July 03 / 14.40 Pontefract

14.40

Good To Firm

Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 7-7925 D BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Holds a respectable chance on penultimate effort; however, beaten favourite at Catterick (again over 6f) since, taking turf record to 0-17; all wins remain on Tapeta at Southwell.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(6)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

So Grateful

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Usually leads or races prominently; two sprint wins in 2025, the latest over 6f at Thirsk (good to firm; when 3lb higher) last May, but he was quiet towards the end of the campaign and has been off since August; perhaps other days.

14/1

1

(5)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:22 Southwell (AW)

So Grateful

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins this year, the latest when making all over 6f at Thirsk in May; there have been some excuses since then and his record at this track means he can't be ignored.

7/1

9th

2

(5)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

So Grateful

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Still below a winning mark despite two successes since March (5f on Tapeta and 6f on fast turf), but yet to oblige on genuinely slow turf and a record of 85577 around here doesn't set the pulse racing.

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 324-48

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Maiden who had a consistent spell last term and is well weighted on that form; however, needs to step up on this year's two efforts; tongue-tie and cheekpieces enlisted.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(8)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Dream Deal

11st 0lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Had 12 races for current yard and won two of them; never threatened to add another when beaten 16l only last week; that was after a break.

9/1

14th

2

(15)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Dream Deal

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Joined Tim Easterby before a good second at Catterick on last spring's reappearance and went on to win two 6f handicaps at that track in August/September; he will need to be cherry ripe to defy this mark on his return though and the blinkers worn to victory are now replaced with cheekpieces.

10/1

8

(5)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

15:25 Redcar

Dream Deal

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

2-5 since blinkers went on in August, both wins over 6f on good ground at Catterick; held in fifth at Ripon last time but he didn't get the best of runs and wasn't far behind Flowstate; probably still has some room to manoeuvre off this mark and he's on the shortlist.

11/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 302505

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly at 6f/7f and on AW; not disgraced at Ripon 11 days ago but still needs to prove she's capable of winning on turf and this drop to 5f is another question mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(10)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mumcat

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

A bit in and out since winning off 4lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) a year ago, twice finishing runner-up in five starts in 0-50 classified company this year; record of 3-51 a concern and she isn't well drawn.

11/1

10th

9

(10)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mumcat

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

A bit in and out since winning off 4lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) a year ago, twice finishing runner-up in five starts in 0-50 classified company this year; record of 3-51 a concern and she isn't well drawn.

11/1

2nd

7

(8)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mumcat

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

3-40 on AW and form has been uneven since last win at Wolverhampton nearly a year ago; below best from wide draw at Southwell last time but no surprise to see him go well here.

7/1

5/2

Form: 23-822 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who is threatening to win, having finished a good second in 3yo handicaps at Haydock (5f, good to firm) and Redcar (6f, good; beaten a nose) the last twice; one for the shortlist.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(10)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Glendown

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Five wins include one on AW, over C&D in late 2024; beaten under a length three times on turf in 2025 and he wasn't far away in a recent C&D classified event after a short break; weights chance back in a handicap.

10/1

3rd

7

(7)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Glendown

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Multiple turf sprint and C&D winner; losing run stands at 18 starts and although he went close on turf at Redcar in November, he was below par in two AW starts since.

16/1

6

(8)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Glendown

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Close second at Redcar last time; 0-15 this year and ran poorly in last four AW attempts but defied a 10lb higher mark at Southwell a year ago; very attractively handicapped and enters calculations.

4/1

11/2

Form: 1-8854 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Steadily finding his form this term, most recently 2l fourth at Thirsk where he wore first-time cheekpieces (now goes in visor); drops in class off 2lb below last winning mark; warrants respect.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(3)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

J R Cavagin

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Tailed off at Doncaster last time but he reared at the start so has an excuse; prior to that he was a good third at Nottingham (5f, good) and can be in the mix if reproducing that form; ran well on soft last year.

13/2

9th

11

(7)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

13:35 Doncaster

J R Cavagin

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

5.6f course winner; returned to form when third at Nottingham (5f) last time; however, he could be vulnerable to stronger stayers back up to 6f.

6/1

3rd

2

(8)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:25 Nottingham

J R Cavagin

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Paul Midgley

Usually takes a while to come to hand and two runs in Class 5 handicaps this year have seen him finish a modest seventh; conditions won't faze him and he's one to consider for a yard in form.

