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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1st

8

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

10st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

On the downgrade these days but his latest fourth of 13 at Musselburgh (1m, good) was a fair effort on Monday; will need more from the same mark but this stiffer test should suit.

10/1

4th

4

(4)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Jewel Maker

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Generally struggled this season and the years look to be catching up now; an easy 1m such as this would have been a bare minimum even in his pomp and Thats My Boy Luke may be his yard's best chance.

12/1

6th

6

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who is a dual winner (including over C&D) here but his recent form is not so encouraging, just seventh of 13 in 1m2f Newcastle handicap 17 days ago; needs to get back on track.

16/1

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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2nd

5

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Risen Again

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Broke duck at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) in May 2025 and some good efforts in defeat followed later in the year; however, it's been a slow process recapturing form for new yard and was well held when second of five back at Yarmouth recently; no good thing to take advantage of a tempting mark.

4/1

2nd

3

(5)

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

16:38 Yarmouth

Risen Again

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Well handicapped on some of last year's form for Alice Haynes that includes a fast-ground C&D win but has not been competitive on any of four starts for new stable this season (cheekpieces refitted last time); considered only if lively in the betting.

20/1

6th

5

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 5

20:50 Ffos Las

Risen Again

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

A fair 1m2f winner at his best but yet to run a race of note since leaving Alice Haynes.

14/1

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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6th

1

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Arranmore

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Took this race last year and landed a handicap at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) in March; well beaten over 1m here last Saturday and, although this trip should suit him better, he needs to put that performance behind him; blinkers return.

7/1

10th

7

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Arranmore

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

His last two wins have come on Tapeta but over longer trips, the latest (1m3f, Southwell) in March off 3lb lower; could prove vulnerable back at 1m.

10/1

7th

8

(12)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

Arranmore

10st 0lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

No turf win since August 2021; kept on well when winning on AW at Southwell (1m3f; from 3lb lower) in March; perhaps found 1m (here) and 1m2f at Pontefract on the sharp side since; Becky Smith now takes the mount.

12/1

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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2nd

5

(10)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

15:13 Carlisle

Zous Juice

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Lightly raced 5yo but he's not finished closer than 6l to a winner including in five handicaps; mark continues to fall but he has plenty to prove back in trip.

12/1

10th

9

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Zous Juice

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Michael & David Easterby

Lightly raced 5yo maiden who trailed home last (had an irregular heartbeat) in sole start this year; otherwise has bits of encouraging form; check the betting for further guidance.

20/1

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

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