Our Stratford racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Monday 29th June 2026. The action gets underway at 14:10 and runs through to 16:40, with going reported as 6.5) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Bagheera Ginge boasts a 66.67% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Harry Skelton has been in fine form here with 65 wins from 264 rides, Anthony Honeyball’s yard sends out runners with a 35% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Stratford
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Stratford over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Country | Racing Post | 20 | 6 | 30% | 65% |
| Jeffrey Ross | Sporting Times | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 90.91% |
14:10 – Watch On Racing TV Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This doesn’t look a deep juvenile on paper, but it is an interesting little tactical race all the same. Sudbury Hill brings the most solid hurdles form after a tidy 21 start and is the obvious one to beat for Harry Derham, especially with a mark of 92 already under his belt. The slight complication is that a few unexposed types arrive from the Flat, notably Wicksey, Lucky Sevens and the weight-receiving High Aura, so it is not just a case of turning up and collecting. Tiny Riot would have been a major player on his figures, but he is a non-runner. In a field of six, that leaves Sudbury Hill with strong claims, while the market is probably right to respect the newcomers behind him rather than the exposed outsiders.
Top Selections
1. Sudbury Hill – 1/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Josh Williamson | Trainer: Harry Derham | Form: 21 | Rating: 92 | Topspeed: 19
Sudbury Hill is the one with proven juvenile hurdle form and that counts for plenty in a race where several rivals are guessing games. He has already shown he can win in this sphere, and the bare form of that 21 profile gives him the most dependable platform in the field. Derham’s horses are usually well-schooled for these assignments and, in a race lacking depth, this one should be able to use experience to good effect. Even at evens he is hard to oppose, because he sets the standard and doesn’t need to improve much to hold these. The others may have upside, but he has the substance. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. High Aura – 9/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Tristan Durrell | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
For an each-way angle, High Aura makes more appeal than some of the other newcomers because he gets plenty of weight from the principals and comes from a yard that targets this type of race extremely well. Dan Skelton is never shy of introducing a juvenile in a winnable spot, and with Tristan Durrell booked, the signals are at least mildly encouraging. At 9/2, he doesn’t need to be a world-beater to make the frame in a six-runner field that has already lost one of its main players. If Sudbury Hill is simply too streetwise, High Aura still looks capable of nicking second. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sudbury Hill is the straightforward win play because he brings the best hurdles form and sets the clearest standard. For those wanting a bit more juice, High Aura is the each-way punt at a fair enough price, helped by the weight concession and the Skelton factor. Wicksey looks the main danger among the unexposed runners, with Lucky Sevens another to note if strong in the market.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury Hill | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 (Bet365) |
| Lucky Sevens | 9/2 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Serragasso | 66/1 | 35/1 | 35/1 | 33/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Wicksey | 10/3 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| High Aura | 4/1 | 18/5 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Lee Sobot | Tiny Riot |
14:40 – Visit racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This is a small but quite interesting handicap hurdle, with the market understandably focusing on the unexposed 4yo Playful Fox and last-time-out winner Juan Bermudez. The former gets in with just 10st12lb and represents a yard that does especially well in this sort of race, while Juan Bermudez arrives in form and has already shown he can finish his races strongly. Reteti is another with solid recent figures and looks the obvious one to keep the principals honest, especially in a six-runner field where tactical speed will matter. Uhtred Ragnarson is not dismissed for Alan King, but he needs to bounce back from a quiet reappearance. It is not a deep race, but it is competitive enough, and getting the pace call right could decide it.
