August 25 / 17.40 Stratford

17.40

Good To Firm

Stratford Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £2640.5
  • 2m 6f 7y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Stratford Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 48-114 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Showed improvement on her return when getting off the mark at Worcester (2m7f, good) in May, and followed up at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) a week later; didn't fare too badly off 7lb higher when fourth of seven finishers at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) subsequently and may be worth another chance.
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4th

3

10th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Worcester

Brionywells

11st 10lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Opened account over C&D in May and followed up at Uttoxeter (2m4f, also good) a few days later; not quite in same form when making the frame on next two outings but still features prominently in calculations.

5/1

3rd

2

25th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:40 Stratford

Brionywells

11st 12lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Showed improvement on her return when getting off the mark at Worcester (2m7f, good) in May, and followed up at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) a week later; didn't fare too badly off 7lb higher when fourth of seven finishers at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) subsequently and may be worth another chance.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: P54-25

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
0-11 over hurdles but has finished second on two occasions; swaps cheekpieces for a first-time visor and steps up in trip; down to a career-low mark but vulnerable to improvers.
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4th

1

25th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:40 Stratford

Bells Of Ufford

11st 12lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

0-11 over hurdles but has finished second on two occasions; swaps cheekpieces for a first-time visor and steps up in trip; down to a career-low mark but vulnerable to improvers.

10/1

5th

7

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:16 Worcester

Bells Of Ufford

11st 1lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

0-10 over hurdles but seemingly aided by tongue-tie on last two appearances, more recently when clear second at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last month; competes off same mark here and enters calculations.

5/1

2nd

4

4th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:00 Uttoxeter

Bells Of Ufford

11st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

Consolidated rather than improved upon previous best efforts during last season, despite the addition of cheekpieces; remains on a tempting mark, but significant rain wouldn't be welcomed.

8/1

Form: -8964P

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
0-12 and showing little signs that a win is imminent; her mark continues to slide and hard to fancy.
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8th

10

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

19:15 Stratford

McFlo

10st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Anthony Carson

13-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was a well-held fifth of eight over C&D 11 days ago; no appeal from 3lb out of the weights.

33/1

5th

7

25th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:40 Stratford

McFlo

10st 7lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Anthony Carson

0-12 and showing little signs that a win is imminent; her mark continues to slide and hard to fancy.

33/1

9

26th Jul 2026

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

17:42 Uttoxeter

McFlo

10st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Anthony Carson

0-11; has a little ability but this task is tough from 8lb out of the handicap.

33/1

Form: 48P-78

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 68-P31 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 5-775

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 7P5-53

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
0-11 over hurdles but has shown bits of form when in the frame; doesn't look the most straightforward and goes without headgear worn on last two runs; steps up in trip but beginning to look exposed.
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6

25th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:40 Stratford

Kotgar

10st 9lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

0-11 over hurdles but has shown bits of form when in the frame; doesn't look the most straightforward and goes without headgear worn on last two runs; steps up in trip but beginning to look exposed.

10/1

3rd

5

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:48 Stratford

Kotgar

10st 6lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Mrs C Williams

Safely held when fifth in first-time cheekpieces here (2m, good) last month and now 0-10 over hurdles; upped in trip and tried in a visor today; improvement required.

12/1

5th

9

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

14:40 Stratford

Kotgar

10st 12lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

0-9 over hurdles; ended 2025 with two poor efforts and was safely held in March, after a break; needs good boost from first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

Form: P0-P84

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has yet to get competitive in five runs over hurdles; hood worn on last two runs is left off and doesn't appeal.
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8th

6

(3)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pink Walls

9st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Michael Mullineaux

0-15 overall (Flat/hurdles) and finished out of the frame in seven starts on the AW in 2023; best to look elsewhere.

50/1

8

25th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:40 Stratford

Pink Walls

10st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Michael Mullineaux

Has yet to get competitive in five runs over hurdles; hood worn on last two runs is left off and doesn't appeal.

66/1

4th

8

12th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

14:25 Stratford

Pink Walls

10st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Michael Mullineaux

Struggled to get competitive off basement Flat marks in 2023 and, following a long absence, has made an inauspicious start to her hurdling career for new stable this year; 8lb out of the weights.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £264.30
Straight Forecast £177.07
Tricast £1584.06
Trifecta £1259.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

French Diablo

D Express:

Delgany Second Now

The Sun:

Bells Of Ufford

WEST COUNTRY:

Brionywells

RP RATINGS:

French Diablo

POSTDATA:

French Diablo

The Times:

French Diablo

Telegraph:

French Diablo

The Guardian:

French Diablo

Daily Mail:

French Diablo

Daily Mirror:

French Diablo

The Star:

French Diablo

Daily Record:

French Diablo