UK Horse Racing Tips: Stratford

ELHAM VALLEY finished stone last on his latest outing at Newton Abbot, but that was in class 3 company so this represents a big cut back in grade. The six-year-old was dropped 2lb for that effort and he could have too much for these. Boundsy Boy has hit the crossbar the last twice and he is likely to be bang there once more, while Peaceful Sunday is an interesting contender on his return to this sphere.
Prediction : 1st Elham Valley 2nd Boundsy Boy 3rd Peaceful Sunday

ALL THE GLORY sets the standard with a rating of 121 after she recorded a Hexham/Market Rasen double. Jonjo O'Neill's mare scored by over five lengths in the latest of those victories and she could prove very hard to beat again. Donnie Azoff looks the one to follow her home after his second at Newton Abbot, and the step back down in distance shouldn't be a problem. Sobegrand can beat Cellar Club home for third if turning up after Thursday's Southwell third.
Prediction : 1st All The Glory 2nd Donnie Azoff 3rd Sobegrand

GUINNESS AFFAIR is unbeaten in his last three, with the latest of his successes coming at Market Rasen when accounting for his nearest rival by 16 lengths. The Jamie Snowden-trained seven-year-old is asked to compete off an 8lb higher mark, which is unlikely to stop him from going in again. Glory And Honour made his first start for the Sam England yard a victorious one at Cartmel and he should go well off 5lb higher. Aliomaana makes more appeal than top-weight Impulsive One.
Prediction : 1st Guinness Affair 2nd Glory And Honour 3rd Aliomaana

CLEARANCE's willing attitude helped him complete a double at Newton Abbot, and the nine-year-old is fancied to defy another 3lb rise in the ratings to continue his fine run of form. Bahtiyar didn't find as much as expected when runner-up over C&D on stable debut, but he can't be taken lightly. The juvenile Max Of Stars has taken really well to hurdles and also enters calculations, despite being 5lb higher than when second at Bangor.
Prediction : 1st Clearance 2nd Bahtiyar 3rd Max Of Stars

MOTION IN LIMINE found only a well-treated rival too strong at Cartmel a fortnight ago and compensation could await off the same mark. Three-time C&D winner Steel Wave always demands respect here and may emerge as the chief threat, despite the veteran's current rating appearing on the high side. O'Faolains Lad would make more appeal over further, but at least he arrives in good heart and he is worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st Motion In Limine 2nd Steel Wave 3rd OFaolains Lad

AUGHAFATTEN made a perfect start to life under Rules when scoring in a bumper at Perth and appears to have been found a great opportunity to complete a brace. Professor Higgins wasn't disgraced on his third-placed debut at Worcester and may give the selection most to think about now in the care of Gary Hanmer, although newcomer Pic The Power, whose yard had a winner in a NH Flat race here last season, isn't without hope.
Prediction : 1st Aughafatten 2nd Professor Higgins 3rd Pic The Power