Food & Drink
There is a wide variety of food and drink available before and during the races. Treat yourself at one of our dining and bar facilities
Parade Ring Copper Coffee- serving high quality coffee & a great range of cakes & snacks Brisket Bros-Brisket Burgers, Pulled Pork Burgers & Loaded Fries CamperVin Bar-Full range of draught beers, lagers, cider & wines & spirits
Pavilion /Paddock Lane Entrance Bar-draught lager & cider together with wines & spirits Chicken Shawarma-Middle Eastern spiced chicken
WELCOME TO STRATFORD RACES Welcome to Ladies' Day 2026! Today is one of the highlights of our racing season, and we are delighted to welcome so many elegantly dressed ladies and gentlemen to Stratford Racecourse for an exciting afternoon of racing and entertainment. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to all the owners, trainers, jockeys, stable staff, officials, sponsors and racegoers whose continued support makes days like today possible. Your enthusiasm and commitment help ensure that jump racing continues to thrive. We have three exciting competitions taking place throughout the afternoon: •
Best Dressed Lady, sponsored by Grace & Dotty
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Best Hat, sponsored by Hiorns Hats
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Best Dressed Couple, sponsored by The Hollow Bottom
Judging will begin at 12 noon, with our style spotters circulating around the racecourse enclosures throughout the afternoon. Six finalists will be selected for each main category and invited to the Parade Ring after the third race, where the winners will be announced. We would also like to thank the generous sponsors who have kindly donated prizes for today's competition winners: Wendy O'Hare of Tiddington, Justina Clothing, Molson Coors, Aspire Hair & Beauty, and Emily Jaynes Hair & Beauty. Your support is greatly appreciated. We hope you have a wonderful afternoon and enjoy everything Ladies' Day has to offer. Our aim is to ensure you have a memorable day at Stratford Racecourse. If you have any suggestions, comments or questions, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact the racecourse office by email at info@stratfordracecourse.net or by telephone on 01789 267949.
Mrs Ilona Barnett Managing Director and Company Secretary
CONTENTS Guide to the Racecourse .............................................................................................. 4-5 Map of the Racecourse ................................................................................................. 6-7 Track Facts .........................................................................................................................8 Reading the Racecard........................................................................................................9 Officials ............................................................................................................................55 1.45pm
The Sharon Pardy 60th Birthday Celebration Novices' Hurdle Race.........18
2.15pm
The George & Dragon Novices' Handicap Chase .......................................24
2.48pm The Dave Shrader Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Race........................30 3.23pm The Patrick's 60th Celebration Handicap Hurdle Race ............................................. 36 3.58pm The Silver Fox Classic Handicap Chase.........................................................................42 4.33pm The P J McGeever 70th Birthday Celebration Handicap Hurdle Race...... 46 5.08pm The Grace and Dotty Conditional Jockeys' Mares' Handicap Hurdle Race .....50
GUIDE TO THE RACECOURSE ABANDONMENT REFUND In the event of racing being abandoned before the first race has been run, NO refunds will be made on the day, but racegoers should retain all badges/tickets & return these by post to the racecourse for a refund (or replacement badges for another meeting if preferred). Once the first race has been run, there will be no refunds. ADMISSION RIGHTS The Racecourse Executive reserves the right to refuse admission or to expel, without prior notice, any racegoer who, in the opinion if the Racecourse Executive, behaves or is likely to behave in an unruly or unacceptable manner. Examples of unruly or unacceptable behaviour include violent or abusive conduct, drunkenness, singing or shouting and intimidation of other racegoers. This list is not exhaustive. The Management does not accept liability for loss or damage to visitors’ effects, vehicles or other property whilst on these premises. UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING It is a condition of entry to this racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business. Any individual found contravening these conditions will be evicted. RADIOS AND MOBILE TELEPHONES The use of all types of communication equipment is strictly controlled at all racecourses. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc., for any purpose at the racecourse. Mobile telephones may not be used in or near any designated betting area, or for off-course betting purposes. Further details are available from the racecourse office. HORSE WELFARE “Racing’s top priority is the safety and welfare of horse and rider”. Like most sports racing carries risks, however, we work to make sure that no death or injury occurs, which could have been prevented. Here at Stratford Racecourse we are committed to minimising risks, dealing quickly and humanely with injuries, and maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the animals in our care. At every meeting we have two specially qualified Equine Vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action. There is also a British Horseracing Authority Vet in attendance. During the race two vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating the injured jockeys. It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected round the horse. It is designed to afford the vet and the patient some privacy. Please do not assume the worst.
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EMERGENCY EVACUATION In the event of an emergency all persons on the racecourse will be alerted by the following message over the public address system. This is an emergency announcement. Due to circumstances beyond our control, racing has been temporarily suspended. Would all patrons please evacuate ALL buildings and make your way across the racetrack to the Red post marker in the Centre of the Course. Police and Racecourse Officials will assist and direct you. Please do not go to any Car Park until you are cleared to do so, because you may hamper the movement of emergency vehicles. The message will then be repeated. BROKEN GLASSES AND BOTTLES Broken glasses and bottles are dangerous. In the interests of safety and the comfort of others please do not carry drinks on to the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY We would ask all racegoers to refrain from using flash photography whilst on course. NOTICES Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration. All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post. The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone and to remove any person from the Course without assigning a reason for so doing and do not accept responsibility for loss or damage to persons or their property. LITTER BINS Please help us to keep Stratford clean and tidy by using the litter bins in all enclosures. BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS Racegoers are advised that bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed in’ is announced, nor to remain on the course more than 10 minutes after that announcement. CHECK YOUR TICKETS Customers of the Boards and Rails bookmakers should check their itemised tickets immediately on receipt, as mistakes cannot be rectified after the “off”. Customers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the weigh-in, as immediate payment will be made only on production of the original ticket. All tickets will remain valid for three months.
