September 08 / 17.40 Newcastle (AW)

17.40

Standard To Slow

Get Raceday Ready Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Get Raceday Ready Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 43

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
She has run to an RPR in the mid-60s in two fillies' novice events on turf this summer (6f, good; 5f, good to firm); a bit more will be needed to take this but she's more appealing than many.
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5th

6

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:22 Redcar

Dark Angel Star

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: James Tate

Landed 5f Newcastle novice on third start and ended her juvenile campaign with a good second in 5f Chelmsford nursery; below par in 5f Wolverhampton handicap on reappearance in March and off for a further 12 weeks ahead of this return to the turf.

11/2

7th

4

(4)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Angel Star

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

Landed a Newcastle novice (5f) on her third attempt last September on her AW debut before finishing second on her nursery debut at Chelmsford (5f) the following month; off since but must come into contention if she is ready to roll.

4/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 04

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Green and well beaten on debut but he took a good step forward when fourth of eight at Thirsk five weeks ago (5f, good to firm; tongue tied first time); that form has been bolstered since and, with further progress expected, he's a leading contender for a stable in fine form.
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2nd

4

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Lord Harcourt

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Back-to-back C&D wins in December and up against it from where he was when a close fifth back here in February; perhaps didn't take a liking to Southwell when below par there last time and could still be on the upgrade.

6/1

7th

6

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

18:50 Southwell (AW)

Lord Harcourt

8st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Dual Lingfield winner (6f, Polytrack) in December, but finished behind a couple of these when fifth of 12 there a fortnight ago; was up against it in attempting to come from so far back, though, so it wouldn't be a surprise were he to fare better;

5/1

5th

4

(9)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Lord Harcourt

8st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Returned from a gelding operation to win back-to-back C&D nurseries in December; came up just short in his hat-trick bid at Newcastle six weeks ago but it was another step forward in form terms; return to Lingfield should help and Ashley Lewis takes off a useful 5lb; good chance.

5/1

100/1

  • Place: £8.90

Form: 00

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well beaten in two runs last month (both 6f); drop in trip needs to have a dramatic effect.
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5th

3

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Master Harry

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Mixed efforts for Ann Duffield last season, his best effort when third in a C&D novice in September; very well handicapped on that form, and having since been gelded and given a wind op, is one with a chance; cheekpieces now tried.

5/1

5

(5)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:17 Nottingham

Master Harry

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ann Duffield

125-1 when third of 13 in a Newcastle novice (5f, AW) last month and proved that was no fluke when beaten half a length into second of four behind a previous winner (clear of the third) on nursery debut at Catterick (5f, soft) four weeks ago; races off same mark and high on the list.

4/1

5

(5)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:17 Nottingham

Master Harry

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ann Duffield

125-1 when third of 13 in a Newcastle novice (5f, AW) last month and proved that was no fluke when beaten half a length into second of four behind a previous winner (clear of the third) on nursery debut at Catterick (5f, soft) four weeks ago; races off same mark and high on the list.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£30,000 yearling; third foal; dam a 6f 2yo winner in France; one of three newcomers for the trainer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

11

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Thirsk

Sands Of Josepi

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Ellison

Gained a first win in 5f Southwell novice in November but has failed to kick on, hooded when a hanging sixth of eight in 5f Haydock handicap on his return eight days ago; more is needed.

33/1

6th

4

(6)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Haydock

Sands Of Josepi

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Made all at Southwell (5f, AW) last November on third start then disappointing on nursery debut at Newcastle (5f, AW); however, he could settle better in a first-time hood on this reappearance and is not ruled out.

14/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£10,000 yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to winners Novello Lad (6f; RPR 83) and Comedian Leader (6f-1m including AW; 79); dam once-raced half-sister to 10.5f Group 3 winner Little Nightingale; one of three newcomers for Brian Ellison.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

4

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Qila

9st 5lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Unexposed maiden; underwent wind surgery prior to last week's good third at Thirsk (5f, good; tongue tied first time); today's stiffer test will suit and he should have a bigger run in him soon.

