April 08 / 16.07 Pontefract

16.07

Good To Soft

Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 8137- D

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won at Thirsk (6f, good) last August on second start and creditable third in Haydock novice (6f, good to soft) next time; down the field in soft-ground Listed race when last seen (gelded in interim) but he retains potential for his good yard now making his handicap debut.
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3rd

4

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:18 Pontefract

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Bounced back from some lesser efforts when making all and scoring comfortably from a subsequent winner at Ripon (6f, good) 19 days ago; the visor may have helped and although similar tactics may not be so easy in this field, he doesn't have to lead; much respected from 6lb higher.

11/8

1st

4

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Won three times last year (5f/6f, good/good to firm/AW), the third when wearing cheekpieces for the first time; disappointing this season, last time unseating his rider at the start in first-time visor which is retained.

9/1

4

(12)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Had a solid 2025, winning three times (5f/6f), but hasn't finished in the first eight this year; dropping in the weights but needs to turn a corner; perhaps a change of headgear will help.

25/1

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5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 22127-

Last run: 230 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on first three starts before winning Ffos Las novice (5f, good to soft) last June, after which he was a fine second of 16 in a nursery at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm); failed to back that up when mid-division at York but remains capable of better and his yard is in good form.
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3rd

4

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:37 Salisbury

Cayman Tai

9st 10lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Below par at Sandown this month but a return to his May form, namely an AW success flanked by second-place finishes on turf, would put him in the picture.

15/2

9th

5

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:13 Sandown

Cayman Tai

9st 5lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Back in good form off his reduced mark, winning easily at Southwell (5f) before nearly defying a penalty at Chepstow (good to firm; effective on softer); 3lb higher for this but well drawn and must have a shout for all that he's back up in grade; Seamus Cronin aboard for last three races.

7/1

2nd

2

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

Cayman Tai

9st 9lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Has dropped a fair way down the weights over the last year or so, but looked back in prime form when scooting clear to win readily by 4l at Southwell (5f, AW) last week; also suited by good to firm turf and is 4lb ahead of the handicapper under his 5lb penalty.

11/10

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 83266-

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last September on his third start but didn't kick on from that and improvement is necessary if he's to make a winning handicap and seasonal debut.
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11th

10

(3)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Peter The Wolf

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Warren Greatrex

Only win was a 6f Chepstow maiden last September (6f, soft; 8-15 favourite); well beaten both starts since; bit to prove.

8/1

6th

6

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Peter The Wolf

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when landing a Chepstow maiden (6f, soft) in September but that was a golden opportunity and he struggled back in a handicap in his final run last season; drops back in grade on his return but he has a patchy profile and others are more convincing.

12/1

14

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Peter The Wolf

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Warren Greatrex

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when comfortably seeing off four rivals in a Chepstow maiden last month (6f, soft); has run well in some useful handicaps this year but likely he will need another career-best to come out on top this time.

12/1

11/2

Form: 731- D

Last run: 172 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Promising third at Ayr (6f, good) last October on second start and won at Redcar (6f, soft) later that month; in good hands and his useful pedigree suggests he has potential off his handicap debut mark; on the shortlist.
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1st

5

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Invitorio

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ruth Carr

Sole win from 18 starts came in a novice at Redcar (6f, soft) in October 2024; well beaten in his first starts since returning from a break but he came back to form from a career-low mark when second of 12 at Catterick (5f, good) a week ago; that was his first try over 5f and he's contender.

4/1

2nd

4

(11)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Invitorio

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Ruth Carr

Yet to win a handicap but he was twice placed off a 7lb higher mark last September; two AW runs last month should have sharpened him up and this is a drop in grade; apprentice takes off a valuable 5lb but a wide draw on his first attempt at 5f, and a sharp one at that, dents confidence.

12/1

Form: 11967- CD

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Didn't really threaten in her three nurseries last August-November but she made it 2-2 when winning by 4l over C&D (good) last July and perhaps a break and the return to this course will be the catalyst for a good run.
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8

(8)

10th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

16:55 Doncaster

Scatter Penny

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won first two starts last summer (6f) but, although not added to tally since, shaped with more encouragement over 5f at Redcar last time; down a further 2lb and should be suited by the extra yardage; interesting.

