Racing Tips: Key Timeform data for three top-rated fancies at Stratford

• Ratings favour sole Quinn ride at Stratford 

• Strongly-run race to suit Skelton mare 

• Williams-trained chaser fancied to win again 

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14:20, Stratford - Side with Newbury runner-up Love You Back

Love You Back, who represents an in-form yard, was beaten by Scarlet Moon when the pair met at Warwick earlier in the season but a swing at the weights and a longer trip may help Gary & Josh Moore's gelding turn the tables. 

Caoilin Quinn - who had an eventful weekend despite a final flight wobble from Mondo Man in the Imperial Cup - travels to Stratford for one ride despite the yard having several decent chances at Plumpton where he is the leading rider. 

That looks significant, as does the fact that Timeform weight-adjusted ratings have Love You Back ahead of his rivals (with a 'small p' attached to his rating). 

15:20, Stratford - Tactics could prove crucial for Let It Rain

A very competitive event but the Dan Skelton-trained Let It Rain looks well worth another chance down in class having been unsuited by conditions when pulled up in the William Hill Hurdle won by Tutti Quanti at Newbury last time.  

She had previously looked a mare to follow after an excellent ½-length third of 15 to Dance And Glance in a strong handicap at Ascot on her December return from a lengthy absence.  

Let It Rain, who tops Timeform weight-adjusted ratings, is one of only two rides on the card for Harry Skelton and her best performances have come when held up in strongly-run races. The pace forecast here is 'very strong' thanks to the presence of the unexposed Adonedeal and Looping d'Arc, along with the more experienced Casa Loupi and Comanche Magic, and that should suit Let It Rain. 

16:20, Stratford - Ratings favour Jeu d'Opale

Having found his feet since going over fences, Jeu d'Opale - who tops Timeform weight-adjusted ratings - might be able to cope with a 9 lb rise for Wincanton where he won well despite being keen early on.  

The lightly-raced eight-year-old ran over fences in France in his early days, but has only had three starts over fences in Britain and he built on the promise of his two most recent completed starts last month when the first of two winners on a Wincanton card for a yard that has turned the corner. 

Charlie Deutsch has a 34% strike-rate when riding chase favourites and the top-weight is fancied to see off clear second choice Batwomen who had a possible excuse when beaten at a short price last time. 

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