UK Horse Racing Tips: Stratford

TIGER ORCHID could hardly have been any more impressive when sauntering round Worcester last week, which made it two from three over fences, and a 7lb penalty may not be enough to stop him going in again. Receiving weight from all of his rivals, Mole Court appears the biggest danger, having won his last two races in emphatic style and merits plenty of respect. Of the remainder, Post No Bills should appreciate this sounder surface following his Cartmel effort last month.
Prediction : 1st Tiger Orchid 2nd Mole Court 3rd Post No Bills

Not much form on offer here with plenty of unexposed sorts so the market may prove informative. However, there was clearly plenty expected of CITY OF RUINS when finishing third, having been sent off favourite, at Hexham on debut in June and he may be worth another chance. Gifted Angel is another who shaped well enough on his hurdling debut when filling the same position as the selection over C&D last month. Any market confidence behind Ramz, who makes his debut for Olly Murphy, would be significant.
Prediction : 1st City Of Ruins 2nd Gifted Angel 3rd Ramz

Although he failed to justify favouritism at Newton Abbot 11 days ago, another chance can be given to the Grace Harris-trained JUSTSHORTOFABUBBLE to get is head in front for the first time. He was narrowly denied over a slightly shorter trip last time and the six-year-old appears the safest choice. Dindin was below par at Worcester last month but has been freshened up since, while Conceal, who was third over C&D last time, appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Justshortofabubble 2nd Dindin 3rd Conceal

ALIOMAANA showed tenacity when she added a second C&D win to her portfolio 18 days ago and, given that was arguably her best effort for a while, she is hard to oppose off just 2lb higher. Lucky Draw has adapted well to hurdles and is high on the shortlist in this company. Pillar Of Steel lurks on a handy mark and also looks a big threat, alongside Karannelle, who teams up with the in-form Sean Bowen.
Prediction : 1st Aliomaana 2nd Lucky Draw 3rd Pillar Of Steel

ARCADE ATTRACTION responded kindly for Brian Hughes when the partnership registered a C&D success last month and more of the same is very possible, despite a 7lb higher mark. The selection has won off 5lb higher over fences in the past, so still has room to move from the revised rating. Annie Nail and Atlantic Storm are suggested as the pick of the opposition.
Prediction : 1st Arcade Attraction 2nd Annie Nail 3rd Atlantic Storm

Scarpia edged a narrow verdict over 2m7f at Worcester last time out and might be suited by this sterner test of stamina. However, GENTLEMAN VALLEY was more convincing in winning his last three starts and Ben Pauling's gelding is capable of taking another step forward. Shantou Express needs to reverse the Worcester form with Scarpia, but stamina is assured following his C&D victory on his penultimate start and he is likely to be competitive once again.
Prediction : 1st Gentleman Valley 2nd Scarpia 3rd Shantou Express