in touch stands side, pushed along halfway, stayed on well to chase winner inside final furlong
with leader stands side, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader far side, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear far side, headway when not much room over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong to lead group near finish
led far side, headed inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
towards rear far side, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead group briefly inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
in touch stands side, ridden halfway, soon beaten
chased leaders far side, weakening when not much room 1f out
missed break, always behind stands side
towards rear stands side, never dangerous
led stands side, headed over 1f out, one pace under pressure
tracked leaders stands side, headway to lead group over 1f out, stayed on strongly to lead over all inside final furlong
in touch far side, weakened final 2f
A competitive race in which Sierra Vista can continue his rise up the echelons of sprint handicaps although Rising Shadow and Tom Forest rate highly. David Barker's charge was slightly disappointing at Haydock on his most recent start but this course at Newcastle has suited him fine in the past and another bold front-running bid can be anticipated. Rising Shadow was staying on into third on that day and should be competitive given the pull at the weights. It is interesting that connections have not sought to run again following that display. Tom Forest rates as the surprise package. He has been campaigned over seven furlongs in the past but certainly has appeared speedy enough to make his mark over six and he is drawn on the rail. Dizzy In The Head makes a first start for Ian Semple having previously raced under the patronage of Paul Johnson. Inter Vision continues to run well and is much better than his most recent form figure suggests. Apex is another to have caught the eye with his most recent piece of track work and is another watched in the market. Snow Wolf's best efforts are over 5f while Kings College Boy was a recent winner albeit in a modest time at Sandown. The bottom six in the handicap are all having to race from above their official ratings and look to have difficult tasks. Sierra Vista is forgiven a modest run at Haydock and can continue David Barker's fantastic season.
Rising Shadow (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (8-13) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Sierra Vista (8-5) at Newcastle 6f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Apex 11-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden, outpaced 2f out, stayed on well on outer final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 1/2l behind Pinchbeck (8-8) at Lingfield 6f hcp (3) pol.
Sierra Vista 7-2fav (9-7) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Kostar (9-2) at Haydock 6f hcp (4) gf.
Inter Vision (USA) 7-2fav (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden an edged left over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 17, 8l behind Borderlescott (8-0) at Haydock 6f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Dizzy In The Head 3-1 (9-6) Ahead, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Effective (9-4) at Carlisle 6f stk 0-70 (5) frm.
Gone'n'dunnett (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Chased leader, weakened 2f out, 8th of 11, 6l behind Inch By Inch (9-2) at Brighton 6f hcp (5) frm.
Kings College Boy 10-3 (8-12) Tracked leaders, headway over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong to lead the last strides, won at Sandown 5f hcp (5) gf beating Stagnite (7-13) by a nk, 10 ran.
Snow Wolf 12-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakening when hung left approaching final furlong, 7th of 11, 5l behind Inch By Inch (9-2) at Brighton 6f hcp (5) frm.
Tom Forest 15-2 (8-9) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, slightly hampered 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 5l behind Rio Riva (8-13) at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Mister Marmaduke 100-1 (8-4) Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon ridden and behind, last of 11, 27l behind Spirit of France (8-8) at Hamilton 6f hcp (2) gf.
Snow Bunting 5-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 8l behind Master Robbie (9-9) at Leicester 7f hcp (4) gf.
Cyfrwys (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) In touch, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out to chase winner final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Mr Wolf (9-6) at Pontefract 6f stk 0-65 (5) gf.
Hout Bay 40-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, never on terms, 11th of 18, 6l behind Currency (8-13) at York 6f hcp (4) gd.
Dunn Deal (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Prominent far side, ridden and led over 2f out, kept on until headed and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 20, 1l behind Drury Lane (7-10) at Ayr 6f hcp (6) gf.
Enjoy The Buzz 7-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Millinsky (8-6) at Folkestone 5f hcp (5) gd.