Top Selections
1. Playful Fox – 15/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 45-U24 | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 58
Playful Fox makes plenty of appeal here. He is the least exposed horse in the line-up as a 4yo, gets a handy weight from his main market rivals and his recent placed efforts suggest this mark is workable. That latest fourth does not look spectacular on paper, but it came in a race where he remained competitive, and this slightly easier assignment could suit. With Harry Skelton booked for a Dan Skelton runner around Stratford, you immediately take notice, and at 15/8 he looks short enough but still fair in a race lacking depth. He has the profile of a progressive sort who can edge forward again. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Reteti – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Marc Goldstein | Trainer: Sheena West | Form: 245-23 | Rating: 112 | Topspeed: 104
Reteti looks the value angle if you want to play against the favourite or back up the win selection with an each-way punt. His recent form is reliable in the context of this race, and he has been knocking on the door rather than running poorly. The topspeed figure of 104 stacks up well enough here, and there is not much between him and Juan Bermudez on the ratings. What I like is that he tends to give you a run for your money, which matters in a six-runner race where mistakes or track position can prove costly. At 4/1, he appeals as the solid alternative if the younger horse does not improve as expected. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Playful Fox is the win play on potential, weight and stable strength, and he looks the one most likely to improve past these. Reteti is the each-way option at 4/1 because his recent form is dependable and he should be in the first two if running to his level. Juan Bermudez is the obvious danger after scoring last time, while Uhtred Ragnarson is the one who could outrun his price if sharper for his comeback.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Bermudez | 13/8 | 85/40 | 85/40 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Katherine | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Uhtred Ragnarson | 6/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Pahlavi | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Reteti | 4/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Playful Fox | 15/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
15:10 – Sun Racing The Home Of Racing Novices’ Handicap Chase
Race Details: 2m 3f | Class 5 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This doesn’t look a deep novice handicap chase, but it is a race with a clear shape to it. A Little Something arrives chasing a hat-trick and is the obvious one after back-to-back wins, while Catchim and Gore Point bring the strongest pieces of placed form and look the pair most likely to test the favourite. White Riot is a bit more speculative but at least has some upside after only a handful of runs over fences. The rest have plenty to prove, with Kings Order and No Mean Feat looking up against it on the figures and Citizen Jane returning from a long absence. In a seven-runner race where mistakes can be costly, the one who jumps cleanly and travels best on this quickish ground should take it.
Top Selections
1. A Little Something – 6/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Ben Jones | Trainer: Emma Lavelle | Form: P22-11 | Rating: 110 | Topspeed: 88
She’s the solid one. A Little Something has done little wrong in her last four completed starts, and the switch from placed efforts into winning form suggests she has really found her feet now. Those two recent victories came in the right style for a race like this, and a mark of 110 still doesn’t look excessive given where her profile is heading. Emma Lavelle’s mare is clearly thriving, and Ben Jones is a positive booking for a horse who should be ridden with confidence. At 6/4 she isn’t a gift, but in a race lacking depth she’s hard to oppose if producing another fluent round of jumping. Bet type: WIN.
Bet: WIN
2. Gore Point – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies | Trainer: Anthony Honeyball | Form: 5342-2 | Rating: 112 | Topspeed: 95
Gore Point makes plenty of each-way appeal because his profile is reliable enough for this grade and his recent form reads well in the context of the race. He signed off last season with a second and returned with another runner-up effort, so he’s knocking on the door, and that Topspeed figure of 95 is one of the better numbers on offer here. He does have to concede weight to a few, but this is hardly a brutal contest and Sam Twiston-Davies aboard for Honeyball catches the eye in a small-field chase where sharp positioning matters. Available at 4/1, he looks the value alternative to the favourite. Bet type: EACH-WAY.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
A Little Something is the percentage call and the one to side with for the win, given her progressive profile and recent strike-rate. Gore Point is the each-way play in a race where consistency counts for plenty and he should give you a run for your money. Catchim is the obvious danger if bouncing back from his latest second, while White Riot is the slightly risky lurker.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catchim | 5/2 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| A Little Something | 6/4 | 7/5 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| White Riot | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Gore Point | 4/1 | 18/5 | 18/5 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Kings Order | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| No Mean Feat | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Citizen Jane | 9/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
15:40 – Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 6f | Class 5 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This doesn’t look a deep novice handicap hurdle, but it is a race with a clear shape. The market is understandably focused on Back To Cali and Slack Alice, and between them they bring the most convincing recent form. Slack Alice arrives off a win and has the best topspeed figure in the field, while Back To Cali has been knocking on the door and now gets Harry Skelton in a race lacking much depth. Behind them, plenty have questions to answer: North Account is lightly raced but has shown little, while Mc’Flo, Alex The Great and French Diablo all need improvement or a revival. It’s not a strong contest, but it’s still a race where the front two can’t just turn up and collect.
