The horse will be sent out by Charlie Johnston, who trains from Middleham Moor in North Yorkshire. Johnston's yard has been in fine form this season, with 131 winners already under their belt, so there is genuine quality in the operation. That said, debut races are unpredictable. How a young horse handles the noise, the crowd, the competition, and the demands of racing for the first time tells you far more than any amount of schooling at home. Some take to it naturally; others need time to settle. You will learn what Notimetotakeoff is made of the moment the gates spring open.