UK Horse Racing Tips: Stratford

THERAPIST is nothing but versatile and it would be no surprise to see the Nicky Henderson-trained mare put her two rivals to the sword. The five-year-old travelled well throughout her recent course and distance success and with that experience still fresh, a 5lb higher rating looks very manageable. Crystal Glance is arguably open to more improvement than Princess T and is feared the most on that basis.
Prediction : 1st Therapist 2nd Crystal Glance 3rd Princess T

SIR GALAHAD successfully switched codes with a game victory at Wetherby in March and is an attractive proposition with Sean Bowen taking over in the saddle. Ronnies Rules unseated on his first couple of starts over hurdles, but learned enough to be a ready winner at Ffos Las three weeks ago and looks the chief danger. Duel Au Soleil and Buxted Reel are the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Sir Galahad 2nd Ronnies Rules 3rd Duel Au Soleil

Unbeaten in two starts for the Olly Murphy yard, SUMMERLEAZE seems to have found a new lease of life and is readily fancied to extend the wining run. A 6lb rise for her latest success looks manageable, even though Special John represents a sterner calibre of opponent here. Having said that, Make Sunshine and Archie Macdart are weighted to have a say in the likely battle for second place.
Prediction : 1st Summerleaze 2nd Special John 3rd Make Sunshine

Broomfield Gale hasn't completed on her last three starts but she was challenging for the lead when running out two from home last time, and will be a threat if putting her best foot forward. However, it might be wise to take a chance on GOODBYEMICK, who has few miles on the clock in this sphere and might appreciate stepping up in trip for his handicap bow. Remember Moi is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Goodbyemick 2nd Broomfield Gale 3rd Remember Moi

MY VIRTUE was perhaps stretched by the extended 2m3f at Hereford recently having been successful over 2m at Southwell last May. That effort was still promising though and if finding improvement now sent over fences, she could regain the winning thread. Point winner Kimjoy is another that could appreciate the larger obstacles and is considered, along with the class-dropping Fancy Stuff.
Prediction : 1st My Virtue 2nd Kimjoy 3rd Fancy Stuff

Time Interval can often race too keenly but he does have the ability to be competitive from his current mark should this be run to suit. The vote, though, goes to MY BOBBY'S LASS, who may have benefited from wind surgery following her return to action at Warwick last month. A winner at Hereford in October, the return to handicap company is likely to suit Mel Rowley's mare. Spartan Warrior completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st My Bobbys Lass 2nd Time Interval 3rd Spartan Warrior