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Stables
Car Park
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20 7 6 Paddock Finishing post Evacuation point
Water jump
19 7 18 Course Enclosure
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- Main Entrance
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- Honest Café
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- Grandstand
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- The Stables Café
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- Chris Rookes Bar
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- Weighing Room
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- Racecourse office
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- Toilets
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- Bridge Bar
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- Pravha Bar
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- Owners and Trainers room
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- Champagne Bar
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Hospitality Boxes
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Swift / Swallow Box
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Kestrel Box
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Avon Suite
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Director’s Box
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Main Enclosure
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Last fence
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- Bookmakers
17 - The Paddock Pavilion / Owners facility
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- Gallery Restaurant
18 - The Falstaff Bar [Centre Course]
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- Disabled Toilet and Baby Changing
19 - Centre Course Café
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- Picnic Benches
20 - Catering units
First Aid
Racecourse facilities
Boxes
Disabled facilities
Bars
Toilets
Restaurant / Dining
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TRACK FACTS TRACK DESCRIPTION
3m4f C 2m1f110y C
A left-handed triangular shaped track, one and a quarter miles in extent, with eight fences per circuit and a run-in of 200 yards. Two tight bends and three fences in the straight make the course sharp in nature.
open ditch Finish Water Jump
2m6f H 2m7f C
open ditch
2m110y H 3m3f H
2m4f C 2m3f H 2m5f110y C
Grandstand
TOP COURSE TRAINERS LEADING TRAINERS AT STRATFORD (2021-2026) WITH RUNNERS: D SKELTON (32 wins from 137 runners, 23%) runs EDELAK and LORIKO (1.45), MYSTIC WIND (2.48). J SNOWDEN (19 wins from 74 runners, 26%) runs OBSESSEDWITHYOU (1.45). G HANMER (18 wins from 81 runners, 22%) runs NORTHERN ROSE (2.48), HILLVIEW (3.23), SIR TIVO (3.58). N & W TWISTON-DAVIES (17 wins from 82 runners, 21%) runs HOOPER (2.15). B PAULING (16 wins from 57 runners, 28%) runs DUEL AU SOLEIL (2.15).
TRAINERS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: J OWEN (8 wins from 50 runners, 16%) runs CHARGING THUNDER (3.23), LUCY THE WIRE (5.08). D SKELTON (7 wins from 26 runners, 27%) runners listed above. J & A O’NEILL (5 wins from 15 runners, 33%) runs THE LONG WALK (2.15). I WILLIAMS (4 wins from 34 runners, 12%) runs MARY (2.15). A HONEYBALL (3 wins from 5 runners, 60%) runs BREAKING COVER (3.58).
TOP COURSE JOCKEYS LEADING JOCKEYS AT STRATFORD (2021-2026) WITH RIDES: SEAN BOWEN (33 wins from 134 rides, 25%) rides STELLARMASTERPIECE (2.48), CHARGING THUNDER (3.23), SIR TIVO (3.58). GAVIN SHEEHAN (23 wins from 111 rides, 21%) rides OBSESSEDWITHYOU (1.45), WHATYOUWAITINGFOR (2.15). SAM TWISTON-DAVIES (21 wins from 105 rides, 20%) rides BREAKING COVER (3.58). TOM BELLAMY (12 wins from 75 rides, 16%) rides CAMPAIGN TRAIL (3.23). JAMES BOWEN (8 wins from 58 rides, 14%) rides HILLVIEW (3.23), ARTISTE D’AINAY (4.33).
JOCKEYS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: SEAN BOWEN (4 wins from 28 rides, 14%) rides listed above. RIAN CORCORAN (3 wins from 10 rides, 30%) rides HE’S TAILOR MADE (1.45). GAVIN SHEEHAN (3 wins from 8 rides, 38%) rides listed above. SAM TWISTON-DAVIES (2 wins from 5 rides, 40%) rides listed above. ISABELLE RYDER (2 wins from 5 rides, 40%) rides HE IS A CRACKER (4.33), KLERVIA (5.08).
STABLE MOVES 2.48 GHOST PEPPER has moved from D J Jeffreys to D Brace; 5.08 KLERVIA has moved from F O’Brien to F Brennan.
LONGEST TRAVELLERS STELLARMASTERPIECE (2.48) trained by M Hammond, Middleham, distance of 172 miles. EAST EAGLE (4.33) trained by M Sowersby, Malton, distance of 165 miles.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 17th July.
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B g East of Heaven (IRE) - Eden de Coeur (FR) O The Hon Mrs A. E. Heber-Percy Br N. Burlot, Olivier Burlot & Michel le Bris T H. D. Daly, Ludlow
S Hodnet Hall Gardens
YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE triple diamond and armlets, ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW quartered cap. TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 2-1 in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m (heavy) last month, beating Slew Charm by 3. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 12
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Birthplace of Horse Days since Last Run 8 Previous Performance 9 Age 10 Weight
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TODAY’S JOCKEYS & TRAINERS Listed below are the Jockeys & Trainers in action at today’s meeting. JOCKEYS Joe Anderson
Rian Corcoran
3.23
1.45
Harry Atkins 1.45
Tom Bellamy 3.23
Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell 2.15
James Davies
Freddie Keighley
2.48
5.08
Charlie Maggs
Tristan Durrell 2.48
4.33
2.48
Megan Fox
James Bowen
4.33
5.08
3.23, 4.33
Ciaran Gethings
Megan Bevan
Sean Bowen 2.48, 3.23, 3.58
Alex Chadwick 5.08
William Maggs Miss Imogen Mathias 3.23
Richie McLernon
3.58
2.15
Freddie Gingell
Beau Morgan
3.58
Ellis Collier
Charlie Hammond
2.48
2.48
2.15
Miss Heidi Palin
Isabelle Ryder
4.33, 5.08
Daniel Sansom 5.08
Luke Scott 3.58
Gavin Sheehan 1.45, 2.15
Nick Slatter
1.45
Charlie Todd 2.15
James Turner 2.48
Sam Twiston-Davies 3.58
1.45
TRAINERS Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls
Mrs C. Williams
Paul Nicholls
Ian Williams
3.58
2.15
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill
Adrian Wintle
Billy Aprahamian
Grace Harris
4.33
3.23
David Brace
Anthony Honeyball
2.48
3.58
Barry Brennan 4.33, 5.08
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
Jennie Candlish
2.48
James Owen
3.58
David Killahena & Graeme McPherson
Ben Pauling
Harry Derham 4.33
1.45
Harriet Dickin
Charlie Longsdon
2.48
2.15
Samuel Drinkwater
Donald McCain
3.23
5.08
Micky Hammond
Seamus Mullins
2.48
5.08
Gary Hanmer
Mike Murphy
2.48, 3.23, 3.58
5.08
3.23
2.15
3.23, 5.08 2.15
Alastair Ralph 3.58
Dan Skelton 1.45, 2.48
Jamie Snowden 1.45
Mike Sowersby 4.33
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies 2.15
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1.45
CASH AND CARD PAYMENTS
CASH AND CARD PAYMENTS ARE TAKEN AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS AROUND THE COURSE
Entrances for entry badges (all entrances)
Cash and Card
Racecards to purchase
Cash and Card
Chris Rookes Bar (ground floor near entrance)
Card only
Pravha Bar (upstairs near main entrance)
Cash & Card
G/S Bar (downstairs)
Card only
G/S Tattersalls Bar (downstairs)
Cash and Card
Aspall Bridge Bar (upstairs in Grandstand)
Cash & Card
Champagne Bar (champagne also located on all other bars)
Card only
Owners/ Trainers Bar
Cash & Card
External Catering Concessions
Cash & Card
Centre Course Bar (when open)
Cash & Card
Owners & Trainers Paddock Pavilion
Cash & Card
Gallery Restaurant
Card only
Hospitality Boxes
Card only
Stables Café
Cash & Card
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HOW TO BET WITH A BOOKMAKER 1.
