Our Stratford racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Tuesday 30th June 2026. The action gets underway at 18:18 and runs through to 20:48, with going reported as 6.8) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Bound For Glory boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 6 runs at the track, Luke Scott has been in fine form here with 3 wins from 10 rides, Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole’s yard sends out runners with a 25% 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 | 21 | 6 | 28.57% | 66.67% |
| Jeffrey Ross | Sporting Times | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 90.91% |
18:18 – ROA/RSA Shared Ownership Day Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m | Class 3 | Going: 6.8) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This may only be a three-runner novice handicap chase, but it is not completely devoid of interest. Tellherthename and Captain Cool are closely matched on official figures, both sitting on 147, and that gives the race a clear shape with the pair expected to dominate from the outset. Tellherthename arrives on the back of successive wins and represents a yard that does particularly well with these sharp, summer jumping assignments, while Captain Cool has been admirably consistent and receives a handy chunk of weight. Ice In The Veins looks up against it on the ratings and recent profile, though this is such a small field that tactics could matter. Still, the market has it about right: this looks a match more than a puzzle, and the favourite is hard to get away from.
Top Selections
1. Tellherthename – 4/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Kielan Woods | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 30-811 | Rating: 147 | Topspeed: 135
Tellherthename looks the percentage call in a race lacking depth. He comes here on the up after back-to-back wins, and while this is a different test under a hefty 164, he has the class edge in a race where the third horse is some way short of the principals on the figures. Dan Skelton is the obvious trainer to trust in this sort of summer novice chase and Kielan Woods is an excellent booking around a sharp track like Stratford. Captain Cool will make him work, especially with the weight swing, but at 4/11 he is still the one with the strongest claims if running to his mark. Bet type: straightforward win play.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a three-runner race: Tellherthename is the win bet and the only sensible play. There is no each-way angle with just one place on offer. Captain Cool is the clear danger on ratings and weight, but the favourite has the stronger recent profile and the more persuasive upside.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tellherthename | 4/11 | 1/3 | 1/3 | 1/3 | 4/11 (Bet365) |
| Captain Cool | 3/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Ice In The Veins | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Steve Mullington | Captain Cool |
| Lee Sobot | Tellherthename |
| bettinggods.com | Tellherthename |
18:48 – Racehorse Ownership From £25 At racingclub.com Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 2f | Class 4 | Going: 6.8) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary maiden hurdle on paper, but not an impossible one to solve. Bound For Glory sets the standard in the market after getting off the mark last time, and the 4yo receives weight from his older rivals, which matters plenty around Stratford on quick summer ground. Square D’Alboni is the obvious lurking danger for a yard that does well with this type, while Mr Rafiki has shown enough in three runs to think a race like this is within reach if he sharpens up at the business end. Penzance also has a solid enough profile and doesn’t need to improve much to get involved. The rest look to have a fair bit to find, so this may boil down to which of the principal players handles the track and pace best.
