August 05 / 17.15 Pontefract

17.15

Good To Firm

Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5154
  • 2m 1f 27y
  • Class 4
  • 3 runners
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Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 3 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.50

Form: 112-15

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) in June when back from a break; unplaced at odds-on over hurdles next time and also below par when back on the Flat at York (2m, good to firm) most recently; however, the first-time cheekpieces could give him a lift and there can be optimism that this trip will be within range; trainer won this last year; in calculations.
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3rd

5

(8)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:24 Kempton (AW)

Division Day

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Lydia Richards

Won at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) in June and gained his fourth success when landing a 2m1f handicap in first-time cheekpieces (discarded today) last month on his final start for Brian Ellison; 3lb higher on this stable debut and he's won his only previous start on the AW.

9/2

1st

3

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 27y

Class 4

17:15 Pontefract

Division Day

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Brian Ellison

Won at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) in June when back from a break; unplaced at odds-on over hurdles next time and also below par when back on the Flat at York (2m, good to firm) most recently; however, the first-time cheekpieces could give him a lift and there can be optimism that this trip will be within range; trainer won this last year; in calculations.

7/4

5th

9

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:20 York

Division Day

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Brian Ellison

Four months off before winning a six-runner race at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) early last month; disappointing in a maiden hurdle (fourth at 10-11) 12 days later but remember also that he raised his game markedly when upped to 1m6f on Flat last autumn; this first 2m Flat assignment is interesting.

8/1

Form: D4576-4

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 5yo who has been unable to fulfil the significant promise shown when winning in 2023 on his second outing; however, he didn't run badly in fourth of five here (2m2f, good) in June on his second stable start and this is less competitive; could be a contender.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

6th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

14:55 Fontwell

Anzac Day

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Useful on the Flat at his best; weakened into well-held fifth on stable/hurdle debut at Worcester (2m, good) in May but both subsequent Flat runs were respectable; upped in trip with cheekpieces refitted here; ought to be capable of improvement over jumps.

10/1

2nd

1

(2)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 27y

Class 4

17:15 Pontefract

Anzac Day

10st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Very lightly raced 5yo who has been unable to fulfil the significant promise shown when winning in 2023 on his second outing; however, he didn't run badly in fourth of five here (2m2f, good) in June on his second stable start and this is less competitive; could be a contender.

11/4

4th

2

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 2y

Class 4

15:35 Pontefract

Anzac Day

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

1m2f Flat winner (soft) but has made the track only five times since that success in October 2023 and was right out of form on last two outings last year; changed hands and left Andrew Balding before well beaten in a maiden hurdle one month ago; a recent positive sign is lacking.

12/1

5/4

Form: 831232

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Made all at Ripon (1m4f, good) in May on stable debut and he's been a good second on two of his three starts since (1m4f, good/good to firm), including here; didn't convince with his stamina for 2m back in January 2025 but a staying trip is worth another go and he's a major player if seeing it out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 27y

Class 4

17:15 Pontefract

Something

10st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Made all at Ripon (1m4f, good) in May on stable debut and he's been a good second on two of his three starts since (1m4f, good/good to firm), including here; didn't convince with his stamina for 2m back in January 2025 but a staying trip is worth another go and he's a major player if seeing it out.

5/4

2nd

2

(2)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

16:12 Catterick

Something

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Front-runner who has done all his winning at Newcastle (AW) and Ripon, most recently in May on debut for new stable; has remained in form; should take well to Catterick, given his style of racing; possibilities.

100/30

3rd

4

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 4

19:00 Ripon

Something

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

First two wins were at Newcastle (12.4f, AW) and last two have been over C&D (good to soft/good); his last success was on his stable debut last month and he backed that up with a front-running second at Pontefract (1m4f) last week; that was a four-runner race but he chased home a progressive stablemate who has scored again since; respected off same mark.

11/4

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Payout
Exacta £3.00
Straight Forecast £2.83
Trifecta £2.70

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