June 08 / 18.30 Pontefract

18.30

Good

Napoleons Casino Bradford Apprentice Handicap (Apprentice Training Race – Racing Excellence Series)

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Napoleons Casino Bradford Apprentice Handicap (Apprentice Training Race – Racing Excellence Series)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.70
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 98-534 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Hamilton winner last August (5f, good); mixed form this season; could go well if it rains as best efforts on good going or softer
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Thornaby Pearl

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (5f) in June and posted a good second of five over C&D 16 days ago; this C&D winner can go well again nudged up 1lb.

3/1

2nd

4

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

19:00 Hamilton

Thornaby Pearl

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Front-runner who won over C&D last August and at Pontefract (5f, good) on June 8 this year; 4l fourth of six at Nottingham (5f, soft) three days later, which may have come too soon; could make a bold bid.

4/1

4th

3

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:52 Nottingham

Thornaby Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Adrian Nicholls

Has course form; 6f and 5f wins have come on a variety of tracks and he's won two of his six 5f runs since having wind surgery, most recently at Pontefract (good; acts well on soft) on Monday; unpenalised for that apprentice win under Oliver Carmichael; leading claims.

9/4

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7/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 10-464 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ex-Richard Fahey; two fair runs for this yard this season, including when fourth off 2lb higher at Carlisle last time (5f, good); chance.
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2nd

1

(1)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

18:30 Pontefract

Komorkis

10st 0lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Ex-Richard Fahey; two fair runs for this yard this season, including when fourth off 2lb higher at Carlisle last time (5f, good); chance.

7/2

4th

1

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Komorkis

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Won a three-runner novice at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) last September and very close fourth in a handicap at Nottingham (5f, good) last month on her seasonal/stable debut; below-par in a first-time hood (now left off) at Nottingham (5f, good) three weeks ago but she's not written off.

12/1

6th

3

(4)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Komorkis

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Won a 5f novice at Musselburgh (good to soft) for Richard Fahey last autumn; left that yard for 1,400gns but she made an encouraging start for new stable when a close fourth in C&D handicap (good) last month; still has potential after only six starts and she's in the mix with hood added.

8/1

Form: 39-675 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won for more than two years and not at his best on last two starts (fifth over C&D on good to soft last time); on a good mark, but a bit to prove.
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2nd

13

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Knicks

9st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went close in a C&D handicap last July when rated 8lb higher; he has run some fair races in defeat this summer and shouldn't be too far away.

5/1

4th

5

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Knicks

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Latest effort suggests he remains in form; still on a long losing sequence but looked an unlucky third, having been forced to switch, over C&D on penultimate start; possibilities off same mark.

5/1

6th

4

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Knicks

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winless since May 2024 but he took a step back in the right direction with a close third of seven in 5f Pontefract handicap eight days ago; very much one to consider off a reduced mark.

7/2

Form: 6-6036 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Catterick winner last season (5f, good to soft); not particularly consistent, and although she ran well when third at Catterick in May when back after a break, she was well below that form at Redcar (5f, good to firm) last time.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Lady Bouquet

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

In good form in the main this year, twice running well at Pontefract (5f/6f, good) last month before respectable fourth of seven at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) on Thursday; possible player.

12/1

4th

4

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Lady Bouquet

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Philip Kirby

All three turf wins at 5f, including on this course, but she has won over this trip on the AW and ran well enough over 6f at Pontefract (good) recently to expect her to be on the premises.

9/2

3rd

7

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Lady Bouquet

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Philip Kirby

Has made the frame twice since dropped back to 5f, both times shaping as if this return to 6f is likely to suit; indeed, she gained most recent win over this trip; close fourth at Pontefract latest; in the mix.

5/1

12/1

Form: 295036

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Only win was a Brighton maiden in May 2024 (6f, good); best recent run was when third at Wolverhampton in April but has been mainly disappointing this year; others stronger.
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5th

8

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Isla Bella

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joey Ramsden

Sole win in 24 races was a Brighton maiden in May 2024 (6f, good); fair run last time at Wetherby but others appeal more for the win.

20/1

5th

8

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Isla Bella

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Joey Ramsden

Only win was a 6f Brighton maiden in 2024; has had plenty of chances since then, and was only fifth at Pontefract last Monday (5f).

16/1

5th

8

(6)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

18:30 Pontefract

Isla Bella

8st 10lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Joey Ramsden

Only win was a Brighton maiden in May 2024 (6f, good); best recent run was when third at Wolverhampton in April but has been mainly disappointing this year; others stronger.

12/1

Form: 792282

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Races mainly on the AW; not that easy to win with (record of 1-21); in fair form when last out, finishing runner-up in three of his last four races (all at 6f) having won over 6f at Chelmsford in February; first turf run since May last year when fifth of six at Brighton (6f, good to firm).
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6th

5

(4)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

18:30 Pontefract

Forever Noah

9st 8lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Joey Ramsden

Races mainly on the AW; not that easy to win with (record of 1-21); in fair form when last out, finishing runner-up in three of his last four races (all at 6f) having won over 6f at Chelmsford in February; first turf run since May last year when fifth of six at Brighton (6f, good to firm).

7/2

2nd

10

(5)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Forever Noah

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Joey Ramsden

Can make the running; twice runner-up at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) this spring and had excuses for a lesser effort over 5f there last time; each-way possibilities.

8/1

8th

6

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forever Noah

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Joey Ramsden

Successful in a 6f handicap at Chelmsford in February off a 4lb lower mark; runner-up here (6f) on his last two starts and he has run well over 5f in the past; should give his running.

3/1

7/1

Form: 000-09

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 7f for Richard Fahey in 2024; not added to that tally since, and has been below-par on both starts for new yard (7f); takes a marked drop in trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Reidh

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice over 7f for Richard Fahey in 2024; not added to that tally since, and has been below-par in three starts for new yard; tries a new trip and runs with first-time tongue-tie and blinkers which need to have a positive impact.

7/1

7th

6

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

18:30 Pontefract

Reidh

9st 6lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice over 7f for Richard Fahey in 2024; not added to that tally since, and has been below-par on both starts for new yard (7f); takes a marked drop in trip.

7/1

9th

9

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Reidh

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice for Richard Fahey in the summer of 2024 but lost his way; sold for 10,000gns to join new yard in October; gambled on but well held on stable debut at Thirsk (7f, good) last month in first-time cheekpieces (now removed); may be worth another chance off sliding mark.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £34.30
Straight Forecast £28.43
Tricast £63.71
Trifecta £89.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Komorkis

POSTDATA:

Knicks

RP RATINGS:

Forever Noah

D Express:

Thornaby Pearl

The Star:

Reidh

The Times:

Komorkis

Daily Mirror:

Komorkis

Daily Mail:

Knicks

The Sun:

Knicks

Telegraph:

Forever Noah

The Guardian:

Forever Noah

Daily Record:

Thornaby Pearl