'He has the perfect pitch in stall one' - three with the dream draw to follow at Pontefract
18 hours ago
PONTEFRACT
8 April 2025
Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap (Class 3) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Sunny
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Two wins last summer and close third in October when last seen; gelded since; respected
71193-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-9
OR: 85
Days: 186
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 42yHc | 9-9 | 3/7 | Chesneys Charm (nk) | 9/2 | 84 | 87 |
| 24 Aug 24 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f Sft | 22yAc | 9-1 | 9/14 | Brian (15½L) | 15/2 | 84 | 49 |
| 11 Aug 24 | Rip Ripon | 6f Gd | 52yHc | 9-11 | 1/6 | Easy Peeler (½L) | 13/8 | 77 | 85 |
| 11 Jun 24 | Wet Wetherby | 5.5f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 1/9 | Bella Love (1L) | 5/4F | - | 77 |
| 25 May 24 | Yor York | 6f GS | 32yNv | 9-3 | 7/14 | Arabie (8¼L) | 20/1 | - | 54 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
Promise during light 2yo campaign and he retains potential for his good yard
8137-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-9
OR: 85
Days: 178
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 24 | Yor York | 6f Sft | 2yL | 9-3 | 7/8 | Jungle Drums (11L) | 14/1 | 85 | 68 |
| 5 Sep 24 | Hay Haydock | 6f GS | 32yNv | 9-9 | 3/5 | Defence Minister (1½L) | 5/1 | - | 85 |
| 16 Aug 24 | Thi Thirsk | 6f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 1/10 | Bonnie's Boy (¾L) | 3/1 | - | 82 |
| 25 May 24 | Yor York | 6f GS | 32yNv | 9-7 | 8/14 | Arabie (12L) | 8/1 | - | 46 |
Fine second of 16 in nursery at Glorious Goodwood last August; represents in-form yard
22127-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 83
Days: 230
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 24 | Yor York | 6f GF | 22yHc | 8-13 | 7/17 | Yes I'm Mali (3½L) | 13/2 | 83 | 78 |
| 2 Aug 24 | Goo Goodwood | 6f GF | 22yHc | 9-0 | 2/16 | Artagnan (1½L) | 11/1 | 81 | 84 |
| 23 Jun 24 | Ffo Ffos Las | 5f GS | 52yNv | 9-2 | 1/3 | Hettie Jack (hd) | 2/5F | - | 80 |
| 11 Jun 24 | Sal Salisbury | 6f GF | 42yNv | 8-13 | 2/12 | Ardennes (1L) | 5/2F | - | 82 |
| 3 Jun 24 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 42yNv | 9-2 | 2/11 | Rajeko (nk) | 17/2 | - | 81 |
| 14 May 24 | Chp Chepstow | 5f Sft | 52yMd | 9-7 | 2/6 | Vingegaard (1½L) | 11/5F | - | 70 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Has shown promise but improvement is needed on his handicap and seasonal debut
83266-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 82
Days: 159
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 52yNv | 9-7 | 6/11 | Spectacular View (5¾L) | 5/1 | 80 | 68 |
| 11 Oct 24 | Yor York | 7f Sft | 22y | 9-0 | 6/14 | Mirabeau (4L) | 28/1 | 81 | 75 |
| 23 Sep 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 52yNv | 9-7 | 2/7 | Good Banter (3½L) | 7/1 | - | 78 |
| 6 Sep 24 | Asc Ascot | 6f Sft | 22yNv | 9-4 | 3/10 | Diego Ventura (2½L) | 40/1 | - | 75 |
| 14 Aug 24 | Sal Salisbury | 6f GF | 42yNv | 9-4 h1 | 8/12 | Winning Ovation (11L) | 28/1 | - | 53 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Close 4th on last month's handicap debut on AW; player if transferring form back to turf
84-214
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 77
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 43yHc | 9-1 | 4/11 | Coul Angel (1¼L) | 8/1 | 77 | 80 |
