October 03 / 18.10 Newcastle (AW)

18.10

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Get Raceday Ready Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Get Raceday Ready Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 683114 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won at Doncaster (6f) in July and followed up over 5f here; another good run when close fourth at Redcar (6f) recently and he's on the shortlist.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(5)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:56 Newcastle (AW)

Bright

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

slightly awkward start, held up in rear

9/2

8th

3

(5)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:56 Newcastle (AW)

Bright

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

slightly awkward start, held up in rear, switched right and brief headway over 2f out, no impression when slightly hampered 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

9/2

3rd

4

(8)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bright

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Resumed his progress (fourth win of 2024) when bagging C&D handicap in October but he came in only tenth here after ten weeks off last time; he's the sort to bounce back.

13/2

9/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 110988 CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
3yo who has struggled to get competitive on turf/Polytrack in his four handicaps; however, before those he won here on his first two starts early in the year (6f/7f); no surprise if he goes well now back here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(3)

16th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Beverley

True Promise

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent, lost position gradually against far rail inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds

8/1

7th

6

(3)

16th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Beverley

True Promise

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent

8/1

5th

7

(1)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

True Promise

8st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Record of 4-12 on AW; two attempts over 5f comprise a success at Newcastle (off 1lb higher) in November and keeping-on second at Chelmsford last time; still unexposed at this distance; respected, assuming he takes well to first-time headgear.

11/4

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 715012 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Returned to form when winning at Southwell (6f, AW) in August and went close there (6f) last time; he's run really well on all four visits to Newcastle and this in-form 6yo can play a leading role once more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(4)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Returned to form when winning at Southwell (6f, AW) in August and went close there (6f) last time; he's run really well on all four visits to Newcastle and this in-form 6yo can play a leading role once more.

4/1

2

(6)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:08 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Handy sort who returned to winning form at Carlisle (7f, good) in June and made it 2-3 over C&D when making all here nine days ago; respected under his 5lb penalty, especially if allowed his own way again.

100/30

1st

5

(1)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on well

10/1

25/1

Form: 291090 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Down the field on last three starts but won at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) in May and he was persistently denied a clear run over this C&D last time on his second run back from a break; the form of the stable is a positive and he's not discounted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(4)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:35 Nottingham

Dark Kestrel

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

dwelt start, raced in last, headway and went modest fourth inside final furlong, no impression

9/2

4th

7

(4)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:35 Nottingham

Dark Kestrel

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

dwelt start, raced in last, headway and went modest fourth inside final furlong, no impression

9/2

3rd

1

(3)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Ridden more prominently than usual (often slowly away) when second over C&D nine days ago; runs off the same mark and an apprentice takes off a handy 5lb.

5/1

20/1

Form: 001900 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Three 6f wins last season and he scored over 5f at Pontefract this August; however, he's been below par on his three runs since.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(5)

4th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:02 Leicester

Glendown

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

dwelt start, in rear, switched left 1f out, ran on and went second final strides

10/1

2nd

6

(5)

4th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:02 Leicester

Glendown

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Gets away with a stiff 5f, as when winning at Pontefract last summer, but he does a lot of racing over 6f now and will want a proper test; all five wins have come after a recent outing in the second half of the year anyway, so he has a bit to overcome.

10/1

9th

10

(1)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:35 Southwell (AW)

Glendown

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, prominent

20/1

Form: 2-0839 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
3yo who is in and out and was well beaten at Windsor last time; however, prior to that he was a close third at Nottingham (6f) and he's also effective on Tapeta; not written off.
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11th

12

(4)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pen Portrait

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

took keen hold

9/1

6th

2

(7)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

Pen Portrait

9st 12lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

3yo who is in and out and was well beaten at Windsor last time; however, prior to that he was a close third at Nottingham (6f) and he's also effective on Tapeta; not written off.

15/2

9th

7

(4)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:15 Windsor

Pen Portrait

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Back to his best when a close third of eight at Nottingham 11 days ago, a slow start not aiding matters; capable of better and won't be inconvenienced by any rain.

7/2

Form: 724174 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the ninth attempt, at Newmarket (6f) in August; hasn't kicked on from that but didn't run badly at Windsor last time when his rider dropped the whip; not ruled out with eyeshield added to hood.
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Verdict Starting price

6

30th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:15 Taunton

Infinity Blue

11st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

pulled hard, always behind, pulled up after 3 out

7/1

6

30th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:15 Taunton

Infinity Blue

11st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Just 1-13 on the Flat but signed off for Julie Camacho with good second at Wolverhampton (7f, AW: RPR 79) last month and has each-way claims if his stamina holds out on this hurdling debut.

