October 09 / 16.00 Pontefract

16.00

Good To Soft

Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 180025 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Bit of a mixed bag since winning from 1lb lower at Bath (1m, good to soft) in May; no improvement for the fitting of cheekpieces (retained) at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) last time (has won there) and more is needed.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(3)

17th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

15:55 Hamilton

Hiromichi

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Big prices and out of the frame in three starts since returning in April, albeit he met trouble when finishing in midfield in the Carlisle Bell (7.7f, soft) last month; 4lb lower than for the latest of two wins in April last year; interesting.

10/1

13

(12)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:50 Carlisle

Hiromichi

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Jack Channon

Two wins last April (1m, AW/soft) and he's 1lb lower than when last successful; the return to slow turf could also be a plus; however, he's failed to shine on either outing this season and has something to prove.

25/1

9th

9

(12)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Hiromichi

8st 11lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

7yo who has an impressive 8-28 strike-rate and is effective on Tapeta; he may have needed his comeback run at Newmarket last month but was beaten a long way at 66-1, and he was also below par last May/July on his final two outings last season; plenty to prove.

33/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 656314 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
3-6 over C&D, his latest success coming last month; held under his penalty at Hamilton (1m1f, good to soft) four days later but quite possible the quick turnaround and longer trip found him out; much respected back here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(1)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:00 Redcar

Global Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Acts on any ground; still 4lb below his last winning mark but unplaced in all six starts so far this year, including when seventh of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) on Friday; more needed.

9/1

8th

6

(1)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:00 Redcar

Global Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Acts on any ground; still 4lb below his last winning mark but unplaced in all six starts so far this year, including when seventh of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) on Friday; more needed.

9/1

7th

9

(2)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

18:15 Pontefract

Global Spirit

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

disputed lead, led clearly after 3f, headed under 2f out, lost second inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds

20/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 264244 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Losing run up to 17, but in the frame in six of her last seven starts, including finishing runner-up three times off this mark and higher; interesting to see how she fares on her first visit here and each-way claims if the track suits.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(1)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Carlisle

Golden Melody

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner in June and she comes here in good form, a close fifth in 1m1f Hamilton handicap six days ago; she's one for the shortlist.

8/1

5th

5

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

18:05 Hamilton

Golden Melody

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Six-time winner who is suited by good or slower ground; has mixed record this season but she won at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June and went very close at Chester (10.3f, good) last time; on same mark as for that last run and she's a big player if she can repeat the form.

6/1

2nd

8

(9)

4th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:30 Chester

Golden Melody

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D on good ground in 2021 and came from off the pace to end long losing streak at Carlisle (1m, soft; first-time blinkers) in June but her form has dipped since that latest success and others in this field have more persuasive profiles.

25/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: -43354

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a Redcar novice (7f, heavy) a year ago and in the frame in four of his five starts in handicaps this season, as when a close fourth of 12 at Ayr (7f, good to soft) last month; down another 1lb and each-way claims; stable also runs Sezaam.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(1)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:33 Thirsk

Phoenix Fire

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Heavy-ground winner in 2022 but not won since and mainly disappointing last year; may have needed his reappearance five weeks ago but needs to leave it well behind.

14/1

1

(7)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Phoenix Fire

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Heavy ground winner in 2022 but not won since and mainly disappointing last year; 11lb lower than at start of last season but might be one to watch this time.

12/1

1

(7)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Phoenix Fire

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Heavy ground winner in 2022 but not won since and mainly disappointing last year; 11lb lower than at start of last season but might be one to watch this time.

12/1

Form: 215442 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won at Ripon (1m, good) in July and only went down by a short head at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last month; 2lb higher back in a better race, but still a player especially if the ground dried out a bit.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Cosmos Raj

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Won at Ripon (1m, soft; Barley was second) last July off a mark 8lb higher than today's but he's struggled since; others have stronger claims.

25/1

6th

8

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:00 Pontefract

Cosmos Raj

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

12-time winner; creditable second in this race in 2022 and 2025 but on both occasions he was in better form at the time; out of sorts since his last success.

20/1

7th

3

(13)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Carlisle

Cosmos Raj

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Gained most recent success off 3lb higher last July, enhancing his good record at Ripon; not in anything like the same form since; difficult to support with confidence.

16/1

6th
17 (16)
Do I Dream

12/1

Form: 102645 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come over C&D, the latest from 2lb lower on her reappearance (soft) in April; frame possibilities if back to her best, but her wide draw won't make things easy.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(3)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:05 Ripon

Do I Dream

10st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

dwelt start, in rear

13/2

4th

6

(11)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

18:15 Pontefract

Do I Dream

8st 13lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Ben Haslam

in rear

7/2

4th

6

(11)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

18:15 Pontefract

Do I Dream

8st 13lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Ben Haslam

in rear

7/2

Form: 753454 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Beverley specialist (five wins) and 7lb lower than for the most recent in July last year, but has done most of her racing since over further and not sure she has the pace for this now; also has a wide draw to overcome.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(6)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:55 Beverley

Casilli

9st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Five of her six wins have been here, the latest off 20lb higher in July 2022; mixed form this season, but chance on her C&D third in May.

6/1

2

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 6

16:45 Doncaster

Casilli

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Some creditable efforts this season, including when fourth at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in June, but she was disappointing over C&D last time; bit to prove again after that and five of her six wins have come at Beverley; cheekpieces added.

8/1

3

(1)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

14:50 Doncaster

Casilli

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Some creditable efforts this season including when fourth at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last time but five of her six wins have been at Beverley and her last success was three years ago; others are more persuasive.

4/1

8th
13 (5)
Loddon

14/1

Form: 346262

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
0-7 but has shown ability as when a clear second of seven on stable debut at Beverley (1m2f, heavy) last month; shouldn't have an issue with the return to this trip and could go well.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(2)

30th May 2024

Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:15 Ripon

Loddon

9st 1lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Sara Ender

led, increased tempo over 3f out

7/2

9th
16 (11)
No Barrier

20/1

Form: 342270

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
With blinkers added he finished runner-up from similar marks at Doncaster (1m, good) and Nottingham (1m, heavy) in the summer, but twice well held since (back in cheekpieces last time); now 0-13 and others are preferred.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

16

(11)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:00 Pontefract

No Barrier

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

With blinkers added he finished runner-up from similar marks at Doncaster (1m, good) and Nottingham (1m, heavy) in the summer, but twice well held since (back in cheekpieces last time); now 0-13 and others are preferred.

20/1

12th

6

(4)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Ayr

No Barrier

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Disappointed on latest outing six weeks ago and now 0-12 but lost out only by a neck off today's mark at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy; also suited by good) two starts ago and has obvious claims if back at that level here; blinkered for last three runs; cheekpieces refitted today.

12/1

7th

8

(9)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

16:45 Haydock

No Barrier

9st 3lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Ryan

0-11 and needs to prove he can get the job done but he's returned to form in these blinkers the last twice, finishing second at Doncaster (1m, good) and Nottingham (1m, heavy); can give another good account.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 919336 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ended losing run from 2lb lower at Thirsk (1m, good) in August and met plenty of trouble when sixth of 12 at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago; handles soft ground but best form on good/good to firm.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15

(12)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Ey Up Its The Boss

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Two 1m2f wins at Ripon (good to soft/soft) this season and he's also effective here and on good ground; however, he's been below par on his last two outings and needs a much bigger performance today.

25/1

7

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

Ey Up Its The Boss

8st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Gained fourth Ripon success when making all over 1m2f (soft) in July; 4l second at Chester (1m2f, good) next time and perhaps a drop back to 1m didn't suit when only sixth of seven back at Ripon 19 days ago.

14/1

6th

3

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Ripon

Ey Up Its The Boss

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Comes into this as good as ever, gaining his fourth course success here (1m2f, soft) last month and finishing second of nine off this mark at Chester (1m2f, good) a week later; he is another for whom dropping in trip poses a question, though.

9/1

11th
7 (7)
Albegrey

16/1

Form: 139506 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Paid dearly for his 5l success at Carlisle (7.7f, good to soft) in June; edging back down the weights now and not beaten far when sixth of 12 in a first-time tongue-tie at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last time, but still more needed; stable also runs Golden Melody.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(7)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:00 Pontefract

Albegrey

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Paid dearly for his 5l success at Carlisle (7.7f, good to soft) in June; edging back down the weights now and not beaten far when sixth of 12 in a first-time tongue-tie at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last time, but still more needed; stable also runs Golden Melody.

16/1

6th

4

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ayr

Albegrey

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

towards rear

16/1

11th

12

(4)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Thirsk

Albegrey

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

midfield, against rail

20/1

Form: 911242 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won at Newcastle (7f, AW) and Hamilton (1m, soft) in the summer and twice runner-up since, including at Redcar (1m, good) last month; cheekpieces given a go and return to a track with a stiff finish should suit; shortlisted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(2)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Powerful Response

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoffrey Harker

Back to winning ways with a front-running C&D success 23 days ago (visored first time); up 2lb but should give it another good go.

