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SoftNapoleons Casino Bradford Handicap
- Prize money: £5234
- 1m 2f 5y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £2.60
Form: 360424
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (5) |
16th Sep 2026 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Winless since 2024 but he arrives in decent nick, fourth of 11 in 11.5f handicap at Haydock 13 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again eased 1lb. |
8/1 |
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4th 4 (4) |
3rd Sep 2026 Soft 1m 3f 140y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Just one win to his name since June 2023 and he failed to justify favouritism in a similar event at Catterick (1m4f, good) last time, with the reopposing Star Start a place ahead of him second; however, his record in recent years suggests that going softer than good is ideal for him nowadays and this is the first time he's faced such conditions since a respectable reappearance off a much higher mark in the spring; considered. |
5/1 |
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3rd 1 (5) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 13y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Just one win to his name since June 2023 and he has found it tough going so far in 2026; he has slipped a long way in the weights though and today's drop in class will help; not discounted. |
9/2 |
4/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 322311 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (6) |
13th Oct 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
2-6 in cheekpieces for new stable since the summer, having won at Musselburgh (2m, good) and over hurdles; fourth in good-quality handicap hurdle last month and this return to Tapeta won't be a problem; ought to make his presence felt. |
9/1 |
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4th 11 |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
Ex-Jedd O'Keeffe; campaigned on the Flat (3218) by this trainer until returning to hurdles with a bang in Class 4 at Perth (2m, good; won by just over 2l, 15-2); 6lb higher in a more competitive contest but, as the Morebattle Hurdle has shown, this trainer isn't fazed by aiming high. |
9/1 |
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1st 5 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Disappointed on the Flat a fortnight ago but had been in good form in that sphere for new stable beforehand, most notably when winning over 2m two starts ago; reverts to hurdling on a good mark; high on the list. |
11/2 |
8/1
Form: 642214 D BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (8) |
29th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
His losing sequence is up to 11 races but he ran pretty well when fourth of seven at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) recently following a 74-day break, and he could build on that effort; his wins have come on soft/heavy. |
13/2 |
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4th 1 (3) |
11th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 1f 209y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Well held at 40-1 on Kempton reappearance (1m3f, AW) in June, but he's well handicapped on his best form last season including when runner-up in this race (soft); both wins have been on testing ground and he needs a close look after another break. |
6/1 |
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6th 11 (12) |
29th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Placed a couple of times on turf last autumn but no win since September 2024 and still 2lb higher; has run with credit here, but likely he will need this after 252 days off. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 2-2307 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (8) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Generally progressive, mostly over further, since being gelded; close second at this year's Newmarket July festival, then looked better than the bare result in the Ebor; has won at 1m2f; possibilities, provided he takes well to new headgear. |
12/1 |
|
14th 11 (14) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Markedly improved last year and even better this term, all on good or good to firm, although he had lots of soft-ground form in previous seasons; wore cheekpieces when staying-on third of 16 to Daiquiri Bay at Royal Ascot (1m6f) and close second at Newmarket (1m4f) 18 days later; raised another 3lb but each-way player if the ground is okay for him. |
20/1 |
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2nd 3 (6) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Much improved last year, including after his second to Plage De Havre in this race at Haydock; York sixth to Klassleader on reappearance but back to his best when staying-on third of 16 at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm) 18 days ago; needs respect. |
7/1 |
7/2
Form: 71-103 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (12) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 26y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
All four wins have been on good or slower ground and latest was at Hamilton (1m5f) in July; creditable in-frame efforts twice since (1m2f here first occasion) and this course scorer is capable of having a big say. |
9/2 |
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3rd 1 (6) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
All four wins have been on good or slower ground and latest was at Hamilton (1m5f) in July; that was a narrow success but he's only 1lb higher here and was creditable fourth over 1m2f at Ayr last time; respected back up in trip. |
7/1 |
|
4th 2 (9) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Resumed winning ways in 1m5f handicap at Hamilton last month; this C&D scorer needs considering in refitted cheekpieces (won in them here) nudged up 1lb. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: -31108 D
Last run: 48 days
W: 8st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (6) |
8th Jul 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Was gaining a 12th win (five in claimers) on the Flat when taking Ballinrobe handicap last month in some style under today's rider; two days later folded quite tamely once headed over shorter trip at Naas, that race may have come too soon; veteran respected. |
5/2 |
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4 (12) |
25th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 84y |
9st 8lb |
11 time winner on the Flat; some good runs for Rebecca Menzies, highlighted by a selling handicap hurdle win last December and two placed efforts over 1m4f at Catterick in April; his stable debut 12 days ago at Limerick was okay when seventh of 12 (1m3f, good); declared to run in 7.50 Ballinrobe on Monday. |
11/1 |
|
1st 11 (16) |
23rd Jun 2025 Good 1m 5f 9y |
9st 7lb |
11 time winner on the Flat; some good runs for Rebecca Menzies, highlighted by a selling handicap hurdle win last December and two placed efforts over 1m4f at Catterick in April; his stable debut 12 days ago at Limerick was okay when seventh of 12 (1m3f, good). |
16/1 |
7/2
Form: 4241
Last run: 52 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (6) |
21st Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 5y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Pulled clear to get off the mark at the fourth attempt in a novice at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in August; this 3yo is open to further improvement now upped to 1m2f on his handicap debut, provided conditions suit (twice a non-runner last month due to unsuitable soft ground). |
7/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £19.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £17.69 |
| Tricast | £62.40 |
| Trifecta | £58.90 |
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