99 Expert View: Stopped quickly down the field in a handicap hurdle at Worcester most recent; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2m; point winner needs this step up in trip.
5 19:15 Stratford 25 Aug 2026
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2m 4f 205y Good to firm
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95 Expert View: Pulled up in a handicap chase at Wetherby latest where went too fast and didn't stay; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good; may have bit more to offer over fences down in trip but finishing efforts a worry.
99 Expert View: Improved again landing a handicap by 2 1/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Huntingdon last time; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-2m7f, acts on any; progressive, looks to have banished enthusiasm questions and weak finishes.
93 Expert View: Returned to form down in trip 11l third in a handicap chase at Warwick most recent run; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-3m2f, acts on sound surface; back on last win mark.
90 Expert View: Stopped quickly when fourth beaten 108l in a handicap chase at Worcester latest; blinkers first time; effective 2-2 1/2m; must bounce back.
88 Expert View: Outpaced, never threatened 22l third in a handicap chase here most recent run; off a short-break; yet to show much under rules.
98 Expert View: Ran to form down in trip 10l third in a handicap chase at Newton Abbot most recent run; effective 3m, acts on soft, good to soft; below last winning mark but inconsistent.
81 Expert View: Outpaced, never threatened comfortably held in a handicap chase at Market Rasen last time; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on sound surface; form going the wrong way.
Verdict
JACK DOYEN has banished his enthusiasm concerns this year registering a trio of victories in the spring. He had plenty in hand last time so a 5lb rise looks lenient and he is chosen to make a winning return. Multiple point winner Bobbarelli proved consistent over hurdles and fences until his latest run. If getting back on track he can provide the main threat ahead of Watchoutitscookie who is back below last winning mark and returned to form when placed last time.
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 4f 205y | 4:56.80 |