Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap

Been given a chance by the assessor and built on previous run when good second of 9 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good) 6 days ago. One for shortlist.

Fairly useful performer in Ireland for Dermot Weld who was returning from 13 months off when fourth in Redcar novice (7f) on debut for new connections 12 days ago. Should be straighter now and looks fairly treated on handicap bow.

Latest win at Beverley in May. Fourth of 5 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, good to firm, 11/2) 68 days ago. Others look better treated.

Latest win at Carlisle in August. 28/1, respectable sixth of 17 in handicap at York (10.2f, soft) 29 days ago. Back down in trip. Each-way claims.

Seventh of 10 in handicap (18/1) at Redcar (10f, good to soft) 12 days ago, left poorly placed. Others more appealing.

Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. 10/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Rejoined yard after leaving Roger Fell & Sean Murray. Work to do.

Winner at Haydock in July. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap (40/1) at Thirsk (7f, good) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive,

9/1, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Not out of things.

Justified strong support when resuming winning ways in 8-runner handicap at Thirsk (8f, good, 11/8) 7 days ago. 4 lb rise fair and another bold bid is anticipated.