Top Selections
1. Bound For Glory – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ciaran Gethings | Trainer: Robert Stephens | Form: 44-1 | Rating: | Topspeed:
He makes plenty of appeal. That last-time-out win was exactly the sort of run you want to see coming into a race like this: a horse learning his job and then putting it together. As a 4yo he gets in here on 152lb, which is a handy concession against the older brigade, and this doesn’t look overloaded with depth. Stratford can reward a horse with a bit of tactical pace and neat jumping, and he arrives as the one most likely to have a bit more improvement still to come. At 2/1 he isn’t flying under the radar, but he is still the most solid option in a race where several rivals have had their chances. Bet: WIN
2. Mr Rafiki – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr | Trainer: Jonjo & A J O’Neill | Form: 44-4 | Rating: 114 | Topspeed: 94
Mr Rafiki looks the each-way value if you want to take on the favourite at the prices. His form figures don’t scream winner, but they do show a level of consistency, and his 114 rating is perfectly respectable in the context of this race. He shaped as though this sort of trip was workable and his Topspeed mark of 94 suggests he has already run to a level that would put him firmly in the mix. Jonjo O’Neill Jr is a positive booking in a race where track craft can matter, and 13/2 feels fair rather than flashy. He may not have the upside of Bound For Glory, but he looks very likely to give you a run for your money. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Bound For Glory is the win play and makes the most sense as the progressive 4yo with a recent success under his belt. For an each-way alternative, Mr Rafiki looks the percentage call at 13/2 given his solid rating and reliable level of form. Square D’Alboni and Penzance are the two obvious dangers if either steps forward from earlier efforts.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colibri Bleu | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Connemara Joe | 66/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| King Troy | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Mr Rafiki | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Penzance | 7/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Usyk | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Bound For Glory | 2/1 | 6/4 | 13/8 | 6/4 | 7/4 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
19:18 – SolidCam UK Partner Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 6f | Class 4 | Going: 6.8) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a competitive little Class 4 in which a few arrive with solid summer-hurdling profiles, headed by Tyson, Snatch A Glance and Lion Of The Desert. Tyson is the obvious starting point after a win and a second on his last two starts, and the Skelton yard’s runners in these Stratford handicaps are never easily dismissed. Snatch A Glance has a touch more weight but brings consistent form and a respectable topspeed figure, while Lion Of The Desert has been thriving and looks well suited by this sort of trip. Jackstell is not ruled out if bouncing back from a lesser effort, but this feels more about the progressive types than the exposed ones. A proper betting race rather than a penalty kick.
Top Selections
1. Tyson – 15/8 with Betfair
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 51-712 | Rating: 119 | Topspeed: 108
Tyson is hard to oppose on what he has been doing lately. He has already shown he can win a handicap hurdle and backed that up with a runner-up effort last time, so the profile is that of a progressive 6yo still going the right way. A mark of 119 looks fair rather than punitive, especially with that 108 topspeed figure standing out in this field. Harry Skelton is exactly the rider you want in a race where position and tempo matter round Stratford, and this sharp track should suit a horse arriving in form. At 15/8 he is not a gift, but he is still the most solid win proposition. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Lion Of The Desert – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Joe Anderson | Trainer: Grace Harris | Form: 91-132 | Rating: 116 | Topspeed: 106
Lion Of The Desert makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where the market may focus heavily on the Skelton horse. His recent form is rock-solid, reading like that of a horse who has found his level and is running to it time after time. The latest second suggested he remains in very good nick, and his rating of 116 leaves him close enough to the principals without having to shoulder quite as much weight as some of them. Grace Harris has him in a good groove and the 2m6f trip looks ideal for a horse who keeps galloping. At 4/1, he looks the value alternative if Tyson underperforms. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Tyson is the win bet because he brings the strongest recent form and still looks progressive from this mark. For an each-way punt, Lion Of The Desert appeals most thanks to his consistency and handy racing weight. Snatch A Glance is the obvious danger if reproducing his best, while Jackstell would not be a shock winner if shrugging off that latest blip.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackstell | 7/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Snatch A Glance | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Balboa | 8/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Tyson | 7/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 (Betfair) |
| Prince De Juilley | 10/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Lion Of The Desert | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| The Gypsy Davey | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Minella Double | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| West Country | Lion Of The Desert |
19:48 – Davisons Law Moving You Forward Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 2f | Class 5 | Going: 6.8) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a proper summer handicap hurdle rather than a penalty kick, with several arriving in fair nick and a few lurking on dangerous marks. Katzoff is the obvious starting point for Dan and Harry Skelton after dropping to a very workable weight, while Stellarmasterpiece comes here on the back of a recent win and is clearly thriving. Newport is another with solid current form after getting his head back in front last time, but he does have top weight to cope with. Charlie My Boy and Zhang Fei are capable of getting involved if building on their latest efforts, so it is not a race lacking depth for the grade. In short, it is competitive enough, but the lower-weighted pair appeal most.
