UK Horse Racing Tips: Stratford

Despite just four runners lining up, this is a tricky puzzle to solve, with the nod going to HOBIE. David Dennis' runner enjoyed the drop to 2m when scoring at Worcester and a repeat of that effort would see him go close to following up. Komedy Kicks was a very good second over the extended 2m1f at Fontwell and commands respect, while Estacas should also be thereabouts.
Prediction : 1st Hobie 2nd Komedy Kicks 3rd Estacas

PAWPAW was a commanding winner at Fontwell and is fancied to repeat the feat, despite being raised 9lb. David Bridgwater's charge could have won by further than he did had he not been eased right down close home, so the hike in the ratings could prove lenient. Begin The Luck is feared most after coming home alone at Southwell. Across The Line is the pick of the other two.
Prediction : 1st Pawpaw 2nd Begin The Luck 3rd Across The Line

PRESENTING YEATS had a good season last term and should he return fine after falling on his reappearance at Warwick, this looks a good opportunity to get his head back in front. Milton Harris' charge is running off just a 1lb higher mark than his last success - albeit in a match race - over 2m7f at Exeter. Shantou Express is sliding down the ratings and if he returns to form, might pose the biggest danger, with Butler's Brief completing the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Presenting Yeats 2nd Shantou Express 3rd Butlers Brief

Blaze A Trail was in magnificent form when last seen, winning five on the spin, and John Flint's charge could easily return from an absence with yet another bold showing. The vote, however, goes to ADMIRAL'S SUNSET, who showed the benefit of her most recent wind surgery when springing a surprise here. She remains well treated, despite a 4lb rise, and a similar effort could see her repeat the dose. Stormin Crossgales appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Admirals Sunset 2nd Blaze A Trail 3rd Stormin Crossgales

Scudamore is now 1lb better off with his recent Fakenham conqueror Baby Sham and given the winning margin was just a head, that form can be reversed. That said, it might still pay to side with ASTROMAN, who must carry a 7lb penalty having recorded a facile success at Fontwell last weekend, but that's unlikely to stop him from rounding out the hat-trick if turning up in similar form.
Prediction : 1st Astroman 2nd Scudamore 3rd Baby Sham

An emphatic winner over 3m at Bangor a fortnight ago, a 7lb raised mark may not be enough to stop CAPTAIN TOMMY from delivering another bold showing here. This is a deeper contest, though, and Tommie Beau did it well over 3m2f at Newton Abbot on Wednesday so he can give the selection plenty to think about under a 7lb penalty. Coup De Pinceau is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Captain Tommy 2nd Tommie Beau 3rd Coup De Pinceau

PAK ARMY made every post a winning one when completing a hat-trick at Warwick and the fact he has gone up a total of 19lb isn't too concerning because he leaves the impression there is still more in the locker. Miss Fedora could be his most serious danger because she was a fair third from this rating at Fontwell. Nadim completes the shortlist on his handicap debut.
Prediction : 1st Pak Army 2nd Miss Fedora 3rd Nadim