UK Horse Racing Tips: Stratford

Storm Dennis looked a different proposition when handicap hurdling last winter and, with a 3lb rise for his latest success potentially lenient, he is likely to prove popular on his chase debut. A chance, however, is taken on SHETLAND BUS, who has been running well over fences of late and Luke Scott's 8lb claim could prove the difference. Esprit De Somoza rates best of the remainder, but he does need to bounce back from a disappointing effort last time.
Prediction : 1st Shetland Bus 2nd Storm Dennis 3rd Esprit De Somoza

La Breille is one to consider with her second at Auteuil setting the standard, but the eye is immediately drawn to useful Flat performer ONEFORTHEGUTTER, who achieved a lot more than his rivals in that code and could prove hard to beat if taking to this game. Medyaf is respected representing Dan Skelton, and Caesar's Palace is another to note on debut for Charlie Longsdon.
Prediction : 1st Oneforthegutter 2nd La Breille 3rd Medyaf

It's A Good Name could put his experience to good use after winning in France when last seen in June, but he might struggle to concede weight to some of his rivals. Dancing Harry has proved a useful stayer on the Flat and is certainly one to consider, but a chance is taken on the Nigel Twiston-Davies inmate DONAIRE. He won a bumper at Hereford in February but was then flying too high at the Aintree Festival.
Prediction : 1st Donaire 2nd Dancing Harry 3rd Its A Good Name

TIME TO BITE's stamina looked stretched at Uttoxeter last month and a reproduction of his previous effort over C&D may see him land an overdue success. Faitque De L'Isle shaped better than the bare form when last seen in February and he might appreciate today's faster ground. Ahead Of Schedule is a danger to all if gaining an uncontested lead and he may put his latest result behind him.
Prediction : 1st Time To Bite 2nd Faitque De LIsle 3rd Ahead Of Schedule

Kazontherazz has filled the runner-up spot on her last two runs and can have a say in proceedings once more, but preference is for the unexposed LAND OF MY DELIGHT. The son of Shantou finished an improved second on his latest outing at Worcester over 2m and the fact he stayed on well towards the finish suggests he can progress further up in trip. Dynamic Kate is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Land Of My Delight 2nd Kazontherazz 3rd Dynamic Kate

DREAM IN THE PARK makes his handicap debut following a series of creditable runs in both bumpers and maiden hurdles and he holds every chance of improving on a good third over a furlong shorter at Fontwell in February if ready to roll after a break. Benandgone finished a respectable second on his most recent run at Huntingdon and is feared most, ahead of the David Pipe-trained Master Blaze.
Prediction : 1st Dream In The Park 2nd Benandgone 3rd Master Blaze

This could go the way of the Martin Keighley-trained BORDERLINE, who finished a creditable second on his racecourse bow over this course and distance in August. His dam is an unraced half-sister to Grade 2 chase runner-up Shining Gale, so he certainly looks the type to progress, and can give another good account. Kayf Legend is another who boasts an appealing pedigree and he is feared, along with Gun Runner Cash.
Prediction : 1st Borderline 2nd Kayf Legend 3rd Gun Runner Cash