Pontefract Race 1 - Napoleons Casino Bradford Apprentice Hcp
None of these have particularly convincing claims but THORNABY PEARL (4) still maintains enough ability to land a race of this nature. Well supported last two times when making the frame. Tentative selection. KNICKS (2) showed a bold sight last time here under this rider eventually beaten 5L into fifth. A while since winning however is in with a shout. FOREVER NOAH (5) made the placings on multiple occasions tackling all-weather recently. Rare start on turf and rates an interesting contender. REIDH (6) retreats dramatically in distance here after continuing the disappointing sequence for his new trainer. Worth a glance.

Jockey: Alfie Redman
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 10 at Carlisle on May 29 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Pop Star with 59kg at $26. Before that 6th of 9 at Nottingham on May 9 over 1000m, 6 len behind Herakles carrying 58kg at $21. Should be very competitive.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 29/05/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 1005m | Good | Cian Horgan | 59kg | 1:01.28 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/05/2026 | 31 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Good | Harry Burns | 58kg | 0:58.73 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/04/2026 | 173 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Good | Harry Davies | 60kg | 1:00.52 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/10/2025 | 33 | HCP 3U | $13,610.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good | Shane Gray | 61kg | 0:57.81 | 9-9-10 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $29.00 |
| 1/3 | 14/09/2025 | 16 | NOV 3U | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | Good Soft | Oisin Orr | 58kg | 0:59.76 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/08/2025 | 432 | NOV 3U | $13,070.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 56.5kg | 1:14.35 | 8-5-5 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/6 | 23/06/2024 | 17 | NOV F 2 | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 58kg | 1:16.79 | 2-1-5 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 06/06/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $13,610.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good | Oisin Orr | 58kg | 1:12.44 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Lewis Chalkley
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on May 22 over 1000m, 5 len behind Changeofmind with 53kg at $8.50. The race before that second last of 8 at Musselburgh on April 29 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Woohoo with 55kg at $5. Best form is good enough so worth another chance.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 22/05/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good Soft | Lewis Chalkley | 53kg | 1:02.61 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 29/04/2026 | 11 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Joanna Mason | 55kg | 0:59.11 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/18 | 18/04/2026 | 172 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Billy Garritty | 57.5kg | 1:11.66 | - | 14 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/10/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Soft | Lewis Chalkley | 54kg | 1:15.51 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/10/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $15,430.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good | Clifford Lee | 58.5kg | 1:02.25 | 4-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 14/14 | 21/09/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $39,930.00 | Southwell | 1005m | NS | Billy Garritty | 60kg | 0:58.21 | 2-5-14 | 13 |
| 16.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 14/09/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | Good Soft | Joanna Mason | 60kg | 0:59.40 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 25/08/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good | Billy Garritty | 63.5kg | 0:57.18 | 8-8-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 9/13 | 10/08/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good Firm | Billy Garritty | 56.5kg | 0:58.11 | 10-12-9 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 26/07/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good | Joanna Mason | 62.5kg | 1:00.36 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
| 5/11 | 07/07/2025 | 79 | HCP 3U | $30,870.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good Soft | Billy Garritty | 61kg | 1:13.87 | 3-6-5 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Oliver Carmichael
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 9 at Beverley on May 27 over 1000m, 6 len behind King Of The Jungle with 60kg at $2.80. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Hamilton Park on May 15 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Classy Clarets carrying 60kg at $3.30. Hard to beat on his best form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 27/05/2026 | 12 | APP HCP 4U | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Jack Nicholls | 60kg | 1:00.77 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 15/05/2026 | 47 | APP HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Jack Nicholls | 60kg | 0:58.78 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 5/17 | 29/03/2026 | 188 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Good Soft | Jack Nicholls | 53kg | 1:01.54 | - | 13 |
| 2.5L | $29.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/09/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Soft | Ethan Tindall | 55.5kg | 1:00.78 | 3-5-8 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $17.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/09/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good Soft | Jack Garritty | 61kg | 1:12.84 | 2-2-9 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/08/2025 | 75 | HCP APP 3U | $14,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good Soft | Alfie Gee | 61kg | 0:58.31 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/05/2025 | 11 | HCP APP 4U | $14,760.00 | Carlisle | 1171m | Good Soft | Jack Lander | 67kg | 1:15.36 | 1-1-5 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 18/05/2025 | 194 | HCP APP 4U | $12,700.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good | Jack Nicholls | 59kg | 1:00.29 | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/10 | 05/11/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Soft | Mia Nicholls | 58.5kg | 1:12.51 | 3-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/10/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Soft | Mia Nicholls | 57.5kg | 1:19.58 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/12 | 07/10/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Soft | Connor Murtagh | 59.5kg | 1:05.70 | 1-1-6 | 13 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Matthew Slater
