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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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10th

12

(5)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Qila

8st 12lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Unexposed handicap debutant; best run when second in a 5f Newcastle novice last time; could go well but unproven on soft ground and this looks competitive.

12/1

2nd

6

(4)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Qila

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Not a lot went right in two runs, including over C&D on debut, last September and he's one to keep an eye on; maybe in handicaps after this, though, with him returning from eight months off having undergone wind surgery.

25/1

6

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:22 Pontefract

Qila

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

£10,000 yearling; 100-1 but it was an encouraging start when fifth of 13 at Newcastle (5f, AW), when shaping like 6f would suit ten days ago; not a lot went right that day either so the potential is there to do better.

6/1

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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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

6th

6

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Bella Delizia

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Nigel Tinkler

Improved form when justifying support with a brave win on nursery debut at Redcar (5f, good; 2-1) in October; well beaten on her reappearance in April but she should be seen to better effect today; Tom Marquand booked.

10/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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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

3rd

6

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:52 Ripon

Soul Warrior

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Ended his 2yo campaign with 40-1 success at Redcar (6f) on handicap debut; has failed to back up the form in two outings this season; one of only two previous winners in this field but isn't particularly solid.

12/1

10th

9

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:45 Doncaster

Soul Warrior

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Ran poorly at Newcastle in March, a run that was all the more disappointing as he had decisively won a Redcar nursery on his final 2yo start; still has time to come good and he sports a hood on his return from another 12 weeks off.

16/1

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

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

5th

4

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

Atticum

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Built upon last September's debut (5f, AW) to go close at Nottingham (5f, good to soft), then went one better at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) in October when last seen; he could do with breaking more professionally but he impressed last time and could have plenty more to offer; yard in good form.

7/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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Verdict Starting price

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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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