Formscan - With three victories to his name since April, Lion Of The Desert has proved a model of consistency. A 5lb rise in the ratings for the six-year-old's latest victory over track and trip is unlikely to prevent another bold bid, but it could be worth chancing the up-in-distance CHARGING THUNDER. James Owen's inmate is a decent stayer on the Flat and this longer trip over timber could unlock the necessary improvement. Campaign Trail is dangerous to discount reverting to a sharper course.

Mastercraftsman (IRE)-Greta(High Chaparral)
ts+cp8(36)
(It's Only Money)
Rated 117

Valirann (FR)-Sky Queen(In The Wings)
hd+(19)
cd1
(Belly's Heroes)
Rated 110
In the last 3 years Lion Of The Desert (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Parikarma (IRE) | 1 | |
| 30th May 2026 Stratford(2m 6f 7yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Firm (Good in places)) Lion Of The Desert (IRE) 2nd (7/2Fav 11-8 Rated 102) Joe Anderson 1.75L in front of Parikarma (IRE) 3rd (14/1 10-13 Rated 97) Imogen Mathias (10 ran) | ||
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War Command (USA)-Storming Sioux(Storming Home)
(22)
(Goodfellow And Lawson)
Rated 108

Fruits of Love (USA)-Da Das Delight(Oscar)
cp2(12)
c1
(Mr Graham William Briscoe)
Rated 105
Won When Rated 114

Canford Cliffs (IRE)-Pushkar(Danehill Dancer)
vs2(7)
(Miss I Mathias)
Rated 99
Won When Rated 100
In the last 3 years Parikarma (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Lion Of The Desert (IRE) | 1 | |
| 30th May 2026 Stratford(2m 6f 7yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Firm (Good in places)) Lion Of The Desert (IRE) 2nd (7/2Fav 11-8 Rated 102) Joe Anderson 1.75L in front of Parikarma (IRE) 3rd (14/1 10-13 Rated 97) Imogen Mathias (10 ran) | ||
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Symbols Explained
ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

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