UK Horse Racing Tips: Stratford

ALL INN HAND has shown some improvement with a tongue-tie added the last twice and the addition of cheekpieces could enable the five-year-old to notch a first win. Woodythewoodpecker, who would be conceding weight all round if this was a handicap, is an obvious danger based on the official ratings. Dusky Spyglass won't need to improve by much to fend off the others and finish third.
Prediction : 1st All Inn Hand 2nd Woodythewoodpecker 3rd Dusky Spyglass

With the step back up in trip not expected to pose a problem, SUMMERLEAZE appears well placed to supplement her facile course win from 10 days ago. Portobello Girl gets 10lb from the selection and should be capable of putting up a fight on these terms. However, as a previous course and distance winner, Bright Sunbird could be a more potent threat with her stamina more proven.
Prediction : 1st Summerleaze 2nd Bright Sunbird 3rd Portobello Girl

ALMAZHAR GARDE enjoyed an uncontested lead and wasn't for catching at Ludlow on his most recent start. A 5lb rise for that performance could prove to be lenient and the Charlie Longsdon-trained gelding could again be difficult to reel in. Climbing stays well and is a notable danger, while Nickelforce is handicapped to be winning races and is another to seriously consider.
Prediction : 1st Almazhar Garde 2nd Climbing 3rd Nickelforce

Tactical Affair returned to form with a respectable second at Worcester 12 days ago and he must enter calculations off the same mark. However, the six-year-old will need to cut out the jumping errors and preference is for ROYAL MAX. The son of Maxios supplemented his breakthrough victory at Sedgefield with a decent third at Market Rasen and a similar performance may suffice. Chase debutant Culligran is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Royal Max 2nd Tactical Affair 3rd Culligran

ANNIE NAIL justified strong support in the market when scoring on just her second outing for the Tracey Leeson yard. The eight-year-old scored with plenty in hand and a 7lb higher mark could prove to be on the lenient side. Having returned to form with a solid third over hurdles at Kelso last month, chase debutant Irish Lullaby may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of Kate Of The Lodge.
Prediction : 1st Annie Nail 2nd Irish Lullaby 3rd Kate Of The Lodge

WINDSOR BLUE offered plenty to work with on her third-placed debut at Hereford last month and that experience could prove crucial. The sharp nature of this track should play to the Blue Bresil filly's strengths and she may be able to repel Rules debutants Lord Cauvelliere and Eddie My Eagle. The former got the better of the latter when scoring between the flags 43 days ago and the four-year-old may give the selection most to think about.
Prediction : 1st Windsor Blue 2nd Lord Cauvelliere 3rd Eddie My Eagle