15/2

3rd

5

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Qila

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Unexposed 3yo who showed clear promise in novice events but he was beaten 14l on his handicap debut at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) in June; had wind surgery since but he needs to bounce back with tongue-tie added after a short break.

9/1

Form: 4

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran green under pressure on her Thirsk debut (5f, good) in April but it was still an encouraging start; bred to do better and interesting to see how she goes in the betting after five months off.
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11th

12

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Delizia

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won a Redcar nursery on handicap debut last October (5f, good); disappointing since, including two runs over this C&D; others preferred.

33/1

8th

12

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:32 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Delizia

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Improved when justifying support with a brave win on nursery debut at Redcar (5f, good; 2-1) last autumn; hasn't reproduced that form in two outings this year and perhaps best watched unless the betting hints at a revival.

25/1

Form: 24

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Good start to his career when second of seven at Ayr (6f, good) in June; backwards step when fourth of five there one month later; gelded the following day; major player if back to the debut form and his half-brother Cloud King is well suited by AW; more appealing than many.
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8th

3

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Redcar

Mind Over Matter

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Hasn't built on his promising Ayr debut (6f, good) a year ago, but may have needed last month's reappearance over the same C&D (good to firm; first-time hood); blinkers are given a go this time and he remains unexposed, but a return to 5f is not sure to suit.

7/1

4th

4

(8)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ayr

Mind Over Matter

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Raced three times last term, clear best effort when second of seven over C&D (good) on debut; major player if back to that form, and this reappearance may be the time to catch him; hood applied.

7/2

150/1

Form: 88

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in two fast-ground maidens on turf (6f and 5f); bred to do much better at some point.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

9

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Soul Warrior

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won on his handicap debut at Redcar (6f, good to soft) last September but has mixed record since; well held in his last two runs but he had some traffic issues at Thirsk last time and is now 1lb lower than for his win; not ruled out with visor added.

10/1

8th

6

(11)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Soul Warrior

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won on his handicap debut at Redcar (6f, good to soft) in September and bounced back from two lesser efforts when third at Ripon (6f, good); below that level having raced freely over 7f last time but should be happier back down in trip.

10/1

5th

4

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Soul Warrior

9st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won a 6f nursery at Redcar (good to soft) in September; slow start to this campaign but his third at Ripon (6f, good) was a personal best and the step up to 7f could spark further progress; high on the list.

11/2

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to 5f/6f AW winner Fidelius (RPR 89); dam 5.7f/6f winner (82), herself a half-sister to a 5f Group 3 winner; yard not renowned for winning newcomers but enough paper appeal to warrant a market check.
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3rd

3

(3)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

18:15 Sandown

Atticum

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Low-mileage 3yo who began this season with two perfectly respectable runs (one over C&D) and did well to take modest third after losing ground at the start at Redcar (5f, good) last month; edging down the weights; big player if he breaks on terms.

5/1

3rd

1

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:22 Redcar

Atticum

9st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Robert Cowell

Improved with each 2yo start, winning a Yarmouth novice (5f, good to soft) in October; respectable fifth in handicaps at Sandown (5f, good) and Windsor (6f, good to firm) this year; this represents a slight ease in grade; likely to go well.

3/1

5th

4

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Atticum

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Robert Cowell

All runs at 5f; improved with each 2yo start, winning a Yarmouth novice (good to soft) in October; tapped for speed on his seasonal/handicap debut at Sandown in April, but he was keeping on well close home and the step up to 6f could prompt further progress; ground faster than good will be a first.

6/1

10/1

Form: 75

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two runs at Redcar in the first half of the year (both 5f, good to firm), showing better form on the second occasion; can do better but such progress looks essential.
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3rd

9

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Redcar

O Fortuna

8st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Not beaten far into fourth of ten on his Catterick reappearance (5f, good) in April, but hasn't fared any better in three outings since; stable has won two of the last six runnings; no headgear today.

10/1

4

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:27 Catterick

O Fortuna

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Tim Easterby

Best of his seven runs was on second handicap start when 3.25l fifth of nine at Nottingham last time (5f, good; cheekpieces on for first time and retained); each-way chance.