Pick your Racehorse, look around for the best odds on course, try to proffer the correct stake money for your wager.
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Ask the Bookmaker for your bet, name the horse, (the bookmaker won’t necessarily know it’s number). Listen to the bookmaker repeat your bet to his clerk, correct bookmaker if he makes a mistake and receive your Betting Ticket as a receipt for your bet.
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Should your horse happen to win, present your betting ticket to the bookmaker, check your winnings.
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Check with the bookmaker when placing a bet, the Place Terms. Place Betting, not all on course bookmakers accept each way bets, ie. for a win or a place.
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In the unlikely event of a dispute after adhering to this procedure, the bookmaker will tell the punter to approach the Ring Official, who will advise the racegoer as to his rights.
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Some course bookmakers have minimum stakes. e.g. £1, £5 or £10 but small backers are catered for in the racecourse Betting Shops.
EACH WAY BETTING In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting. •
Fewer than 3 runners - all on to win
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3 or 4 runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2
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5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2
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8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3
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Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3
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Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4
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Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4
All bookmakers must display on their boards whether they are betting each way or to win only.
You must be 18 or over to place a bet You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted 11
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PRIZES FOR The Best Dressed
Our ‘Best Dressed Picnic’ Competition will take place today. It will be secretly judged for picnics on the centre course only, during racing. Winners will be announced before the 4th race. Winners chosen will receive main enclosure tickets for another race meeting of their choice and a bottle of fizz.
Hydration Notice Stay Hydrated – Stay Safe
Please remember to drink plenty of water throughout today's race meeting. £195 per person (plus VAT)
Bring a refillable water bottle where possible. Drink regularly, even if you don't feel thirsty. Take advantage of the water refill points available on site. Avoid spending long periods in direct sunlight without taking breaks. Watch for signs of dehydration, such as dizziness, headache, fatigue, or dark urine. If you feel unwell, stop what you're doing and seek assistance from an event marshal or first aider immediately.
Staying hydrated helps you perform at your best and ensures everyone has a safe and enjoyable race meeting.
Thank you for helping us make this a safe event.
Happy 60th Birthday to a wonderful wife, mum, nanny and friend Wishing you a day full of love, laughter and memories to treasure. With all our love from Ian, your girls, family, and friends
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The Sharon Pardy 60th Birthday Celebration Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 3) (GBB Race) TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds) for novice four yrs old and upwards
1 ST RACE
Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565; Fourth £783. (Penalty Value £8169) SEE PAGE 54 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
O OWNER B BREEDER T TRAINER S SPONSOR
No./Horse
FORM
Age st
lb
1 LORIKO (FR) (45)
3262-11 D
5 11 10
Jockey
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Theme Song (FR) O Cherry Knoll Farm, M Ward & D Skelton Br E.U.R.L. AGB Agency & Olivier Rambert T Dan Skelton, Alcester S The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes WHITE, DARK GREEN braces, WHITE sleeves, CERISE armlets, CERISE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful sort who got off the mark with something to spare in a match race at Huntingdon (21f) in May. Made short work of following up at Uttoxeter and much respected under a double penalty. Had breathing operation since and player if lining up here. Engaged 1.35 Market Rasen Saturday. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 121 MISS HEIDI PALIN (5)
2 EDELAK (IRE) (7)
6-2111F CD BF 4 11 6
B g Almanzor (FR) - Edelmira (IRE) O Carsberg, Rafftery & Stennett Br His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. T Dan Skelton, Alcester S The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes ROYAL BLUE, EMERALD GREEN disc, ORANGE sleeves, BEIGE and EMERALD GREEN check cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat for Johnny Murtagh. On the up for his new yard over hurdles following a breathing operation, making it 3 wins from 4 starts in 3-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (2m) last month. Around 4 lengths clear when coming down 3 out here last week and has to respected if none the worse. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 118
3 HE’S TAILOR MADE (IRE) (18)
05-0
HARRY ATKINS (5)
5 11 0
B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Cobbler’s Gold (IRE) O Ms L Ward Br Philip Heskin T Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn RED and WHITE diamonds, diabolo on sleeves, RED cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Better effort in bumpers came when fifth of 11 at Hereford in April but offered nothing when tenth of 11 in novice hurdle at Worcester (2m, good, 33/1) on hurdles bow 18 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Star Rating Official BHA Rating - RIAN CORCORAN (5)
4 OBSESSEDWITHYOU (FR) (36)
2121-21 D
7 10 13
B m Bathyrhon (GER) - Carmona (FR) O AWR Consultancy Ltd & The Folly Partners Br John Kilpatrick & Richard Mark Venn T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn S Fitzdares RED, BLACK epaulets, RED sleeves, GREY armlets, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent mare won 4 handicap chases last season and made her first hurdles start since October 2024 a winning one last month, not needing to get near her chase form to beat 8 rivals in a Hexham novice (2m, good). Remains with plenty of scope on chase form and is favoured by the weights here. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 115
5 ANGEL OF MY DREAMS (GB) (7)
GAVIN SHEEHAN
1/00-2P4 D 5 10 7
B m Jack Hobbs - Fascinatin Rhythm O Mr Graeme P. McPherson Br Mr W. A. Harrison-Allan T David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold S Pragnell DARK BLUE and PINK (quartered), checked sleeves, DARK BLUE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Point bumper winner who has achieved little in 3 bumpers and 2 starts over hurdles under Rules. Star Rating Official BHA Rating -
NICK SLATTER (3)
Number of Declared Runners 5 ..................................................................................................(Exacta) Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.
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2025: NAP HAND (IRE) 5 11 0 Tom Cannon 8-11 (Alan King) 8 ran
PLAY SMARTER
BETTING FORECAST: 7-4 Obsessedwithyou (FR), 2-1 Loriko (FR), Edelak (IRE), 100-1 He’s Tailor Made (IRE), Angel of My Dreams (GB) RACE SUMMARY: OBSESSEDWITHYOU developed into a fairly useful sort over fences last season and made the most of a straightforward opportunity back hurdling at Hexham last time. She can take advantage of the weight she receives from the Skelton-trained pair Loriko and Edelak, both of whom have notched multiple wins over hurdles this summer.
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THE FAMILY & FRIENDS OF SHARON PARDY
The family & friends of Sharon Pardy have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. GREAT BRITISH BONUS The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards the breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out up to £100,000 per filly. And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by HBLB.
£5,000
£10,000
£15,000
£20,000
£30,000
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SPONSORS THANKS Stratford Racecourse would like to thank the following, for their support of this meeting.
The family & friends of
Sharon Pardy
The family & friends of
The family & friends of
Dave Shrader
Patrick Middleton-Smith
Gordon Matthew
McGeever
The
Family
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1 ST RACE
1-2-3: 1.OBSESSEDWITHYOU (FR) 2.LORIKO (FR) 3.EDELAK (IRE)
Stratford Racing Club Stratford Racecourse 2 (sold out) ‘Donegal’ 4-year-old Bay Gelding Dam: Desire To Win Sire: Dariyan
Donegal arrived at Charlie Longsdon Racing in October, we brought him from the ‘Tattersalls October Autumn HIT Sale 2025’. He had been previously racing on the flat in France. The first time we watched Donegal jump we knew he had plenty of potential, he has lots of scope and speed about him. He first ran at Doncaster in a Juvenile Hurdle back in December 2025 and finished 2nd only beaten a neck, he put a fantastic performance in for his first run over hurdles and showed plenty of promise. He then ran at Hereford where the ground soon declared ‘Heavy’ after we ran and it proved to be too heavy for us. We have since given him a short break while the ground was bottomless and are now set to run in the next couple of weeks. He is going to be a fantastic horse to have plenty of fun with during the Spring and Summer months! He has a lovely character and is full of personality, his favourite things are jumping, spending some time in the field with his friends & treats!
Stratford Racecourse 3 (sold out) ‘Bowmore’ 8-year-old Bay Gelding Dam: Theola Sire: Vadamos
Bowmore has been with us since February 2025 and has been under Stratford Racecourse Ownership since June 2025, and what a horse he has been! He had his first run of the season at Market Rasen in October 2025 where he finished 2nd beaten by only a length. He quickly followed this up in November with a win at Newbury! Since winning at Newbury, he has run in the most exciting races at both Cheltenham and Aintree Festival. He is as honest as they come and always puts his heart into his work, he has given Stratford Members an incredible season of attending all the big meetings and being competitive. He thrives off the better ground so he will run 1 or 2 more times during the Spring months before enjoying a summer holiday!
Stratford Racing Club One Share Available
‘The Bardman' 4-year-old Bay Gelding Dam: Delta Forty Sire: Maxios
The ‘Maxios x’ youngster was brought by Charlie at the GOFFS IRE Arkle Sale in June 2025. He is an exciting prospect with impeccable breeding, he is out of established sire Maxios and out of Delta Forty, they have both proven lots of stamina and it’s the ideal blend for success over jumps. Since arriving with us as a 3-year-old he has always done everything right, he has already shown bags of scope in his early career and has taken to all his work nicely. He has been given the time to mature and grow as since he arrived, he hasn’t stopped growing! He’s having a Summer Holiday and then we will aim to run him at the beginning of Autumn in season 26/27 where he will start in bumpers before working his way to hurdles. He will be a fantastic horse for Stratford Members.
Interested parties please contact info@charlielongsdonracing.com
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2 ND R A C E 2 . 1 5 P M
The George & Dragon Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 3f 98yds) for novice four yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £8650 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3494; Second £1746; Third £874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06) Weights lowered 5lb. SEE PAGE 54 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
O OWNER B BREEDER T TRAINER S SPONSOR
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FORM
Age st
lb
1 DUEL AU SOLEIL (FR) (18)
13203-4
6 11 10
Jockey
2 ND RACE
B g Ivanhowe (GER) - Dabaratsa (FR) O Ballaskiggs Racing Br Earl de Cordelles & Earl La Dariole T Ben Pauling, Naunton S Fitzdares MAUVE, DARK GREEN chevrons, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, MAUVE stars, DARK GREEN cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Won on handicap hurdle debut at Wetherby (21f) last season and has made an encouraging start to life as a chaser, finishing in the frame on both outings, in front plenty soon enough when 15 3/4 lengths fourth of 11 at Worcester last time. May yet do better. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 111
2 THE LONG WALK (IRE) (43)
P3P02-0 D
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Collen Beag (IRE) O Martyn and Elaine Booth Br James A. Slattery T Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham S Wasdell Group PURPLE, WHITE seams, armlets and cap.
