chased leaders stands side, weakened 2f out
chased leaders stands side, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway when not much room over 2f out, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division stands side, never better
made all far side, no chance with stands side
chased leaders far side, no extra final 2f
behind stands side, pushed along halfway, headway under pressure 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
led stands side, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leader far side, no extra final 3f
mid-division, headway over 2f out, effort and went 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace
raced in centre, hung left over 2f out, soon weakened
always behind stands side
always behind stands side
always behind far side
Nonrunner
An awful race that can go to Donnas Double, with Lord Mayor and Pomfret Lad expected to follow him home. The selection has a fantastic record at Newcastle, having won four times over the course and distance. He may now be 11 but Karen McLintock's evergreen is retaining his form well. He finds these claiming events much more amiable than handicap's and his ability to handle the soft conditions is a major plus in a race full of disappointing types. The stall ten draw is a worry as he does tend to take a pull but Tony Hamilton should be able to produce him late to score. Lord Mayor has the highest BHB rating of these but has flattered on numerous occasions and this does seem the last throw of the dice for Robert Cowell's runner. Pomfret Lad is also approaching unknown territory in terms of the trip but acts well on soft ground and John Quinn is in decent form.
Lord Mayor 20-1 (9-9) Raced far side, tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon faded, 9th of 10, 13l behind Gold Express (8-5) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Pomfret Lad 12-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 10th of 17, 6l behind Sir Loin (8-2) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Second Reef 8-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 13, 7l behind Kabis Amigos (9-9) at Catterick 7f hcap (6) gf.
Top Dirham 7-2 (9-8) Held up, headway on inner over 3f out, not much room over 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 5l behind Roman History (8-8) at Ayr 7f clm (5) gf.
True Night 5-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, held when hampered, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Taranaki (8-10) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Apache Point (IRE) 9-2 (9-8) Held up, headway on inner over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Beverley 1m clm (5) gd beating Flaxby (9-4) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Donna's Double 7-1 (8-11) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and no extra from over 1f out, 4th of 9, 10l behind Rotuma (8-11) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Takanewa (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Led, headed after one and a half furlongs and remained in touch, ridden 2f out, soon beaten, last of 9, 11l behind Touch of Ivory (8-6) at Beverley 7f 3yo clm (5) gf in Jul.
Augustus Livius (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Raced keen, led, headed over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 13, 14l behind Moonlight Fantasy (8-12) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo sll (6) gf in Jul.
Coronation Flight 11-1 (8-2) Held up, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, kept on, no impression, 6th of 11, 23l behind Lewis Lloyd (8-12) at Carlisle 1m 1f 3yo clm (6) gf.
Hows That 10-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 8th of 16, 6l behind Beau Marche (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m sll hcp (6) gf.
Midge's Girl (IRE) 13-2 (7-5) Behind, headway when edged left over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Chairman Rick (8-13) at Redcar 6f app clm (6) frm in May.
Theme Time (USA) 100-1 (7-5) Towards rear, effort over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 15, 19l behind Diamond Lover (9-3) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-100 (C) fbs in Dec '02.
Bingo One (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 10th of 16, 8l behind Patavium Prince (8-12) at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp (5) gs in May.
Move On (IRE) 66-1 (8-4) Held up, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, last of 7, 41l behind Baylaw Star (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 1f clm (5) gf.
Able Mind 4-1jt-fav (9-0) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, one pace and no impression, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Uhuru Peak (9-5) at Carlisle 1m ldy rds hcp (5) gf.
Roman History (IRE) 7-1 (8-6) Towards rear, ridden and out paced over 3f out, kept on final 2f, no impression, 6th of 11, 7l behind Hypnotic (9-11) at Carlisle 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
