Stratford Horse Racing Result Report — 5 October 2026
The turf track at Stratford provided an exciting day of National Hunt action on 5 October 2026, with the going officially Good To Firm. Punters following the Stratford results were treated to a competitive four-race card, showcasing both hurdle and chase disciplines. This Stratford report captures all the key highlights from a meeting that proved difficult for market leaders.
Meeting Statistics
It was a challenging afternoon for punters at Stratford, with favourites failing to secure a single victory across the four-race card.
- Total runners: 27
- Average field size: 6.8
- Favourite strike rate: 0%
- Biggest-priced winner: Gypsy Sky (9.00) in the Join Racing TV Now Open National Hunt Flat Race
Race-by-Race Results
- 2:51 – Thanks To Our Raceday Team Past And Present Novices' Handicap Hurdle Race (18.5f): Won by Emerald Time (4.50), ridden by Toby McCain-Mitchell and trained by Ryan Hatch. 2nd: Roarin' Success (6.00) [3.25L], 3rd: Granny B (51.00) [1.75L].
- 3:26 – Jodie Standing's Point-To-Point Recruits Handicap Steeple Chase (22.5f): Won by Melton Mossy (6.00), ridden by Adam Wedge and trained by Mrs C. Williams. 2nd: Two To Tango (8.50) [0.75L], 3rd: Premier Fantasy (4.00) [2L].
- 4:00 – Racing TV Handicap Steeple Chase (19.5f): Won by Pescatorius (4.50), ridden by James Best and trained by Rob Summers. 2nd: Golly Gosh (3.00) [3.25L], 3rd: Expert Analysis (2.62) [2.75L].
- 4:35 – Join Racing TV Now Open National Hunt Flat Race (16.5f): Won by Gypsy Sky (9.00), ridden by Kielan Woods and trained by David Killahena & Graeme McPherson. 2nd: Persian Art (6.50) [2.25L], 3rd: Mon Missel (1.80) [0.5L].
Trainers & Jockeys on the Day
Honours were shared evenly amongst the training and riding ranks, with no single individual dominating the winner's enclosure.
- Top Trainers (1 win each): Ryan Hatch, Mrs C. Williams, Rob Summers, and the partnership of David Killahena & Graeme McPherson.
- Top Jockeys (1 win each): Toby McCain-Mitchell, Adam Wedge, James Best, and Kielan Woods.
Insight
The Stratford meeting was defined by a series of shocks, as the favourite strike rate finished at 0% for the day. Market confidence was repeatedly misplaced, most notably in the final race where the short-priced favourite, Mon Missel (1.80), could only manage third place.
Gypsy Sky provided the standout performance of the day, securing the victory in the concluding National Hunt Flat race at odds of 9.00, marking the largest-priced winner of the afternoon and capping off a difficult day for those relying on the market leaders.
For the full breakdown of every runner and official finishing positions, view the full Stratford results here.