September 17 / 16.55 Newcastle (AW)

16.55

Standard To Slow

Get Raceday Ready Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Get Raceday Ready Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 0-8504

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has shown some ability as when fourth of 11 at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) last time (third and seventh have won since); half-brother to a Tapeta winner and respected down another 1lb.
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2nd

1

(7)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:04 Newcastle (AW)

The Bobster

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Off the mark on AW debut when landing a C&D handicap in September; creditable fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) next time and he had an excuse in tough conditions at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) in final run in the autumn; that was a major blip but he's had a break since and could bounce back with a big run on his return.

7/4

2nd

1

(7)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:04 Newcastle (AW)

The Bobster

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Off the mark on AW debut when landing a C&D handicap in September; creditable fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) next time and he had an excuse in tough conditions at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) in final run in the autumn; that was a major blip but he's had a break since and could bounce back with a big run on his return.

7/4

6th

4

(3)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Nottingham

The Bobster

9st 5lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Off the mark on his first go on the AW in 1m2f handicap at Newcastle last month; creditable fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) latest and he probably acts on soft; seriously considered in this weak race.

3/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 375507

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
0-24 under rules and recent efforts not inspiring; drops in grade but still needs the switch to the AW and application of a tongue-tie to make a big difference.
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10th

8

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:17 Southwell (AW)

Fiftyshadesaresdev

10st 9lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Placed on numerous occasions, including at Southwell, but remains a longstanding maiden and he's been beaten around 12l in his two runs this year; blinkers return and cheekpieces are removed.

16/1

7th

7

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fiftyshadesaresdev

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Placed numerous times, including at Southwell, but remains a longstanding maiden and sole effort this year doesn't suggest he's about to belatedly get off the mark.

20/1

7th

11

(7)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fiftyshadesaresdev

10st 2lb

J: Mr Felix Foster

T: Micky Hammond

36-race maiden but he went close in two turf handicaps (1m4f) last summer; returns after 210 days off but he's effective on Tapeta and is not ruled out on his first run since rejoining Micky Hammond; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor.

9/1

20/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form: 8759-9

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 17 starts came in an Epsom handicap (7f, good to firm) for Adam West in July 2022; needs to step up a good deal from last month's stable debut at Ripon when returning from almost a year off.
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4th

9

(12)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Volenti

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Four C&D wins, including when justifying favouritism in January 2025; in reasonable form on turf this time last year (from marks in mid 60s) but has lost his way since then, tumbling down the handicap; latest Ripon fourth (beaten 8l) isn't enough to tempt.

7/1

4th

8

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Volenti

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Has four wins on Newcastle AW but is only 1-19 on turf; never figured on return to turf when seventh of nine at Pontefract (1m, good) in cheekpieces (left off here) last month; needs to show more.

16/1

7th

8

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Volenti

8st 12lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ben Haslam

Last of his five wins came 15 months ago and he struggled after close fourth over C&D (good to firm) in August; falling mark a help if he can stage a revival after three-month break; market check advised.

20/1

Form: 568446

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
0-14, but 15lb lower than when beaten a neck at Leicester (7f, good to soft) last October; has performed well a couple of times on turf during the summer and has run well here before; longer trip should be within range; shortlisted.
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3rd

6

(3)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Vintage Love

8st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

15-race maiden; coped well with the step up to this trip when a close fourth over C&D last week; that wasn't a searching examination of her stamina but this might not be either and she's one to consider.

7/2

4th

9

(9)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Vintage Love

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

midfield

7/1

6th

6

(1)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Vintage Love

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

midfield

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 060-62

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Put up a much better effort when beaten a neck in first-time cheekpieces on her return from seven months off at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) 19 days ago; just 1lb higher and high on list if building on that.
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9

(5)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Where Is The Love

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Joseph Parr

Close up in 1m2f and 1m4f events at Chelmsford and here in August and October but she's achieved little since, including in a C&D classified 15 days ago; different headgear replaced with blinkers.

14/1

8th

9

(5)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Where Is The Love

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Joseph Parr

Close up in 1m2f and 1m4f events at Chelmsford and here in August and October but she's achieved little since, including in a C&D classified 15 days ago; different headgear replaced with blinkers.

