Home / Yesterday / 15:35 Stratford

15:35 Stratford

Good To Soft

J.H. Rowe Memorial Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4039.96
  • 2m 6f 125y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
RTV
View Course
Stratford

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.30

Form: P34-11

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict

Maiden hurdler but now 2-2 over fences after emerging from off the pace to shade a tight finish at Exeter (2m3f, good) three weeks ago; 6lb rise isn't the end of the world; won a 3m point, so stamina shouldn't be an issue.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

Harrys Hope

11st 6lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Maiden hurdler but now 2-2 over fences after emerging from off the pace to shade a tight finish at Exeter (2m3f, good) three weeks ago; 6lb rise isn't the end of the world; won a 3m point, so stamina shouldn't be an issue.

7/2

1st

7

10th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

16:43 Exeter

Harrys Hope

10st 13lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

held up in rear, in touch with leaders going easily 11th

13/8

8

3rd Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell

Harrys Hope

10st 12lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Irish point winner; placed just once in six starts under rules; others hold stronger claims on her chase debut.

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 5813-4

Last run: 176 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict

Beaten 14l and 20l in his two handicap chases (tried in cheekpieces) after winning by a clear margin at Exeter (2m3f, heavy); it could be that he needs the mud but he retains some potential.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

Joe Cotton

11st 3lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Beaten 14l and 20l in his two handicap chases (tried in cheekpieces) after winning by a clear margin at Exeter (2m3f, heavy); it could be that he needs the mud but he retains some potential.

16/1

4th

3

8th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

19:10 Fontwell

Joe Cotton

11st 9lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Kept on dourly to win by 22l on chasing debut at Exeter (2m3f, heavy) in March and also ran well when third in better race than this here (2m5f, good; first-time cheekpieces) last month; looks well worth a crack at today's trip and probably still has potential over fences; good chance.

11/4

3rd

7

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 135y

Class 4

14:00 Fontwell

Joe Cotton

10st 4lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Jeremy Scott

prominent, went second but jumped right from 8th, lost second when weakened run-in

7/4

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5P5621

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict

Has built up some momentum for her new yard and got up in the nick of time at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft) on latest start; a 6lb rise is softened by the runner-up winning since.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

Smurfette

11st 4lb

J: Mr Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Has built up some momentum for her new yard and got up in the nick of time at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft) on latest start; a 6lb rise is softened by the runner-up winning since.

11/2

1st

5

24th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Warwick

Smurfette

11st 7lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: T Ellis

Travelled well for long way on first two starts for Tom Ellis (2m4f/2m1f, good) and was second to a progressive subsequent winner at Fontwell (2m5f, good) last month; seems versatile ground-wise; high on the list.

9/2

2nd

2

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 135y

Class 5

16:25 Fontwell

Smurfette

11st 13lb

J: Mr Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Left Dan Skelton after disappointing chase debut in May but travelled well for long way on first two starts for Tom Ellis (2m4f/2m1f, good) and is not yet fully exposed; possible if stamina holds out over new trip.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £8.40

Form: 5213U- CD

Last run: 200 days

W: 11st 12lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict

Into the veteran stage but was bang in form back in the spring and would have taken some beating at Hereford last time (3m1f, good to soft) had he not departed two out; lacks a recent run but hard to rule out.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

Mortens Leam

11st 12lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Hawker

Into the veteran stage but was bang in form back in the spring and would have taken some beating at Hereford last time (3m1f, good to soft) had he not departed two out; lacks a recent run but hard to rule out.

10/1

4

14th Apr 2024

Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

15:32 Hereford

Mortens Leam

11st 11lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Hawker

In-form veteran who regained the winning thread at Stratford (2m6f, heavy) then stayed on for third at Taunton (2m7f, soft) later in March; defied higher marks in his younger days; not ruled out.