Top Selections
1. Slack Alice – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Mickey Bowen | Form: 583-31 | Rating: 95 | Topspeed: 87
Slack Alice makes the most appeal because she arrives with proper momentum and, unlike some of these, she actually looked as though she was learning her job when getting off the mark last time. That form figure of 583-31 suggests a mare going the right way, and her mark of 95 doesn’t look harsh in a race of this quality. Sean Bowen is an obvious positive in a small field where positioning matters, and the topspeed figure of 87 is comfortably the best on offer here. At 13/8 she isn’t exactly hidden, but she still looks the percentage call against rivals who are either exposed or unreliable. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Back To Cali – 5/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 43543- | Rating: 90 | Topspeed: 74
Back To Cali is the obvious danger and could easily win if the Skelton yard has him tuned up after the break, but at the prices he makes more sense as the each-way alternative in a seven-runner race with three places on offer. He has been admirably consistent without quite getting the job done, and that sequence of solid efforts gives him a dependable look in a weak Class 5. Harry Skelton is a major booking at Stratford and the trainer-jockey combination always commands respect here. The slight niggle is that he’s had enough chances, and around even-money to 5/4 he looks shorter than ideal for a win-only play. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Slack Alice is the win bet because she brings the strongest recent form and looks the one still progressing. Back To Cali is the each-way play in a race where his consistency should see him thereabouts again, even if he’s not bombproof as a finisher. The obvious dangers are each other, with North Account the only one who could step forward if improving from a low base.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back To Cali | 5/4 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 5/4 (Bet365) |
| Slack Alice | 13/8 | 11/8 | 7/5 | 11/8 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| North Account | 6/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Vesalius | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Alex The Great | 12/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
| French Diablo | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Fortunatus | Slack Alice |
16:10 – Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 6f | Class 4 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This small-field handicap chase should revolve around the two progressive seven-year-olds, She Is For Me Boys and Nickelforce, who arrive here off the back of wins and look some way more solid than their two rivals. She Is For Me Boys has been knocking on the door for a while and finally got her head in front last time, while Nickelforce also comes here in form and brings a healthy Topspeed figure to the table. Bagheera Ginge is capable on his day but looked less convincing on his latest start, and Normofthenorth is the real wild card after a very light campaign and advancing years. It is not a deep race, but tactically it could get interesting if this turns into a test of jumping rather than finishing speed.
