UK Horse Racing Tips: Stratford

Having capitalised off a career-low mark over 2m1f here last month, there could be more to come from BOOM BOOM. This afternoon's extra distance shouldn't pose any issues for the son of Califet and he's taken to defy a 6lb rise in the ratings. Reopposing runner-up Fox Wallace warrants respect off 4lb better terms and isn't taken lightly, while My Virtue is worth a second look on the back of a wind procedure.
Prediction : 1st Boom Boom 2nd Fox Wallace 3rd My Virtue

Dave Roberts has his string in rude health at present and G'DAY AUSSIE looks capable of completing a hat-trick. The veteran knuckled down to score at Worcester and Bangor of late and the majority of his latest 6lb rise is negated by Jay Tidball's 5lb claim. Al Mootamarid secured a first career victory for trainer Dominic Elsworth over shorter here last month and is feared most, ahead of Ikigai Star.
Prediction : 1st Gday Aussie 2nd Al Mootamarid 3rd Ikigai Star

Having posted a string of runner-up efforts this year, compensation could be on the horizon for GETTHEPOT. A 1lb drop from the assessor for his latest second at Southwell could prove fruitful and the son of Getaway is preferred to Man Of The Sea. Neil Mulholland's charge offered something to work with on his fourth-placed chase bow over an extended 2m3f here 12 days ago and is this longer trip is worth exploring. Slievegar completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Getthepot 2nd Man Of The Sea 3rd Slievegar

ONE HORSE TOWN is difficult to oppose, despite his penalty. A winner on the Flat, he forged clear in the closing stages to trounce the opposition at Hexham on his hurdling bow, and Harry Derham's charge looks an above average recruit on that showing. Blue Tempus also showed ability on his first start over hurdles when runner-up at Newton Abbot, while Tillmouth has placed three times over timber in France and is worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st One Horse Town 2nd Blue Tempus 3rd Tillmouth

Third here on his hurdling debut, WHATYOUWAITINGFOR took a step forward to finish a solid second here on his latest start. He's clearly heading in the right direction and this looks a good opportunity to open his account. City Of Diamonds failed to build on a promising third at Bangor in May, when only fifth at Uttoxeter. A subsequent wind operation could bring about a return to form, while it's also too soon to write off Diamond Ambition.
Prediction : 1st Whatyouwaitingfor 2nd City Of Diamonds 3rd Diamond Ambition

Hecouldbetheone landed a double over fences last month and returns to the smaller obstacles with every chance. Time Interval made all to land a double over hurdles in May and he could also land a blow. However, the above pair are likely to take each other on for the lead, and that could play into the hands of THERAPIST. A dual winner over shorter trips here, Nicky Henderson's charge is taken to put last month's below-par effort at Warwick behind her back at this venue.
Prediction : 1st Therapist 2nd Hecouldbetheone 3rd Time Interval

Getuptheyard is creeping closer to that elusive first win over hurdles, having been caught in the dying strides at Uttoxeter in May. He looks likely to feature in the finish once again, but MR LE PHILOSOPHE is marginally preferred. The latter opened his account over over timber when returning the emphatic winner at Worcester and James Owen's charge can go in again with a conditional's allowance negating most of a 6lb rise. Grasshopper Time looks pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Mr Le Philosophe 2nd Getuptheyard 3rd Grasshopper Time