7/1

5

27th Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

12:45 Kempton

Infinity Blue

11st 0lb

T: David Pipe

Form: 13-803 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won off 1lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last September and lightly raced since; returned from two-month break with fair third of 13 at Chelmsford (7f, AW) a fortnight ago and he's not ruled out.
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10th

6

(1)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kit Gabriel

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Mainly campaigned at this trip and shorter but he got off the mark for this yard when upped to 8.6f for the first time at Wolverhampton in December (made all); not beaten far back at that track 12 days later; cheekpieces return now down in distance; up to Class 4 though and that might find him out.

12/1

1

(5)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

9st 13lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Only his third run for this yard and a belated first beyond 7f when making all over C&D 12 days ago; 6lb rise is fair enough and he could be on the upgrade.

7/2

7th

1

(5)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

9st 13lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Only his third run for this yard and a belated first beyond 7f when making all over C&D 12 days ago; 6lb rise is fair enough and he could be on the upgrade.

7/2

10/1

Form: 156405

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Tapeta winner who is 1lb lower than when making all at Lingfield (7f, turf) in May; however, his form since has been patchy; needs to raise game.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

4

(1)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Bid

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Tapeta winner who is 1lb lower than when making all at Lingfield (7f, turf) in May; however, his form since has been patchy; needs to raise game.

10/1

5th

2

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:00 Chepstow

Secret Bid

10st 0lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Made all at Lingfield (7f, good) in May off 1lb lower mark; beaten four times since but last two starts over 6f on AW can be excused; still early days and chance if back to his best.

6/1

8/1

Form: 950303 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and regressive this year but down the weights and he was third of 13 off this mark over C&D last month; would have been closer granted a clear run and can be involved if he's on another going day.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(9)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

As If By Chance

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Inconsistent and regressive this year but down the weights and he was third of 13 off this mark over C&D last month; would have been closer granted a clear run and can be involved if he's on another going day.

8/1

3rd

12

(6)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

As If By Chance

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

5lb lower than for his turf win last August; mixed bag this year but he's fully effective under these conditions; others still appeal more.

16/1

11th

10

(11)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:55 Windsor

As If By Chance

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

slowly away

10/1

Form: 091904 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent for new yard this year but won at Catterick in June and fair fourth at Thirsk last time; raced at Newcastle twice for former yard and those visits yielded his top two career RPRs; interesting now back here.
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4th

2

(3)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:20 Catterick

Animate

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Well beaten most often than not last season but he won over C&D (good to soft) last June on his sole previous course visit and reappears off the same mark today; not ruled out now back here.

11/1

4th

2

(3)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:20 Catterick

Animate

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Well beaten most often than not last season but he won over C&D (good to soft) last June on his sole previous course visit and reappears off the same mark today; not ruled out now back here.

11/1

11th

1

(8)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

Animate

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Geoffrey Harker

Inconsistent for new yard this year but won at Catterick in June and fair fourth at Thirsk last time; raced at Newcastle twice for former yard and those visits yielded his top two career RPRs; interesting now back here.

6/1

25/1

Form: -51908 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
3yo who won at Windsor (6f) in April and he's also effective on Tapeta; however, he was well beaten in May on his final run for Karl Burke and has also been below his best on both outings for this yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(4)

8th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

16:42 Pontefract

South Shore

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Has tumbled down the weights since joining this yard but took big step back in right direction when unlucky seventh of 11 at Newcastle recently (5f, AW; beaten just under 3l); another 3lb lower today and has won on turf; major player if backing up that latest performance.

6/1

8th

1

(4)

8th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

16:42 Pontefract

South Shore

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Has tumbled down the weights since joining this yard but took big step back in right direction when unlucky seventh of 11 at Newcastle recently (5f, AW; beaten just under 3l); another 3lb lower today and has won on turf; major player if backing up that latest performance.

6/1

7th

8

(1)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

South Shore

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Went the wrong way for this yard in the second half of 2024 and he never threatened when 50-1 for his seasonal return here 18 days ago (6f): plenty to prove despite a reduced mark.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £31.70
Straight Forecast £22.75
Tricast £82.96
Trifecta £138.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Blazing Son

POSTDATA:

Pen Portrait

The Times:

Infinity Blue

Telegraph:

Bright

SPOTLIGHT:

Animate

RP RATINGS:

As If By Chance

NEWMARKET:

Pen Portrait

D Express:

Infinity Blue

The Star:

Bright

The Sun:

Animate

The Guardian:

Blazing Son

Daily Mail:

Blazing Son

Daily Mirror:

Blazing Son

Daily Record:

Blazing Son