UK Horse Racing Tips: Stratford

ELECTRIC EDDY hasn't been in action since finishing a close-up third at Newton Abbot last September, but the son of Mount Nelson has run with credit when fresh previously and is taken to strike in what looks a winnable contest. Gerard Mentor reverts to hurdles with each-way claims, whereas Sain Et Sauf makes her second start for new connections and could improve for recent wind surgery.
Prediction : 1st Electric Eddy 2nd Gerard Mentor 3rd Sain Et Sauf

Now in the hands of trainer Paul Nicholls having filled the runner-up spot on two of his three starts over hurdles last season, ABSOLUTELY DOYEN sets the standard and he can get off the mark. A promising second over 2m3f at Warwick when last seen in April 2024, Night Stalker is another that could improve, while Vesalius cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Absolutely Doyen 2nd Night Stalker 3rd Vesalius

A promising second on his first start over fences at Newton Abbot last month, JUGGERNAUT may well have gone closer but for a mistake two out. Natural improvement is expected, and he can go one place better. Salley Gardens hasn't shown much since joining new connections, but he is a three-time winner in this sphere so must be noted, along with veteran Mix Of Clover, who is now 3lb below his last winning mark.
Prediction : 1st Juggernaut 2nd Salley Gardens 3rd Mix Of Clover

Kitty Foyle was last seen falling in this sphere in a Listed contest at Cheltenham in April. Back from a spell on the Flat in a first-time tongue-tie, she is of interest in these calmer waters. However, SEEYOUINMYDREAMS wasn't beaten far into second in a stronger event at Newton Abbot two starts ago and is 2lb lower. With Jay Tidball claiming a handy 5lb, she looks the way to go. Quick Of The Night looks best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Seeyouinmydreams 2nd Kitty Foyle 3rd Quick Of The Night

BASILETTE got up for second in the closing stages over an extended 2m at this venue last month, which suggests today's step up in distance is a positive move. Seamus Mullins' charge competes from just 1lb higher and could prove hard to beat. Even though Northern Rose was unable to justify favouritism when third at Hereford on Monday, she was far from disgraced and should remain competitive. Sassified completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Basilette 2nd Northern Rose 3rd Sassified

It is hard to get away from YORGUNNABEPLUCKY. Evan Williams' charge made a winning chase debut at Ffos Las in June and 2lb rise could underestimate him. With improvement likely, he should prove a tough nut to crack. Bahtiyar was well beaten in third at Huntingdon earlier this month, but is 1lb lower today and may get closer. Annie Nail can chase the pair home.
Prediction : 1st Yorgunnabeplucky 2nd Bahtiyar 3rd Annie Nail

PRINCE DE JUILLEY has occupied the runner-up berth the last twice. The latest of those efforts came in a warmer event over 3m2f at Warwick and, with the Alastair Ralph stable in fine form, it would come as no surprise were he to go one better. Man Of The Sea has been successful on the Flat since finishing second in this sphere at Fontwell in June so is one to keep an eye on. Of the remainder, Lady Henrietta makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Prince De Juilley 2nd Man Of The Sea 3rd Lady Henrietta