October 03 / 13.55 Pontefract

13.55

Soft

Napoleons Casino Bradford Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £4536
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Napoleons Casino Bradford Nursery Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.20
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 151038 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
The most exposed of these after nine starts already; below her best behind a couple of these at Ayr last time but her previous third at Hamilton was her best RPR yet and the only time she's competed on ground softer than good.
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8th

1

(4)

31st May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:40 Carlisle

Shandy Star

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Has dropped a long way in the weights and is 5lb lower than when runner-up in a big-field handicap at Newmarket (7f, heavy) last November; needs to better her three efforts since returning in March, though.

16/1

6th

3

(11)

6th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:40 Beverley

Shandy Star

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Three wins, the latest over 6f at Pontefract in October 2022 (good to soft); good run when second over 7f at Newmarket in November (7f, heavy) but disappointing since.

25/1

6th

3

(11)

6th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:40 Beverley

Shandy Star

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Three wins, the latest over 6f at Pontefract in October 2022 (good to soft); good run when second over 7f at Newmarket in November (7f, heavy) but disappointing since.

25/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 223 BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Best of the rest behind subsequent Group winner Trillium on her debut and has continued to run well kept to 6f; should be a player off this sort of mark provided she handles conditions (kept to good or faster so far).
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8th

3

(2)

22nd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:10 Windsor

Sassy Belle

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Won twice at Leicester on ground slower than good when trained by Ed Walker; yet to fire for David Evans and best watched despite edging down the weights.

10/1

8th

3

(2)

22nd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:10 Windsor

Sassy Belle

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Won twice at Leicester on ground slower than good when trained by Ed Walker; yet to fire for David Evans and best watched despite edging down the weights.

10/1

10th

4

(10)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sassy Belle

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: David Evans

Both her wins for Ed Walker came over 6f at Leicester on ground slower than good, the second off this mark last October; two runs for current stable have come over 6f here, not doing enough on either occasion to make her of significant interest today.

25/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 26184 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
All runs at 6f; C&D novice winner on good to firm; had more behind than in front on his nursery debut at York and was then close up behind Reward Smile at Ayr; the ground is an unknown but appealing otherwise.
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12th

5

(7)

11th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Braveheart Boy

9st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

reared start, blindfold off late, lost many lengths start, joined main group halfway, soon no impression

16/1

8th

8

(9)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Braveheart Boy

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Narrowly beat a notable rival in C&D novice event nearly two years ago; 0-14 in handicaps since but has possibilities off a reduced mark back here, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

9/1

7th

10

(4)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:15 Musselburgh

Braveheart Boy

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

upset in stalls, awkward start and slowly into stride, in rear

16/1

16/1

Form: 61385 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Followed his AW win with a third behind the subsequent Mill Reef winner at Haydock, albeit a remote one; last couple of efforts, one in a nursery, raise some concerns.
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10th

12

(16)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Thirsk

Kitbag

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

in touch with leaders

12/1

5th

11

(3)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Kitbag

10st 5lb

J: Miss Megan Davies

T: Linda Perratt

in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

5th

11

(3)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Kitbag

10st 5lb

J: Miss Megan Davies

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to hit top form in five runs for his current handler, sixth of ten in 6f Ayr handicap six days ago; slipping in the weights but more is still required.

14/1

20/1

Form: 318 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Unraced on soft ground but returning to 6f looks the right move after racing freely under a penalty and not getting home over 7f at Thirsk; this mark shouldn't be impossible.
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4th

7

(7)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ohnojoe

9st 3lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jessica Macey

Won a Catterick novice (6f, good to firm for Olly Williams as a 2yo, but 0-14 since including ten starts for this yard; little of late to suggest he will turn things around here.

20/1

7th

8

(7)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Ohnojoe

9st 3lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Jessica Macey

Sole win came for Olly Williams at Catterick (6f novice) in July 2022; has struggled for form since joining Jessica Macey (0-9) with no obvious uptick for wind surgery; difficult to consider.

14/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 214 BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner of a 5f maiden at Ripon (good) but under another positive ride he fared less well back there in a decent conditions race; that was forgivable but this mark asks a question of him and the ground is an unknown.
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1

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

Wen Moon

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Poorly drawn and well beaten on seasonal reappearance here (6f) in April, but much more competitive when third at Carlisle (5f, good; 9-2) 16 days ago; bypassed an option at Catterick on Saturday (unsuitable ground) in favour of this; rain - three wins on soft - would aid his cause.

7/4

3rd

3

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Wen Moon

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Best to forgive reappearance effort (badly drawn) but he's not the percentage call unless the ground is soft; has gained all handicap wins on that surface.

14/1

12/1

Form: 4213 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Asserted late on at Carlisle (6f, good) and didn't appear to see out the 7f when penalised at Redcar (good to firm); could be in the mix on nursery debut if going on the ground (handles good to soft).
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9th

6

(10)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ripon

Saleet

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders against near rail

25/1

12th

12

(11)

1st Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:00 Carlisle

Saleet

9st 3lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Tim Easterby

disputed lead, raced in second after 2f, raced centre when weakened 2f out

25/1

9th

8

(11)

16th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Beverley

Saleet

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Carlisle novice winner last season (6f, good); close fourth in a Thirsk fillies handicap last time (6f, soft); drop to 5f shouldn't be a problem and quite interesting in first-time cheekpieces.

9/1

7/1

Form: 5535 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Kept to 5f since his least effective performance over 6f on his debut; was keen in front and had competition before weakening on his nursery debut at Lingfield last time; will clearly need to give himself a chance to see out this longer trip on soft ground.
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10th

4

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, always behind

14/1

10th

4

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, always behind

14/1

8th

4

(11)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

9th
4 (5)

100/30

Form: 3423

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Although 0-4 he's been running behind some good horses and the two ahead of him in an Ayr nursery (6f, good; raced prominently into a headwind) have since held their own in competitive sales races; same mark as last time and, if okay on this new surface, he should be bang there.
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No Results Found

Form: 327

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
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2

(13)

6th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Chattel Village

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ian McInnes

17-race maiden who has finished no better than tenth across his five starts this year; new headgear is applied.

50/1

13th

14

(11)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Chattel Village

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ian McInnes

With a new yard but he's a longstanding maiden who hasn't been in any sort of form of late.

50/1

10th

9

(9)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Thirsk

Chattel Village

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Has basically struggled since placed in his first two 2yo runs and that early promise was for a different yard; opposable.

50/1

Non-runners

Chattel Village

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Payout
Exacta £26.30
Straight Forecast £23.20
Tricast £82.99
Trifecta £139.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Reward Smile

RP Ratings:

Sassy Belle

Telegraph:

Wen Moon

THE NORTH:

Braveheart Boy

POSTDATA:

Shandy Star

The Star:

Saleet

TOPSPEED:

Sassy Belle

LAMBOURN:

Sassy Belle

Daily Mail:

Sassy Belle

Daily Express:

Sassy Belle

The Times:

Reward Smile

The Guardian:

Reward Smile

Daily Mirror:

Reward Smile

The Sun:

Reward Smile

Daily Record:

Reward Smile