Top Selections
1. Katzoff – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 90P2-6 | Rating: 105 | Topspeed: 70
Katzoff is easy to forgive for a slightly underwhelming return when sixth, as he had shaped much better when runner-up on his previous outing and now finds himself carrying only 10st 11lb in a modest Class 5. That alone makes him dangerous around Stratford, where being able to travel and hold position matters. The Skelton team are always worth respecting in these summer hurdle races and Harry Skelton is exactly the rider you want on one who needs delivering late. At 2/1 he is no secret, but he still looks the likeliest winner if reproducing the run that saw him finish second off a higher weight. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Charlie My Boy – 14/1 with Bet365
Jockey: James Davies | Trainer: J R Jenkins | Form: 14P5-2 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 92
Charlie My Boy makes plenty of each-way appeal at the prices after a much better effort last time when second, a run that suggested he still retains enough ability to exploit this sort of mark. His topspeed figure of 92 stacks up well in the context of this race and, for all he is now nine, he does not need to improve much to hit the frame again. James Davies is a positive booking for a horse who can be ridden patiently before coming through late, and 14/1 looks bigger than it should be given he arrives here in better heart than some shorter in the market. He is the each-way punt in a race where a few have questions to answer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Katzoff is the win play because the combination of class edge, low weight and the Skelton angle is hard to ignore in this grade. Charlie My Boy is the each-way alternative at a far bigger price, especially with three places on offer. The main dangers are Stellarmasterpiece, who is clearly progressing, and Newport, whose recent form is solid despite top weight.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhang Fei | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Newport | 10/3 | 16/5 | 16/5 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Get The Value | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Charlie My Boy | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Western Soldier | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Katzoff | 2/1 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Yanka Blue | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 33/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Stellarmasterpiece | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Betfair) |
| Brooklyn Lullaby | 14/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rory Delargy | Brooklyn Lullaby |
| The North | Stellarmasterpiece |
20:18 – Laura Horsfall Racing Club Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 3f | Class 4 | Going: 6.8) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This has a slightly lopsided look now and, for all there are only six on the card, the non-runner means the market is likely to revolve around two very obvious players. Glenmalure Flyer arrives on the back of a winning return and looks well treated if building on that, while Lady Kara is the progressive mare in the field after rattling off a hat-trick. Delpotro has been knocking on the door without quite getting his head in front and is respected, but he does need to find a bit more. Lakefield Flyer has bits of form that give him a squeak, whereas Therhythmofthenite looks up against it on what he has shown so far. Not a deep Class 4 by any means, but tactically interesting and probably decided by who jumps slickest on this quick surface.
Top Selections
1. Glenmalure Flyer – 4/5 with Bet365
Jockey: Tristan Durrell | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 6808/1 | Rating: 112 | Topspeed: 64
He is hard to oppose. Glenmalure Flyer had been off the track for an age before returning with a win, and that immediately suggests Dan Skelton has done a fine job getting him back. Off 112, he still looks fairly treated if that comeback effort has sharpened him up rather than emptied him, and this stable knows exactly how to place one around a sharp track like Stratford. The price is short enough at 4/5, but there is substance behind it rather than hype. In a race lacking depth, a recent winner from this yard with more to come after a layoff makes obvious appeal. Bet: WIN
2. Delpotro – 8/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Charlie Longsdon | Form: 243-24 | Rating: 116 | Topspeed: 70
For an each-way angle, Delpotro makes more appeal than the bigger-priced alternatives because at least his recent form is solid and reliable. He has been running well in defeat, with that 243-24 sequence telling you he is usually thereabouts, and a mark of 116 is workable if Sean Bowen can get him into a good rhythm early. He does not have the obvious upside of Lady Kara, but he is less exposed over fences than some and this trip looks fine. At 8/1, he looks the value play in the race, especially if the favourite underperforms second time back. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it fairly simple: Glenmalure Flyer is the win bet and the one with the clearest profile in the race. Delpotro is the each-way punt at a much bigger price, especially with only a handful having convincing current form. Lady Kara is the obvious danger after three straight wins, but she has to shoulder 170 and is short enough in the market.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Kara | 2/1 | 7/5 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Therhythmofthenite | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Lakefield Flyer | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Delpotro | 6/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Glenmalure Flyer | 4/5 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 8/11 | 4/5 (Bet365) |