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 11 at Southwell All Weather on May 21 over 1200m, neck behind Albert Cee carrying 57.5kg at $19. The start before that second last of 9 at Wolverhampton on April 27 over 1000m, 6 len behind Henery Hawk carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Will take plenty of beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 21/05/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Jamie Spencer | 57.5kg | 1:13.61 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/04/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Callum Rodriguez | 59.5kg | 1:00.91 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 58.5kg | 1:13.87 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 30/03/2026 | 10 | APP HCP 4U | $10,650.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Fletcher Yarham | 70.5kg | 1:15.10 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/03/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 60kg | 0:59.53 | - | 7 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/9 | 02/03/2026 | 6 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 57.5kg | 0:59.92 | - | 3 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 61kg | 1:14.65 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/9 | 17/02/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Alex Jary | 61kg | 1:01.50 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 08/02/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $18,290.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 60kg | 1:12.47 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 29/01/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $13,860.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 59.5kg | 1:00.94 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/01/2026 | 13 | APP HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Alex Jary | 58kg | 1:15.06 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Alexandra Egan
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 12th of 14 at Thirsk on April 10 over 1400m, 13 len behind Mwafaq with 61kg at $4.50. Second-up ran last of 9 at Lingfield on May 19 over 1400m, 19 len behind Tronido carrying 58kg at $6. Expect a better run this time around.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 19/05/2026 | 39 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good | Charles Bishop | 58kg | 1:25.67 | - | 10 |
| 19.8L | $6.00 |
| 12/14 | 10/04/2026 | 207 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Oisin Orr | 61kg | 1:27.48 | - | 11 |
| 13.0L | $4.50 |
| 11/11 | 15/09/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Soft | Oisin Orr | 58.5kg | 1:29.98 | 5-7-11 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $6.50 |
| 11/11 | 01/09/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Carlisle | 1385m | Good | Oisin Orr | 59kg | 1:27.68 | 3-5-11 | 12 |
| 12.8L | $5.50 |
| 11/15 | 02/08/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $32,880.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Oisin Orr | 63kg | 1:27.45 | - | 9 |
| 12.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/07/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good Soft | Shane Gray | 61kg | 1:24.08 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 7/11 | 19/06/2025 | 33 | HCP 4U | $15,680.00 | Wetherby | 1609m | Good | Oisin Orr | 60kg | 1:38.65 | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $5.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/05/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good Firm | Andrew Mullen | 54kg | 1:25.01 | 7-12-9 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/04/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good Firm | Shane Gray | 55.5kg | 1:35.61 | 6-8-6 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 9/12 | 07/04/2025 | 152 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good | Shane Gray | 55.5kg | 1:35.69 | 8-12-9 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $29.00 |
| 13/14 | 06/11/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $20,300.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Ryan Sexton | 60kg | 1:24.57 | 8-4-2-6-12-14-13 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Donagh Murphy
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 11 at Catterick on May 11 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Irish Dancer with 56kg at $9. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Redcar on May 26 over 1000m, 4 len behind Crocus Time with 58.5kg at $5.50. Strong contender on best form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 26/05/2026 | 15 | HCP F 4U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 58.5kg | 0:58.07 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 11/05/2026 | 105 | APP HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good | Mason Paetel | 56kg | 0:59.86 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/01/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 57kg | 1:14.61 | 1-1-10 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/01/2026 | 18 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 61kg | 1:13.88 | 4-4-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/12/2025 | 13 | APP HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 57.5kg | 1:00.29 | 2-4-6 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/11 | 06/12/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1226m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 56.5kg | 1:14.33 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.0L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/12/2025 | 34 | APP HCP 3U | $11,920.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 56kg | 1:01.55 | 11-9-10 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 28/10/2025 | 15 | HCP APP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 58.5kg | 1:13.77 | 4-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 12/14 | 13/10/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | Good | Cam Hardie | 59.5kg | 0:59.77 | 11-14-12 | 13 |
| 11.3L | $7.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/09/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $11,440.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 58kg | 1:13.02 | 1-1-10 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/08/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good | Cam Hardie | 58kg | 1:12.05 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Tucker
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 8 at Wolverhampton on May 5 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Black Cab with 57kg at $19. Before that 3rd of 9 at Wolverhampton on April 27 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Henery Hawk with 53kg at $12. Looking to others.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/05/2026 | 8 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 57kg | 1:00.89 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/04/2026 | 3 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 53kg | 1:00.91 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 11/14 | 24/04/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Good Firm | Alex Jary | 56kg | 0:59.69 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 58.5kg | 1:01.21 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 9/13 | 02/04/2026 | 9 | APP HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 55kg | 0:58.17 | - | 13 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/03/2026 | 4 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 57kg | 1:01.07 | - | 11 |
| 0.2L | $29.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/03/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Jack Dace | 52.5kg | 0:59.53 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/03/2026 | 6 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 61kg | 1:14.16 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/02/2026 | 11 | OPEN 4U | $11,070.00 | Southwell | 1000m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 61kg | 0:59.21 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 61kg | 1:01.23 | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/12 | 05/02/2026 | 14 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 61kg | 1:15.99 | 9-8-4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |