UK Horse Racing Tips: Stratford

A drop back in distance proved no issue for BARTON SNOW when running out a ready winner over an extended 2m at Cheltenham and a hat-trick under Rules could be on the cards. The eight-year-old was a cosy scorer over 2m5f here in March and he's fancied to repel chief rivals Glancing Hill and Whats The Solution. The pair have both been in fine fettle between the flags and neither is taken lightly.
Prediction : 1st Barton Snow 2nd Glancing Hill 3rd Whats The Solution

Although FAMOUS CLERMONT could only muster a 19th-placed finish in the Foxhunters' at Aintree, a subsequent double between the flags shows that he's in good heart. The 10-year-old appears to have been found a suitable opportunity to regain the winning thread under Rules for the first time since landing this race 12 months ago, with the application of cheekpieces a positive move. The biggest threat is likely to emerge from Fairly Famous, who arrives on the back of a respectable third at Cheltenham. Somptueux is next best.
Prediction : 1st Famous Clermont 2nd Fairly Famous 3rd Somptueux

Having relished the combination of a stiffer test of stamina and return to fences when landing the spoils at Cheltenham earlier this month, Hung Jury must warrant respect in his follow-up bid. However, KINGS JET was quite taking when making a winning Rules debut at Down Royal and the five-year-old's unexposed profile is slightly more compelling. The Rebel County and Jeux D'eau are also worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st Kings Jet 2nd Hung Jury 3rd The Rebel County

Aintree Foxhunters' hero Gracchus De Balme hit the woodwork when attempting to follow up at Cheltenham but, although respected, stamina has to be a slight concern. Previous winner Law Of Gold was pulled up in this 12 months ago but does have stamina in abundance, for all that is is JEFFERY'S CROSS who gets the verdict. An excellent second at Cheltenham on only his second start in a hunter chase, Dan Skelton's charge can progress further and take home the spoils.
Prediction : 1st Jefferys Cross 2nd Gracchus De Balme 3rd Law Of Gold

On target at Newbury in March before going in again under Dale Peters at Cheltenham, it is difficult to oppose REBEL DAWN RISING. The in-form 11-year-old might have too much for Presentandcounting, who will be a threat to all if allowed an easy time of things at the head of affairs. Walkin Out finished a creditable third at Cheltenham and a similar level of performance would see her thereabouts once again.
Prediction : 1st Rebel Dawn Rising 2nd Presentandcounting 3rd Walkin Out

JOKER DE MAI came to grief early on when well supported for the Foxhunters' at Aintree. This isn't anywhere near as competitive and, if returning to the level that saw him bolt up at Leicester in March, he will be tough to beat. Fellow class dropper Frere d'Armes can't be overlooked, despite a couple of lacklustre performances. The Big Lense, who competed a hat-trick between the flags recently, is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Joker De Mai 2nd Frere dArmes 3rd The Big Lense