5/1

1st

5

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Powerful Response

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Two soft-ground turf wins, including one for this yard, but he acts on better ground and made the most of a good draw when close third of 15 at Nottingham (8.5f, good; Token Love seventh) in cheekpieces three weeks ago; that is just about the best recent form on offer and he's nicely berthed again; visor goes on and he's respected.

5/2

3rd

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Powerful Response

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

First win was on AW but last two have come on turf (8.3f/1m2f, soft); had some close calls on Tapeta during the winter and he was a creditable fourth in big field at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) 11 days ago; could be in the mix again but he wouldn't want the ground to dry out.

8/1

20/1

Form: -06783 D

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Kempton novice winner (1m, AW) for Charlie Appleby as 2yo but has become disappointing and latest third of seven was in a 7f Beverley seller; plenty to prove after another three months off from the outside stall.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(7)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

15:55 Doncaster

Khathak

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

0-20 since winning on his debut in 2021 and needs to prove he can get the job done, but he's gone close at Ripon (1m, good) and Chester (7.5f, good) this month and is also effective on fast ground; could be bang there.

9/2

2nd

9

(7)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:00 Chester

Khathak

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders

9/2

3rd

9

(7)

5th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Ripon

Khathak

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

In good form last month, finishing second at Leicester (demoted to fourth due to interference) and close fifth at Ayr; might not be far away but he's 0-20 since winning on debut in 2021; has to prove he can get the job done.

8/1

14th
15 (10)
Sezaam

16/1

Form: 00-593

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won at Redcar (6f, good to soft) as 2yo but lightly raced since and was returning from another absence when close third of eight at Carlisle (7.7f, good to soft) last month; 2lb higher but each-way claims if building on that.
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Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

6

(10)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Sezaam

9st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Michael Dods

Won here (6f, good to soft) as a 2yo but 0-9 since and has a patchy record, finishing a close third at Carlisle (1m) on his penultimate run but tailed off at Pontefract since; others are more convincing.

25/1

14th

15

(10)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:00 Pontefract

Sezaam

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won at Redcar (6f, good to soft) as 2yo but lightly raced since and was returning from another absence when close third of eight at Carlisle (7.7f, good to soft) last month; 2lb higher but each-way claims if building on that.

16/1

Form: 932

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has hinted at ability in his last two starts as when second of seven at Thirsk (1m, soft) in August, albeit beaten 12l by the winner; makes his handicap debut after two months off and open to improvement, but it will be needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

13

(14)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Operation Gimcrack

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

Both wins came over this trip on the AW at the start of the year, but he has made the frame several times on turf; was found to be coughing after running poorly at Thirsk ten weeks ago; can go well fresh and not easily dismissed.

12/1

13th

6

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Operation Gimcrack

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Won two of his four races on the AW this year (at 7f) and has comparable form on turf; wasn't beaten far last month at Newcastle despite losing a shoe.

8/1

5th

10

(2)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Operation Gimcrack

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Made it two wins from three starts this year when picking up well to lead towards the finish over C&D 16 days ago; the third (Call Glory), fourth and fifth in that race have all run well since so the form has bit of substance; respected up 2lb.

5/1

16th
10 (14)
Sycamore

33/1

Form: 14002- D

Last run: 297 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Sole success in 14 starts came at Southwell (1m, AW) early last year and he ran well when second of 13 there (7f) last December, but hasn't been seen since; best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(3)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:45 Nottingham

Sycamore

10st 0lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Best form of the season when narrow winner over C&D last time (good to firm; Terries Royale half a length back in third); not certain to confirm that form.

5/1

1st

6

(5)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:45 Nottingham

Sycamore

9st 7lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Scott Dixon

Both wins on the AW, most recently over 1m at Newcastle in January, but rarely ventures on to turf now and he never showed over this trip at Yarmouth in April.

20/1

Non-runners

Romilda

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.90
Straight Forecast £31.66
Tricast £133.42
Trifecta £230.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Romilda

Daily Mirror:

Powerful Response

TOPSPEED:

No Barrier

The Guardian:

Phoenix Fire

The Times:

Albegrey

The Star:

Sezaam

The Sun:

Cosmos Raj

POSTDATA:

Hiromichi

RP RATINGS:

Golden Melody

NEWMARKET:

Romilda

Telegraph:

Romilda

Daily Record:

Powerful Response

Daily Mail:

No Barrier

D Express:

Phoenix Fire