UK Horse Racing Tips: Stratford

After a third over an extended 2m at Worcester last month, this looks like a good opportunity for GAMBIE TIEP to get his head in front. Ben Pauling's charge was outpaced at a crucial stage of that contest, suggesting this extra yardage should suit. Conceal arrives here on a very dangerous mark, 12lb lower than his last winning rating, and he is feared most ahead of Go Fox.
Prediction : 1st Gambie Tiep 2nd Conceal 3rd Go Fox

After struggling to land a blow in a couple of Flat starts last month, STAR LEGEND is likely to be seen to better effect back in this sphere. James Owen's gelding was beaten just half a length on his latest outing over timber at Market Rasen and he looks primed to defy a 2lb rise. Pak Army is likely to pose the biggest threat to the selection after returning to winning ways on the level at Bath last time, while Just The Man looks likely to follow them home.
Prediction : 1st Star Legend 2nd Pak Army 3rd Just The Man

After a comfortable success over 2m5f at Newton Abbot last time, Coconut Twist looks set to offer another bold bid, but he may be susceptible to some better treated rivals after being hit with an 8lb rise. Therefore, the nod goes to UNWANTED ATTENTION, who was a clear second over 2m5f at Cartmel last time and a 3lb rise could prove to be lenient. Gentle Connections looked a useful prospect last time and is another to be taken seriously.
Prediction : 1st Unwanted Attention 2nd Gentle Connections 3rd Coconut Twist

MILL STREET finished over five lengths clear of the third when filling the runner-up spot on his hurdling debut at Newton Abbot last month and he could improve plenty for that experience. Play Pretend beat Kalkaroo (third) by over 11 lengths at Market Rasen and he can confirm that form, despite carrying a 7lb penalty, while Scottie's Sister completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Mill Street 2nd Play Pretend 3rd Scotties Sister

R S AMBUSH sets the standard with a rating of 105 after finishing second over 2m4f at Hexham on his latest outing and this drop in trip shouldn't pose him many problems. The five-year-old sports first-time cheekpieces, which could eke out the improvement required to score. Electric Eddy produced the best effort of his career so far to hit the crossbar at Worcester earlier in the month and he has to be respected back in maiden company, while Don Rafael is next best.
Prediction : 1st R S Ambush 2nd Electric Eddy 3rd Don Rafael

FINEST VIEW was beaten three lengths into second in this grade over 2m1f at Newton Abbot earlier in the month and she goes off an unchanged mark here. Alan King's mare looks like a solid option in this contest, with her main threat possibly being Songo. The eight-year-old made a pleasing return to action when finishing second last time and he should be competitive off 1lb lower, while Doctor Parnassus warrants a market check.
Prediction : 1st Finest View 2nd Songo 3rd Doctor Parnassus

HAMMER DAN appeared revitalised by a 133-day layoff when opening his account at Newton Abbot in June. A 4lb rise for that victory looks on the lenient side for David Pipe's charge and a brace could be on the cards. The biggest threat may emerge from No More Bolero, who arrives on the back of his best effort over hurdles to date, while sustained market support for handicap-debutant Absolutely Fine would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Hammer Dan 2nd No More Bolero 3rd Absolutely Fine

MOUNTAIN BAY lost little in defeat when finding only a progressive rival too strong at Fakenham last month and a 2lb nudge up in the ratings looks workable. Seamus Mullins' gelding is taken to shed his maiden tag at the ninth time of asking over hurdles, at the main expense of Inspector Lynley. The seven-year-old returns to the scene of his runner-up effort in May and another good account looks assured. Joker Du Chenet and Hugueneau also enter calculations.
Prediction : 1st Mountain Bay 2nd Inspector Lynley 3rd Joker Du Chenet