July 01 / 14.40 Pontefract

14.40

Good To Firm

Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 18-745 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Free-going front-runner who's back around his last successful mark and drawn to attack under Rossa Ryan (0-3 for the yard); went hard enough over 6f in first-time blinkers (retained) latest and looks to have plenty in his favour.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(5)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Cavalier Approach

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Paul W Flynn

Won four times in Britain; weak form in Ireland last year; best watched on stable debut, and first run since last of 14 behind Sovereign Banter here in October.

25/1

14th

5

(14)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Cavalier Approach

9st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Won four times in Britain for Ed Bethell; poor form in three turf runs in Ireland this season; failed to land a blow at Newcastle three days ago; the jury is out at present.

25/1

5

(4)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cavalier Approach

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

One of his four wins for earlier trainers came over C&D; poor form in three turf runs in Ireland this season but he ran off 68 on the first of them and gets in here off just 54; interesting to see if there is any market support with headgear returning.

8/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 6-7241 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Better since returned to turf and today's stiffer 5f should suit on the evidence of her recent Thirsk win for Billy Loughnane off 4lb lower; yard has been in good form and she should go well again.
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1st

11

(12)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Glory Hyde

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Didn't get the breaks at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on penultimate start, but she pounced late to continue her consistent spell at Redcar (6f, good; from 3lb lower) subsequently, justifying favouritism; is well drawn in stall 12, so should have a positive role to play.

9/2

1st

1

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Glory Hyde

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Wetherby (5.5, good to firm) last month and did well to finish fifth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on Tuesday, having encountered all sorts of traffic; will be suited by this return to 6f; likely contender.

3/1

5th

6

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Glory Hyde

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Proved resurgent with neck success at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) most recently and remains competitively treated on peak form, which features a C&D win; likely player from the inside draw.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 540124 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Held a couple of times off his revised mark since his Musselburgh beating of Havagomecca (6lb worse off), latterly at a short price in a less competitive handicap a week ago (always done for toe after a slow break); needs much more from stall 11.
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5th

4

(7)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:55 Musselburgh

Protest Rally

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Ran creditably off 2lb higher back here last Friday, beaten just over 1l and taking record over C&D to 121214; gained most recent success off this mark at Pontefract in May; very solid chance.

4/1

4th

6

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

19:18 Musselburgh

Protest Rally

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Won over 5f here (good) and at Pontefract (good to firm) in May; hasn't been in quite the same form recently; others stronger.

10/1

8th

14

(11)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Protest Rally

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Liam Bailey

Two wins in May (5f, good/good to firm) and has continued in good heart, beaten just over 2l when eighth of 16 over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; however, he needs something extra today.

14/1

Form: -30144 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has continued in form since his Tapeta win off 3lb lower and goes well for Brandon Wilkie (6122314); is often ridden from off the pace and will always need some luck but holds claims back down from 6f should things pan out right.
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8th

6

(11)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Lets Go Hugo

10st 9lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Ollie Pears

All wins at 5f and he was only tenth over C&D recently, finishing behind One Of Our Own and Mister Sky Blue.

10/1

10th

1

(7)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Lets Go Hugo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

All wins at 5f but he has run well over C&D; yet to shine in 2026 but dropping into 0-55 company will help; not ruled out.

10/1

6/1

Form: -80966 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo (second in the Group 2 Gimcrack) who's tumbled down the weights in recent times; been a long time since he even finished placed and he never looked like justifying support last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

2

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Gis A Sub

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

On a losing run but he wasn't best drawn when seventh of 11 in 6f Pontefract handicap 43 days ago; he needs considering off a handy-looking mark.

11/2

7th

1

(13)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Gis A Sub

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Has a poor strike-rate but went close at Ripon last weekend and holds a fighting chance in this grade; gained sole handicap win off 5lb higher.

7/2

2nd

6

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:38 Ripon

Gis A Sub

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up in the Group 2 Gimcrack Stakes as a 2yo; nothing like so good now but that wasn't a barrier to success in the corresponding event 12 months ago; 7lb lower this time around and he didn't run badly at Thirsk 17 days ago; headgear left off today.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: -47644 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Consistent gelding whose Beverley win this time last year for Kevin Ryan came off an 8lb higher mark; is ideally suited by a stiff 5f and has to enter calculations, back to blinkers from cheekpieces, after a solid effort last time.
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8th

6

(8)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:38 Nottingham

Sound Reason

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Acts on fast and soft ground; had some close calls off higher marks this summer but he's not threatened in last three runs and is now 0-20 since his last win 15 months ago; down the list.

10/1

8th

6

(8)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:38 Nottingham

Sound Reason

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Acts on fast and soft ground; had some close calls off higher marks this summer but he's not threatened in last three runs and is now 0-20 since his last win 15 months ago; down the list.

10/1

9th

9

(3)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:27 Redcar

Sound Reason

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Better drawn today than when sixth behind Project Dante here three weeks ago; unable to justify favouritism at Newcastle eight days later; dangerous mark but his losing run is mounting up.

