UK Horse Racing Tips: Stratford

WATAMU failed to fire in a valuable handicap at Newbury a week ago, but the five-year-old's previous form suggests that she could be hard to beat in a race of this nature. Alibey showed some improvement when fifth at Huntingdon and any further progress would have her in the mix, while Siorai should not be written off having found 2m4f too far on her hurdling bow.
Prediction : 1st Watamu 2nd Alibey 3rd Siorai

With all of these having questions to answer, only a minor preference is for JUNKER D'ALLIER. A useful novice hurdler last season, the seven-year-old has disappointed on his last couple of starts but the application of first-time cheekpieces may spark a revival. Hecouldbetheone may benefit from a return to hurdling and should not be discounted at this level, while similar comments apply to Embittered. Hara Kiri, a stablemate of the selection, is also considered.
Prediction : 1st Junker Dallier 2nd Hecouldbetheone 3rd Embittered

LUNAR DISCOVERY had plenty in hand when scoring over an extended 2m3f at Chepstow during the Christmas period. Given that the second, third and fourth have all won since, Robbie Llewellyn's mare is hard to oppose off just a 7lb higher mark. Tapley is likely to be in the mix once again, while Classic King will find this easier than the Pertemps Final he contested a couple of weeks ago.
Prediction : 1st Lunar Discovery 2nd Tapley 3rd Classic King

PEACE IN THE PARK took a big step forward when second at Huntingdon on his handicap debut. The six-year-old looks to be on a workable mark on that evidence and could launch a strong challenge with Finn Lambert's 3lb allowance further helping his cause. Plumpton runner-up Lord Of The Glance has been threatening to open his account, while Pottersjetamay was third at Huntingdon and could make the frame again.
Prediction : 1st Peace In The Park 2nd Lord Of The Glance 3rd Pottersjetamay

Second over 2m3f at Chepstow, HARBOUR LIGHT built on that promising effort over C&D last time and scored with plenty left in the tank.There is likely to be more to come from the five-year-old now he's off the mark and he looks one to keep on the right side of. Churchman is more exposed than the selection but posted a much better effort when runner-up at Hereford, while Pooroldmackley could prove pick of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Harbour Light 2nd Churchman 3rd Pooroldmackley

GOTTHEREINTHEEND impressed when making all at Market Rasen's Christmas fixture and bounced back from a below-par run at the same venue when she scored decisively at Fakenham most recently. That was her first run after wind surgery and there could be more to come despite a 5lb rise. Duhallow Tommy and Two To Tango, who tries first-time cheekpieces, are generally reliable and can make this a good test for the selection.
Prediction : 1st Gotthereintheend 2nd Duhallow Tommy 3rd Two To Tango

MORNING MAYHEM readily boasts the most convincing recent form and is presented with a good chance of supplementing his Fakenham success off just 3lb higher. Telhimlisten has done well since rejoining Jennie Candlish and can be a thorn in the side of the selection on his return to action. The low-mileage Caliach Point is a potential improver to also bear in mind now he tries a first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces combination.
Prediction : 1st Morning Mayhem 2nd Telhimlisten 3rd Caliach Point