4/1

10

12th Apr 2024

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 4

14:35 Fakenham

Mortens Leam

11st 1lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Hawker

Form: 3512-1

Last run: 177 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict

On the upgrade earlier this year, readily winning a 3m handicap chase at Exeter (heavy) and two runs later adding a Hereford handicap hurdle for mares in early May (3m1f, good; never in much doubt); up 10lb since last time but this is only her third chase start.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

Cooleenymore

12st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

On the upgrade earlier this year, readily winning a 3m handicap chase at Exeter (heavy) and two runs later adding a Hereford handicap hurdle for mares in early May (3m1f, good; never in much doubt); up 10lb since last time but this is only her third chase start.

13/2

1st

5

7th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 5

19:30 Hereford

Cooleenymore

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Robert Walford

Had a few goes in handicap hurdles/chase before a clear winner over fences at Exeter (3m, heavy) in April; bumped into one back hurdling off the same mark there (good) since but hurdle mark up just 4lb (raised 10lb over fences); likely to go well again.

7/4

2nd

14

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

18:30 Exeter

Cooleenymore

11st 3lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Got off the mark at the tenth attempt here (3m, heavy) when a wide-margin winner in a mares' chase latest; well treated if transferring that ability back to this sphere but that is far from certain.

100/30

Form: 13620- D

Last run: 195 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

First and third in two of his first three handicap hurdles before losing his way; returns from a break with yard going well and should make a chaser.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

11

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

Moonlight Artist

11st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

First and third in two of his first three handicap hurdles before losing his way; returns from a break with yard going well and should make a chaser.

14/1

10th

11

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

18:30 Exeter

Moonlight Artist

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Raced prominently when a C&D winner (good to soft) off 3lb lower in November; respectable effort to be third at Aintree (3m, heavy) next time; below that level twice since, including when second at Wincanton latest; interesting back here with claimer assigned.

5/1

2nd

7

7th Mar 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 150y

Class 4

15:30 Wincanton

Moonlight Artist

10st 6lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Came good at Exeter (2m7f, good to soft) in November, his second handicap, and subsequent Aintree third (3m, heavy) was very respectable; below form after jumping left throughout at Hereford in January but can pose a potent threat if he kicks that habit here.

4/1

33/1

Form: 47-435

Last run: 106 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict

It was his first run over fences when beaten about 5l at Uttoxeter (3m2f, soft) three months ago; in the mix.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

Kapamazov

11st 4lb

J: Ben Poste

T: James Evans

It was his first run over fences when beaten about 5l at Uttoxeter (3m2f, soft) three months ago; in the mix.

33/1

5th

1

17th Jul 2024

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 5

15:40 Uttoxeter

Kapamazov

12st 0lb

J: Ben Poste

T: James Evans

Respectable over hurdles since stepping up in trip, keeping on at Market Rasen (2m7f, good; beaten 8l) five weeks ago; runner-up on sole point appearance (3m; October 2022); makes rules chasing debut at a realistic level; one to consider.

9/1

OUR TIP

9/1

Form: /8242/

Last run: 1061 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict

In 2021 he was twice runner-up in 3m handicap chases off slightly higher marks for Nigel Twiston-Davies; has since gone 4-6 in points and, despite his absence, this 8yo could easily have a big run in him.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

Macfin

11st 12lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

In 2021 he was twice runner-up in 3m handicap chases off slightly higher marks for Nigel Twiston-Davies; has since gone 4-6 in points and, despite his absence, this 8yo could easily have a big run in him.

9/1

2nd

6

5th Dec 2021

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

15:27 Huntingdon

Macfin

11st 8lb

J: Eddie Edge

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

0-7 under rules but he has made the frame on both his chase starts, not beaten far when fourth under Eddie Edge at Exeter (3m, soft) last time; may not have reached his ceiling just yet, and one of the likelier contenders.

