This comprehensive response addresses your query by working through all Stratford races in chronological order, identifying the TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses, summarising their details, providing the Spotlight Verdict and Race Statistics, and assessing their chances based on the provided sources.
12:47 Claire Dyson Supporting Midlands Air Ambulance Selling Hurdle
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated: Dickens (IRE) and Mohawk Chief (USA).
| Horse | Recent Form & Comments |
|---|---|
| Dickens (7yo) | Has been in fine fettle since joining current yard in the summer with four wins in handicaps. Incurs a 12lb penalty, partially offset by the 3lb claim of jockey Luke Scott. Should be hard to beat at this level. |
| Mohawk Chief (5yo) | Won a maiden at Market Rasen in July and a novice at Hexham the following month over approximately 2m4f. Form has dipped since handicapping on his last two starts. Blinkers replace cheekpieces on this drop in distance, and he needs to be taken seriously in this low grade. |
Spotlight Verdict: Despite conceding weight all round this looks to be another good opportunity for DICKENS who has been in fine form since joining this yard, yielding four wins during the summer. The two wins gained by Mohawk Chief in July/August put him in the picture here and he is the main danger. Sea Thrift has run with credit to be placed twice at Worcester recently and, with all the allowances, can pick up the pieces if the top two underperform.
Race Statistics:
- Age Groups (W-P-R): 4yo 1-0-6, 5yo 2-1-13, 6yo 1-5-16, 7yo 4-5-22.
- Fate of Favourites: 12115131.
- Trainer Records (w-pl-r): None listed in the provided excerpts.
Assessment of Top Two Chances:
- Dickens (Strengths): Possesses strong recent winning form having secured four handicap wins since joining the yard. Looks hard to beat at this level.
- Dickens (Weaknesses): Carrying a substantial penalty (12lb, partially offset).
- Mohawk Chief (Strengths): Has proven winning ability over hurdles in July and August. Switches to blinkers on a drop in trip, indicating connections are seeking a revival.
- Mohawk Chief (Weaknesses): Form has dipped significantly recently since entering handicaps.
13:17 racingtv.com/freetrial Mares’ Maiden Hurdle
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated: A Path To Ronda (IRE) and Followango (IRE).
| Horse | Recent Form & Comments |
|---|---|
| A Path To Ronda (5yo) | Won on bumper debut last December. Was not disgraced in a Listed race subsequently. She is a half-sister to high-class jumpers including Simonsig and Dusart. She returns after another break and is an interesting contender on hurdles debut, upped in trip. |
| Followango (7yo) | Point/bumper winner but is 0-12 over jumps under rules. Ended last season with a fourth in a handicap chase, but has finished runner-up six times over hurdles, including a near miss over 3m. Sets a fair standard on her return, specifically back in this sphere. |
Spotlight Verdict: The vote goes to bumper winner A PATH TO RONDA who is a half-sister to some smart jumpers and could have a bright future at this new discipline. Followango is 0-10 over hurdles but she sets a fair standard on her best form and is respected on her reappearance. Dan Skelton’s new recruit First Candidate needs a close look, while another Irish point winner Kilworth also needs watching in the market on her hurdling/stable debut.
Race Statistics:
- Age Groups (W-P-R): 4yo 0-2-8, 5yo 4-4-29, 6yo 0-3-7, 7yo 1-1-6.
- Fate of Favourites: 14226.
- Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Dan Skelton 0-1-3.
Assessment of Top Two Chances:
- A Path To Ronda (Strengths): Backed by an excellent jumping pedigree. Proven bumper winner and expected to make a smooth transition to hurdles.
- A Path To Ronda (Weaknesses): Returns after a significant break and is untried over hurdles.
- Followango (Strengths): Sets the known form standard for this race, having placed numerous times over hurdles.
- Followango (Weaknesses): Long losing sequence (0-12 over jumps).
13:47 EBF And Charlie Longsdon Racing “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Div I)
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated: Wandering Ego (IRE) and Sir Hobnob.
| Horse | Recent Form & Comments |
|---|---|
| Wandering Ego (5yo) | Useful form in bumpers last term, notably making all at Wetherby in March. Was sixth on hurdles debut last month and possibly needed the run. Expected to be a big player if that outing brought him on. |
| Sir Hobnob (4yo) | Landed his second of two bumpers in April. Made a promising start over hurdles when third to a subsequent winner. Steps back in trip and looks sure to run well. |
Spotlight Verdict: The pick of them at this stage may be WANDERING EGO who looked good when winning his bumper in March and may have needed the run when a beaten favourite on his hurdles debut last month. The main danger is Brace For Landing who showed promise in a couple of runs in France in spring. Park Talk may also be better for his recent third on his first hurdling start, while Sir Hobnob also comes into this if he can cope with the drop in trip.
Race Statistics:
- Age Groups (W-P-R): 4yo 5-6-47, 5yo 3-11-49, 6yo 2-2-14.
