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

13th

2

(4)

1st Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:50 Nottingham

Bright

9st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Just one win on grass (6f, good to firm) and that was over two years ago but he kept on well when beaten 4l at York in July in his latest turf run over 6f and is now 7lb lower; not dismissed in this lower grade.

16/1

12th

4

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Bright

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mark Loughnane

Course winner who comes here on the back of a respectable seventh of 12 in 6f Southwell handicap 19 days ago; possibilities from a falling mark.

12/1

7th

5

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Bright

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Four-time Tapeta winner whose AW mark has eased after three no-shows on turf and who's now 1lb lower than when successful at Newcastle last winter; currently 3-10 for Billy Loughnane and a better showing can be expected.

10/1

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

8th

8

(6)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

True Promise

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Fionn McSharry

Five wins all on Tapeta and he usually gives his running round here; however, there's little leeway off this mark (5lb higher than when winning in lesser company in the spring) and he doesn't arrive in the best of form.

20/1

17th

7

(16)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

True Promise

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Fionn McSharry

Better on AW than turf (5-28 as opposed to 0-12) and others have much stronger claims this time.

25/1

7th

1

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

True Promise

10st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Fionn McSharry

Better on AW than turf so two defeats on the grass aren't especially damaging to his claims here; won easily at Wolverhampton (5f) on his most recent start and he is respected back on Tapeta.

8/1

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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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(3)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

A three-time winner here but going through a quiet patch and needs to turn a corner.

13/2

8th

6

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Bryan Smart

Five AW wins include three here but he has been going through a quiet spell and is without his usual claiming partner.

14/1

10th

7

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Five AW wins include two on this course (at 6f; has won over 7f) but he's been going through a quieter spell of late; others more likely.

12/1

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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6th

8

(7)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Dark Kestrel

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Better on AW than turf but handicapped accordingly; not beaten far at Wetherby on his penultimate start but this is a better race and he has since finished down the field at Wolverhampton.

16/1

8th

3

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Has won here but at his best at Newcastle where he has gained his last four wins; can ruin chance by starting slowly but is not firing on all cylinders at present anyway; best to wait until he returns to Newcastle.

16/1

3rd

1

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:15 Wetherby

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Better on the AW, but has a 15lb lower rating on turf; Newcastle winner in March; not disgraced on latest turf start at Beverley last month, but modest effort in a visor (on again) on Tapeta last time; a possible.

6/1

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

9th

8

(10)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Glendown

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Five wins include one on AW, over C&D in late 2024; beaten under a length three times on turf in 2025 and he wasn't far away in a recent C&D classified event after a short break; weights chance back in a handicap.

10/1

3rd

7

(7)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Glendown

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Multiple turf sprint and C&D winner; losing run stands at 18 starts and although he went close on turf at Redcar in November, he was below par in two AW starts since.

16/1

6

(8)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Glendown

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Close second at Redcar last time; 0-15 this year and ran poorly in last four AW attempts but defied a 10lb higher mark at Southwell a year ago; very attractively handicapped and enters calculations.

4/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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4th

10

(8)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Infinity Blue

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Sole win from 21 starts came at Newmarket (6f, good) in August 2024; also posted a couple of decent placed efforts last August but ended 2025 on a low note and off for ten months ahead of this reappearance; a watching brief is the percentage call.

25/1

3

(7)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

16:00 Yarmouth

Infinity Blue

9st 10lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Julie Camacho

Sole win from 20 starts came at Newmarket last summer; good second off reduced mark at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in August but he's taken two backward steps since and has something to prove again; first-time cheekpieces replace visor.

8/1

11

(3)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:03 Redcar

Infinity Blue

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Only win in 15 attempts came off 1lb higher at Newmarket in August last year (6f, good); fair efforts in a visor (on again) when in the frame on last two starts; has each-way claims.

10/1

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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Verdict Starting price

4th

11

(11)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

9st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

Record of 4-45 and last three runs, including two here, need forgiving; others preferred.

25/1

10th

3

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

14:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

10st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

Didn't see out 8.6f when sixth here this month but finished close up off today's mark on consecutive 7f Polytrack starts in the spring and has possibilities on this drop back in trip.

8/1

6th

4

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

C&D winner; on last winning mark; two good runs on Polytrack this spring but his form dipped at Kempton six weeks ago; chance with a revival.

10/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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Verdict Starting price

9

(8)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:00 Ayr

Animate

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Geoffrey Harker

Won a 6f Catterick handicap in June 2024 (good to soft); best run this time when beaten a nose at Ripon in June (6f, good); poor efforts either side of that; not easy to predict.

16/1

13

(4)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Animate

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Missed out by a nose at Ripon last month (6f, good); 3lb higher in a stronger race but he has been rated much higher in the past; couldn't dismiss.

10/1

2nd

9

(11)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

Animate

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Now 4lb lower than for his Catterick success 12 months ago; made a promising return at that track in April before plenty went wrong back there two weeks later; cheekpieces back on today; betting can help.

10/1

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

9th

13

(8)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:37 Haydock

South Shore

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

In fine form since joining Robert Cowell and made it win number three for the stable at Sandown (5f, good) in August; good second at Bath (5f, good to firm) since; ran well on soft ground last July on the last occasion he tackled slow turf; entitled to respect.

8/1

2nd

7

(2)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

16:02 Bath

South Shore

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Robert Cowell

On the up since joining Robert Cowell this summer and comfortably gained a third victory for the yard in nine-runner handicap at Sandown (5f) last month by 3/4l from Maharajas Express; up 5lb but that form has been really well advertised, so he is seriously considered.

5/2

1st

1

(2)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

South Shore

9st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Resurgent 5yo who has form figures of 11222 for his current yard and who has been knocking on the door at Windsor (5f) and Brighton (5.3f) in his last two starts; 3lb well in off the same mark as those last two runs and he has leading claims back in trip.

5/2

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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