Pontefract Race 7 - Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap
STYLE OF LIFE (1) secured a good 2L victory on most recent appearance at Chester nine days ago making first turf start this season. Can quickly double up. ADORLA OF ACHILL (6) improved from a fourth on first outing this year scoring by 1.5L at Haydock Park last month. Dangerous. MOUNT KING (2) produced a good 1.75L win over course and distance delivering penultimate attempt, Disappointed subsequently running fifth at Doncaster. Might bounce back. VOLENTI (3) finished 0.5L second on latest outing at Ripon. May go one better.

Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months won by 2 len at Chester June 13 over 1500m defeating Commander Of Life with 59.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Ripon on August 11 over 1600m, 4 len behind Bowood with 60kg at $9. In the money when second up in the past and can add to that record today.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 13/06/2025 | 161 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 1508m | Good | P J McDonald | 59.5kg | 1:32.23 | - | 10 |
| 2.0L | $9.50 |
6/9 | 03/01/2025 | 31 | HCP F 4U | $13,100.00 | Southwell | 1421m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 61kg | 1:28.21 | - | 7 |
| 10.3L | $7.00 |
7/9 | 03/12/2024 | 29 | HCP F 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 59.5kg | 1:28.00 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
8/10 | 04/11/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | Neutral | Joe Fanning | 62.5kg | 1:48.28 | - | 4 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
2/9 | 21/10/2024 | 14 | HCP F 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 62kg | 1:48.10 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
2/9 | 07/10/2024 | 21 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Soft | Joanna Mason | 57.5kg | 1:48.74 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
1/8 | 16/09/2024 | 17 | HCP F 3U | $16,610.00 | Thirsk | 1607m | Good Soft | Joe Fanning | 61kg | 1:40.32 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.38 |
5/12 | 30/08/2024 | 19 | HCP 4U | $10,340.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Kevin Stott | 61kg | 1:38.78 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
2/12 | 11/08/2024 | 23 | APP HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | Ethan Jones | 60kg | 1:37.62 | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
7/7 | 19/07/2024 | 265 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good | Joanna Mason | 54.5kg | 1:44.88 | - | 2 |
| 11.5L | $4.50 |
1/8 | 28/10/2023 | 18 | HCP 3U | $13,890.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 1:37.29 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last in a small field at Doncaster on June 15 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Duke's Command with 55.5kg at $7. The race before that won by 1.75 len at this track May 23 over 1600m defeating Commander Of Life with 58kg at $3.50. Hard to beat on his best form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 15/06/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Firm | Sean Kirrane | 55.5kg | 1:39.91 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
1/7 | 23/05/2025 | 6 | HCP 4U | $16,430.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good Firm | David Allan | 58kg | 1:43.41 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
10/12 | 17/05/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good Firm | David Allan | 56kg | 1:38.29 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $4.60 |
2/15 | 03/05/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Thirsk | 1607m | Good | David Allan | 56.5kg | 1:39.48 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
2/8 | 22/04/2025 | 115 | HCP 4U | $14,230.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good Firm | David Allan | 58kg | 1:38.96 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
10/11 | 28/12/2024 | 61 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 60kg | 1:43.67 | - | 4 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |
7/12 | 28/10/2024 | 28 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Frederick Larson | 60kg | 1:41.27 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $9.50 |
9/11 | 30/09/2024 | 10 | HCP NSY 3U | $13,840.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1671m | Good Soft | Sean Kirrane | 61kg | 1:51.36 | - | 11 |
| 14.0L | $7.50 |
3/12 | 20/09/2024 | 24 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 60kg | 1:41.57 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
5/8 | 27/08/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good Firm | Sean Kirrane | 61.5kg | 1:37.77 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
5/12 | 11/08/2024 | 20 | APP HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | Amie Waugh | 61kg | 1:37.62 | - | 8 |
| 5.3L | $8.50 |

Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Ripon on May 29 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Cosmos Raj with 58.5kg at $19. The race before that 9th of 11 at Ripon on April 26 over 1600m, 7 len behind Good Morning Alex carrying 55kg at $51. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 29/05/2025 | 33 | HCP APP 4U | $16,610.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good Soft | Joanna Mason | 58.5kg | 1:41.81 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $19.00 |