14/1

10th

10

(6)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Where Is The Love

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Joseph Parr

in rear

14/1

Form: 060442 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
2-28, but one of his wins came over C&D and he was beaten just half a length into second of 11 here (1m) a fortnight ago; return to this trip should suit and a major player from just 1lb higher.
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5th

4

(5)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

15:12 Hamilton

Loom Large

9st 4lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

0-13 this year and has dropped to a mark in the 40s; best recent effort when second at Newcastle (1m, AW) on penultimate start; has the worst chance at the weights on current figures.

20/1

6th

5

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Loom Large

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

prominent

9/4

2nd

11

(5)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Loom Large

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Both wins have come over 1m2f, the latest here in October last year; has run with credit to finish fourth in his last two starts on turf (1m), but he needs to produce more if he is to resume winning ways.

12/1

33/1

Form: 79-090

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Dual Wolverhampton winner (9.5f, Tapeta) in the winter of 2022/23, but her last five efforts have been moderate including three since returning from an absence in July; best to look elsewhere.
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10th

12

(9)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Caracristi

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Philip Kirby

prominent, ridden and weakened over 2f out

25/1

10th

12

(9)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Caracristi

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Philip Kirby

prominent, ridden and weakened over 2f out

25/1

8th

9

(7)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Caracristi

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Dual C&D winner who's regressed in recent times; wasn't beaten far at Newcastle last time, though, and she's fairly treated if able to build on that.

16/1

12/1

Form: 75366

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
A glimmer of promise in her first three starts over 7f here, but not built on it in two handicaps and finished nearly 4l behind Where Is The Love at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) last time.
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10th

12

(6)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gregorianna

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Six-race maiden who was safely held in her first three handicaps (1m-1m2f); needs to find some improvement from somewhere.

20/1

10th

12

(6)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gregorianna

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Six-race maiden who was safely held in her first three handicaps (1m-1m2f); needs to find some improvement from somewhere.

20/1

9th
8 (6)
Foshan

20/1

Form: 83070-

Last run: 282 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-14 under rules; could be given a chance on his third of 11 here (1m) last October, but he has been poor on the AW and over hurdles since; hard to recommend back from 165 days off.
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7th

7

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

19:40 Sedgefield

Foshan

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adam Nicol

Respectable fifth over C&D (good; first run after wind op) last month and didn't run badly on the Flat a fortnight later (first-time tongue-tie) but he's 0-26 under all codes now and is 6lb out of the weights today.

25/1

7th

7

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

19:40 Sedgefield

Foshan

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adam Nicol

Respectable fifth over C&D (good; first run after wind op) last month and didn't run badly on the Flat a fortnight later (first-time tongue-tie) but he's 0-26 under all codes now and is 6lb out of the weights today.

25/1

7th

10

(3)

28th Apr 2025

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:13 Ayr

Foshan

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Adam Nicol

took keen hold, raced in third, edged left and hampered rival after 1f

33/1

12/1

Form: -64076

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden who was placed three times off much higher marks on turf for Julia Feilden last year, but modest of late including on his Wolverhampton AW debut; changed hands for 3,600gns last month and has plenty to find.
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11

8th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:45 Market Rasen

Macho Sun

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Fifth and about to post one of his better efforts when falling at the last behind Bunker Bay latest (C&D), not his first spill over hurdles; work on from further out of the weights today even with a clear round.

33/1

9

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Macho Sun

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Mike Sowersby

Last of five here (2m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago and now 0-27 under all codes; effectively on same mark from out of the weights today; blinkers (worn once on the Flat in 2024) are given another try.

33/1

5th

5

15th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:32 Market Rasen

Macho Sun

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Mike Sowersby

0-26 under rules and hard to recommend from 6lb out of the weights.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £32.20
Straight Forecast £31.00
Tricast £618.60
Trifecta £494.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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NEWMARKET:

Where Is The Love

D Express:

The Bobster

Daily Mail:

Where Is The Love

The Star:

Where Is The Love

RP RATINGS:

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POSTDATA:

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