16:33 Pontefract

Monday 20 October 2025

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Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Off time: 16:34 | Winning time: 2m 19.98s

(7)

Crack Shot^v²²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-13| J: Cam Hardie| T: James Owen| OR: 84

8/1

Has been placed three times in a row since joining James Owen, including when second of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7/1) 22 days ago. Looks up to ending his losing run soon so he's on the shortlist.

Form: 054432

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(12)

Machete⁴⁵⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-13| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 84

25/1

Without a win in 12 runs since April 2023, last seen finishing fifth of 9 in handicap at Ripon (22/1) in July 2024 when not settling after awkward start. Will need to overcome lengthy absence to be competitive but he is in the right hands, at least.

Form: 9/40705-

(14)

Whatsgoingonmarvin³⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-12| J: P Mulrennan| T: Sir Mark Prescott| OR: 87| D

11/2

Won first 2 starts back this summer and back on the up in no uncertain terms when landing 12-runner handicap at Sandown (2/1) 38 days ago, travelling well before kicking on over 10f on heavy going. That race has worked out so 7 lb rise may well be within range.

Form: 112331

(10)

Livonian²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: H Crouch| T: R M Beckett| OR: 84| BF

11/1

Won novice at Windsor (8f) 42 days ago before finishing third of 5 in novice race at Newcastle (5/4) when too free under a penalty 24 days ago. Open to improvement on handicap debut for leading yard but opening mark demands it.

Form: 213

(3)

Austrian Theory³²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 80| CD

2/1

Won this race last year and arrives on the back of a solid second of 13 in handicap at Ayr (33/1) 32 days ago, finished well after making steady headway from 2f out. Just 1 lb higher in his repeat bid.

Form: 755002

(9)

Due To Henry^p¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Tom Marquand| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 78| D

25/1

Showed promise when fourth at Newbury but ran poorly when 13th of 14 in handicap at Nottingham (5/1) 12 days ago, awkward head carriage and weakened quickly. Cheekpieces return today and that may help him.

Form: 0-08940

(11)

Tipsy Tiger^p¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Alistair Rawlinson| T: W Stone| OR: 78| D

11/2

Pretty reliable sort with placed efforts in recent handicaps on soft ground, latterly when third of 14 at Nottingham (13/2) 12 days ago, running as well as ever when narrowly beaten by unexposed 3-y-os. No surprise to see him in the mix again.

Form: 4-07723

(1)

Bavaria Iron⁴³³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: S De Sousa| T: I Furtado| OR: 76| D

22/1

Five-time winner in Germany, last seen finishing fourth of 11 in claimer at Deauville (16/1) in August 2024. Returns from long absence with cheekpieces removed for new trainer.

Form: 17/1004-

(13)

Pol Roger^p¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Rhys Elliott⁽⁵⁾| T: M Dods| OR: 76| D

50/1

Runner-up 3 times this season but backward step when fourth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (7/1) 11 days ago. Without a win in 18 races and looks vulnerable in this grade.

Form: 626224

(4)

Magellan Cloud^v1²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 78| BF

8/1

Showed promise earlier this season but well backed, he could manage only sixth of 10 in handicap at Redcar over 10f 26 days ago, continuing below form. First-time visor today may help recapture earlier promise.

Form: 232006

(8)

Lightening Company¹⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: A Mullen| T: B Haslam| OR: 72| CD

40/1

Won over hurdles at Cartmel in July but made no show when 11th of 12 in AW handicap at Newcastle (33/1) 16 days ago, and always behind. Previously successful at this C&D but leap of faith required to back him.

Form: 54-8560

(5)

Tele Red¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 9-1| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| OR: 72| CD

5/1

Consistent performer with three seconds from last five starts but without a win in 17 races. Beaten a neck when racing wider than ideal around the first bend over 1m here a fortnight ago. Back up in trip where he has previous C&D winning form.

Form: 626522

Non-Runners

(2)

Roarin' Success⁵⁹

Weight: 10-0| Age: 5

T: Harry Charlton J: Tom Marquand

(6)

Spirit Lead Me²³

Weight: 9-2| Age: 3

T: R Hughes J: P J McDonald

Forecasts

Austrian Theory (2/1), Tele Red (5/1), Tipsy Tiger (11/2), Whatsgoingonmarvin (11/2), Spirit Lead Me (11/2), Magellan Cloud (8/1), Crack Shot (8/1), Livonian (11/1), Roarin' Success (12/1), Bavaria Iron (22/1), Machete (25/1), Due To Henry (25/1), Lightening Company (40/1), Pol Roger (50/1)

WHATSGOINGONMARVIN has been in excellent form this season and a 7 lb rise for his latest Sandown win may well be within range. This is a cracking handicap though, with Tipsy Tiger next on the list, while Austrian Theory, last year's winner of this race, bounced back to form when second at Ayr and looks capable of a bold repeat bid.