September 05 / 17.15 Stratford

17.15

Good

Allan Atkinson Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4568.06
  • 2m 0f 70y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Allan Atkinson Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.70
  • Place: £1.50

Form: F0-173 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over C&D (good) on yard debut in June but he couldn't keep up the gallop at Uttoxeter next time and Jet Patrol and the winner got away from him back here 16 days ago; needs to find something extra.
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4th

4

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:25 Stratford

Mayday Games

11st 9lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: Shaun Lycett

Front-runner who won on his stable debut over C&D (good) in June and returned to winning ways over C&D (good) last month; he's only 3lb higher than last time and can make another bold bid at a track that obviously suits.

100/30

1st

3

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:15 Stratford

Mayday Games

11st 9lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Shaun Lycett

Off the mark over C&D (good) on yard debut in June but he couldn't keep up the gallop at Uttoxeter next time and Jet Patrol and the winner got away from him back here 16 days ago; needs to find something extra.

9/2

3rd

6

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

20:06 Stratford

Mayday Games

11st 6lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Shaun Lycett

Opened account over C&D (good) on stable debut in June, readily drawing 7l clear; might still have more to offer for his new trainer but was safely held when favourite at Uttoxeter last month; needs to bounce back.

11/2

9/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 21U-23 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Consistent this year either side of a ready C&D win (good) in March, returning from a break with a good effort at Cartmel last week under Toby McCain-Mitchell; should find another race off his current mark.
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2nd

4

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

16:39 Fontwell

Lord Of The Glance

11st 9lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Just the one win (Stratford in March) but consistent this year and close second back at Stratford last month on latest outing; has gone beyond 2m1f just once (2024, tailed off); strong each-way chance if he stays.

7/2

2nd

4

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:15 Stratford

Lord Of The Glance

11st 5lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alex Hales

Consistent this year either side of a ready C&D win (good) in March, returning from a break with a good effort at Cartmel last week under Toby McCain-Mitchell; should find another race off his current mark.

9/4

3rd

4

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:05 Cartmel

Lord Of The Glance

11st 2lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alex Hales

Opened account with comfortable success at Stratford (2m, good) in March, his seventh hurdle start, and also ran well when second at Market Rasen (2m, good) in May; won't be far away if ready to roll after break.

8/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 551237

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Belatedly off the mark at Newton Abbot (extended 2m2f, good) in July; two good runs there followed but he was beaten a long way out on that track a fortnight ago; has something to prove after that.
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1st

6

28th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

Saucats

10st 2lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Joe Tickle

Course winner here (2m2f, good) in July and placed on three of his five starts since, but there have also been two heavy defeats, including when beaten 36l over C&D last time; needs more from 4lb out of the weights.

10/1

7th

11

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:30 Newton Abbot

Saucats

10st 3lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Joe Tickle

Eventually made his breakthrough here (2m2f, good) in July, his 25th start over hurdles; placed on three of four subsequent starts and can given another good account today but may find others better handicapped.

12/1

Form: 9U-45P D

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Successful on second run for yard, at Wincanton (1m7f, good) last November; didn't do as well next time and his troubled times have continued since back from a break in May; best watched after pulling up here in June.
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5th

7

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

16:39 Fontwell

Western Soldier

11st 3lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Seamus Mullins

Successful on second run for this yard, at Wincanton (1m7f, good; 5lb lower today) last November; not so good since and reportedly bled from the nose when fourth at Stratford early last month.

12/1

4th

5

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:15 Stratford

Western Soldier

11st 3lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

Successful on second run for yard, at Wincanton (1m7f, good) last November; didn't do as well next time and his troubled times have continued since back from a break in May; best watched after pulling up here in June.

12/1

5

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

19:48 Stratford

Western Soldier

11st 5lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Seamus Mullins

Won at Wincanton (1m7f, soft) off this mark in November but failed to build on it afterwards; has offered more in two runs since returning from a short break but needs another step forward to figure.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 64322/ D BF

Last run: 627 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Comes into this on the pick of his hurdles and chase form in late 2024 but he missed all of last year and has been soundly beaten on the Flat since returning to action in June; hard to know what ability remains.
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4th

4

29th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:15 Sedgefield

Langton Wold

11st 3lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Brian Ellison

No win since December 2023 (C&D maiden); runner-up from higher marks than this on two occasions in late 2024, but low key on the Flat this year (0-4); tongue-tie returns, with cheekpieces added, since this month's Stratford fifth; better to focus elsewhere.

20/1

5th

2

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:15 Stratford

Langton Wold

11st 13lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Brian Ellison

Comes into this on the pick of his hurdles and chase form in late 2024 but he missed all of last year and has been soundly beaten on the Flat since returning to action in June; hard to know what ability remains.

10/1

11th

11

(5)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Langton Wold

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Lightly raced in recent seasons and hasn't shown his best form since returning from a long break this term; 5lb out of the handicap; others appeal more.

33/1

Form: P6-452 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 33548U D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Successful for new yard at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in May and he ran well when close up there in July; however, a foray over fences didn't go well next time and he was out of contention when unseating back over hurdles last month; questioned for win purposes.
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7th

7

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:15 Stratford

Genbu

10st 13lb

J: Mr Sam Burton

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Successful for new yard at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in May and he ran well when close up there in July; however, a foray over fences didn't go well next time and he was out of contention when unseating back over hurdles last month; questioned for win purposes.

14/1

14

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Worcester

Genbu

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Back to winning ways in 2m Uttoxeter handicap in May and largely in good form since over hurdles; made mistakes when last of eight on his chasing debut at Market Rasen (2m1f) eight days ago and not discounted quickly returned to this sphere.

33/1

8th

8

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 4

18:34 Market Rasen

Genbu

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Record of 2-18 over hurdles and latest fourth at Uttoxeter wasn't too far off his best form; however, he's Flat bred so what he'll make of fences remains to be seen.

16/1

Form: 4658

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
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Form: 8405-F

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Had some Flat ability; not yet shown much over hurdles and he was out of the picture when falling four out on his handicap debut at Uttoxeter (80-1) in July; had wind surgery since but others higher up the list; hood discarded.
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8th

10

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

17:00 Market Rasen

Battle Stride

10st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Richard Armson

12-race maiden; failed to complete in last two starts (FP) and he's likely to be priced accordingly from 3lb out of the handicap; best to look elsewhere.

100/1

Form: 9PV8-8

Last run: 105 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Maiden who can play up at the start and has refused to line up in two of four intended runs this year; 3lb out of the weights and best left alone.
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10

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:15 Stratford

Raincloud

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

Maiden who can play up at the start and has refused to line up in two of four intended runs this year; 3lb out of the weights and best left alone.

66/1

8

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:57 Cartmel

Raincloud

11st 0lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: Michael Chapman

Can be troublesome at the start; longstanding maiden who is hard to fancy.

100/1

8th

11

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

13:35 Cartmel

Raincloud

10st 11lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: Michael Chapman

0-19 and she was last to finish in a 2m5f handicap at Market Rasen last month; others more persuasive.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.50
Straight Forecast £9.75
Tricast £65.84
Trifecta £69.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lord Of The Glance

Telegraph:

Jet Patrol

WEST COUNTRY:

Saucats

The Guardian:

Mayday Games

D Express:

Western Soldier

RP RATINGS:

Lord Of The Glance

POSTDATA:

Lord Of The Glance

The Times:

Lord Of The Glance

Daily Record:

Lord Of The Glance

Daily Mail:

Jet Patrol

Daily Mirror:

Jet Patrol

The Sun:

Jet Patrol

The Star:

Jet Patrol