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Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 2f 5y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 360424

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Beaten 17 times since his last win in June 2023 but he's run well on his last three starts, most recently fourth of 14 at York (1m2f, soft), and he might not be far away.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(5)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:08 Beverley

Austrian Theory

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

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

4th

4

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Austrian Theory

11st 1lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

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

3rd

1

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Austrian Theory

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

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

Form & Verdict
Improved to win under Kaiya Fraser at Beverley (1m2f, good) in September and followed up under same rider at Ayr (1m2f, good) 11 days ago; has run well on good to soft ground, unproven on softer; this 3yo has a progressive profile and could have more left in the tank.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(6)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inappropriate

9st 5lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

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

4th

11

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

17:30 Market Rasen

Inappropriate

10st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

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

1st

5

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:20 Perth

Inappropriate

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

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

Form: 642214 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Went close twice in a row (1m2f, heavy/good to soft) before winning at Sandown (1m2f, soft) in September; soundly beaten when fourth at Nottingham (1m2f, heavy) 12 days ago but he's better than that and could be a contender with the forecast ground in his favour.
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1st

7

(8)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:08 Ayr

Tipsy Tiger

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: William Stone

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

4th

1

(3)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:32 Sandown

Tipsy Tiger

9st 12lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: William Stone

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

6th

11

(12)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Tipsy Tiger

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: William Stone

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

Form: 2-2307 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Returned from an absence with two good runs in defeat on soft ground in August/September; however, he hasn't been at the same level the last twice and needs to raise his game in first-time cheekpieces.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:47 Newbury

Paddy The Squire

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

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

15:35 York

Paddy The Squire

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

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

2nd

3

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Paddy The Squire

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

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

Form: 71-103 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-3 when winning Ripon novice (1m2f, soft) on reappearance and he returned to form with close third in Ayr handicap (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; there's every chance he'll be in the mix.
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2nd

8

(12)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 3

17:01 Ayr

Spirit Of Acklam

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

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

3rd

1

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:25 Thirsk

Spirit Of Acklam

10st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

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

15:15 Ayr

Spirit Of Acklam

10st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

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

Form: -31108 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way the last twice but he hits the stalls at Galway in August and 2m looked unsuitable on last month's stable debut at Newcastle; won two claimers in Ireland in the summer (1m/9.5f, good/yielding to soft) and he's on a handy mark on that form; interesting now back down in trip.
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1

(6)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:20 Tramore

Magnetic North

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Peter Fahey

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

4

(12)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 84y

19:10 Naas

Magnetic North

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Peter Fahey

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

19:50 Ballinrobe

Magnetic North

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Peter Fahey

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

Form & Verdict
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).
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(6)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

Shamran

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Harry Charlton

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

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Inappropriate

The Times:

Spirit Of Acklam

RP RATINGS:

Paddy The Squire

SPOTLIGHT:

Magnetic North

The Sun:

Austrian Theory

Telegraph:

Inappropriate

The Guardian:

Inappropriate

Daily Mail:

Inappropriate

The Star:

Inappropriate

D Express:

Spirit Of Acklam

Daily Record:

Spirit Of Acklam

POSTDATA:

Paddy The Squire

Daily Mirror:

Paddy The Squire

TOPSPEED:

Magnetic North