6 11 8
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler who has a hit-and-miss profile and failed to meet expectations when well beaten in a handicap at Worcester last month. Switches to chasing now with first-time blinkers and tongue strap applied. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 109
3 WHATYOUWAITINGFOR (IRE) (33) 1223-32
BEAU MORGAN (5)
RICHIE MCLERNON
5 11 7
B g Axxos (GER) - Miss Philippa (IRE) O Gerald’s Charity Syndicate Br Martin Edmonds T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton S Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing LIGHT BLUE, BLACK seams, BLACK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE seams, WHITE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner for the Twiston-Davies yard last summer. Has progressed with each run over fences for current yard, looking unlucky not to win when 1/2-length second of 7 in 17f course handicap 33 days ago. Capable of going one better here. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 108
4 MARY (IRE) (36)
GAVIN SHEEHAN
145-2F3 C D 7 11 4
B m Yeats (IRE) - Maryann (IRE) O Eventmasters Racing Br Mr Charles Walsh T Ian Williams, Alvechurch S Eventmasters Ltd WHITE, BLACK seams, RED and BLACK hooped sleeves, BLACK and RED hooped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked set to go close again when taking another late fall in a novice handicap chase at Bangor in May and shaped as if still in good form when 11 1/2 lengths third of 6 to Mighty Fleur at Uttoxeter 21 days later. Capable of being involved with a clear round of jumping. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 105
5 HOOPER (GB) (33)
CHARLIE TODD
3/40P/-52 CD10 11 2
B g Rip Van Winkle (IRE) - Earth Amber O Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell Br Pump and Plant Services Ltd T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE stripe, armlets and diamond on cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his way for the Nicky Henderson yard but has shown a bit more encouragement in 2 hurdle outings for current connections. He returns to chasing for the first time in over 4 years, having failed to build on a MISS AMBER promising chase debut during his first stint. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 103 JACKSON-FENNELL (7)
Number of Declared Runners 5 ..................................................................................................(Exacta) Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
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2025: THE DREAM GOES ON 6 11 4 Charlie Deutsch 14-1 (Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole) 6 ran
PLAY SMARTER
BETTING FORECAST: 5-4 Whatyouwaitingfor (IRE), 3-1 Duel Au Soleil (FR), 4-1 Mary (IRE), 9-1 The Long Walk (IRE), 20-1 Hooper (GB) RACE SUMMARY: WHATYOUWAITINGFOR was a close second at this track last month and can go one better with a clean round of jumping and a clearer run. Duel Au Soleil has shaped with encouragement on his last 2 starts and looks the main danger, whilst Mary is also respected on her best efforts. 1-2-3: 1.WHATYOUWAITINGFOR (IRE) 2.DUEL AU SOLEIL (FR) 3.MARY (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free
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3 RD R A C E 2 . 4 8 P M
The Dave Shrader Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) TWO MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 2f 148yds) for novice four yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £6000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2423; Second £1211; Third £606; Fourth £303; Fifth £151. (Penalty Value £3168.60) SEE PAGE 54 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
O OWNER B BREEDER T TRAINER S SPONSOR
No./Horse
FORM
Age st
1 GET A SUPERSTAR (IRE) (17)
35/0-113 D
8 11 12
B g Getaway (GER) - Glenariff O Mr J. H. Graham Br Luke O’Reilly T Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW stripe, PURPLE sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap.
lb
Jockey
S Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of career-low mark when gaining a first chase success at Market Rasen on return and didn’t have to improve when following up there last month. Inconvenienced by the step up to nearly 3m at Carlisle since and he’s respected back hurdling. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 94 CHARLIE HAMMOND
3 RD RACE
2 STELLARMASTERPIECE (FR) (19) 6/355-11 CD 6 11 3
Gr m Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Sister Dam’s (IRE) O M.H.O.G. Br Dermot Cantillon T Micky Hammond, Middleham S Micky Hammond Racing BLACK, RED seams, RED and BLACK chevrons on sleeves, striped cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on the back of 2 wins here and still looks well treated on her Flat form as she bids for a course hat-trick. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 85
3 MYSTIC WIND (FR) (12)
B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Fiction (FR) O Mr Dan Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester PURPLE, ROYAL BLUE armlets.
500
SEAN BOWEN
4 11 2
Br Mr Cyril Mercier S The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 3 qualifying runs but he’s in top hands so no surprise if he fared much better in handicaps at some point. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 89
4 NORTHERN ROSE (IRE) (20)
0232-02
Ch m Footstepsinthesand - Becuille (IRE) O Mr F W Dronzek & Mr C Chell Br MCR Bloodstock Ltd T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall S Tote EMERALD GREEN, RED sash, YELLOW cap.
6 10 11
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden. Left comeback well behind when just denied over 2m here 3 weeks ago and can make her presence felt again. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 79
5 KOTGAR (IRE) (33)
640P5-5
TRISTAN DURRELL
JAMES DAVIES
5 10 6
B g Wootton Bassett - Kotama (FR) O Mrs Helen Cole Racing Br His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. T Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan S Tote ORANGE, LIGHT GREEN stars, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, ORANGE stars, ORANGE cap, LIGHT GREEN star.
TIMEFORM VIEW Regressed further over hurdles last season and made limited impact fitted with cheekpieces fitted on return here last month. Visor now given a whirl. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 74
6 GHOST PEPPER (IRE) (236)
66/0P6P-
Gr g Mahler - Niceanspicy (IRE) O Mr C. Brace Br Mrs Mary Mangan T David Brace, Bridgend LIGHT GREEN, WHITE braces, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, RED armlets, WHITE cap, RED star.
6 10 5
TIMEFORM VIEW Attracted support on final start for D. J. Jeffreys but remains with little form. Off 7 months. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 70
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JAMES TURNER (5)
7 HOPJES (SAF) (33)
4/UP0-00
7 10 5
B g Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) - Mocha Special (SAF) O Robin Dickin Racing Club Br Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein T Harriet Dickin, Midford S Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better ROYAL BLUE and GREY (quartered), WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap. TIMEFORM VIEW Poor form on Flat and offered little in this sphere. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 66
MEGAN BEVAN (7)
Number of Declared Runners 7 ..................................................................................................(Exacta) Visor worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4.
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2025: VICTORY CLUB (IRE) 8 11 3 Harry Skelton 5-2 (Dan Skelton) 9 ran
PLAY SMARTER
RACE SUMMARY: STELLARMASTERPIECE remains on a good mark on her Flat form so can complete a course hat-trick. Northern Rose went close to breaking her duck here 3 weeks ago so is next best ahead of Get A Superstar. 1-2-3: 1.STELLARMASTERPIECE (FR) 2.NORTHERN ROSE (IRE) 3.GET A SUPERSTAR (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free
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The friends & family of Dave Shrader have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING It is a condition of entry to this racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business. Any individual found contravening these conditions will be evicted.