- Fate of Favourites: U131221112.
- Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Alan King 2-2-4, Olly Murphy 1-2-14, Ben Case 0-1-1, Dan Skelton 0-2-11.
Assessment of Top Two Chances:
- Wandering Ego (Strengths): Proven quality in bumpers. Comes from a strong yard (Olly Murphy) and has obvious scope for improvement after his initial hurdles outing.
- Wandering Ego (Weaknesses): Was beaten (6th) and possibly looked underwhelming on hurdles debut last month.
- Sir Hobnob (Strengths): Has placed well in his hurdles debut (third), and that form has been boosted. Expected to run well despite the change in distance.
- Sir Hobnob (Weaknesses): Drops back in distance, which is a question mark.
14:17 EBF And Charlie Longsdon Racing “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Div II)
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated: Quaviste (FR) and Precious Metal (FR).
| Horse | Recent Form & Comments |
|---|---|
| Quaviste (5yo) | Justified favouritism in a Huntingdon bumper on debut in February. Found things tough in a Grade 2 at Aintree in April. Has had wind surgery since and could have a good future as a hurdler. |
| Precious Metal (4yo) | Won a 16-runner Listed event at Cheltenham (soft) in January. That form was significantly boosted by the runner-up and third, both winning subsequently over hurdles. Looks an interesting recruit to this sphere. |
Spotlight Verdict: Listed bumper winner Precious Metal is an interesting recruit to hurdling. Dan Skelton’s bumper winner Quaviste returns after wind surgery and needs a close look. However, the vote goes to TAURUS BAY, who was bought for £155,000 after his Irish point win in February and has a useful hurdler in his striking pedigree.
Race Statistics:
- Age Groups (W-P-R): 4yo 5-6-47, 5yo 3-11-49, 6yo 2-2-14.
- Fate of Favourites: U131221112.
- Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Evan Williams 1-0-3, Olly Murphy 1-2-14, Dan Skelton 0-2-11, Fergal O’Brien 0-1-2.
Assessment of Top Two Chances:
- Quaviste (Strengths): Impressive bumper debut winner for a top yard (D Skelton). Improvement is highly anticipated following wind surgery.
- Quaviste (Weaknesses): Failed to follow up on debut success in Grade 2 company.
- Precious Metal (Strengths): Possesses the highest level of bumper form achieved by a runner here (Listed winner). Form has been strongly franked.
- Precious Metal (Weaknesses): Unknown entity over hurdles.
14:47 Happy Birthday Samantha Borland Handicap Chase
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated: Be Aware (FR) and Immortal Fame (IRE).
| Horse | Recent Form & Comments |
|---|---|
| Be Aware (6yo) | Ran well in some hot handicaps over hurdles last season, including a close second in the Greatwood. Makes his chasing debut today with a hood fitted. An interesting prospect. |
| Immortal Fame (9yo) | Had a successful campaign last season, winning three 2m4f chases from six starts. Ran as though something was amiss on his latest outing in April. He needs to be back in prime form to contend off his current mark. |
Spotlight Verdict: Very useful handicap hurdler Be Aware is an interesting chasing prospect for the season ahead. This race may be fought out by Range and Grandeur d’Ame. RANGE may seize the chance to dominate from the front and could be hard to catch.
Race Statistics:
- Age Groups (W-P-R): 4yo 0-0-2, 5yo 1-0-1, 6yo 6-1-16, 7yo 3-0-18, 8yo 0-5-21, 9yo 0-7-18, 10yo 0-2-5, 11yo 0-0-2, 12yo 0-0-1.
- Fate of Favourites: P51263F211.
- Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Dan Skelton 3-0-5.
Assessment of Top Two Chances:
- Be Aware (Strengths): Extremely useful handicap hurdler form suggests he is a high-class chasing prospect. Comes from the influential Dan Skelton yard.
- Be Aware (Weaknesses): Makes his chasing debut, meaning his jumping technique over fences is untested in a race environment.
- Immortal Fame (Strengths): Proven winner over fences, scoring three times at 2m4f last term.
- Immortal Fame (Weaknesses): Raced poorly last time out in April. Needs to show he retains that winning form after a break.
15:17 Jumps Look Better On RacingTV Handicap Hurdle
Note: Kalkaroo (TS 98/RPR 98) was originally identified in the overall TimeWise Top Two list but is a Non-Runner. The selection has been adjusted to the next highest-rated available horses by Master RPR: Motazzen (RPR 105) and Soldier’s Leap (RPR 103).
