UK Horse Racing Tips: Stratford

LUD'OR showed plenty of promise when trained in France and was second at Auteuil when last seen in June. With that in mind, it will be no surprise if the four-year-old can make a winning debut for these connections. Just Gino was a beaten favourite on his Rules bow at Bangor but it is far too soon to be writing off this winning pointer, while Scintillante was useful on the Flat and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Ludor 2nd Just Gino 3rd Scintillante

In an open event, marginal preference is for ANNIE EXPRESS, who showed some promise on her chasing debut at Southwell a couple of weeks ago and should not be underestimated off 2lb lower and in first-time cheekpieces. Jupiter Allen was well held over hurdles at Warwick but is a player based on the pick of his form, while similar comments apply to Lightening Mahler and Watergrange Jack.
Prediction : 1st Annie Express 2nd Jupiter Allen 3rd Lightening Mahler

DIXIE COWBOY bumped into a very well-handicapped rival when an 11-length second in a similar event at Southwell a couple of weeks ago. The five-year-old remains unexposed and a 1lb higher mark here may not be enough to stop him from going one better. Nothinelsematters was only beaten two lengths at Huntingdon last time and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of Ushuaia Dancer and By The Grace.
Prediction : 1st Dixie Cowboy 2nd Nothinelsematters 3rd Ushuaia Dancer

R BERNARD impressed when making all over the extended 3m2f here 18 days ago and, even off a 10lb higher mark, will be tough to overhaul if this shorter trip doesn't catch him out. Threats include Star Of Affinity (third), who has yet to have his stamina tested over this far, while Groom De Cotte (fifth) wasn't far behind that rival when they clashed over the extended 2m2f at Exeter and can improve, given that was his first run back after wind surgery.
Prediction : 1st R Bernard 2nd Star Of Affinity 3rd Groom De Cotte

Still of very low mileage, VILLAGE MASTER has taken to fences in good style and, although not error-free, the Warren Greatrex-trained gelding has landed a brace of wins in a convincing enough manner to suggest he is the one to be with here. Forget You Not has won off a 6lb higher mark and cannot be ruled out on these terms. Hard Frost is another player from just 1lb higher than his only previous winning rating.
Prediction : 1st Village Master 2nd Forget You Not 3rd Hard Frost

Greyval tok a step back in the right direction when fourth over C&D and she is likely to be on the premises. However, AMELIA'S DANCE was easily the better of the two when they clashed at Newbury back in December, filling the runner-up berth, and can uphold the form. She wasn't persevered with after an early mistake at Kempton last month and can put the record straight here. Tour Ovalie is the pick of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Amelias Dance 2nd Greyval 3rd Tour Ovalie

Although AMALFI BAY was disappointing when pulling up on his handicap bow over hurdles at Taunton in February, there is a sneaking suspicion that this return to quicker ground could unlock significant improvement. Anthony Honeyball's gelding was a useful performer on the Flat and is worth chancing in an open event. Military Tycoon boasts a similar profile to the selection and any market support would be interesting, while Silverbridge should appreciate the rise in distance.
Prediction : 1st Amalfi Bay 2nd Military Tycoon 3rd Silverbridge

TELEFENNEY spoiled the party for favourite-backers when getting the better of a stablemate over C&D last month. The five-year-old impressed with the way she travelled that day and an 8lb higher mark may not be the ceiling of her ability. Our Dylan bounced back to form when capitalising on a career-low mark at Hereford. He is feared most, ahead of Garitsa Bay, who landed the other division of the race won by the selection here and is also likely capable of better.
Prediction : 1st Telefenney 2nd Our Dylan 3rd Garitsa Bay