10/1

7

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Redcar

Scatter Penny

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

A dual 6f juvenile scorer but her more recent form is much less encouraging, tried visored when last of seven at Ripon (6f) 34 days ago; others are preferred.

14/1

13/2

Form: 84-214 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fifth attempt in Newcastle maiden (6f, AW) in February and close fourth of 11 on subsequent handicap debut at Southwell (6f, AW), where not enjoying a clear run; well beaten on his two turf starts last summer but he's a player if transferring his AW improvement back to grass.
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4th

8

(12)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Fan Mail

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Both wins have come over 6f on AW; two good runs at Carlisle this summer, second in May and third on Saturday, but they were over 6f and his stamina for this trip is the obvious concern.

12/1

3rd

7

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Fan Mail

10st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Tim Easterby

Two AW wins to his name and his close second over C&D (good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in May was up with his best turf form; back on that latter mark after two lesser efforts so can't be readily dismissed.

7/1

5th

4

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Ripon

Fan Mail

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual 6f winner on the AW; decent efforts last two turf runs, notably when neck second on good to soft at Carlisle last month (6f; cheekpieces on for first time); fair fifth in first-time blinkers at Thirsk last time (6f, good); cheekpieces the preferred option this time; could go well.

3/1

Form: 00-2

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on turf last May/June on first two starts but gelded subsequently and returned with close second of six at Kempton (6f, AW) in February; pedigree provides optimism he'll be better than his opening mark.
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5th

5

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

20:10 Brighton

Middleton View

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Stuart Williams

Handicapper quick to ease off and he offered more back on turf last time, on just his second run at beyond sprint trips; lacked consistency to date but that gave something to build on.

7/2

4th

11

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Middleton View

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stuart Williams

He made a winning start for Stuart Williams when strong at the finish over 5f at Chelmsford in December; little to cheer since and hopes are pinned on the return to 7f/turf having a positive effect.

20/1

9th

8

(9)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Middleton View

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

He made a winning stable debut in a 5f novice at Chelmsford in December but three handicap runs since have been underwhelming; the addition of a hood needs to give him a lift; stable also runs Expert Agent.

20/1

6/1

Form: 71193- D

Last run: 186 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-3 when winning on nursery debut at Ripon (6f, good) last August and returned to form with very close third at Newcastle (7f, AW) in October; gelded since and he's respected on his return to action.
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8th

1

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Lesleys Boy

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

No longer the force of old but bettered his poor seasonal debut when fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) a fortnight ago; continues to lurk on a dangerous mark and is well worth another crack at this sort of trip; no surprise if he features.

11/2

5th

6

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lesleys Boy

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Decent 2yo who struggled last year, coming more than a stone down the weights; found his level again latterly on Tapeta but he ran poorly on his turf comeback in April and others make more obvious appeal.

14/1

16th

16

(1)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Lesleys Boy

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won two of his first three starts, including a C&D nursery off 8lb higher, but the handicapper was in command for much of 2025; creditable third to Fortamour at Newcastle when last seen 145 days ago but he has more on his plate in this deeper race.

16/1

Form: 34133- D

Last run: 150 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won in a first-time visor (retained since) at Redcar (6f, good) last September on his second nursery start and finished third the next twice (5f/6f, heavy/soft); might not be far away on this reappearance.
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12th

2

(9)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

I Need Your Love

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Heavy-ground turf win last October and he comes here on the back of second-place finishes at Newcastle (5f) and here (6f); sneaking back up the weights but should give it another good go.

4/1

2nd

10

(5)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

I Need Your Love

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Both of his wins have been on turf, with the most recent coming at Bath (5.7f, heavy) in October; went from the front when beaten a neck at Newcastle (5f, AW) 20 days ago and won't have an issue with the return to this trip.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.10
Straight Forecast £20.96
Tricast £153.38
Trifecta £216.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Fan Mail

Daily Mail:

Cayman Tai

TOPSPEED:

Dark Cloud Rising

SPOTLIGHT:

Middleton View

The Star:

Scatter Penny

POSTDATA:

Fan Mail

The Times:

Fan Mail

Telegraph:

Fan Mail

The Guardian:

Fan Mail

D Express:

Dark Cloud Rising

LAMBOURN:

Middleton View

Daily Mirror:

Cayman Tai

The Sun:

Cayman Tai

Daily Record:

Cayman Tai