting chance.

15/2

Form: 35-111 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Prolific hurdler who is now 3-5 over fences having won her last three at about this trip on good and good to firm; still on a workable mark but rain would temper enthusiasm.
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No Results Found

Form: 211-16

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Made all in completing his hat-trick and perhaps went off a bit hot early when dropping away behind some of these at Uttoxeter; may need a soft lead if he's to win a Class 2 (all wins at Class 4/5).
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4th

3

1st Oct 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:35 Southwell

Duke Of Luckley

11st 13lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

In fine form over fences and went 3-4 this summer in three-runner handicap at Kelso (2m1f) 15 days ago; has his first run in this sphere since 2022 but scored over C&D then so can't be discounted off a reduced mark.

4/1

1st

1

16th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 14y

Class 3

18:25 Kelso

Duke Of Luckley

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Made all in a visor at Southwell (2m, good) in June and again had plenty in hand when getting back on the scoresheet in first-time blinkers at Stratford (2m1f, good to firm) last month; the favourite flopped there but this one's been raised only 3lb; the visor returns; has to be respected.

11/8

1st

1

25th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

18:15 Stratford

Duke Of Luckley

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Gained his sixth win over fences, at Southwell (2m, good) when making all in June off 8lb lower; looked to be found out by the weight rise when third of four at Newton Abbot (2m, good) last month, and although this track may play to his strengths he has never won off such a high mark; first-time blinkers replace visor.

8/1

Form: 212-74 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two hurdle races the last twice but better over fences and only 2lb higher than when winning over fences last summer for the Skeltons, after which he was second in this race; could stage a revival.
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4th

5

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 3

17:45 Stratford

In This World

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Rob Summers

Yet to score for this yard but he was on the premises when coming down at the last over C&D in May; might have needed it on first start since when a remote second back here last Tuesday, but that run will have needed to bring him on plenty.

25/1

2nd

4

25th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

18:15 Stratford

In This World

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Rob Summers

Sole success over fences when trained by Dan Skelton over two years ago; plenty of water under the bridge since but was still in with a chance when falling at the last fence over C&D (good to firm) in May; looks the obvious alternative should the favourite slip up.

9/2

1

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

19:50 Stratford

In This World

12st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Rob Summers

Won twice for the Skeltons; showed his best form for his current yard when fifth of eight at Warwick (2m, good) 26 days ago; his mark continues to drop and he should find another opening at some point.

7/1

Form: P7-132 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Won this two years ago and had some of these behind when runner-up at Uttoxeter last month (2m, good); more effective on these sharper tracks and would be a danger to all provided conditions don't turn too soft.
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2nd

3

14th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 36y

Class 3

15:10 Wetherby

Sir Tivo

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Gary Hanmer

Beat In The Air and Captain Cool when winning at Stratford in July; bled from the nose when pulled up there next time (2m3f) but ran better when third there last time; a possible.

6/1

3rd

4

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 3

17:45 Stratford

Sir Tivo

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Front-running veteran; well suited by good or faster ground and he battled on well to score over C&D in July for a 12th chase win; bled from the nose when pulled up over further back here a fortnight ago but this return to shorter is a positive.

10/1

6

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

18:36 Stratford

Sir Tivo

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Front-running veteran who is well suited by good or faster ground and battled well to score over 2m1f here last month, his 12th chase win; not sure to be ideally suited by today's longer trip but no surprise if he makes another bold bid.

5/1

Form: 6-5214 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Not as good as he was but responded well to the new blinkers when beating three rivals over fences at Hexham (1m7f, good) before a 13l defeat over hurdles; has claims and rain won't faze him.
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6th

2

2nd Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

15:23 Hexham

Glory And Honour

12st 0lb

J: Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Battled well to pip Well Educated off today's mark here (2m, good) in June and lost out by only a short head at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) two starts ago; didn't run badly when third of five at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) last month; each-way claims at least.

8/1

3rd

4

9th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 3

16:00 Sedgefield

Glory And Honour

11st 0lb

J: Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Won over Hexham's stiff 2m in June and only narrowly failed to get up over 2m1f here 12 days ago (under Rebecca Hitchen); stays this far and has a solid chance.

4/1

2nd

2

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

18:05 Sedgefield

Glory And Honour

12st 0lb

J: Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Hexham winner in June (2m, good); hasn't run quite as well since, though far from disgraced in a stronger race at Market Rasen last time (2m4f, good); a possible.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £31.20
Straight Forecast £21.64
Tricast £84.78
Trifecta £143.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Finest View

SPOTLIGHT:

Malystic

LAMBOURN:

Arclight

The Times:

Coastguard Station

POSTDATA:

Glory And Honour

D Express:

Finest View

Daily Mirror:

Finest View

The Sun:

Finest View

Daily Record:

Finest View

The Star:

Arclight

RP RATINGS:

Malystic

TOPSPEED:

Malystic