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3 RD RACE
BETTING FORECAST: 9-4 Stellarmasterpiece (FR), 7-2 Get A Superstar (IRE), Northern Rose (IRE), 11-2 Mystic Wind (FR), 14-1 Kotgar (IRE), 22-1 Ghost Pepper (IRE), 40-1 Hopjes (SAF)
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4 TH R A C E 3 . 2 3 P M The Patrick’s 60th Celebration Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)
TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2m 6f 7yds) for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £7650 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96) SEE PAGE 54 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE. Age st
O OWNER B BREEDER T TRAINER S SPONSOR
No./Horse
FORM
lb
1 CAMPAIGN TRAIL (IRE) (36)
3/043-1P BF 6 12 0
Jockey
B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Greta (FR) O It’s Only Money Br Capricorn Stud T Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd ORANGE, PURPLE stars, PURPLE sleeves, ORANGE stars.
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive stayer on Flat who doubled his hurdles tally in dominant fashion in 5-runner handicap at Hereford (3 1/4m) in May. Proved to be a disappointment when pulled up back there last month but bounce back is certainly not out of the question. Eases further back in trip. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 13/6/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 117
2 LION OF THE DESERT (IRE) (19)
TOM BELLAMY
01-1321 CD 6 11 7
B g Valirann (FR) - Sky Queen (IRE) O Belly’s Heroes Br Ms Debbie O’Neill T Grace Harris, Shirenewton S Grace Harris Racing WHITE and ROYAL BLUE stripes, hooped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Has really found his feet for present yard in recent months, making it 3 wins from last 5 starts having been well placed but more crucially avoiding jumping errors for the latest of them over C&D 3 weeks ago, always holding on despite rider having dropped the reins. Possibilities up 5lb. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 110
4 TH RACE
3 CHARGING THUNDER (GB) (22)
JOE ANDERSON (3)
14/044-4 BF 8 11 5
B g War Command (USA) - Storming Sioux O Goodfellow and Lawson Br Elwick Stud T James Owen, Newmarket S Tote PURPLE, PURPLE and ORANGE check sleeves and cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Far from disgraced when fourth of 6 in a Worcester handicap (2m) on penultimate start in May and whilst not in same form tackling the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle (2m) 3 weeks ago, the step up to this longer trip returned to hurdling looks firmly in his favour. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 108
4 HILLVIEW (IRE) (12)
SEAN BOWEN
P//4P0-0P C 10 11 2
B g Fruits of Love (USA) - Da Das Delight (IRE) O Mr Graham William Briscoe Br Desmond Amond T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall S Briscoe’s Dairy Ltd BLACK and YELLOW diabolo, quartered cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who was useful earlier in his career but has offered little obvious promise since returning from a long absence, shaping as if amiss at Uttoxeter earlier this month. Cheekpieces worn then are retained here. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 105
5 PARIKARMA (IRE) (7)
305-320
B m Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Pushkar O Miss I. Mathias Br Minch Bloodstock T Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham S Solstice, Centregreat Limited GREY, MAUVE chevrons and armlets, MAUVE cap, GREY diamonds.
JAMES BOWEN
9 10 10
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed her return to form for current yard when runner-up at Uttoxeter (23f) in June and not disgraced despite finishing seventh of 9 in handicap at Perth (2 1/2m, good) 7 days ago. No forlorn hope with a first-time visor replacing usual blinkers. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 99
MISS IMOGEN MATHIAS (7)
Number of Declared Runners 5 ..................................................................................................(Exacta) Hood worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4.
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2025: QUEENS VENTURE (IRE) 5 11 1 Harry Skelton 2-1 (Dan Skelton) 8 ran
PLAY SMARTER
BETTING FORECAST: 13-8 Charging Thunder (GB), 11-4 Lion of The Desert (IRE), 7-2 Campaign Trail (IRE), 17-2 Parikarma (IRE), 14-1 Hillview (IRE) RACE SUMMARY: The return to a much longer trip promises to suit James Owen’s CHARGING THUNDER quickly reverting to hurdling and he may be able to capitalise on his reduced mark again partnered by Sean Bowen. Campaign Trail is an obvious threat if dispelling a lesser effort last time, whilst Lion of The Desert is going through a real purple patch and is similarly respected if continuing to keep the errors at bay. 1-2-3: 1.CHARGING THUNDER 2.CAMPAIGN TRAIL (IRE) 3.LION OF THE DESERT (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free
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4 TH RACE
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5 TH R A C E 3 . 5 8 P M
The Silver Fox Classic Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) (GBB Race)
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONGS (2m 213yds) for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £24000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £10015; Second £5009; Third £2503; Fourth £1253. (Penalty Value £13070.40) Weights lowered 2lb. SEE PAGE 54 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
O OWNER B BREEDER T TRAINER S SPONSOR
No./Horse
FORM
Age st
1 CENTARA (IRE) (46)
121P-64
8 11 12
Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Spartan Angel (IRE) O Mrs Kathy Stuart Br Greg Rossiter & Denis Hickey T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat S Morson Group DARK BLUE, PINK epaulets and star on cap.
lb
TIMEFORM VIEW Bold-jumping front runner who made hay over fences last summer, with 4 of his 5 wins (all over 2m) coming at this course. Had another breathing operation prior to free-going reappearance before his exuberance again took its toll over hurdles here last time. Difficult to assess at present. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 3/6/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 132
2 BREAKING COVER (IRE) (21)
12126-4
B g Getaway (GER) - Peace And The City (FR) O Cartwright, Langford and Saunders Br Con O’Keeffe T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster S geegeez.co.uk LIGHT BLUE, PINK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets, LIGHT BLUE and PINK hooped cap.
Jockey
FREDDIE GINGELL
8 11 10
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 5 times last year (3 times at this course). Fine second in Grade 2 Rising Stars Chase at Wincanton (20.2f) before facing a tall order in Arkle trial at Cheltenham. The jury is still out on his jumping, but he has solid form claims on the back of a pipe-opener at Uttoxeter last time. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 130 SAM TWISTON-DAVIES
3 CAPTAIN COOL (IRE) (19)
B g Jet Away - Legal Proceedings (IRE) O A Baxter, Sowray & White Hart T Jennie Candlish, Leek PINK, LIGHT BLUE hoop and sleeves.
2-11221 CD 6 11 6 Br Margaret Kelly S Equine Products UK Ltd
5 TH RACE
TIMEFORM VIEW Has made a fine start over fences, his only defeat coming at the hands of a useful sort at Perth in June. Capitalised on a pace collapse to make it 2-2 over C&D in a 3-runner novice last time. Presence of Centara/Sir Tivo could see this unfold in a similar manner. Expected to run another big race. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 126
4 IN THE AIR (FR) (33)
LUKE SCOTT (3)
1210-41 CD 8 11 3
B g Coastal Path - Sably (FR) O Dynasty, Howell & Southern Br Mr Charles Magnien T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth S Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd YELLOW, EMERALD GREEN star, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap, EMERALD GREEN star.