7/1

8/1

Form: 25-595 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in similar event at Catterick last month; on a workable mark but seems ideally suited by Beverley (both wins there) and may be more interesting when back at that venue.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(1)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Sherdil

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Paul Midgley

Won classified events at Newcastle (AW) the last twice; well treated on best handicap form but doesn't have his ideal scenario back on grass, having gained both turf wins at Beverley.

3/1

1st

3

(1)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Sherdil

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Paul Midgley

Won classified events at Newcastle (AW) the last twice; well treated on best handicap form but doesn't have his ideal scenario back on grass, having gained both turf wins at Beverley.

3/1

1st

7

(6)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Sherdil

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Paul Midgley

Finally capitalised on his tumble down the weights when sweeping through to win a similar race here three weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more appealing than many kept to this level.

3/1

Form: 46-922 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
0-10 in handicaps but turn looks near judged on last two efforts, solid second at Thirsk (5f, good to firm; form has substance) latest; big player provided the widest draw doesn't prove an issue.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Redcar

Emeralds Pride

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Returns from six weeks off but she was in good form when last seen, third at Beverley despite meeting trouble in running; should be thereabouts again, although plenty of rain would be a negative as she's been withdrawn several times due to soft/heavy ground.

4/1

Form: -75270 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Similar type to So Grateful, having done his winning on AW; ran respectably over C&D three starts ago but inconsistent otherwise this year and 0-19 turf record is another negative.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(2)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blazing Hot

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Michael Herrington

took keen hold, prominent

9/1

2nd

3

(2)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blazing Hot

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Michael Herrington

took keen hold, prominent

9/1

8th

2

(5)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Blazing Hot

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Multiple AW winner over this trip but hasn't been at best since last win in January; back on same mark as that success but something to find with Latin Five on latest C&D form.

8/1

20/1

Form: 6-0548 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Last win for previous yard came at claiming level; 0-6 in handicaps for current stable and latest effort was a step backwards after performing okay a couple of times.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Dunnington Lad

9st 0lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Peter Winks

Won twice over 5f at Ripon in 2024 but last year was a struggle and he was beaten 11l on his Redcar reappearance (6f, good) 12 days ago; now drops back in trip but he has lots to prove and needs a major revival.

50/1

9th

8

(3)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Dunnington Lad

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Peter Winks

Won twice over 5f at Ripon in 2024; 2025 was a struggle and, although his mark has bottomed out, he has plenty tot prove on his reappearance.

25/1

20

(1)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:18 Doncaster

Dunnington Lad

8st 7lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Peter Winks

Has run seven times this year and has finished no better than sixth; 13lb out of the handicap today and he would be a shock winner.

66/1

10th
10 (3)
Next Second

25/1

Form: -08639 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Scored twice on Tapeta at Wolverhampton last summer; out of form since, apart from 66-1 third at Wetherby on penultimate outing; 0-14 on turf and looks far from solid.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(4)

3rd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Next Second

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ruth Carr

All four wins have come over 5f here and it was at that distance that she went close to springing a shock here last month; failed to back it up two weeks ago and she has been unplaced in all eight 6f runs.

33/1

9th

9

(4)

3rd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Next Second

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ruth Carr

All four wins have come over 5f here and it was at that distance that she went close to springing a shock here last month; failed to back it up two weeks ago and she has been unplaced in all eight 6f runs.

33/1

7th

9

(3)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Next Second

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

hung right throughout, in touch with leaders

13/2

33/1

Form: 590-9

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Raced only four times so there is a chance she can still show improvement at this sort of level; however, holds poor claims on form as things stand.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(2)

3rd Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:40 Pontefract

Zerbinetta

8st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Ann Duffield

Raced only four times so there is a chance she can still show improvement at this sort of level; however, holds poor claims on form as things stand.

33/1

10

(3)

21st Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Ripon

Zerbinetta

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ann Duffield

9th

10

(8)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Zerbinetta

8st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ann Duffield

Holds weak claims on 2yo form but, like Selby's Joy, looks a possible improver now qualified for handicaps; had wind surgery since last appearance ten months ago; follow the market signals.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £116.40
Straight Forecast £120.54
Tricast £1122.80
Trifecta £1409.70

Selections

The Times:

Glendown

SPOTLIGHT:

J R Cavagin

Telegraph:

So Grateful

POSTDATA:

Blazing Hot

The Guardian:

Emeralds Pride

RP RATINGS:

Sherdil

Daily Mirror:

Glendown

Daily Record:

Glendown

D Express:

So Grateful

The Sun:

J R Cavagin

The Star:

J R Cavagin

Daily Mail:

Blazing Hot