9/11 | 26/04/2025 | 45 | HCP 4U | $30,990.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | Cam Hardie | 55kg | 1:38.38 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $51.00 |
5/7 | 12/03/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 57kg | 1:42.66 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
2/7 | 01/03/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $16,700.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 59kg | 1:42.86 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
4/12 | 14/02/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 61kg | 2:14.04 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
1/9 | 31/01/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $19,910.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 58kg | 1:41.39 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
3/12 | 21/01/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $17,920.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 59kg | 1:42.72 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
6/8 | 11/01/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $13,100.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 59kg | 1:28.36 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
6/11 | 28/12/2024 | 11 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 60.5kg | 1:43.67 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
1/10 | 17/12/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $10,520.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 61.5kg | 1:39.88 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
1/12 | 09/12/2024 | 31 | HCP 3U | $10,520.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 59.5kg | 1:40.63 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Hector Crouch
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up won by 1.0 len at Bath April 20 over 1600m defeating Pave The Way with 57kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell 4th in a small field at Nottingham on May 20 over 2000m, 3 len behind Ciara Pearl with 52.5kg at $13. Better than the last run suggests and deserves another chance.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 20/05/2025 | 30 | HCP F 3U | $19,060.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good Firm | Ray Dawson | 52.5kg | 2:11.54 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
1/8 | 20/04/2025 | 215 | MDN F 35 | $13,280.00 | Bath | 1609m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 57kg | 1:40.85 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
3/10 | 17/09/2024 | 23 | APP NSY HCP 2 | $15,250.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good | Jason Watson | 61kg | 1:21.97 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
5/13 | 25/08/2024 | 34 | NOV 2 | $19,310.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good Soft | John Egan | 57.5kg | 1:26.11 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
2/13 | 22/07/2024 | 24 | NOV F 2 | $12,340.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | John Egan | 58kg | 1:11.31 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
7/14 | 28/06/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $12,340.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Firm | Christian Howarth | 56.5kg | 1:13.05 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 12 at Nottingham on April 29 over 1680m, 6 len behind Al Waseela with 61kg at $6.50. Last start won by 1.5 len at Haydock Park May 23 over 1610m defeating Sonic Pioneer with 60.5kg at $4. Can go on with it.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 23/05/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $15,680.00 | Haydock Park | 1602m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:40.85 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
4/12 | 29/04/2025 | 174 | HCP F 3U | $15,680.00 | Nottingham | 1678m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 1:44.01 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |
10/12 | 06/11/2024 | 51 | MDN F 2U | $12,550.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Harry Davies | 58kg | 1:41.54 | - | 4 |
| 3.7L | $34.00 |
10/12 | 16/09/2024 | 27 | WFA NOV F 2U | $12,550.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Harry Davies | 58kg | 1:28.74 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
5/9 | 20/08/2024 | - | APP MDN F 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 58kg | 1:29.42 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: D C Costello
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run second last in a small field at Catterick on May 24 over 1400m, 17 len behind Watch And Shoot carrying 59.5kg at $19. The start before that 5th of 10 at Catterick on May 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Far Ahead with 58.5kg at $126. Impossible to make a case.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 24/05/2025 | 12 | OPEN MDN 3U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1413m | Good | Dougie Costello | 59.5kg | 1:26.52 | - | 6 |
| 17.8L | $19.00 |
5/10 | 12/05/2025 | 15 | OPEN NOV 3 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good Firm | Dougie Costello | 58.5kg | 1:26.09 | - | 9 |
| 4.8L | $126.00 |
7/10 | 27/04/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $14,760.00 | Wetherby | 1609m | Good Firm | Jack Garritty | 58kg | 1:38.20 | - | 3 |
| 19.0L | $67.00 |