August 18 / 16.27 Stratford

16.27

Good To Firm

National Racehorse Week 23rd – 31st August Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3775.91
  • 2m 0f 70y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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National Racehorse Week 23rd – 31st August Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 9-2486

Last run: 65 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
0-5 in points and 0-13 under rules; sold out of Sandy Thomson stable for £4,500 after underwhelming chase run in June but is now 2lb lower than when second over hurdles at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to firm) in May and it will be very interesting to see what James Owen does with him.
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3rd

3

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:30 Uttoxeter

Jet Patrol

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

2-19 over hurdles; still 7lb above his last winning mark; tends to race freely and his chance would be enhanced if the race is run at a strong pace.

10/1

6th

1

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:15 Stratford

Jet Patrol

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Won two of his first three starts (good to firm and good) this time last year for new yard, including over C&D; not obviously ahead of his mark since but it was a fair effort back here (hood discarded) 16 days ago and he's unlikely to be far away.

5/2

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 87/115 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed revival for new stable in May, winning twice on good ground; slightly disappointing on latest outing six weeks ago but may yet kick on again for Tom Lacey, and was a C&D winner on only previous Stratford visit.
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2nd

1

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:33 Worcester

Turpin Gold

12st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Did well for Tom Lacey in early part of last season, winning three times over hurdles, and reappeared with fairly encouraging chase debut in May; failed to build on that when well-held fourth over C&D last month but still enters calculations in this lower grade.

7/1

4th

7

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Worcester

Turpin Gold

11st 6lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Much improved for Tom Lacey last season when a three-time 2m hurdles winner; off six months and made a promising start in this sphere with third of five in 2m1f handicap at Stratford 32 days ago, running on late under a patient ride; one to be interested in off a 2lb lower mark.

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 47-428 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Didn't fire at Uttoexter last month and is now 0-7 over hurdles but made good headway from the rear when second of 12 over C&D (good) in June and is of strong interest if judged on that performance.
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11

(3)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Bath

Basilette

8st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Seamus Mullins

Won here (11.6f, firm) in May and over hurdles in July; runner-up on last two appearances, losing out only by a head over C&D (good) 11 days ago, but moves up from 0-55 grade today and might be vulnerable.

10/1

Form: 233-21 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Seemingly aided by new tongue-tie on both starts for new stable this summer, latest when coming from off the pace for convincing success at Uttoxeter (2m, good); 6lb higher here but commands respect in current form.
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10th

5

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

20:06 Stratford

Diesel Line

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Yet to hit top gear after three runs this year (suffered heavy fall on penultimate outings) but won twice at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last summer and is back on a good mark now; could have a say.

12/1

Form: -32439

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Made the frame four consecutive times over hurdles in May/June (good/good to soft) but was not making any progress and her latest run was disappointing; now 0-12 over hurdles; others have more appealing profiles.
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5th

7

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Granny B

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Michael Mullineaux

Fair third from out of the weights in a C&D handicap (good to firm) 12 days ago; 2lb lower today but this looks tougher than last time and she's now 0-22 over hurdles.

14/1

6

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

14:51 Stratford

Granny B

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Michael Mullineaux

0-21 over hurdles; safely held when sixth at Worcester (2m, good) ten days ago and effectively 4lb higher from further out of the weights here.

33/1

6th

10

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Worcester

Granny B

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Michael Mullineaux

Safely held on latest outing two months ago and now 0-20 over hurdles; can't be recommended from 5lb out of the weights.

50/1

Form: 0P/33- C BF

Last run: 356 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Below form on both Flat starts last month but won twice in that sphere in May and was creditable third of 15 over C&D (good to firm) on latest hurdling start just under a year ago; cheekpieces refitted.
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3

(4)

19th Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:47 Bath

Ocean Heights

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Pipe

T: David Pipe

Four-time Flat winner who scored over hurdles last month; down to a career-low mark and there's a good chance he can make his fitness tell.

9/2

4th

6

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:30 Newton Abbot

Ocean Heights

11st 1lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Four-time Flat winner who came good over hurdles at the 12th attempt, with ready success here (2m5f, good) 11 days ago; carries 7lb penalty today but is due to go up by that amount anyway, and this drop back in trip won't be a problem.

11/2

1st

3

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

17:02 Newton Abbot

Ocean Heights

11st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Bumper winner for Lucy Wadham and four-time winner on the Flat for current stable; has been placed five times in this sphere; steps up in trip off his lowest mark over hurdles but others make greater appeal.

