Emma Lavelle at Stratford-upon-Avon — Record, Stats & Runners

Stratford-upon-Avon is a tight, speed-favouring course that demands accuracy from its runners, particularly over fences. Emma Lavelle's approach here seems to be one of precision rather than volume. She often targets novice hurdles with promising youngsters, allowing them to gain confidence and experience over smaller obstacles on a track that suits agile types. Her winners here, such as Manvers House, Midnight Callisto, and Brave Kingdom, often fit this mould – horses with untapped potential who benefit from a competitive yet manageable introduction.

Lavelle's runners at Stratford typically possess a good turn of foot and are well-schooled in their jumping, essential attributes for navigating the sharper bends and shorter straights. While she doesn't dominate the entries, when a Lavelle horse is declared, especially in a novice hurdle or a middle-distance handicap, it's a strong signal that the horse is expected to run well and is likely to be shrewdly placed to exploit the course's characteristics. Look for her runners particularly in the spring and early summer meetings.