April 21 / 14.52 Pontefract

14.52

Good To Soft

Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap

  • Prize money: £8761.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 152- D BF

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last July; finished last in Group 2 next time and runner-up in Redcar novice (6f, good) last November when last seen; gelded since; not obviously well treated off opening mark but his pedigree provides hope that he'll have more to offer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

19th

5

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Cape Ashizuri

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won at Ayr (6f, good to soft) on the first of his three 2yo starts and back on the scoresheet on his handicap/seasonal debut at Pontefract (6f, good) in April; 4lb higher in a deeper race today but he's unexposed and his illustrious pedigree hints that he could still have more to offer.

10/1

1st

3

(4)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:52 Pontefract

Cape Ashizuri

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won on debut at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last July; finished last in Group 2 next time and runner-up in Redcar novice (6f, good) last November when last seen; gelded since; not obviously well treated off opening mark but his pedigree provides hope that he'll have more to offer.

7/2

1

(9)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Cape Ashizuri

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

75,000euros half-brother to six winners including The Wow Signal; won his Ayr debut by 2l (6f, good to soft) before finishing last when highly tried in the Group 2 Champagne Stakes at Doncaster; carries a penalty but could deal with that.

15/8

4/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 14- D

Last run: 229 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won a big-field maiden on debut at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last August; disappointing at Haydock (6f, good) in September but pulled hard; brings potential to this 3yo campaign and could prove to be ahead of the handicapper, provided he settles better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket (July)

Alaminos

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Looked an unlucky loser at Pontefract (6f, good) on handicap/seasonal debut then may not have been suited by the track at Chester (6f, good; sixth); this first crack at 7f is worth a go but he has to bounce back from a heavy defeat at York (6f, good) three weeks ago.

16/1

21th

19

(19)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Alaminos

8st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Kevin Ryan

Very lightly colt who was denied a clear run and looked an unlucky loser behind Cape Ashizuri on his handicap and seasonal debut at Pontefract (6f, good) in April; failed to build on that when favourite at Chester (6f, good) but the track may not have suited; he remains one to be interested in.

16/1

7th

6

(4)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:40 Chester

Alaminos

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Thrice-raced colt whose form features a debut success last August and neck second, looking unlucky, at Pontefract (6f, good; had traffic issues) on handicap/seasonal debut; remains open to further improvement and commands respect.

9/4

OUR TIP

11/4

Form: 11665- D BF

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Looked seriously good when winning last June on his first two starts (6f, good/soft); failed to kick on subsequently in Listed race, Group 2 and a nursery, but returns having been gelded and he's a strong contender if tapping back into his initial promise; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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Verdict Starting price

15th

11

(15)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Reciprocated

8st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Won last June on first two starts (6f, good/soft) and encouraging third in first-time cheekpieces at Pontefract (6f, good) on his reappearance; soundly beaten over 7f at Goodwood since when minus the cheekpieces (same today) and, while the drop back to 6f could help, others are more compelling.

25/1

11th

8

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Reciprocated

8st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Gelded prior to finishing 2l third at Pontefract (6f, good; wore cheekpieces) on reappearance, posting best effort since starting his career with two wins; ideally needs to settle better back up in distance but otherwise has possibilities off the same mark.

10/1

3rd

1

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:52 Pontefract

Reciprocated

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Looked seriously good when winning last June on his first two starts (6f, good/soft); failed to kick on subsequently in Listed race, Group 2 and a nursery, but returns having been gelded and he's a strong contender if tapping back into his initial promise; wears first-time cheekpieces.

11/4

12/1

Form: 61309- D

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
She ran 11 times last year and won twice, including Listed race at Ripon (6f, good) last August; that was relatively modest form for the grade and she needs to prove she's capable off this sort of mark, but is not discounted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Ripon

Anaisa

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice as a 2yo, notably a Listed success over C&D last August; life has been tougher since but both this year's runs have been creditable; proven course form and the stands' rail draw will count for plenty and she's one to consider.

