Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap

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(5)

Eagle Day⁴⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 10-1| J: D Nolan| T: P D Evans| OR: 74| D

16/1

Yet to score from 11 outings this season and recent efforts suggests he's not in top form but this represents a drop in class.

Form: 503058

(1)

Hale End^p⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-13| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 72| D

5/2

Losing run is mounting up but caught the eye off his reduced mark when fifth at Redcar last week, keeping on when snatched up final 100 yds. Could be ready to strike.

Form: 302575

(4)

Zarathos^p³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: Callum Shepherd| T: Dylan Cunha| OR: 75

2/1

Remains a maiden but placed on numerous occasions this year, including when third at York (7.9f) in July. Shaped as if still in form next 2 starts and likely to be in the mix once more.

Form: 253354

(3)

Saxonia^p1⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Billy Loughnane| T: C Johnston| OR: 74| BF| D

3/1

Won a handicap at Newmarket in June and good efforts in defeat last 2 starts, runner-up at Wolverhampton last week. Should go well again with headgear applied.

Form: 218442

(2)

Precious Spartan¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Jason Hart| T: P Neville| OR: 68| D

5/1

Won twice at Ripon in May/June and made it 3 wins from 4 starts for his new yard this summer back there 2 weeks ago. Back up un class now but player in current mood.

Form: 381161

Forecasts

Zarathos (2/1), Hale End (5/2), Saxonia (3/1), Precious Spartan (5/1), Eagle Day (16/1)

HALE END shaped much better than the distance beaten suggests at Redcar last week and could be ready to strike off his reduced mark. All 4 of his rivals are potential dangers, with Saxonia feared most.