17.50
Good To FirmNapoleons Casino Handicap
- Prize money: £5652.72
- 0m 6f 2y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.00
- Place: £2.50
Form: 355042 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 14 (12) |
2nd Oct 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Has struggled since finishing first and second over 6f at Pontefract (both good) at the start of the summer but is well handicapped again; has yet to prove himself at 7f, though. |
16/1 |
|
10th 10 (7) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Won off reduced mark at Pontefract (6f, good) in June and also has a C&D success on his CV but needs to up his game after three down-the-field turf runs this summer (6f-7f). |
16/1 |
|
11th 1 (5) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (6f) in June but below par in big-field 6f handicaps at York on his last two runs; this course scorer needs to bounce back on a rare run over 7f. |
9/1 |
11/4
- Place: £1.40
Form: 14-222 BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (4) |
22nd Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 75y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Over three years since his sole success (5f, good to yielding); first encouragement for some time when in midfield at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) 17 days ago; stiffer stamina test not sure to suit. |
16/1 |
|
5th 4 (8) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Banged at the door through the 2024 campaign but last season was disappointing and no sign of the tide turning this year, including when standing still in the stalls at Redcar in July; a hood goes back on today but he has to prove his stamina and others are much more persuasive. |
33/1 |
|
6th 5 (3) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Still seeking a first handicap success; huge chance on his 2024 form but he went the wrong way last season and his return to action at Doncaster last month was uninspiring; he has had a wind operation, his second, since but there are risks attached. |
10/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 420-56 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (5) |
18th Dec 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Resurgent 5yo who won at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in September before a close call at Wolverhampton the following month; this is tougher back in a Class 2 but he remains well handicapped on his best form and is not ruled out. |
11/2 |
|
7th 10 (5) |
18th Dec 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Resurgent 5yo who won at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in September before a close call at Wolverhampton the following month; this is tougher back in a Class 2 but he remains well handicapped on his best form and is not ruled out. |
11/2 |
7/1
Form: 17-439 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (8) |
14th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Best effort in a light 2026 campaign when fourth in big field at York last month; has an unimpressive strike-rate for current yard but is now 2lb lower than his last winning mark so cannot be discounted. |
7/1 |
|
10th 3 (11) |
26th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Best effort in a light 2026 campaign when fourth in big field at York on penultimate start; has an unimpressive strike-rate for current yard but is interesting dropped in class off last winning mark. |
10/1 |
|
5th 8 (5) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Fresh after two runs this season and on a competitive mark; came from well back to be fourth last week at York (1m, good to soft) and should feature. |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: -75029 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (9) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Involved in two tight finishes over 6f on turf in midsummer but he hasn't been doing as well in the meantime and others look more likely. |
20/1 |
|
9th 11 (8) |
3rd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Hold-up sprinter who boasts a poor strike-rate; often run well on Tapeta, is back down to a career-low mark and should get this run to suit in a big field, so no surprise were he to pop up switched from turf. |
14/1 |
|
12th 16 (14) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
7yo who has a poor strike-rate and was underwhelming at Carlisle and Ripon on last two outings; a return to form is needed but he was runner-up three times in a row earlier in the summer, with two of those over C&D, and his last win came over C&D; might not be far away back here. |
16/1 |
5/1
Form: 43-330 D BF
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (8) |
2nd Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Began the season with placed efforts at Windsor and Ascot (third of 26); not quite so good the last twice and she returns from five months off in a competitive race for the grade. |
10/1 |
|
10th 4 (8) |
2nd Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Began the season with placed efforts at Windsor and Ascot (third of 26); not quite so good the last twice and she returns from five months off in a competitive race for the grade. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 522230 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (6) |
10th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Veteran with 18 wins on his CV, including over C&D; last success was from the front at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May but he's been well held in both runs since; bit to prove again but has possibilities if he can bounce back. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 19-000 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (3) |
19th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Has added four 5f wins this year (ground ranging from good to soft) but he hasn't been on this high a mark for over two years and it seemed to tell when third of ten at Doncaster last month; likely more needed. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 2 (7) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Made it four wins from his last eight starts when scoring at Ripon recently (5f, soft; versatile ground-wise); there's still mileage in his mark on his old form and this thriving 6yo could play another leading role. |
7/2 |
12/1
Form: 349910 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (2) |
17th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Went close over C&D last month and was a fair fourth at Southwell (first-time cheekpieces) last time; hard to rule out a good run with visor now tried but he's not easy to predict and losing run is mounting up. |
8/1 |
|
4th 8 (3) |
7th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
Patchy form since winning off 6lb higher at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last May and has a bit to find with Many A Star and Ormolulu on last month's C&D running; application of cheekpieces needs to make a difference. |
9/1 |
|
4th 8 (3) |
7th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
Patchy form since winning off 6lb higher at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last May and has a bit to find with Many A Star and Ormolulu on last month's C&D running; application of cheekpieces needs to make a difference. |
9/1 |
8/1
Form: 40-005 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (2) |
19th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Just touched off in the 2024 running; has had some tough weights tasks since reassessed for his local Grade 1 win in Bahrain during January but he wasn't far away in the Ayr Silver Cup last month and this is a drop in grade from last time; return to 5f will suit; visor refitted. |
9/2 |
|
7th 8 (11) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Dual C&D scorer; below par this season after a 5f win in Bahrain in January until much better signs with seventh of 23 in Silver Cup at Ayr (6f) one week ago, when third in his group; likely player off a 2lb lower mark. |
16/1 |
|
7th 20 (19) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Multiple winner on a range of surfaces, including heavy, but he's still reeling from a steep rise in the weights following a local Grade 1 win in Bahrain during January and was nearer last than first at York last month. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £36.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £35.72 |
| Tricast | £159.67 |
| Trifecta | £249.20 |
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