14:50 Pontefract

Thursday 16 September 2021

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Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap

Off time: 14:50 | Winning time: 2m 11.41s

(2)

Culture^v¹³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: P J McDonald| T: Jedd O'Keeffe| OR: 87| D

20/1

Five wins from 18 Flat runs. Eighth of 10 in novice hurdle (16/5) at Ayr (16f, soft) on NH debut 135 days ago. Off 135 days. Bit to prove back on the level.

Form: 31-3355

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(7)

Big Kitten²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-12| J: F Norton| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 85| D

10/1

Thirteen runs since last win in 2018. 16/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (12.1f, good) 20 days ago. Yet to get going since rejoining this yard.

Form: 082-237

(1)

Liberation Point²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Jason Watson| T: M Appleby| OR: 82

11/8

Promising type. First run since leaving Richard Fahey when winning 6-runner maiden (3/1) at Ripon (8f, good) 24 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Shortlist material.

Form: 6/2-1

(3)

Ace Rothstein¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Dylan Hogan| T: M L W Bell| OR: 84| BF

15/8

Winner at Yarmouth in August. 5/2, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 14 days ago. Still has few miles on the clock, so could well get back on the up.

Form: 043-15

(5)

Regal Mirage^p¹¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: Cam Hardie| T: T D Easterby| OR: 78| CD

4/1

C&D winner. Latest win here in July. 10/1, third of 5 in handicap at York (10.2f, good) 11 days ago. Consistent sort who should give another good account.

Form: 343123

(6)

Madeeh^t⁵⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Phil Dennis| T: P A Kirby| OR: 75

40/1

4 wins from 11 runs this year. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle 54 days ago, inadequate test. Gelded and given a chance by the handicapper since last seen, although he's better over further.

Form: 230804

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(4)

Seasett⁵⁴

Weight: 9-8| Age: 3

T: R A Fahey J: T Hamilton

Forecasts

Liberation Point (11/8), Ace Rothstein (15/8), Regal Mirage (4/1), Seasett (7/1), Big Kitten (10/1), Culture (20/1), Madeeh (40/1)

LIBERATION POINT looked better as the race wore on when making a winning start for this stable and, with more to come up in trip, he's well fancied to defy a mark of 82 from the ideal draw in a race that lacks depth. The reliable Regal Mirage is the likeliest to capitalise if the selection underperforms, but Ace Rothstein could make his presence felt if he gets back on the up.