July 28 / 14.42 Pontefract

14.42

Good To Firm

Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 6-4546

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden whose 1m1f/1m2f handicap form has become stagnant; possibilities if she proves suited by this drop back in trip.
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11th

8

(9)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Cloudy Skye

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

disputed lead

5/1

2nd

8

(8)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloudy Skye

9st 1lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

Opened her account at Pontefract (1m) in July; not well drawn when last of 12 in 7f Ayr handicap two weeks ago and is the sort to bounce back.

16/1

12th

8

(10)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Cloudy Skye

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

towards rear

8/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -53661 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Successful over C&D (good) nine days ago and remains favourably handicapped on peak form; similar type to fellow 9yo Young Fire.
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4th

7

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who has plenty to prove on the evidence of this year's three runs; however, he's 6lb lower than when winning at Redcar last October and perhaps the return to Carlisle will trigger a revival, with his course form figures reading 4106231.

20/1

7th

11

(12)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Jewel Maker

8st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran with 12 wins but he's lost his way and has struggled after slow starts in both runs this spring; has something to prove and he needs to turn things around back up in trip.

20/1

11th

10

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Jewel Maker

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran with 12 wins to his name but didn't suggest his next one is near when trailing throughout on his AW reappearance three weeks ago.

25/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 268

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced gelding who has failed to progress at 7f but may do better now handicapping over a new trip; one to consider.
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6th

10

(4)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Risen Again

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

A fair 1m2f winner at his best for Alice Haynes, but he's failed to beat a rival in handicaps at Lingfield (1m5f) and Bath (1m) in 2026; others appeal more.

25/1

11th

8

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

Risen Again

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Sole win (21 races) was over 1m2f at Yarmouth last May but subsequent efforts include two seconds; left Alice Haynes for 17,000gns in October and came last of 12 (hood removed) when upped to 1m5f for new yard in February; now has a bit to prove over a trip this short.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 324231 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
In-form 9yo who scored readily at Haydock (1m, good) nine days ago; still well treated on historical data and holds a solid chance.
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4

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Young Fire

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims.

10/1

4

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Young Fire

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims.

10/1

8

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Young Fire

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

10yo who has been beaten 19 times since his last win in September 2024 but he's been runner-up a few times this year (including here) and was third at Hamilton (1m, soft) last time; has a career-low mark; each-way chance.

9/1

14/1

Form: 808764 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Close fourth in Beverley seller (8.5f) last time; holds far-from-solid claims on 2024 handicap form and remains on a long losing run.
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5th

9

(14)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Arranmore

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Last of four wins on turf came in August 2021 but he's been in good order on AW recently, winning at Southwell (1m3f) in March; not sure that the drop back in trip will suit on this return to turf.

9/2

2nd

8

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

Arranmore

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Kept on well to score over C&D (16-1; from 3lb lower) five weeks ago; that came as a bit of a surprise, only his second win since August 2021, but the form was given a boost with the third (Moon Over The Sea) winning at Bath on Monday; needs considering.

9/2

1st

9

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Arranmore

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Bagged a classified contest last August, ending a long losing spell, and has proved consistent at the same level this year; however, this 9yo hasn't won a handicap since 2021.

10/1

Form: 655

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced gelding whose novice form has received a few boosts; looks the type to improve in handicaps; interesting contender.
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9th

8

(4)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Zous Juice

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Unplaced in six attempts on turf and not seen since last April; probably best watched on AW debut, unless market vibes are strong.

33/1

4th

2

(7)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

15:47 Beverley

Zous Juice

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hasn't threatened across his five starts (handicaps the last twice) but he ran okay when ninth of 21 on last month's reappearance at Doncaster (1m, good) and the visor is a possible source of improvement; not discounted.

10/1

4th

2

(7)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

15:47 Beverley

Zous Juice

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hasn't threatened across his five starts (handicaps the last twice) but he ran okay when ninth of 21 on last month's reappearance at Doncaster (1m, good) and the visor is a possible source of improvement; not discounted.

10/1

20/1

Form: 2-8976

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
7f AW scorer for previous yard; far from consistent, including over 1m, for current stable; mark is workable granted a return to best.
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11th

4

(6)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:05 Southwell (AW)

No Saint

10st 13lb

J: Miss Violet Barton

T: L J Morgan

slowly away and lost many lengths start, always behind

20/1

3

(6)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:42 Southwell (AW)

No Saint

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: L J Morgan

Won over 7f on Tapeta and Polytrack on final two runs for Sam England but down the field in both his runs for this yard, over 6f here and 7f at Wolverhampton.

10/1

3

(6)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:42 Southwell (AW)

No Saint

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: L J Morgan

Won over 7f on Tapeta and Polytrack on final two runs for Sam England but down the field in both his runs for this yard, over 6f here and 7f at Wolverhampton.

10/1

12/1

Form: 230226 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-11 for Karl Burke; form dipped last time; sold for 17,000gns since; market may gauge expectations on debut for new yard.
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6th

5

(3)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Wait And Hope

8st 12lb

J: Archie Young

T: Ruth Carr

On a losing run and he comes here on the back of a below-par sixth in 1m4f Thirsk handicap eight days ago; he needs to get back on track.

8/1

6th

5

(8)

15th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

14:20 Thirsk

Wait And Hope

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Ruth Carr

Not the most prolific of winners (2-27); winner over 1m2f at Redcar in May (1m2f, good to firm; 18-1); hasn't run as well since and was well beaten on the AW on Thursday (1m2f); can pull hard and return to 1m4f not sure to suit.

25/1

6th

5

(4)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Wait And Hope

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Won at Kempton (1m, AW) early last year and is now 2lb lower than when winning at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in May; mostly struggled since and he was beaten 3l when fifth of nine in first-time blinkers over this C&D 13 days ago.

18/1

Non-runners

Tasever

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £27.80
Straight Forecast £30.83
Tricast £106.36
Trifecta £114.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Young Fire

NEWMARKET:

Risen Again

SPOTLIGHT:

Zous Juice

The Sun:

Cloudy Skye

The Star:

Tasever

RP RATINGS:

Arranmore

Daily Record:

Jewel Maker

The Times:

Risen Again

Telegraph:

Young Fire

D Express:

Young Fire

Daily Mirror:

Young Fire