TIMEFORM VIEW Best of these over hurdles (fairly useful). Never far away in strongly-run race when gamely landing a career-best chase success here last time (runner-up probably unlucky). Looks plenty of pace on again, and another relatively conservative ride could see him land a third successive C&D win. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 123
5 SIR TIVO (FR) (21)
CIARAN GETHINGS
2P1-423 CD 12 11 2
B g Deportivo - Miss Possibility (USA) O Mrs J. A. Ashley Br Mr Christophe Jouandou T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall BLACK, MAUVE star, MAUVE sleeves, MAROON stars, BLACK cap, MAUVE stars.
TIMEFORM VIEW On lower marks when making all in a pair of small-field handicaps under Sean Bowen last season. Ran creditably when well-held third in better race at Uttoxeter on his latest start. Veteran is probably too high in the weights to land a fourth C&D success, though. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 122
SEAN BOWEN
Number of Declared Runners 5 ..................................................................................................(Exacta) Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5.
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2025: ARCLIGHT 6 11 5 James Bowen 9-1 (Nicky Henderson) 9 ran
PLAY SMARTER
BETTING FORECAST: 9-4 Captain Cool (IRE), 11-4 In The Air (FR), 3-1 Breaking Cover (IRE), 7-1 Centara (IRE), 10-1 Sir Tivo (FR) RACE SUMMARY: IN THE AIR was a game winner of a strongly-run C&D handicap last time and may be able to repeat the feat. Captain Cool is expected to be coming home with a rattle and he’s feared most, while Breaking Cover looks sure to be a danger if his jumping holds up. 1-2-3: 1.IN THE AIR (FR) 2.CAPTAIN COOL (IRE) 3.BREAKING COVER (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free
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5 TH RACE
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6 TH R A C E 4 . 3 3 P M
The PJ McGeever 70th Birthday Celebration Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
THREE MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 2f 83yds) for four yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £7150 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2888; Second £1444; Third £722; Fourth £361. (Penalty Value £3775.91) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 54 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
O OWNER B BREEDER T TRAINER S SPONSOR
No./Horse
FORM
Age st
1 ARTISTE D’AINAY (FR) (7)
31-5101 C
8 12 0
Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Ball In Wood (FR) O The Half Cut Horsemen Br Mr Stephane Milaveau T Billy Aprahamian, Towcester S Lockwood Premium ROYAL BLUE, WHITE seams, WHITE sleeves, RED armlets, RED cap.
lb
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who cashed in on a lowly mark in handicap hurdle at Southwell last month. Bounced back to make it 2 wins in 4 for starts for current yard when dominating a weak event on chasing debut here last week. Needs a bit more to repeat the feat over hurdles, though he looks as good as ever. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 98
2 EAST EAGLE (IRE) (40)
Jockey
JAMES BOWEN
321-56P CD 6 11 3
B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Ask Sutton (IRE) O Mrs Janet Cooper /M E Sowersby Br James D. Leahy T Mike Sowersby, Malton S Mike Sowersby Racing RED, WHITE hoop, diamonds on sleeves, RED cap, WHITE diamond.
TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a career-best success over C&D in April. Handicapper has offered some respite following rare poor effort at Southwell last month. Capable of going close if back on song. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 87
3 LUNA RUN (IRE) (46)
5303-61 D
Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Boherna Lady (IRE) O Mr S. Moloney Br Mr S. Moloney T Harry Derham, Newbury LIGHT BLUE, GREY seams and armlets, LIGHT BLUE and ROYAL BLUE quartered cap.
7 11 0
TIMEFORM VIEW Presumably all the better for refitted tongue strap (has had breathing issues) when readily justifying support under this claimer at Warwick last month. May well defy 5lb rise on just her third start for Harry Derham. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 84
4 HE IS A CRACKER (IRE) (16)
CHARLIE MAGGS (3)
MEGAN FOX (7)
0213P-1 D 10 10 5
B g Califet (FR) - She Is A Cracker (FR) O Mr M. J. Hills Br Philip Heskin T Barry Brennan, Lambourn RED and BROWN (quartered), RED sleeves, BROWN armlets, WHITE cap.
6 TH RACE
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t need to improve to make winning return in a thin Newton Abbot chase (25/1). Isn’t an obvious one to follow up on rare start over the smaller obstacles, for all his hurdles mark is appreciably lower. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 75
ISABELLE RYDER (5)
Number of Declared Runners 4 ..................................................................................................(Exacta) Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
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2025: MORO ROCK (IRE) 8 11 6 Harry Bannister 11-4 (Sara Ender) 6 ran
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PLAY SMARTER
BETTING FORECAST: 2-1 Luna Run (IRE), 5-2 Artiste d’Ainay (FR), He Is A Cracker (IRE), 13-2 East Eagle (IRE) RACE SUMMARY: LUNA RUN can follow up on just her third start for the excellent Harry Derham yard. Artiste d’Ainay may give her most to think about. 1-2-3: 1.LUNA RUN (IRE) 2.ARTISTE D’AINAY (FR) 3.EAST EAGLE (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free
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ABBREVIATIONS
6 TH RACE
BF - Beaten Favourite. B - Brought Down. C - Course Winner. D - Distance Winner. F - Fell. P - Pulled Up. R - Refused. S - Slipped Up. U - Unseated. d - Disqualified. r - Ran Out.
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7 TH R A C E 5 . 0 8 P M The Grace And Dotty Conditional Jockeys’ Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
TWO MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 2f 148yds) for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares Total prize fund £6650 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2686; Second £1343; Third £672; Fourth £336; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3511.86) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 54 FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE.
T TRAINER S SPONSOR
No./Horse
FORM
1 BASILETTE (IRE) (7)
2114-41 CD 7 12 5
B m Doyen (IRE) - Bahri Sugar (IRE) O Gee Tac Limited Br Seamus Mullins T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury S Gee Tac Limited BLACK, ORANGE epaulets and sleeves, ORANGE cap, BLACK star.
