September 10 / 19.00 Newcastle (AW)

19.00

Standard To Slow

Get Raceday Ready Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Get Raceday Ready Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 31 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Confirmed the promise of his Thirsk debut in July (7f, good to soft) by winning a 1m novice back there last month; improvement required to defy a penalty but it's not out of the question.
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3rd

2

(1)

7th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:27 Redcar

Barefoot Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

in touch with leaders on far side of group, pressed leader from 2f out, edged right 1f out, no extra final 110yds

13/8

2

(1)

7th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:27 Redcar

Barefoot Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won at Thirsk (1m, good) last August on second start and followed up in Newcastle novice (1m, AW) in September; this unexposed 4yo has potential off his opening mark and he's firmly in calculations.

13/8

1st

1

(12)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Barefoot Warrior

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Confirmed the promise of his Thirsk debut in July (7f, good to soft) by winning a 1m novice back there last month; improvement required to defy a penalty but it's not out of the question.

7/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 63-238

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Bumped into one when second over 7f here on his reappearance in June (after wind surgery); backward steps twice since, finishing last of eight on his handicap debut 13 days ago (1m3f, Polytrack), and now has something to prove.
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2nd

2

(3)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Baraq

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

led, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, headed towards finish

11/4

1st

7

(12)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Baraq

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

took keen hold, carried head awkwardly, made all

9/2

1st

3

(6)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Baraq

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Raced exclusively on AW; placed in four of his six starts, close second at Newcastle (1m) latest; holds a solid chance but some of these rivals have greater room for progress.

11/2

3rd
2 (1)
Lattaash

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 1

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Well backed prior to his winning debut at Southwell last month (7f), keeping on strongly; gelded since; 1m looks sure to suit on pedigree and he's open to further progress.
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3rd

4

(11)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:38 Southwell (AW)

Lattaash

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Switched to front-running the last twice, winning a novice event at Wolverhampton (easy task) then disappointing in C&D handicap; widest draw is not ideal if same tactics are attempted.

12/1

3rd

4

(11)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:38 Southwell (AW)

Lattaash

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Switched to front-running the last twice, winning a novice event at Wolverhampton (easy task) then disappointing in C&D handicap; widest draw is not ideal if same tactics are attempted.

12/1

8th

2

(3)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Lattaash

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Third in a competitive Newcastle handicap (7f; first-time cheekpieces) before comfortably making the most of a simple task back in novice company at Wolverhampton; looks on the upgrade.

5/1

Form: 4

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Green off the bridle but it was still a pleasing start to his career when fourth at Chelmsford 12 days ago (1m); the first two home in that maiden have a BHA rating of 92 so the form has some substance; interesting with improvement on the cards.
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1st

1

(8)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Buon Viaggio

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Pleasing debut here when third favourite behind a couple of useful rivals (1m) in August; ran to a similar level on Tapeta last time, when again shaping as though tonight's longer trip would be fine, and is one of a handful with realistic claims.

4/1

4th

7

(9)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Buon Viaggio

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Green off the bridle but it was still a pleasing start to his career when fourth at Chelmsford 12 days ago (1m); the first two home in that maiden have a BHA rating of 92 so the form has some substance; interesting with improvement on the cards.

5/1

4th

6

(6)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Buon Viaggio

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Half-brother to 7f AW/1m turf winner Monte Linas (RPR 90); dam 7f/1m winner (89), out of 1m5f winning half-sister to French 6.5f Group 3 2yo winner Perugina and Listed-placed 12.5f winner Sovana (dam of three Group winners); worth a second look on debut if market favourable.

6/1

Form: 622- BF

Last run: 265 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Expensive to follow in three runs for Charlie Appleby as a 2yo but he showed a good level of ability, notably when chasing home this year's Royal Ascot winner Hand Of God at Newmarket last October; sold for 120,000gns in July; respected despite the nine-month absence.
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4th

1

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Classic Encounter

9st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Took full advantage of the drop into Class 4 company when readily seeing off five rivals at Redcar last week (1m, good to firm); penalised in a deeper race but he still commands serious respect.

5/2

1st

1

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Classic Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Two wins last season, over C&D in April (good) and off 1lb lower over 1m1f at York in June (good to firm; beat Cosmos Raj by a nose); not disgraced in two competitive handicaps this season and is the one to beat now down in grade.

