towards rear and outpaced early, soon mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out until inside final furlong, kept on
in rear and outpaced, detached over 4f out
with leader, raced wide, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon pushed along, ridden over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, always well held
tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, kept on
held up mid-division, headway over 3f out to chase leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, led 3f out, ridden and clear over 1f out
tracked leaders and wide, faded over 1f out
led, pushed along over 3f out, headed 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and weakened over 2f out
This is the first meeting held on Newcastle’s new Tapeta surface and the opening race can go to STECCANDO. Alan Swinbank’s charge has been placed in all three starts to date and this longer trip should suit. He is also clear of Tap The Honey and The Magic Pencil on today’s terms but one of the newcomers may provide a threat. Gibbs Hill and Jetstream Express are both related to Listed winners in France and the latter has an apprentice’s allowance in his favour – the pair should be noted for any significant support in the betting.
Gibbs Hill (GER) Mastercraftsman colt out of Gold Charm.
Harly Forest 66-1 (9-5) Mid-division on inside, lost place over 2f out, soon behind, tailed off, last of 9, dist behind Start Time (9-5) at Thirsk 7f mdn stks (4) gs in Sep.
Jetstream Express (IRE) New Approach colt out of Airline.
Kings Gold (IRE) 5-2 (9-5) Awkward loading, led, pushed along 3f out, ridden and headed approaching final 2f, soon lost 2nd, weakened well over 1f out, last of 5, 26 1/4l behind Carenot (9-0) at Beverley 1m mdn stks (5) gs in Apr.
Silva Eclipse 20-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden in modest 5th over 3f out, never on terms, 5th of 10, 12 1/4l behind Play Gal (9-0) at Redcar 1m 1f mdn stks (5) sft in Oct.
Steccando (IRE) 5-2fav (9-1) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Tawdeea (10-0) at Hamilton 1m mdn stks (5) sft in May.
Tap The Honey 25-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 15, 10l behind Mustashry (9-1) at Thirsk 1m mdn stks (5) gd in May.
The Magic Pencil (IRE) 9-4 (9-5) Slowly into stride, tracked leaders, led over 2f out, hard ridden when headed inside final furlong, weakened close home, 4th of 8, 3 3/4l behind Pechora (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Don't Tell Nik (IRE) 200-1 (9-0) Towards rear, pushed along inside final 3f, some headway 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 8th of 11, 18 1/4l behind Normandie Lady (9-0) at Catterick 7f mdn fll stks (5) gs in Apr.
My Brown Eyed Girl 50-1 (9-0) Outpaced in rear, detatched before halfway, 7th of 8, dist behind Wowcha (9-0) at Pontefract 6f mdn fll stks (5) hvy in Apr.
Percy's Endeavour Sir Percy filly out of Bruma.
Eez Eh (IRE) Jeremy colt out of Step With Style.