Pontefract Race 3 - Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap
CAPE ASHIZURI (3) secured a good 2L victory on debut at Ayr before finishing last of five in the G2 Champagne Stakes at Doncaster which was prior to placing second at Redcar on final start last season. May go one better. RECIPROCATED (1) finished fifth delivering most recent appearance at Ayr back in September after a sixth in the G2 Gimcrack Stakes at the York Ebor Festival. Improvement expected wearing first-time cheekpieces. DAIZEN (7) makes some attraction from bottom of the weights. Shed the maiden tag by 1.75L contesting a maiden at Ayr. Might double up. DAYDREAMA (2) cannot be discounted holding winning course and distance form.

Jockey: S H James
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Ayr September 19 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Ardisia carrying 61kg at $4. At his first start favourite; won by 1.5 len Nottingham June 4 over 1200m defeating Silent Applause with 60.5kg at $15. Expected to go well with that initial campaign under his belt.
Last Starts 213 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 19/09/2025 | 28 | HCP NSY 2 | $36,590.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 61kg | 1:14.77 | 2-4-5 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/08/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $453,740.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 58kg | 1:09.79 | 4-7-6 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/07/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN 2 | $90,750.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good | Clifford Lee | 59.5kg | 1:28.76 | 2-3-6 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/5 | 25/06/2025 | 21 | OPEN NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 61.5kg | 1:15.85 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.91 |
| 1/11 | 04/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $12,520.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 1:13.48 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 61kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at this track in the LR Silver Tankard Stakes October 20 over 1600m, soft track; 11 len behind Shayem with 59.5kg at $15. On debut third of 13 at Carlisle May 29 over 1180m, 1.3 len behind Mister Moet carrying 60.5kg at $21. Has upside and is worth following up.
Last Starts 182 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 20/10/2025 | 10 | LR OPEN 2 | $79,200.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Soft | David Allan | 59.5kg | 1:48.60 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/14 | 10/10/2025 | 29 | OPEN C 2 | $179,430.00 | York | 1408m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 59.5kg | 1:26.57 | 11-9-3 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/09/2025 | 21 | HCP NSY 2 | $64,580.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Soft | Warren Fentiman | 57kg | 1:40.89 | 5-7-8 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/18 | 21/08/2025 | 17 | HCP NSY 2 | $184,500.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | David Allan | 59.5kg | 1:25.33 | 16-11-7 | 14 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/08/2025 | 17 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Good | David Allan | 61kg | 1:14.24 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/11 | 18/07/2025 | 50 | NOV 2 | $18,450.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good | David Allan | 60.5kg | 1:17.28 | 7-5-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 3/13 | 29/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $23,060.00 | Carlisle | 1171m | Good Soft | Sean Kirrane | 60.5kg | 1:15.92 | 4-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second of 15 at Redcar November 4 over 1200m, 3 len behind Saber Strike with 62kg at $2. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Doncaster in the G2 Champagne Stakes September 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Puerto Rico with 58kg at $34. Should give a great sight.
Last Starts 167 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 04/11/2025 | 52 | NOV 2 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | Jason Hart | 62kg | 1:10.29 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 5/5 | 13/09/2025 | 69 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $276,750.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Good | Jason Hart | 58kg | 1:25.93 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/07/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good Soft | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 1:15.40 | 3-4-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Carlisle September 1 over 1400m, 10 len behind Ice Sovereigns carrying 59kg at $2.60. First up last campaign fifth of 19 at York August 20 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Ruby's Angel with 50kg at $51. Can play a major role.
Last Starts 231 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 01/09/2025 | 7 | HCP NSY 2 | $19,370.00 | Carlisle | 1385m | Good | Connor Beasley | 59kg | 1:28.18 | 2-2-6 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $2.63 |
| 2/7 | 25/08/2025 | 5 | LR 2 | $71,860.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 1:10.69 | 1-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/19 | 20/08/2025 | 96 | HCP NSY 2 | $181,490.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Rhys Elliott | 50kg | 1:12.58 | 9-9-5 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/05/2025 | 32 | LR OPEN F 2 | $129,150.00 | York | 1005m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 0:59.85 | 6-5-7 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/04/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,730.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | Good | Connor Beasley | 56kg | 1:04.05 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign ninth of 19 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the LR Bosra Sham Stakes October 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Spicy Marg carrying 59.5kg at $81. On debut sixth of 12 at Beverley April 16 2025 over 1000m, 9 len behind Ali Shuffle carrying 57kg at $81. Returns in a winnable race.
Last Starts 171 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/19 | 31/10/2025 | 41 | LR OPEN F 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good | David Allan | 59.5kg | 1:13.49 | 7-4-9 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $81.00 |
| 11/14 | 20/09/2025 | 18 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $117,970.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Soft | Duran Fentiman | 58kg | 1:13.24 | 10-6-11 | 13 |
| 19.3L | $67.00 |
| 3/3 | 02/09/2025 | 8 | HCP NSY F 2 | $32,900.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Heavy | David Allan | 60kg | 1:16.38 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/7 | 25/08/2025 | 2 | LR 2 | $71,860.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | David Allan | 57kg | 1:10.69 | 4-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/20 | 23/08/2025 | 13 | SELL 2 | $217,020.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Cam Hardie | 53.5kg | 1:12.16 | 10-8-6 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/08/2025 | 50 | HCP NSY 2 | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good Firm | David Allan | 56kg | 1:12.75 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/06/2025 | 15 | OPEN NOV 2 | $12,920.00 | Redcar | 1203m | Good Firm | David Allan | 60.5kg | 1:08.42 | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.91 |
| 6/9 | 06/06/2025 | 19 | OPEN 2 | $138,380.00 | Epsom Downs | 1210m | Good Soft | Sam James | 58kg | 1:11.75 | 3-7-6 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/05/2025 | 15 | OPEN NOV F 2 | $18,150.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | David Allan | 60kg | 1:14.47 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 03/05/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | David Allan | 58kg | 0:59.88 | 5-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 6/12 | 16/04/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $13,840.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 57kg | 1:05.78 | 8-8-6 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $81.00 |

Jockey: K Stott
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Haydock Park September 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind Division with 61kg at $3.10. At his first start won by 1.5 len Thirsk August 15 over 1200m defeating Jazl with 60.5kg at $8. One of the chances.
Last Starts 228 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 | 04/09/2025 | 20 | NOV C 2 | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good | Kevin Stott | 61kg | 1:14.12 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $3.13 |
| 1/15 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $16,610.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | 1:11.67 | 5-3-1 | 13 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by 1.75 len Ayr September 30 over 1200m slow track defeating Starmade carrying 60.5kg at $11. Previously first up; second of 11 at Thirsk September 15 over 1200m, soft track; a head behind Rum Therapy with 57.5kg at $41. Could be forward enough to run very well.
Last Starts 202 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 | 30/09/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Soft | David Allan | 60.5kg | 1:14.08 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/13 | 23/09/2025 | 8 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Harry Burns | 60kg | 1:15.36 | 2-1-2 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 15/09/2025 | 82 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Soft | Harry Burns | 57.5kg | 1:13.22 | 8-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/06/2025 | 10 | OPEN MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 1005m | Soft | David Allan | 60.5kg | 1:03.01 | 7-6-7 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/06/2025 | 13 | OPEN NOV 2 | $37,300.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good Soft | David Allan | 60.5kg | 1:13.58 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/06/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Wetherby | 1106m | Good | David Allan | 60.5kg | 1:06.72 | 3-2-4 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |