Horse Racing Tips: Katie Midwinter's best bets on Thursday including 14/1 Stratford pick

Bath, 14:12 - Back Pitney E/W @ 10/111.00

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Pitney (Ire)

• J: David Probert
• T: Michael Attwater
• F: 54352504

• SBK 10/1
• EXC 8

In this mile handicap at Bath, Pitney is one to note for Michael Attwater and David Probert. He has one win, in soft conditions, and two runner-up finishes to his name on the Turf, and put in a creditable effort when fourth at odds of 14/115.00 over course-and-distance recently.

Currently 17lb lower than when recording his sole handicap success for former trainer Hugo Palmer a couple of seasons ago, the five-year-old gelding has shown he still retains ability with some good performances this year and shouldn't be discounted in his 30th career start.

Bet of the day: Bath, 14:42 - Back Box To Box E/W @ 7/18.00

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Box To Box (Ire)

• J: David Probert
• T: Hugo Palmer
• F: 51022-655

• SBK 15/2
• EXC 7.2

Likeable gelding Box To Box is currently 3lb higher than his last winning mark but 5lb lower than when a close second to Spioradalta in a higher class handicap at Chester last autumn. He hasn't been able to pose a serious threat in his latest runs this term, but hasn't been disgraced and his rating has dropped as a result.

At this level in softer conditions than when last seen, the seven-year-old gelding could put in a bold bid under David Probert. He's on a workable mark as he bids for a seventh career win and this could be a feasible opportunity for him to return to the winners' enclosure.

Notable winners from Katie in recent weeks

• Coaxed @ 23/10
• Butch Cassidy @ 5/2
• Castlemont @ 4/1
• River King @ 10/1
• Moon Over Miami @ 10/3
• Intellotto @ 11/1
• Dragon Of Malta @ 13/2
• Good Morning Alex @ 14/1
• Copper Knight @ 13/2
• Tyger Bay @ 14/1
• Sunriseontheboyne @ 11/1
• Giant @ 20/1

Bath, 15:12 - Back Maharajas Express E/W @ 8/19.00

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Maharajas Express

• J: Harry Davies
• T: Ian Williams
• F: 96182218

• SBK 11/1
• EXC 8

Course winner Mahajaras Express is one to note with proven form at the track from a mark of 72 under Harry Davies.

Trained by Ian Williams, the six-year-old gelding was withdrawn on account of unsuitable testing conditions last month but is a previous winner in heavy ground at this track, therefore could be worth taking a chance on. He's 4lb higher than his last winning mark but drops in class here, and has shown form from a similar rating at this venue in the past, when third to Tyger Bay in an extended 5f handicap sprint here a couple of seasons ago.

A likeable performer on his day, the son of Rajasinghe has put in a number of noteworthy performances in recent months, making the frame twice, including in a 21-runner York handicap at odds of 28/129.00, to go with a brace of successes, and he may be able to put in another bold bid here.

Stratford, 15:20 - Back Onemorefortheroad E/W @ 14/115.00

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Onemorefortheroad

• J: Jack Quinlan
• T: Neil King
• F: 323524P/2-

• SBK 18/1
• EXC 10

Returning from a 405-day break and back with the Neil King yard following one appearance for Ben Pauling, Onemorefortheroad could be worth keeping onside on his return. He has run well previously following a break, including when second for his former yard after a 245-day absence last year, and when winning on three separate occasions during his younger days when fresh. 

The experienced 11-year-old may be approaching the twilight of his racing career, but he has proven he still retains ability and is 4lb lower than his latest win. From a workable mark, Onemorefortheroad could make his presence felt in this field and warrants each-way consideration under Jack Quinlan.

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