UK Horse Racing Tips: Stratford

Dual point-to-point winner Winter Getaway made a pleasing Rules debut when third in a fair bumper at Fontwell earlier this month and she could well improve now stretched out in distance on her hurdling bow, but preference is for WAYFINDER, who won in the same sphere at Worcester three weeks ago. Also stepping up in trip for his first timber assignment, the five-year-old should go close representing an in-form stable. Chance Finale and Largy Nights are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Wayfinder 2nd Winter Getaway 3rd Chance Finale

A cracking beginners' chase, in which a race-fit LISNAGAR OSCAR will likely prove difficult to beat. A high-class hurdler last season, running well at both the Cheltenham and Aintree Festivals, he made a bright start to his fencing career when a neck second at Chepstow 20 days ago and that outing will stand him in good stead against four rivals who are returning from absences. Black Op has undergone wind surgery since last sighted and rates the biggest threat, ahead of Down The Highway.
Prediction : 1st Lisnagar Oscar 2nd Black Op 3rd Down The Highway

Cillin Leonard showed off his talents when winning a competitive handicap hurdle at Cheltenham last week and he can partner the hat-trick seeking SKEAPING to success. The six-year-old won two sellers earlier this month, one day after another, and makes slightly more appeal than Ballyellis, who was narrowly denied his own three-timer at Fakenham by the selection. Of the others, Bossiney Bay could be worth a market check equipped with blinkers on her first start at Plating level.
Prediction : 1st Skeaping 2nd Ballyellis 3rd Bossiney Bay

TIMOTEO was purchased back at the sales by the Million In Mind Partnership after ending his 2018/19 campaign with successive victories for Alan King in March, including one at this venue, and the six-year-old should have more to offer. A 10lb rise makes life tougher, but he is on the upgrade and could account for Bennys King, who represents last year's winning yard, and Kilfilum Cross, who finished second in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham.
Prediction : 1st Timoteo 2nd Bennys King 3rd Kilfilum Cross

Alnadam cost connections 130,000 pounds after an Irish point-to-point success for Robert Tyner in May 2018 and warrants respect, while Imperial Flem, second between the flags earlier this year, is another to note for a yard which thrives with such types. Experience under Rules could count for plenty here, though, and Seamus Mullins' THE RAVEN'S RETURN might have enough about him to double up. A Fontwell scorer 158 days ago, the six-year-old won't mind this drop in distance.
Prediction : 1st The Ravens Return 2nd Alnadam 3rd Imperial Flem

SHANROE IN MILAN enjoyed a solid start to his season when third over hurdles at Worcester three weeks ago and could do better now returning to the larger obstacles. The seven-year-old is just 3lb higher than his last winning mark in this sphere and is worth noting for a trainer who does well at this time of year. Du Soleil is talented but took a nasty fall at Carlisle in March, while course winner Black Tulip is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Shanroe In Milan 2nd Du Soleil 3rd Black Tulip