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Here are our tips for seven races at Stratford on Monday 9 November 2026, with the form, ground and trainer stats behind each one.

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- Bet £10 on Act of Authority in the 12.40pm at Stratford, 11/10 when we published. The offer needs odds of Evens or bigger.
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Act of Authority’s race is off at 12.40pm, so once it settles you can use the £30 free bets from Midnite on our later tips the same day, such as Eastern Fire (1.10pm Stratford), Major Fortune (1.40pm Stratford) and Lune Brillante (2.15pm Stratford).
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Stratford Tips for Monday
The reasons for each tip follow, and every race has a box with the live odds and a button to add the tip to your betslip.
| Race Time | Race | Our Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.40pm | racingtv.com/freetrial 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Steeple Chase (2m4f205y) | Act of Authority (NAP) | 11/10 |
| 1.10pm | Stratford Extra Raceday 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle Race (2m70y) | Eastern Fire | 2/5 |
| 1.40pm | Jumps Look Better On Racing TV Handicap Steeple Chase (2m6f125y) | Major Fortune | 9/4 |
| 2.15pm | Trailertrek Towbars Novices' Hurdle Race (2m6f7y) | Lune Brillante (NB) | 5/4 |
| 2.50pm | Get A Free Trial Of Racing TV Now Mares' Handicap Steeple Chase (2m4f205y) | Service Minimum | 7/2 |
| 3.25pm | 31 Days Free Racing TV At racingtv.com/freetrial Novices' Handicap Hurdle Race (2m2f148y) | Red Rubio | 6/4 |
| 3.55pm | Annual Membership For Christmas Novices' Handicap Steeple Chase (2m3f98y) | Apollon Forlonge | 5/2 |
12.40pm Stratford: Act of Authority (NAP)
Act of Authority runs in the racingtv.com/freetrial 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Steeple Chase (2m4f205y, 2 runners) at 12.40pm, ridden by Sean Bowen for trainer Olly Murphy. It was 11/10 with BoyleSports when we published.
Act of Authority has won three of 12 starts around this trip and has one win from seven runs on this ground. Act of Authority is the highest-rated runner in the field on 136. First run after a wind operation. Our model gives it a 62% chance, which makes its fair price 8/13.
12:40 Stratford
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1.10pm Stratford: Eastern Fire
Eastern Fire runs in the Stratford Extra Raceday 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle Race (2m70y, 13 runners) at 1.10pm, ridden by Harry Skelton for trainer Dan Skelton. It was 2/5 with BoyleSports when we published.
Eastern Fire has placed in two of its last three runs. Second-highest rated in the field (113). Dan Skelton’s yard is in form, with 21 winners from 97 runners in the last 14 days. First-time headgear. Our model gives it a 40% chance, which makes its fair price 6/4.
13:10 Stratford
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1.40pm Stratford: Major Fortune
Major Fortune runs in the Jumps Look Better On Racing TV Handicap Steeple Chase (2m6f125y, 8 runners) at 1.40pm, ridden by Harry Skelton for trainer Dan Skelton. It was 9/4 with BoyleSports when we published.
Major Fortune has won three of 10 starts around this trip, has one win from six runs on this ground and has placed in three of its last three runs. Dan Skelton’s yard is in form, with 21 winners from 97 runners in the last 14 days. Our model gives it a 24% chance, which makes its fair price 10/3.
13:40 Stratford
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2.15pm Stratford: Lune Brillante (Next Best)
Lune Brillante runs in the Trailertrek Towbars Novices' Hurdle Race (2m6f7y, 7 runners) at 2.15pm, ridden by Harry Skelton for trainer Dan Skelton. It was 5/4 with BoyleSports when we published.
Second-highest rated in the field (112). It won last time out at Worcester. Dan Skelton’s yard is in form, with 21 winners from 97 runners in the last 14 days. Our model gives it a 33% chance, which makes its fair price 2/1.
14:15 Stratford
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2.50pm Stratford: Service Minimum
Service Minimum runs in the Get A Free Trial Of Racing TV Now Mares' Handicap Steeple Chase (2m4f205y, 6 runners) at 2.50pm, ridden by Harry Skelton for trainer Dan Skelton. It was 7/2 with BoyleSports when we published.
Service Minimum has won four of 12 starts around this trip and has placed in three of its last three runs. Service Minimum is the highest-rated runner in the field on 130. Dan Skelton’s yard is in form, with 21 winners from 97 runners in the last 14 days. Our model gives it a 28% chance, which makes its fair price 5/2.
Value pick: Best Women at 12/1, each-way. Best Women has placed in three of its last three runs.
14:50 Stratford
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3.25pm Stratford: Red Rubio
Red Rubio runs in the 31 Days Free Racing TV At racingtv.com/freetrial Novices' Handicap Hurdle Race (2m2f148y, 7 runners) at 3.25pm, ridden by Adam Wedge for trainer Clive Boultbee-Brooks. It was 6/4 with BoyleSports when we published.
Red Rubio has placed in two of its last three runs. Red Rubio is the highest-rated runner in the field on 114. Our model gives it a 31% chance, which makes its fair price 9/4.
15:25 Stratford
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3.55pm Stratford: Apollon Forlonge
Apollon Forlonge runs in the Annual Membership For Christmas Novices' Handicap Steeple Chase (2m3f98y, 6 runners) at 3.55pm, ridden by Sean Bowen for trainer Warren Greatrex. It was 5/2 with BoyleSports when we published.
Apollon Forlonge has placed in three of its last three runs. Apollon Forlonge is the highest-rated runner in the field on 112. Our model gives it a 28% chance, which makes its fair price 5/2.
Value pick: Crossgales King at 13/2. Crossgales King has one win from seven runs on this ground. Second-highest rated in the field (111). Syd Hosie’s yard is in form, with one winner from five runners in the last 14 days.
15:55 Stratford
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Stratford NAP for Monday?
Our Stratford NAP is Act of Authority (12.40pm Stratford).
Which free bet can I use on Monday’s racing?
Midnite gives new customers £30 in free bets when they bet £10 at odds of Evens or bigger. 18+, new customers only, and the full terms are in the offer box above.
What time is the first race at Stratford on Monday?
The first race we have a tip for at Stratford is the 12.40pm, the racingtv.com/freetrial 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Steeple Chase.
More Racing Tips
Our tips for every race are on the horse racing tips page, with the NAP of the day, Lucky 15 tips, each-way tips and the full racecards.
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Andy Clark is a British betting analyst and the founder and editor of Thatsagoal, a UK sports betting comparison site operated by Thatsagoal Media Limited. He has over 20 years of betting experience across football and horse racing, and personally tests every bookmaker account reviewed on the site.
