UK Horse Racing Tips: Stratford

PORCUPINE BANK raised his game again when third in a Listed contest at the Galway Festival and this represents a fine opportunity for Gordon Elliott's charge to gain a third career victory. He has to give 8lb to Fine Thing, who made a winning start over timber at Uttoxeter last month but this will require a decent chunk of improvement.
Prediction : 1st Porcupine Bank 2nd Fine Thing 3rd null

REBEL TRIBESMAN got off the mark at the third attempt over hurdles at Warwick before arguably improving on that effort when runner-up to a smart Irish raider at Cartmel. An opening mark of 109 looks to be more than workable and the five-year-old can prove too strong for Kittys Glance, who has been competitive on both outings in handicap company. Torrent appears best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Rebel Tribesman 2nd Kittys Glance 3rd Torrent

Crebilly is 7lb lower than his last appearance over fences and the nine-year-old, who won over hurdles at Market Rasen in May, is well handicapped to strike if his jumping holds up. That said, BAGHEERA GINGE is preferred after his comfortable success over further here at the end of June and a 5lb rise seems more than fair. Captain Cool was third behind Sir Tivo here, although the step up in trip may see him reverse the form.
Prediction : 1st Bagheera Ginge 2nd Crebilly 3rd Captain Cool

DUNKERQUE finished 15 lengths ahead of Krak when they were second and third at Cartmel last month and while the margin might be tighter over this more conventional course, it's hard to envisage the form being turned around if they both complete. Samuel Spade is effective at this level and he may be a bigger danger to Dunkerque if he handles cutting back in distance.
Prediction : 1st Dunkerque 2nd Samuel Spade 3rd Krak

YES AND YES is hard to ignore on his bid to complete a hat-trick. Having won over C&D in April, the nine-year-old brushed aside a 5lb rise to follow up at Warwick the following month. Freshened up by a short break, a further 7lb hike might not be enough to derail the progression if he picks up where he left off. Glenmalure Flyer and Winning Paddy are the pick of the rest and can make a good fist of things.
Prediction : 1st Yes And Yes 2nd Glenmalure Flyer 3rd Winning Paddy

NORTHERN ROSE built on two second-placed finishes here to gain a deserved success at Uttoxeter. Although that was the first visit to the winner's enclosure of her career, the six-year-old mare is dependable and a 4lb rise still appears workable. Reteti also arrives in good form and is less exposed than the selection so has to be feared. The returning Berry Edge is another must for consideration on his debut for Dan Skelton and first start after wind surgery.
Prediction : 1st Northern Rose 2nd Reteti 3rd Berry Edge