Get Up Everybody

The gelding has been ridden most often by David Nolan, with whom he has yet to find the winner's circle across nine outings together. His recent form tells a mixed story: a third at his last outing just a day ago, sandwiched either side by third-place finishes and some way-back efforts that suggest he is still learning his trade. He races mostly at Class 5 level, where he has won just once in seven attempts, so this fresh victory will have been earned the hard way.

Paul Midgley trains Get Up Everybody from his yard at Westow in North Yorkshire, a stable that has already sent out 39 winners this season. Midgley sees genuine potential in his charge. He describes the horse as a big, raw type who is slow to mature — the kind that may need time to come good but is worth waiting for. The trainer highlights his improved effort when running second at Thirsk recently, where he was beaten only by a particularly well-handicapped rival. Midgley's assessment suggests that as Get Up Everybody's mark comes down or his conditions suit better, he could easily win more races than his current tally implies. For now, one win and seven places from 16 races represents solid, consistent grind from a horse who is clearly beginning to deliver on his promise.