20:48 – Sunday 12th July Is Family Day Mares’ National Hunt Flat Race (Cond’/Amateurs) (Cat 2 Elim’) (GBB)
Race Details: 2m | Class 5 | Going: 6.8) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary mares’ bumper on paper and, bluntly, it revolves around whether Redbarn is as straightforward as she looked when winning on debut. Dan Skelton’s mare already has the most solid piece of form in the field and sets the standard on the figures. Behind her in the market, there are a few with scope rather than substance: Thetype Istitle comes from a yard well capable of readying one first time, while Queens Glance and Cool Million at least have experience to lean on. The rest need to find plenty. In a seven-runner contest there is some room for an each-way angle, but this is not a deep race and the favourite is hard to crab if reproducing her debut effort.
Top Selections
1. Redbarn – 8/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Atkins | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 1 | Rating: 105 | Topspeed: 39
There is no getting away from it: Redbarn is the obvious one. A debut bumper winner from the Skelton yard, she brings the best form and the highest rating into a race where most of these are either unproven or have already shown only modest ability. The bare topspeed figure is not flashy, but that is rarely the key in this sort of contest; what matters more is that she has already shown she knows the job and can get it done under race conditions. At 8/11 she is no secret, but in a weakish Class 5 mares’ bumper that price still makes sense. She holds strong claims of following up. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Queens Glance – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr Harry Rimell | Trainer: Mark Rimell | Form: 4 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 69
If you want to play against the short one for a bit of place value, Queens Glance makes more appeal than most. She has already shown enough to suggest she can be competitive at this level, and that topspeed mark of 69 is actually the best in the field, which catches the eye in a race lacking depth. Her fourth-place effort was not spectacular, but it was at least a proper starting point and there is every chance she can step forward from it. At 13/2 with Bet365, she looks the sensible each-way punt against rivals who are either debutantes or have achieved very little so far. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Redbarn is the percentage call and the win bet in a race where proven bumper form counts for plenty. For an each-way option in this seven-runner field, Queens Glance looks the safest route to the frame at the prices. Thetype Istitle is the obvious danger if the Pipe yard has her tuned up first time, while Cool Million has experience but may just prove vulnerable again.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbarn | 8/11 | 4/7 | 4/7 | 4/7 | 8/13 | 8/11 (Bet365) |
| Ocean Rose | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Upton Fern | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Cool Million | 5/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 6/1 | 15/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Queens Glance | 13/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Thetype Istitle | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
Stratford Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bound For Glory | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Get The Value | 5 | 1 | 20% | 40% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Scott | 10 | 3 | 30% | 50% |
| Joe Anderson | 18 | 5 | 27.78% | 66.67% |
| Tom Midgley | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 45.45% |
| Harry Skelton | 267 | 66 | 24.72% | 59.18% |
| Harry Bannister | 136 | 30 | 22.06% | 50% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Stratford:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole | 12 | 3 | 25% | 50% |
| Dan Skelton | 339 | 74 | 21.83% | 54.87% |
| Jamie Snowden | 141 | 26 | 18.44% | 51.77% |
| Charlie Longsdon | 68 | 12 | 17.65% | 52.94% |
| Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 23 | 4 | 17.39% | 43.48% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Stratford racing tips for Tuesday 30th 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 Tuesday 30th June 2026 goes off at 18:18, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Stratford today?
The going at Stratford is reported as 6.8) (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 18:18 through to 20:48.
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