Stratford Racecourse: Preview and Tips for Saturday’s Seven-Race Meeting

There’s an exciting racecard at Stratford Racecourse this weekend, with seven races across the early evening fixture.

The feature race is the Wynchwood Handicap Chase, which is worth £8,000 to the winning connections.

Here is a preview of and tips for the Stratford card, brought to you by BOYLE Sports, who have all the horse racing odds. 

They will begin with a two and a quarter mile conditional jockeys selling handicap hurdle (16.05), after which the winner can be sold at auction for a minimum of £6,000.

There is plenty of good recent form on show, so this should be a fairly warm race.

Mojo Ego is in good form and might like this distance, while Pigeon House has been in good form lately and stands a chance, now down two pounds from last time.

At The Oche is to be taken very seriously here with a three-pound claimer taking the ride. 

Next is an extended two-mile novices’ hurdle (16.40).

Again, this looks to be another highly competitive affair. Gambino and King’s Scholar both come here seeking hat-tricks, while Pioneer Pete attempts his third win of the year from five starts.

His consistency is impressive, as he hasn’t been outside of the first three home yet in 2026. He comes fresh and can win.

Race three is an extended two-mile handicap hurdle (17.15).

Jet Patrol has gone up two pounds for a second over course and distance last time but he might still get into the frame, while Lord Of The Glance is a course and distance winner who could take a step forward from a good return to action last time and he could be a candidate.

Saucats might be capable of picking up some each-way money too. 

Next is the feature Wynchwood Handicap Chase run over two miles and a furlong (17.45).

The Faye Bramley-trained Sony Bill is the top-rated by some way but, being a five-year-old in the company of older horses, does not carry topweight.

He pulled up last time but could be capable this time, provided the drop in trip isn’t too sharp.

Breaking Cover might be the one he has to beat, ridden by a five-pound claimer after an 11-length win last time out. 

Race five is a handicap hurdle run over two miles and six furlongs (18.15).

Porter In The Park pulled up last time but has had time to freshen up and is capable of better.

Jackstell is in a similar position, but has had wind surgery prior to today as well as a break.

His trainer, Jamie Snowden, is in very strong form too.

Notnowlinda could enter calculations on this mark now too. 

Second to last is a handicap chase over two and three quarter miles (18.45).

Nick Scholfield’s horses are going well this term and his Premier Fantasy could be ready to strike now, down two pounds from when second last time having had wind surgery, and is also equipped with first time cheekpieces here.

Jack Doyen unseated last time but tends to keep consistent and should do better here, and Bahtiyar cannot be overlooked on today’s mark, although his latest form is less than encouraging. 

Racing concludes with a mares’ handicap hurdle run over the same trip (19.15).

Blackwater Lily wears a tongue strap for the first time and is on an attractive mark, while recent wind surgery may have helped Leave Her To Me, who would be well-treated now if back to her best.

Parikarma could also get involved, having been fairly consistent lately. 

Stratford selections - Saturday:

16.05 - At The Oche 

16.40 - Pioneer Pete

17.15 - Lord Of The Glance, Saucats e/w

17.45 - Breaking Cover

18.15 - Jackstell

18.45 - Premier Fantasy

19.15 - Blackwater Lily