6/1

5th

9

(1)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newmarket

Anaisa

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

She ran 11 times last year and won twice, including Listed race at Ripon last August (6f, good; modest form for the grade); reappeared with 2l fourth of seven against males in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good) ten days ago and she has an each-way chance if building on that.

14/1

4th

5

(2)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:52 Pontefract

Anaisa

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

She ran 11 times last year and won twice, including Listed race at Ripon (6f, good) last August; that was relatively modest form for the grade and she needs to prove she's capable off this sort of mark, but is not discounted.

12/1

11/2

Form: 47221- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two nurseries (6f, soft/AW) prior to getting off the mark at the sixth attempt in a maiden at Ayr (6f, soft) last September; that was an improved performance but he needs another step forward on this reappearance, in view of the handicapper's reaction.
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Verdict Starting price

16th

17

(11)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Daizen

9st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Returned to form at Thirsk (6f, good) last month, making all to win quite cosily, and is now 2-12; 5lb higher in a higher-grade race today but his other win was gained over C&D and he won't mind if there's rain about.

9/2

1st

4

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Daizen

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Sole win from nine starts came in a maiden at Ayr (6f, soft) in September; below that level since but he shaped a bit better than the bare result at Haydock (6f, soft) 15 days ago; each-way chance.

9/1

5th

9

(2)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:38 Haydock

Daizen

9st 6lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Rebecca Menzies

Down the field in good-ground handicaps on his two starts this year, the latest at Hamilton on Sunday; however, he won a soft-ground maiden at Ayr (6f) last September and the return to a slow surface may be just what he needs.

10/1

7/1

Form: 17526- C BF

Last run: 232 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won on debut here (5f, good) last April and close second to Anaisa in Listed race at Ripon in August (6f, good; albeit weak form for the grade); disappointing in nursery at Carlisle shortly after and she's 9lb higher for this return to action, but she's not ruled out for a trainer among the winners.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Awraad

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gemma Tutty

Ran well over 6f in nursery at the York Ebor festival and Listed event at Ripon last August; nowhere near that form in three outings since; a two-month break needs to have had a reviving effect.

14/1

13th

13

(5)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Awraad

8st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gemma Tutty

Ran well over 6f in nursery at the York Ebor festival and Listed event at Ripon last August; nowhere near that form in two outings since and has enough to prove off current mark back at 7f.

50/1

6th

4

(5)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:52 Pontefract

Awraad

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Won on debut here (5f, good) last April and close second to Anaisa in Listed race at Ripon in August (6f, good; albeit weak form for the grade); disappointing in nursery at Carlisle shortly after and she's 9lb higher for this return to action, but she's not ruled out for a trainer among the winners.

7/1

8/1

Form: 17833- CD

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won two novice contests last summer (good; including C&D) and kept on for close third of 14 in sales race at York (7f, good) in October; his peak form puts him in the picture but there's a suspicion the drop back in trip will be against him on his reappearance; gelded since last time.
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Verdict Starting price

8

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Daydreama

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two novice wins over 6f last term (good); best run this term when second in a York handicap in May (7f, good); disappointing since; fast ground is a concern.

10/1

7th

3

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Daydreama

9st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Has a very mixed record across his 11 starts; good second in 7f handicap at the York Dante meeting in May but has failed to reproduce it in two subsequent outings.

12/1

13th

20

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Daydreama

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

3yo who has a very mixed record across his ten starts and was well beaten at Carlisle a fortnight ago; however, he's run well over C&D on all three previous visits to York, finishing second of 14 earlier last month; chance.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.40
Straight Forecast £15.82
Trifecta £59.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Daizen

SPOTLIGHT:

Reciprocated

Daily Mail:

Cape Ashizuri

POSTDATA:

Daydreama

D Express:

Cape Ashizuri

Daily Record:

Cape Ashizuri

TOPSPEED:

Daizen

The Guardian:

Daizen

Daily Mirror:

Daizen

The Sun:

Daydreama

The Times:

Reciprocated

Telegraph:

Reciprocated

The Star:

Reciprocated