11/8

6th

13

(12)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Classic Encounter

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: George Boughey

Ended last season with a good third to Man Of La Mancha over 1m1f on this course (good to firm); shaped as if retaining all his ability when seventh of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster, short of room closing stages; should be spot-on with that run behind him and looks ready to strike.

7/1

Form: 3532 BF

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ran his best race so far when second of six at Windsor in June (first run at 1m); gelded since and now goes in cheekpieces for the first time; shortlisted.
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7th

6

(12)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Doncaster

Stanage

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Only 1-12 for current yard but gained the success off 7lb higher in a division of this contest on reappearance last year (good ground); great chance assuming he starts this season in similar form.

8/1

2

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Doncaster

Stanage

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

He's 6lb lower than when winning over C&D (good) in March in a hood, which goes back on today; however, he's gone off the boil more recently and needs to produce more than he's managed on his last few starts.

16/1

100/1

Form: 9

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in two bumpers and a 7f novice on the Flat; can't be recommended.
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4th

7

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Fast Fred

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Disappointing behind Letsbefrank at Hamilton a fortnight ago but in good form otherwise this year, with two close seconds sandwiching a win at Musselburgh (1m4f, good); no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance.

10/1

8th

1

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Fast Fred

10st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Phillip Makin

Dependable sort who's been in career-best form with a win and two seconds this season; raised another 2lb but can show up well again after his two big runs at Musselburgh (pipped by Letsbefrank latest); highly respected.

11/4

2nd

4

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Fast Fred

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Second at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) on reappearance and better than ever when taking a 14-runner handicap over C&D (good) two weeks ago; 4lb higher this time but firmly in the mix.

7/2

Form: 74

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran okay for fourth at Southwell last month (7f) but he was left behind by Lattaash in the final furlong; not sure to reverse those placings despite the revised terms.
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10th

13

(10)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Electric Lightning

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Gained last summer's breakthrough win over 1m and remains unexposed over this trip but finished down the field here (7f) on last month's reappearance and needs that run to have brought him on.

12/1

10th

3

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:12 Redcar

Electric Lightning

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Well beaten last October when last seen but on heavy ground; prior to that he was a close fourth over C&D and this lightly raced 5yo reappears with his trainer (who runs two) among the winners; could be involved.

9/1

6

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Electric Lightning

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Won at Doncaster (1m, good) in July and bounced back from lesser run here (7f, good) with staying-on fourth at Redcar (7f, good to soft) in a first-time hood (retained); this lightly raced 4yo could have more to offer now back up to 1m, provided the ground suits (unproven on soft/heavy).

11/2

9th
10 (11)
Heritor

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just minor appeal on pedigree and he has a useful standard to aim at on his belated debut.
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13

(14)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

Heritor

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Nine-race maiden who has not finished closer than 7l to a winner including in six handicaps; passed over.

50/1

10

(10)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:12 Ayr

Heritor

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Unplaced in eight starts and hard to recommend on what he has shown in handicaps.

50/1

5

(7)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:50 Musselburgh

Heritor

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Looks a poor maiden and he beat just two in 6f Ayr handicap 11 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now and a tongue-tie is also refitted.

20/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No great appeal on paper and, like stablemate Heritor, looks best watched on debut.
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9

(11)

28th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Orient Lad

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: R Mike Smith

Today's handicap debut provides a first realistic opportunity and a market check is advised, but this 4yo has shown very little when massive odds on his first three starts (7f-1m3f).

33/1

2

(8)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

19:30 Hamilton

Orient Lad

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Massive odds and well beaten last autumn on his first two starts (1m/7f, AW); very hard to fancy on this first outing since.

100/1

6th

6

(4)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Orient Lad

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: R Mike Smith

250-1 when offering little over a mile here last month.

100/1

Non-runners

Matt Cool, Bereit

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.90
Straight Forecast £28.51
Trifecta £94.10

Selections

Daily Mail:

Lattaash

NEWMARKET:

Stanage

SPOTLIGHT:

Buon Viaggio

The Times:

Barefoot Warrior

RP RATINGS:

Classic Encounter

POSTDATA:

Buon Viaggio

Daily Mirror:

Lattaash

The Sun:

Lattaash

Daily Record:

Lattaash

Telegraph:

Barefoot Warrior

The Guardian:

Stanage

D Express:

Stanage

The Star:

Stanage