7/1

Form: 16-215 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Did well to win from a wide stall over an easy 5f early last month and is closely matched with Glory Hyde on latest Thirsk running (5lb better off); is one to consider in an open handicap.
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4th

7

(3)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:13 Redcar

Secret Command

9st 8lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Respectable third at Beverley last time; very attractively weighted, as he's back on last winning mark and Mia Nicholls takes off a bonus 5lb; one to consider.

5/1

3rd

8

(3)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Beverley

Secret Command

9st 2lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Dual 5f winner on good to firm and latest was in a 14-runner race at Catterick in June; only 1lb higher than for that success but he's been well below form in last two starts and needs to get back near best.

12/1

Form: 6-7972 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has regressed in the past year but found her level again now, faring better when second to Protest Rally at Musselburgh last time; that came in a less competitive handicap round a course she likes but she's considered.
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4th

2

(1)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

14:15 Yarmouth

Havagomecca

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Clear best among this season's efforts when second at Musselburgh in June and Thirsk in July; perhaps has a bit more to prove these days when on firmer than good, but she's one to take seriously.

3/1

5th

3

(4)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:20 Musselburgh

Havagomecca

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Dods

Similar type to Glory Fighter, being a dual C&D winner in higher grades; clear second, off just 2lb lower, at Thirsk (5f) most recently; major contender.

5/2

2nd

4

(5)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Havagomecca

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Her form has gone the wrong way but she's dropped down the weights accordingly and ran well when second at Musselburgh (5f, good) two starts ago; a wide draw excuses her lesser latest effort at Pontefract; has won on soft/good to soft, and in these reapplied cheekpieces, and she's not ruled out.

11/2

Form: 0-0843 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has tended to be kept to easier tracks but has plenty in his favour otherwise, with him well handicapped and back in form (race didn't pan out his way last time); should go well.
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5th

2

(4)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Mereside Angel

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David & Nicola Barron

Down the field at Pontefract last time but in pretty good form previously, finishing third at Catterick (5f, good to soft) two starts ago, and he could have a part to play in a first-time tongue-tie.

13/2

9th

4

(7)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:40 Pontefract

Mereside Angel

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Has tended to be kept to easier tracks but has plenty in his favour otherwise, with him well handicapped and back in form (race didn't pan out his way last time); should go well.

7/1

3rd

4

(2)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Mereside Angel

10st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David & Nicola Barron

took keen hold, midfield, switched to centre over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on and went third final 110yds

8/1

25/1

Form: 00-669

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Longstanding, regressive maiden who's missed a few chunks of his career and returns from another five months off today; nothing from this yard can be discounted currently but he isn't obviously fancied having just a second crack at 5f.
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11th

12

(6)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mr Stanley

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

Took record to 0-29 when chasing home Billy McGarry over C&D last month; enjoyed a relatively soft lead that day and is likely vulnerable for win purposes again.

16/1

11th

12

(6)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mr Stanley

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

Took record to 0-29 when chasing home Billy McGarry over C&D last month; enjoyed a relatively soft lead that day and is likely vulnerable for win purposes again.

16/1

2nd

8

(7)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Mr Stanley

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

28-race maiden who was tailed off on his only attempt at 1m last October; easy enough to have reservations.

14/1

20/1

Form: -06689

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ex-William Haggas maiden who's regressed this year; the reapplication of headgear (first-time eyeshield) is the main angle in with him but he's hard to recommend otherwise.
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9th

7

(9)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Never This Way

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

awkward start, lost many lengths start, in rear

10/1

10th

10

(1)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Never This Way

8st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Yet to win and form this year has been uneven; not beaten far in a first-time hood at Newcastle last time but hardly a solid betting proposition.

16/1

7th

2

(2)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Never This Way

9st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

mounted in chute and taken down early, raced far side, led

8/1

20/1

Form: 69-810 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
At his best this time last year and bounced back for Rhys Elliott off a 2lb lower mark in May; was some way below that level last time, however, and stall 12 is as bad as it gets for a front-runner.
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12th

8

(9)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Astapor

8st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Isn't the most consistent but knows how to win and shaped well after a break of over five months at Wolverhampton in March (form worked out); on a good mark and interesting.

8/1

12th

8

(9)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Astapor

8st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Isn't the most consistent but knows how to win and shaped well after a break of over five months at Wolverhampton in March (form worked out); on a good mark and interesting.

8/1

3rd

4

(11)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Astapor

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Lost his way in the second half of last year and doesn't boast a good record first time out down the seasons; stall 11 isn't ideal for a front-runnner either.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.10
Straight Forecast £7.57
Tricast £119.05
Trifecta £131.80

Selections

The Times:

Glory Hyde

RP RATINGS:

Cavalier Approach

POSTDATA:

Havagomecca

D Express:

Protest Rally

Daily Mirror:

Astapor

SPOTLIGHT:

Sound Reason

The Sun:

Glory Hyde

The Star:

Glory Hyde

The Guardian:

Cavalier Approach

Daily Mail:

Cavalier Approach

Telegraph:

Havagomecca

Daily Record:

Havagomecca