13/2

4th

4

10th Nov 2021

Good To Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 4

15:10 Exeter

Macfin

11st 9lb

J: Eddie Edge

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Low-mileage 5yo; still looked green but shaped quite well when second of eight in handicap at Fakenham (3m, good) on chasing debut, keeping on when blundering two out; open to improvement and high on the list.

3/1

Form: 0-2980

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 69

Form & Verdict

Safely held since an improved second over 2m3f here in May and she's 9lb out of the weights.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

16

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

The Gambler

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Max Young

Safely held since an improved second over 2m3f here in May and she's 9lb out of the weights.

66/1

12th

12

11th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:03 Worcester

The Gambler

10st 3lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

Displayed improvement when keeping-on second at Stratford (2m3f, good) in May, her third chase, but was no match for the winner there and has been safely held twice since; others look stronger.

25/1

8th

11

18th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Worcester

The Gambler

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Max Young

Displayed improvement when keeping-on second at Stratford (2m3f, good) in May, her third chase, but was no match for the winner there and has been safely held since; 8lb wrong here; others look much stronger.

25/1

Form: 7731P- D

Last run: 240 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict

It was his handicap debut over hurdles and just second run in this headgear combination when winning over 2m5f at Fontwell (heavy) in February; pulled up next time but still only a 6yo and has potential for chasing.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

How And Ever

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

It was his handicap debut over hurdles and just second run in this headgear combination when winning over 2m5f at Fontwell (heavy) in February; pulled up next time but still only a 6yo and has potential for chasing.

12/1

5

5th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Lingfield

How And Ever

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

He was making his handicap debut and just his second run in this headgear combination when keeping on best to win over 2m5f at Fontwell (heavy); 6lb rise seems fair when the front two were clear; should have more to offer over this longer trip.

9/2

1st

4

14th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

16:20 Fontwell

How And Ever

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

prominent on outer

8/1

Form: /9567- CD

Last run: 298 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict

Bar one run when runner-up, his form has deserted him the last two years; returns off a much reduced mark with a visor added (wore cheekpieces last three starts) but too risky.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

Kap Auteuil

12st 0lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Bar one run when runner-up, his form has deserted him the last two years; returns off a much reduced mark with a visor added (wore cheekpieces last three starts) but too risky.

20/1

7th

1

7th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 3f 164y

Class 4

15:25 Plumpton

Kap Auteuil

12st 0lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Toby Lawes

His second at Kempton last January remains his only effort of note from last ten appearances; there are no obvious signs that he's about to exploit this much reduced mark.

20/1

6th

7

15th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 115y

Class 4

13:05 Doncaster

Kap Auteuil

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Toby Lawes

Runner-up at Kempton in January and he's tumbled down the weights subsequently, but for good reason in view of some disappointing form.

20/1

Form: 4U64-P BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict

Failed to make a serious impact in four runs over hurdles but he was 2-3 in points and made a bad mid-race mistake when a pulled-up favourite on his chase debut at Exeter last week; can be given another chance.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

Move With The Beat

11st 10lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Failed to make a serious impact in four runs over hurdles but he was 2-3 in points and made a bad mid-race mistake when a pulled-up favourite on his chase debut at Exeter last week; can be given another chance.

6/1

2

22nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 109y

Class 5

15:18 Exeter

Move With The Beat

12st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Emma Lavelle

2-3 in points but failed to make a serious impact in four runs over hurdles with the pick of those an 11l fourth of nine in a 2m maiden here in April; likely type to improve for this switch to fences on handicap debut with Harry Cobden an interesting booking.

11/4

4th

5

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

16:25 Exeter

Move With The Beat

11st 4lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Emma Lavelle

2-3 in points but he's yet to fire over hurdles; drops in trip this afternoon and likely to progress once eligible for handicaps.

12/1

Form: 082332

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

Runner-up in two of his four chases but he was 20l off the winner in the latest; an infrequent winner with a Flat background and others are open to greater improvement.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

Supposedtobe

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Runner-up in two of his four chases but he was 20l off the winner in the latest; an infrequent winner with a Flat background and others are open to greater improvement.