Age st
O OWNER B BREEDER
lb
(in 7lb ex)
TIMEFORM VIEW Quirky but enhanced her good course record when winning an 8-runner race over this trip last Sunday. Not obviously well treated under a 7lb penalty, though. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 99
2 ROARIN’ SUCCESS (GB) (20)
Jockey
624-51 C
Ch m Roaring Lion (USA) - Random Success (IRE) O Hale Racing, Lyle Farming Company & Ptnr Br Paul Inglett T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley S Bluegrass Horse Feeds DARK BLUE, YELLOW stars, checked sleeves, YELLOW cap.
DANIEL SANSOM
6 12 0
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat form and, with a tongue tie added, came good at the second time of asking in handicap hurdles when seeing off 13 rivals over 2m here (good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Retains plenty of handicapping scope based on Flat ability. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 101 WILLIAM MAGGS (3)
3 LUCY THE WIRE (IRE) (9)
Ch f Free Eagle (IRE) - Rarement (IRE) O Keaveney & Butcher T James Owen, Newmarket DARK GREEN, YELLOW stripe, YELLOW cap.
1242-01
4 11 13
Br Irish National Stud S Keaveney Contractors LTD
TIMEFORM VIEW Aided by first-time cheekpieces (retained) when landing a second career success in 8-runner handicap at Worcester (2m, good to firm) 9 days ago. 5lb higher now but could easily pull out more for this excellent yard. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 105
4 KLERVIA (FR) (30)
04P-530
ALEX CHADWICK
6 10 6
B m Kamsin (GER) - Cavadee (FR) O Barbery, Mason, Banks and Pellowe Br Jean- Bernard Chapalain Et al T Barry Brennan, Lambourn S Nancekuke Lettings WHITE, ROYAL BLUE chevron, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE spots.
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden for Fergal O’Brien, leaving that yard after finishing a below-par seventh at Market Rasen (23f, good to firm) last month. Others are more persuasive. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 79
7 TH RACE
5 DUSKY SPYGLASS (GB) (130)
ISABELLE RYDER
FU/P/5/4P- 8 10 4
B m Telescope (IRE) - Dusky Lory O Mr I. Bostock Br Mr & Mrs Ian Bostock T Mike Murphy, Westoning ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN spots on sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap.
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who was sent off at 200/1 and pulled up on her handicap debut at Huntingdon (21f, good to soft) in March. Can only be watched after a further 130 days off. Star Rating Official BHA Rating 77
FREDDIE KEIGHLEY
Number of Declared Runners 5 ..................................................................................................(Exacta) Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3.
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2025: BACK IN THE BAY (IRE) 6 11 10 Alex Chadwick 15-8 (James Owen) 6 ran
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BETTING FORECAST: 13-8 Lucy The Wire (IRE), 5-2 Roarin’ Success (GB), 3-1 Basilette (IRE), 9-1 Klervia (FR), 100-1 Dusky Spyglass (GB) RACE SUMMARY: ROAIRIN’ SUCCESS remains well treated on her Flat form and is taken to follow up last month’s 2m course success, most likely at the expense of James Owen’s recent Worcester scorer Lucy The Wire. 1-2-3: 1.ROARIN’ SUCCESS 2.LUCY THE WIRE (IRE) 3.BASILETTE (IRE) FREE form for all British and Irish meetings is available online every day at timeform.com/free
GRACE & DOTTY
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HORSE WELFARE “Racing’s top priority is the safety and welfare of horse and rider”. Like most sports racing carries risks, however, we work to make sure that no death or injury occurs, which could have been prevented. Here at Stratford Racecourse we are committed to minimising risks, dealing quickly and humanely with injuries, and maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the animals in our care. At every meeting we have two specially qualified Equine Vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action. There is also a British Horseracing Authority Vet in attendance. During the race two vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating the injured jockeys.
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7 TH RACE
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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.45 - THE SHARON PARDY 60TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1881 and the fourth £942. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, July 13th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 17th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. The Friends & Family of Sharon Pardy have generously sponsored this race and will kindly present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 11 entries at £75. - Closed July 13th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565; Fourth £783. (Penalty Value £8169) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.15 - THE GEORGE & DRAGON NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4568 to the winning horse The second to receive £2101, the third £1050, the fourth £525 and the fifth £262. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £30 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 17th. Penalties, after July 11th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. TheGeorge & Dragon has generously supported this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 10 entries at £30. - Closed July 13th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3494; Second £1746; Third £874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06) Weights lowered 5lb. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.48 - THE DAVE SHRADER NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3168 to the winning horse The second to receive £1458, the third £729, the fourth £364 and the fifth £181. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, July 13th and pay £26 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 17th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after July 11th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Friends & Family of Dave Shrader have generously supported this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £26. - Closed July 13th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2423; Second £1211; Third £606; Fourth £303; Fifth £151. (Penalty Value £3168.60) SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.23 - THE PATRICK’S 60TH CELEBRATION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4039 to the winning horse The second to receive £1858, the third £929, the fourth £465 and the fifth £231. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £29 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £22 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 17th. Penalties, after July 11th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The friends and family of Patrick Middleton-Smith have generously sponsored this race and will provide £50 to the BTO groom. 10 entries at £29. - Closed July 13th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96) SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.58 - THE SILVER FOX CLASSIC HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13070 to the winning horse The second to receive £6021, the third £3009 and the fourth £1507. for four yrs old and upwards. £120 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £24 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £96 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 17th. Penalties, after July 11th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Gordon Matthew has generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner and supply a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 10 entries, 5 at £24 and 5 at £120. - Closed July 13th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10015; Second £5009; Third £2503; Fourth £1253. (Penalty Value £13070.40) Weights lowered 2lbs. SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.33 - THE PJ MCGEEVER 70TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3775 to the winning horse The second to receive £1737, the third £868 and the fourth £434. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. £23 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £18 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 17th. Penalties, after July 11th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The McGeever Family have generously sponsored this race and will kindly award a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 13 entries at £23. - Closed July 13th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2888; Second £1444; Third £722; Fourth £361. (Penalty Value £3775.91) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.08 - THE GRACE AND DOTTY CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3511 to the winning horse The second to receive £1615, the third £807, the fourth £404 and the fifth £201. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-105. £21 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £4 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £17 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 17th. Penalties, after July 11th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to July 16th, 2026, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. Grace and Dotty have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 11 entries, 1 at £4 and 10 at £21. - Closed July 13th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2686; Second £1343; Third £672; Fourth £336; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3511.86) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE.
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