| 15 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Md | 8-13 | 1/11 | Volendam (3L) | 3/1 | 75 | 80 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 4Md | 8-13 | 2/10 | Enola Holmes (2½L) | 100/30 | 75 | 73 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 52yNv | 9-4 | 4/11 | The Watcher (3L) | 50/1 | - | 73 |
| 29 Aug 24 | Crl Carlisle | 6f Sft | 32yNv | 9-4 | 8/10 | Northern Ticker (9½L) | 200/1 | - | 51 |
| 19 Jul 24 | Pon Pontefract | 6f Gd | 42yNv | 9-2 | 10/11 | Territorial Knight (33L) | 50/1 | - | - |
Second on AW in February; pedigree provides optimism he'll be better than his opening mark
00-2
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 77
Days: 62
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 5Nv | 9-1 | 2/6 | Berkshire Whisper (½L) | 15/2 | - | 80 |
| 6 Jun 24 | Hay Haydock | 6f Gd | 32yNv | 9-7 | 14/15 | Dubai Bling (17½L) | 14/1 | - | 27 |
| 17 May 24 | Nby Newbury | 6f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 17/20 | Mr Chaplin (10½L) | 25/1 | - | 53 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (25%)
Didn't really threaten in nurseries but won over C&D previously and is not discounted
11967-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 76
Days: 152
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 42yHc | 9-6 t | 7/7 | Caledonian (9L) | 12/1 | 79 | 61 |
| 20 Sep 24 | Ayr Ayr | 7f Gd | 42yHcF | 9-9 t1 | 6/9 | Beronia (3½L) | 7/2J | 81 | 79 |
| 21 Aug 24 | Yor York | 6f GF | 22yHc | 9-1 | 9/17 | Yes I'm Mali (5¼L) | 8/1 | 85 | 74 |
| 19 Jul 24 | Pon Pontefract | 6f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 1/10 | American Style (4L) | 2/1 | - | 80 |
| 27 Jun 24 | Not Nottingham | 6f GF | 52yMd | 9-2 | 1/16 | Glitterati (1¼L) | 22/1 | - | 80 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Won at Redcar last October on third start; this handicap newcomer has a useful pedigree
731-
Age: 3
Weight: 8-13
OR: 75
Days: 172
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 24 | Red Redcar | 6f Sft | 52yNv | 9-7 | 1/9 | Top Bins (1¼L) | 6/4F | - | 72 |
| 1 Oct 24 | Ayr Ayr | 6f Gd | 52yMd | 9-7 | 3/3 | Blue Pinatubo (1¾L) | 8/1 | - | 76 |
| 19 Sep 24 | Pon Pontefract | 6f GF | 52yNv | 9-7 | 7/9 | Apache Green (10½L) | 18/1 | - | 45 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (25%)
Won at Redcar last September on second nursery start; third the next twice; a possible
34133-
Age: 3
Weight: 8-8
OR: 70
Days: 150
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 24 | Don Doncaster | 6f Sft | 42yHc | 8-12 v | 3/8 | Station X (nk) | 15/2 | 69 | 73 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Not Nottingham | 5f Hy | 42yHc | 8-13 v | 3/6 | I'm Next (3½L) | 11/2 | 70 | 67 |
| 25 Sep 24 | Red Redcar | 6f Gd | 52yHc | 9-8 v1 | 1/11 | Forteleza (nk) | 11/2 | 67 | 72 |
| 11 Sep 24 | Crl Carlisle | 6f Sft | 52yHc | 9-8 b1 | 4/8 | Stirrup Cup (3L) | 15/2 | 69 | 65 |
| 18 Jun 24 | Bev Beverley | 7.5f GS | 42yNv | 9-5 | 3/7 | Pap's Turf (4¾L) | 5/1 | - | 62 |
| 24 May 24 | Pon Pontefract | 6f Gd | 22yMd | 9-7 | 8/16 | Regal Gem (16L) | 14/1 | - | 27 |
Verdict
Things started to click for MIDDLETON VIEW when he was second in a Kempton novice in February, and he's bred to do better still.
Middleton View
Betting Forecast:
7/2 Middleton View,
5/1 Cayman Tai,
11/2 Invitorio,
6/1 Lesley's Boy,
13/2 Fan Mail,
15/2 Dark Cloud Rising,
8/1 I Need Your Love,
12/1 Peter The Wolf,
Scatter Penny
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