14/1

2nd

5

13th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Ffos Las

Supposedtobe

11st 5lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

in touch with leaders early, prominent 3rd

7/2

3rd

7

24th Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 4

16:15 Fontwell

Supposedtobe

10st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

held up in rear, struggling 10th, still plenty to do 4 out, rallied and headway from 3 out, keeping on last, went third final 110yds, nearest finish

9/2

Form: 2U40-P

Last run: 162 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Low-mileage chasing debutant and only a 5yo, but his form in handicap hurdles (2m3f-3m) was moderate.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

JHabite En France

10st 13lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Low-mileage chasing debutant and only a 5yo, but his form in handicap hurdles (2m3f-3m) was moderate.

50/1

3

22nd May 2024

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

20:40 Southwell

JHabite En France

11st 11lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Best effort came on stable/hurdles debut at Huntingdon (2m3f maiden) where he was held in third when falling at the last; modest since, including when beaten 23l (tenth of 13) at Chepstow six weeks ago; easing mark for first attempt at 3m+.

16/1

10th

4

13th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:40 Chepstow

JHabite En France

11st 11lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Eventually beaten about 38l when fourth of 13 on handicap debut at Warwick (2m5f, soft) five weeks ago but ran well for a long way there and may benefit from today's drop back in trip; worth a second look.

14/1

Form: 2P3P-1

Last run: 166 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict

First chase win at the 17th attempt when scoring narrowly over 3m at Bangor in May (good to soft) when the front three were clear; this looks deeper on first start since but he's only 3lb higher.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

On The Platform

10st 12lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Belinda Clarke

First chase win at the 17th attempt when scoring narrowly over 3m at Bangor in May (good to soft) when the front three were clear; this looks deeper on first start since but he's only 3lb higher.

10/1

1st

7

18th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

On The Platform

10st 10lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Belinda Clarke

0-16 as a chaser but his two non-completions for this yard came on heavy/soft ground and has run well otherwise on good and good to soft; well treated on his close second at Ludlow (3m) in November and his hurdle win came off 3lb higher at this track; dangerous if he can bounce back.

10/1

Form: /P336-

Last run: 198 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict

Maiden who didn't shape without promise in two of her three chases in the spring; this drier ground could be an issue.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

Inchagoill Lady

10st 11lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Kevin Pickard

Maiden who didn't shape without promise in two of her three chases in the spring; this drier ground could be an issue.

40/1

6th

4

16th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

15:05 Ffos Las

Inchagoill Lady

11st 5lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Kevin Pickard

Lightly raced hurdler and, following a wind operation, she was a 13l third over 3m at Exeter on chase debut; ended up tailed off back over the same C&D last week but was running well until a late mistake and then eased; not ruled out with assured stamina an asset here.

8/1

3rd

5

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 54y

Class 5

16:45 Exeter

Inchagoill Lady

11st 0lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Kevin Pickard

Pulled up over hurdles when 100-1 for stable debut in November but, following a wind op, fared considerably better when third over C&D (soft) on last month's chasing debut; 2lb lower today and a major player if the first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.

9/2

Terms and conditions

*Odds displayed on this page are sourced directly from online bookmakers. Please check all details before placing your bet(s). 18+ only.

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £735.00
Straight Forecast £470.00
Tricast £1918.50
Trifecta £2579.00

Selections

The Times:

Harrys Hope

RP RATINGS:

Smurfette

D Express:

How And Ever

Telegraph:

Cooleenymore

TOPSPEED:

Kapamazov

SPOTLIGHT:

Macfin

The Guardian:

Harrys Hope

Daily Mail:

Harrys Hope

Daily Mirror:

Harrys Hope

The Sun:

Harrys Hope

The Star:

Harrys Hope

Daily Record:

Harrys Hope

POSTDATA:

Smurfette