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated (Adjusted): Motazzen (IRE) and Soldier’s Leap.
| Horse | Recent Form & Comments |
|---|---|
| Motazzen (7yo) | Won three races over hurdles last season. Following a summer Flat campaign, he ran well to be second recently at Fontwell, splitting two subsequent winners. He is only 1lb higher here and will be suited by slower ground. Must be considered strongly. |
| Soldier’s Leap (5yo) | Has been close up in all three of his handicap hurdles starts, most recently finishing third (beaten under 1l) in February. He is considered a major player if fully tuned up after his 252-day absence. |
Spotlight Verdict: This can go to MOTAZZEN (nap), who made very good progress last season and probably took another step forward when second in a recent Fontwell race that has already worked out well. Dan Skelton’s handicap debutant Shareyourbiscuits is open to significant improvement and feared most. Soldier’s Leap and Ami Bondhu, who have similar profiles, also make the shortlist.
Race Statistics:
- Age Groups (W-P-R): 4yo 0-2-8, 5yo 4-3-21, 6yo 1-3-15, 7yo 1-1-12, 8yo 0-4-11, 9yo 0-0-4, 10yo 0-0-2.
- Fate of Favourites: 1113P3.
- Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Dan Skelton 2-0-3.
Assessment of Top Two Chances:
- Motazzen (Strengths): Excellent current form, proved by splitting subsequent winners. Favourably weighted (1lb higher) and suitable ground conditions expected.
- Motazzen (Weaknesses): None explicitly noted; he is the selection (nap).
- Soldier’s Leap (Strengths): Consistent form in handicaps (narrowly beaten third last term). Has a high Racing Post Rating (103).
- Soldier’s Leap (Weaknesses): Facing a long layoff (252 days) and fitness must be taken on trust.
15:47 J.H. Rowe Memorial Handicap Chase
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated: Faitque De L’Isle (FR) and Joining Force (IRE).
| Horse | Recent Form & Comments |
|---|---|
| Faitque De L’Isle (10yo) | A four-time chase winner. Looked back in very good nick when scoring readily by 4l at Uttoxeter this month. The recent 6lb rise does not appear excessive. |
| Joining Force (6yo) | Lightly raced. Placed in two maiden hurdles last season. Makes his handicap and chase debut after a 193-day absence and is noted for having plenty of scope for improvement over fences. |
Spotlight Verdict: Faitque de L’Isle produced a good performance at Uttoxeter this month and has obvious claims if in similar form. ONEWAYORTOTHER has slipped to a good mark, is very unexposed over today’s trip and is selected in the hope that his recent reappearance run has brought him on. Chasing debutant Joining Force is next on the list.
Race Statistics:
- Age Groups (W-P-R): 4yo 0-1-1, 5yo 1-2-7, 6yo 3-5-25, 7yo 1-4-18, 8yo 3-2-21, 9yo 0-3-10, 10yo 1-0-5, 11yo 1-0-3, 12yo 0-1-2, 13yo 0-0-1.
- Fate of Favourites: 1110323141.
- Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Matt Sheppard 0-1-1, Neil Mulholland 0-1-1.
Assessment of Top Two Chances:
- Faitque De L’Isle (Strengths): Demonstrated strong winning form recently, scoring readily. Looks well-handicapped despite the penalty.
- Faitque De L’Isle (Weaknesses): Is a 10yo veteran. The Spotlight selection favours a rival (Onewayortother).
- Joining Force (Strengths): Unexposed and possesses good potential for chasing improvement. Raced well over hurdles previously.
- Joining Force (Weaknesses): Making chase debut after a 193-day layoff. Unproven over fences.
16:17 Charlotte Cole And Becky Rowland Memorial Fillies’ “Junior” National Hunt Flat Race
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated: Broken Vow (IRE) and Princess Of Ballea (IRE).
| Horse | Recent Form & Comments |
|---|---|
| Broken Vow (3yo) | Is a debutant. Hails from Olly Murphy’s yard, which boasts a very good 20% bumper strike-rate. She is a half-sister to four Flat winners, suggesting pace. |
| Princess Of Ballea (3yo) | The only runner with prior experience. Made a promising debut when third of ten recently (hooded, and hood retained). Raced a bit too freely previously but finished well. |
Spotlight Verdict: A few of the newcomers look interesting and the market ought to sort them into a pecking order. Flat-bred filly BROKEN VOW may have more speed and is given the vote. Graceful Glance has a good jumping pedigree but Broken Vow is preferred. Doobeedee and Tenter Le Tout are others to consider, while Princess Of Ballea made a promising debut three weeks ago.
Race Statistics:
- Age Groups (W-P-R): 3yo 2-4-20.
- Fate of Favourites: 52.
- Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Alan King 0-1-1.
Assessment of Top Two Chances:
- Broken Vow (Strengths): Represents an excellent bumper stable (Olly Murphy) and has a Flat-oriented pedigree that suggests sufficient speed for this distance.
- Broken Vow (Weaknesses): Is a debutante (unraced).
- Princess Of Ballea (Strengths): Has confirmed ability by placing third on debut. Her experience gives her an edge over the numerous newcomers.
- Princess Of Ballea (Weaknesses): Raced too freely on debut.
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