April 21 / 14.52 Pontefract

14.52

Good To Soft

Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap

  • Prize money: £8761.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 152- D BF

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last July; finished last in Group 2 next time and runner-up in Redcar novice (6f, good) last November when last seen; gelded since; not obviously well treated off opening mark but his pedigree provides hope that he'll have more to offer.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Cape Ashizuri

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John & Sean Quinn

Made a winning seasonal/handicap debut at Pontefract (6f, good) in April; flopped behind Thunder Call at York eight weeks ago; that run casts a shadow but he still has low mileage and could well rebound.

10/1

19th

5

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Cape Ashizuri

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won at Ayr (6f, good to soft) on the first of his three 2yo starts and back on the scoresheet on his handicap/seasonal debut at Pontefract (6f, good) in April; 4lb higher in a deeper race today but he's unexposed and his illustrious pedigree hints that he could still have more to offer.

10/1

1st

3

(4)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:52 Pontefract

Cape Ashizuri

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won on debut at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last July; finished last in Group 2 next time and runner-up in Redcar novice (6f, good) last November when last seen; gelded since; not obviously well treated off opening mark but his pedigree provides hope that he'll have more to offer.

7/2

4/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 14- D

Last run: 229 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won a big-field maiden on debut at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last August; disappointing at Haydock (6f, good) in September but pulled hard; brings potential to this 3yo campaign and could prove to be ahead of the handicapper, provided he settles better.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket (July)

Alaminos

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Looked an unlucky loser at Pontefract (6f, good) on handicap/seasonal debut then may not have been suited by the track at Chester (6f, good; sixth); this first crack at 7f is worth a go but he has to bounce back from a heavy defeat at York (6f, good) three weeks ago.

16/1

21th

19

(19)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Alaminos

8st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Kevin Ryan

Very lightly colt who was denied a clear run and looked an unlucky loser behind Cape Ashizuri on his handicap and seasonal debut at Pontefract (6f, good) in April; failed to build on that when favourite at Chester (6f, good) but the track may not have suited; he remains one to be interested in.

16/1

7th

6

(4)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:40 Chester

Alaminos

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Thrice-raced colt whose form features a debut success last August and neck second, looking unlucky, at Pontefract (6f, good; had traffic issues) on handicap/seasonal debut; remains open to further improvement and commands respect.

9/4

OUR TIP

11/4

Form: 11665- D BF

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Looked seriously good when winning last June on his first two starts (6f, good/soft); failed to kick on subsequently in Listed race, Group 2 and a nursery, but returns having been gelded and he's a strong contender if tapping back into his initial promise; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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11th

8

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Reciprocated

9st 3lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Won his first two starts (6f, good and soft); generally struggled since but his reappearance third at Pontefract (only run in cheekpieces) was a promising effort; sold for 58,000gns since latest; starts out for David Loughnane off a reduced mark; worth a market check.

25/1

15th

11

(15)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Reciprocated

8st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Won last June on first two starts (6f, good/soft) and encouraging third in first-time cheekpieces at Pontefract (6f, good) on his reappearance; soundly beaten over 7f at Goodwood since when minus the cheekpieces (same today) and, while the drop back to 6f could help, others are more compelling.

25/1

12/1

Form: 61309- D

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
She ran 11 times last year and won twice, including Listed race at Ripon (6f, good) last August; that was relatively modest form for the grade and she needs to prove she's capable off this sort of mark, but is not discounted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(7)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Anaisa

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won the Listed Champion Two-Year-Old Trophy over C&D (good) this time last year; not overly competitive since, the best she has achieved a keeping-on fourth at Pontefract (6f) in April; well beaten in the Silver Cup here latest; 3lb lower.

25/1

16th

10

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Anaisa

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Listed win over C&D (good ground) last August; she hasn't looked ahead of the handicapper this year though and others are more appealing.

20/1

6th

1

(6)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

20:25 York

Anaisa

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice as a 2yo, notably a Listed success at Ripon last August; life has been tougher since and hopes rest on the drop in class and addition of a tongue tie giving her a lift.

10/1

11/2

Form: 47221- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two nurseries (6f, soft/AW) prior to getting off the mark at the sixth attempt in a maiden at Ayr (6f, soft) last September; that was an improved performance but he needs another step forward on this reappearance, in view of the handicapper's reaction.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

4

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Daizen

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Rebecca Menzies

No problem with soft ground and he returns to Class 5 after two defeats at a higher level; only 3lb higher than for his front-running win at Thirsk (6f, good) in June; not ruled out.

10/1

8th

9

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Daizen

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Rebecca Menzies

Returned to form when making all at Thirsk (6f, good) in June but he failed to back that up in a Silver Cup trial at Ayr last month; that was another blip in his patchy profile and he needs to bounce back again.

12/1

16th

17

(11)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Daizen

9st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Returned to form at Thirsk (6f, good) last month, making all to win quite cosily, and is now 2-12; 5lb higher in a higher-grade race today but his other win was gained over C&D and he won't mind if there's rain about.

9/2

7/1

Form: 17526- C BF

Last run: 232 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won on debut here (5f, good) last April and close second to Anaisa in Listed race at Ripon in August (6f, good; albeit weak form for the grade); disappointing in nursery at Carlisle shortly after and she's 9lb higher for this return to action, but she's not ruled out for a trainer among the winners.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Awraad

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gemma Tutty

Ran well over 6f in nursery at the York Ebor festival and Listed event at Ripon last August; nowhere near that form in three outings since; a two-month break needs to have had a reviving effect.

14/1

13th

13

(5)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Awraad

8st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gemma Tutty

Ran well over 6f in nursery at the York Ebor festival and Listed event at Ripon last August; nowhere near that form in two outings since and has enough to prove off current mark back at 7f.

50/1

6th

4

(5)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:52 Pontefract

Awraad

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Won on debut here (5f, good) last April and close second to Anaisa in Listed race at Ripon in August (6f, good; albeit weak form for the grade); disappointing in nursery at Carlisle shortly after and she's 9lb higher for this return to action, but she's not ruled out for a trainer among the winners.

7/1

8/1

Form: 17833- CD

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won two novice contests last summer (good; including C&D) and kept on for close third of 14 in sales race at York (7f, good) in October; his peak form puts him in the picture but there's a suspicion the drop back in trip will be against him on his reappearance; gelded since last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

18

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:50 York

Daydreama

8st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

It was a small field at Ripon (1m, good to firm) in which he returned to form last time, when battling it out with Command The Stars and Noelan Star, and this is much more competitive; however, his two best RPRs have come at York and he's 4lb lower than when second of 14 here (7f, good) in May; could go well at a big price if conditions suit (unproven on slow ground).

40/1

2nd

4

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:10 Ripon

Daydreama

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of racing last year and this, and has generally struggled this season; did not appear to see it out in a few runs beyond 7f and Beyond The Bar looks his trainer's best chance.

16/1

8th

8

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Daydreama

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two novice wins over 6f last term (good); best run this term when second in a York handicap in May (7f, good); disappointing since; fast ground is a concern.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.40
Straight Forecast £15.82
Trifecta £59.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Daizen

SPOTLIGHT:

Reciprocated

Daily Mail:

Cape Ashizuri

POSTDATA:

Daydreama

D Express:

Cape Ashizuri

Daily Record:

Cape Ashizuri

TOPSPEED:

Daizen

The Guardian:

Daizen

Daily Mirror:

Daizen

The Sun:

Daydreama

The Times:

Reciprocated

Telegraph:

Reciprocated

The Star:

Reciprocated