Top Selections
1. She Is For Me Boys – 11/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Gavin Sheehan | Trainer: Jamie Snowden | Form: 333-21 | Rating: 125 | Topspeed: 99
She Is For Me Boys is the one I want on side. She had been running well in defeat before getting off the mark for the campaign last time, and that profile suggests a mare still heading the right way rather than one who has just struck in the right race. She tops this field on official figures, has the best Topspeed number as well, and the 11st 5lb looks manageable given the opposition. Gavin Sheehan is a positive booking in a race where slick jumping should matter, and at 11/8 she is hardly a hidden gem, but she is still the percentage call in a thin contest. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
In a four-runner race, keep it simple: She Is For Me Boys is the win bet and the only bet. There is no each-way angle with just one place on offer. Nickelforce is the obvious danger and rates the main threat if reproducing his latest effort, while Bagheera Ginge needs to bounce back and Normofthenorth has a lot to prove after such a sparse recent record.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagheera Ginge | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Nickelforce | 11/8 | 6/5 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 11/8 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| She Is For Me Boys | 11/8 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 5/4 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| Normofthenorth | 13/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/2 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Lambourn | She Is For Me Boys |
16:40 – Racing Again Tomorrow Evening Mares’ Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | Class 5 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a proper end-of-card puzzle rather than a race to get too clever in. There are a few with obvious claims, headed by the consistent Lucy The Wire, the upwardly mobile Little Lady Lucy and the well-treated Best Night, while Callin Baton Rouge and Northern Rose are capable of getting involved if the race drops right for them. Stratford’s sharp two miles on this quicker surface should favour mares who travel and jump cleanly, so I’d be wary of backing anything clumsy or out of sorts. Several arrive with bits and pieces of form without being bombproof, which makes this a race where current wellbeing and suitability to conditions could count for more than raw ratings. Tricky, yes, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Lucy The Wire – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jonathan Burke | Trainer: James Owen | Form: 21242- | Rating: 97 | Topspeed: 94
She makes plenty of appeal in a race where not many arrive with her level of consistency. That sequence of 21242- tells its own story: she keeps running her race, and for a 4yo mare she already looks fairly streetwise in this grade. An opening mark of 97 does not scream leniency, but it certainly doesn’t look beyond her either, especially over a sharp 2m that should suit her style. Jonathan Burke is an eye-catching booking and this yard knows how to place one. Available at 4/1, she looks the one with the fewest holes in her profile and the most solid chance of delivering. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Northern Rose – 17/2 with Bet365
Jockey: James Davies | Trainer: Gary Hanmer | Form: 8232-9 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 96
There is a fair chance she’s better than her latest run suggests, and at 17/2 she looks the each-way value in a wide-open mares’ handicap. Before that reappearance ninth she had been knocking on the door with figures of 8232, so there is clearly a race in her off this sort of mark. She also brings one of the stronger Topspeed numbers in the field, which matters around here if they go a decent gallop on good to firm ground. James Davies is a positive jockey booking for a race where conserving ground and keeping things simple can be crucial. If bouncing back to last season’s level, she can easily hit the frame. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Lucy The Wire is the win play because she brings the cleanest recent profile and looks tailor-made for this sharp 2m test. Northern Rose is the each-way punt at the prices, with four places on offer and enough back form to suggest she can outrun her latest effort. The main dangers are Little Lady Lucy, who is clearly progressing, and Best Night, who has the class figures to feature prominently.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basilette | 9/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Best Night | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Callin Baton Rouge | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Betfair) |
| Lucy The Wire | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Never Told Me | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| A Tickatickatiming | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Little Lady Lucy | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Shing Shilla | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Jukebox Annie | 22/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Northern Rose | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Miss Fedora | 11/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 11/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Hollysaway | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Karl Hedley | Little Lady Lucy |
Stratford Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagheera Ginge | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 100% |
| Juan Bermudez | 8 | 4 | 50% | 75% |
| Basilette | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 83.33% |
| Nickelforce | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Callin Baton Rouge | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Skelton | 264 | 65 | 24.62% | 59.09% |
| Harry Bannister | 135 | 30 | 22.22% | 50.37% |
| Charlie Maggs | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 55.56% |
| Sean Bowen | 220 | 46 | 20.91% | 48.18% |
| Ben Godfrey | 20 | 4 | 20% | 65% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Stratford:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Honeyball | 20 | 7 | 35% | 70% |
| Emma Lavelle | 55 | 15 | 27.27% | 60% |
| Ella Pickard | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 63.64% |
| Harry Derham | 15 | 4 | 26.67% | 66.67% |
| Alan King | 151 | 39 | 25.83% | 60.26% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Stratford racing tips for Monday 29th June 2026. We’ve covered all 6 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Stratford today?
The first race at Stratford on Monday 29th June 2026 goes off at 14:10, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Stratford today?
The going at Stratford is reported as 6.5) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Stratford today?
There are 6 races on the card at Stratford today, running from 14:10 through to 16:40.
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