prominent, driven over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
mid-division, effort halfway, no impression
prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, ridden over 1f out, chased winner final furlong
soon outpaced towards rear, swtich left over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders to halfway
mid-division, soon chased along, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders on outer, ridden when weakening over 1f out
towards rear, made some late headway but never near to challenge
towards rear, soon chased along, headway 2f out, one pace final furlong
never better than mid-division
slowly into stride, always behind
Nonrunner
In a wide open contest Petana is given a tentative vote, Westborough and Flying Tackle are also expected to run well. The selection has been running consistently well over the past few weeks and put in another good effort last time when fourth behind Elvina at Thirsk. As a result of those efforts her handicap mark has in fact gone up, however she has a very good apprentice claiming five pounds and could go close at rewarding odds. If the rain gets into the ground Westborough will be a danger to al. He landed a similar race at Ayr in October and looked on his way back at Newcastle last time. Flying Tackle has solid form this season including a victory at Beverley and still looks on a very handy mark. The pick of the others could be the consistent Geordie Dancer, but in a very weak affair Petana just edges the decision.
Sir Loin 16-1 (8-13) Chased leaders stand side, weakened halfway, last of 19, 12l behind Sir Sandrovitch (8-10) at Newcastle 5f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Flying Heart 8-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, soon ridden along in rear, never a danger, 6th of 9, 9l behind Campeon (9-0) at Brighton 5f 3yo hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Briery Lane (IRE) 3-1fav (9-0) Chased leaders stands' side, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impresssion final furlong, 4th of 15, 6l behind Amira (8-8) at Newcastle 5f mdn stk (5) gf.
Geordie Dancer (IRE) 4-1 (8-9) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Shatin Leader (8-0) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Flying Tackle 13-2 (8-6) Towards rear far side, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 19, 3l behind Sir Sandrovitch (8-10) at Newcastle 5f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Brave Bear 13-2 (9-2) Mid-division, not much room halfway, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 17, 2 1/2l behind Mill By The Stream (8-10) at Carlisle 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Petana 10-1 (7-10) Soon with leaders, ridden and edged left 2f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 1l behind Elvina (8-0) at Thirsk 5f app fll hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Loughlorien (IRE) 20-1 (8-3) Towards rear far side, headway halfway, effort over 1f out, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 19, 3/4l behind Sir Sandrovitch (8-10) at Newcastle 5f hcp (6) gf in Aug.