8/1

10/1

Form: 312-14 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Returned from layoff in prime form last month, making all at Worcester (2m, good); subsequent Worcester fourth (race won by Diesel Line) was perfectly respectable but current mark demands a career-best performance.
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9th

3

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Worcester

Ez Tiger

11st 13lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

A dual hurdles winner (including over C&D) last season; shaped well on his return when runner-up over C&D in June but failed to beat a rival back here last time; the sort to bounce back though.

20/1

7th

6

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Worcester

Ez Tiger

11st 6lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Two of his five wins over hurdles have been over C&D; has a decent record fresh and made a solid return when runner-up over C&D (good) last month; 5lb higher than his last winning mark though and a career-best is required.

4/1

Form: 2F294P

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
0-19 over hurdles; pulled up here four weeks ago (reportedly unsuited by rain-softened ground) and needs to rebound today but has posted some good efforts over this C&D and can't be ruled out off current mark.
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11

4th Oct 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:45 Uttoxeter

Northern Rose

10st 11lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

Off the mark on 35th start under rules when scoring over C&D (good) in July off 2lb lower; fourth of 13 to Uncle Remus here on latest outing and she's pretty consistent, even if the now 1-38 strike-rate is offputting.

16/1

4th

13

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:30 Uttoxeter

Northern Rose

10st 10lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

Got off the mark on her 35th start under rules when scoring over C&D (good) in July off 3lb lower; is generally consistent but her win record suggests she is unlikely to go in again.

18/1

3rd

5

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

16:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Northern Rose

10st 13lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

Runner-up twice at Stratford before finally making her breakthrough at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July, her 27th start over hurdles; well beaten back at Stratford since, though, and probably won't be favoured by rain here; others preferred.

9/2

Form: 35-345

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
0-8 over hurdles, and has tendency to race too freely; gave it a good shot from the front in first-time visor over C&D (good) two months ago but weakened into fifth on run-in; needs to find extra today; 1lb wrong.
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6th

6

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:10 Taunton

Postponed Legacy

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Progressive type who made it three wins in his last four starts in 2m handicap at Huntingdon 18 days ago; up another 9lb but he scored readily there so is not taken lightly.

5/2

1st

4

19th Feb 2026

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

14:51 Huntingdon

Postponed Legacy

11st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Went up 10lb for winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft; completing a double) but was still competitive at Wincanton (soft) where he had a subsequent winner just behind him; nudged up another 1lb but has the least to prove of these.

11/10

Form: 46500-

Last run: 118 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles for Micky Hammond, having been beaten 40l+ on consecutive outings (2m3f/2m5f) at end of last season; changed hands for £16,000 in May; drops back in trip and has tongue-tie added for stable debut; cheekpieces removed; market helpful.
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6th

5

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Warwick

Isabel De Clare

11st 2lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: T Ellis

Seemingly boosted by new cheekpieces when placed twice at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in the autumn; has claims if judged on those efforts but finished tired on soft ground last month and is now 0-11 over hurdles.

6/1

2nd

5

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:07 Ludlow

Isabel De Clare

10st 12lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Ten-race maiden who is struggling to gain a foothold in handicaps and these aids when worn separately have offered little previously.

16/1

5

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:20 Plumpton

Isabel De Clare

11st 0lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Unplaced all six hurdle starts for Micky Hammond last season and tailed off for new stable at Stratford (2m, good to firm; tongue-tie added) last month; needs this much longer trip to show her in a much better light.

16/1

Form: 45-4

Last run: 100 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Showed no significant promise in his three qualifying races (all 2m, good; latest in May) and is 3lb wrong for this handicap debut; considered only if lively in the betting.
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11

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:58 Worcester

New Man

10st 2lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Ian Williams

Pulled-up 100-1 shot when making handicap debut for Tom Gretton at Stratford (2m good to firm) in August and effectively on same mark for stable debut; moves up in trip; considered only if much stronger in betting this time.

40/1

11

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:27 Stratford

New Man

10st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tom Gretton

Showed no significant promise in his three qualifying races (all 2m, good; latest in May) and is 3lb wrong for this handicap debut; considered only if lively in the betting.

25/1

4th

4

10th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Warwick

New Man

11st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tom Gretton

Tailed off in good-ground novice hurdles at Hereford and Ludlow; the new tongue-tie will need to make a huge difference.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.80
Straight Forecast £20.22
Tricast £233.51
Trifecta £144.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Diesel Line

The Sun:

Jet Patrol

WEST COUNTRY:

Ocean Heights

RP RATINGS:

Diesel Line

POSTDATA:

Diesel Line

The Times:

Diesel Line

Telegraph:

Diesel Line

The Guardian:

Diesel Line

Daily Mail:

Diesel Line

D Express:

Diesel Line

Daily Mirror:

Diesel Line

Daily Record:

Diesel Line

The Star:

Jet Patrol