9/2

5th

5

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:35 Nottingham

O Fortuna

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Reappeared with a promising fourth on handicap debut at Catterick (5f, good) last month but he's finished out the back in both subsequent runs; a tongue-tie didn't work last time and he needs major revival with cheekpieces now tried.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
4,000gns yearling; second foal of a 7f winner in France; one of three newcomers for Brian Ellison.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

6

(8)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Archangel Josepi

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

11-race maiden who is unraced on Polytrack but he ran well when second at Newcastle (7f) this month, when denied a clear run, and can be in the mix if backing up that performance.

4/1

2nd

6

(11)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Archangel Josepi

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Remains winless but he got back on track when third of eight in 1m handicap here 19 days ago; can race off a 2lb lower mark here so he's very much one to consider.

11/2

3rd

2

(6)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Archangel Josepi

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

In good form without winning until beating only two in 1m Southwell handicap four weeks ago; cheekpieces are removed now and no surprise to see him bounce back.

6/1

12th
13 (3)
Miss Boyd

25/1

Form: 63

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in two 6f fillies' events on turf last month; switch to 5f and AW needs to have a dramatic effect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

7

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Miss Boyd

8st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Roger Fell

Some promise on turf last August; struggled in handicaps since and tongue-tie worn when last of 14 at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) is left off; not one to give up on.

16/1

14th

12

(9)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Miss Boyd

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Some promise on turf last August; struggled on AW since, including both handicap runs, but she has dropped 7lb and returns to turf at a realistic level; too soon to write her off.

33/1

9th

10

(2)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:07 Southwell (AW)

Miss Boyd

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Four runs as a 2yo, finishing well beaten in both AW starts; drops back to 5f for her seasonal return; improvement essential.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to 6f AW 2yo winner Indy's Angel (RPR 64), half-brother to winners Cool Spirit (5f/6f including 2yo/AW; 84), Fircombe Hall (6f/7f including 2yo/AW; 63) and Please Please Me (5f AW; 63); dam 6f AW 2yo winner (63); should have a future but stable not renowned for 2yo success.
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5th

4

(1)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Container Express

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Narrowly won 6f selling nursery here off 1lb lower in November; respectable keeping-on fourth in 6f course handicap last week; steps up to 7f for just a second time.

11/2

4th

4

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Container Express

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Narrowly won a C&D selling nursery off today's mark in November; below that level in his next three starts but he posted a good effort when third of 12 here 29 days ago; contender.

4/1

3rd

9

(8)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Container Express

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Narrowly won C&D selling nursery off today's mark in November, his fifth start, but his subsequent three runs were underwhelming; others have more pressing claims.

10/1

20/1

Form: 56

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival in two turf runs for Kevin Ryan (only 5-2 for her debut); makes debut for a new yard (same owner) with a point to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

7

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:09 Ffos Las

Tanaka

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David O’Meara

No penalty for winning a weak apprentice handicap at Beverley last Tuesday but she scrambled home at a big price there and is unlikely to go up much anyway; now has to back it up and doubt she'd want rain (taken out on good to soft ground recently).

3/1

1st

7

(3)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:27 Beverley

Tanaka

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: David O’Meara

She's raced six times and best effort yet when fifth of eight at 33-1 at Ripon (5f, good) last Wednesday, but another step forward is necessary.

12/1

5th

9

(7)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ripon

Tanaka

8st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Failed to beat a rival in two starts for Kevin Ryan, and has not done much better since joining David O'Meara; still unexposed but she needs major improvement to get involved.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £7.20
Straight Forecast £5.88
Trifecta £122.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Dark Angel Star

SPOTLIGHT:

Lord Harcourt

D Express:

Mind Over Matter

NEWMARKET:

Dark Angel Star

The Guardian:

Dark Angel Star

Daily Mail:

Dark Angel Star

Daily Mirror:

Dark Angel Star

Daily Record:

Mind Over Matter

The Times:

Lord Harcourt

Telegraph:

Lord Harcourt

The Sun:

Lord Harcourt

The Star:

Lord Harcourt