UK Horse Racing Tips: Stratford

RAFIKI , who won a novice hurdle here last summer, runs for an in-form yard and appeals now he is back on a happy hunting ground. The gelding has had a wind operation since he was last seen in this discipline and, having had a spin on the Flat at Lingfield last month, he is dangerous to underestimate with a tongue-tie now applied. Boundsy Boy is also a serious player, while Genever Dragon is another to consider returning from a break.
Prediction : 1st Rafiki 2nd Boundsy Boy 3rd Genever Dragon

TITANIUM MOON shed the maiden tag in decisive style at Cartmel and she can follow up in this contest. The five-year-old mare showed glimpses of promise on the Flat and can continue to improve in this code stepping up in trip. Stowaway Jess demands the utmost respect after recording a comfortable victory at Market Rasen last time out, while Honey I'm Good can follow them home.
Prediction : 1st Titanium Moon 2nd Stowaway Jess 3rd Honey Im Good

The progressive CARRIGEEN KAMPALA has won her last two outings by a cumulative 27 lengths and the five-year-old gets the nod to add another win to her tally. The Fergal O'Brien-trained mare landed the first of her victories over this C&D and she can repeat that feat in this contest. Hidol Du Livet shed the maiden tag at Worcester earlier this month and he looks the most immediate danger, while Ve Day completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Carrigeen Kampala 2nd Hidol Du Livet 3rd Ve Day

Too Friendly was a touch fortuitous when winning at Fakenham after Nevendon made a bad mistake at the last and while he can still go well, an added 5lb from the handicapper will make his life harder. JAMACHO has won over C&D four times and although beaten a long way in the Swinton at Haydock last month, that was his first start since October and he ought to find this easier. For Pleasure has won both his starts here and warrants serious consideration as well.
Prediction : 1st Jamacho 2nd Too Friendly 3rd For Pleasure

Pleasure Garden is one of the in-form options after winning at Plumpton and finishing second at Fontwell on his only two starts over fences and another bold bid is expected. GO FOX has been upped 7lb for a comfortable success at Fakenham and a repeat of those front-running tactics may be enough to see him back that performance up. Jet Of Dreams is a point-to-point winner who might be a better proposition in this sphere.
Prediction : 1st Go Fox 2nd Pleasure Garden 3rd Jet Of Dreams

DO IT FOR THY SEN has won both starts this season, the first after a disqualification, and the latest with a very easy win when making all the running. He does have a 7lb penalty to carry here but if connections feel he is up to running again so quickly, he still looks the likeliest winner dropping in grade. Steel Wave is no back number at the age of 13 and he can fight it out with O'Faolains Lad for second place.
Prediction : 1st Do It For Thy Sen 2nd Steel Wave 3rd OFaolains Lad