slowly away, towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra
mid-division, headway 2f out, soon ridden, kept on to take 2nd place towards finish, no impression
mid-division, chased leaders over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, kept on to take 3rd place towards finish
led, headed over 5f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, led over 5f out, headed final furlong, no extra
slowly away, behind, headway over 4f out to chase leaders, faded inside final furlong
always behind, tailed off
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon led, kept on well
always behind, tailed off
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly away, behind, headway over 1f out, soon not much room, kept on and no impression
The sole day of racing on the Tapeta at Newcastle this month sees plenty of course regulars line up for a low grade apprentices handicap. Mount Cheiron took this contest in 2016 before following up at Wolverhampton later in August. He looks likely to be competitive from a fair mark with Ger O'Neill booked to ride. Good Time Ahead has lost his way on turf lately, but is still relatively youthful (aged just three) and has previously demonstrated an affinity with Tapeta. Similar statements are true with regards SPIRIT OF THE VALE . She thrived over this C&D during the winter (1,1,2) and looks by far the safest option under an up and coming rider.
Lozah 8-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Mr Sundowner (9-6) at Redcar 1m 1f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Sakhalin Star (IRE) 7-2 (10-5) In touch, ridden over 2f out, never a factor, 6th of 8, 8l behind Indian Chief (10-12) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Spirit Of The Vale (IRE) 9-1 (8-7) Close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, last of 5, 10 1/4l behind Light Of Air (9-7) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp (5) gd in May.
Judicious 16-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, ridden and struggling over 2f out, 11th of 15, at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Good Time Ahead (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Keen, tracked leader until over 7f out, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, faded final furlong, 5th of 7, 7 1/4l behind Hayward Field (9-2) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Permanent 16-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, pushed along in mid-division 3f out, plugged on final 2f, nearest finish, 5th of 13, 5 3/4l behind Epsom Secret (8-13) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Kerry Icon 9-1 (9-1) Race wide, tracked leaders, ridden to challenge and every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Haymarket (9-10) at Musselburgh 1m 1f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Ferngrove (USA) 100-1 (10-12) In rear and keen, soon tracked leaders, led from 3rd, jumped right next, headed after 4 out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, dist behind Lovato (11-5) at Worcester 2m (4) gd in Jul.
Mount Cheiron (USA) 14-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Thorntoun Care (10-3) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Snappydresser 33-1 (9-2) Led until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 18 1/2l behind Mr Sundowner (9-6) at Redcar 1m 1f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Bigbadboy (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along and weakened over 2f out, last of 14, 16 1/2l behind Symbolic Star (9-12) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Ingleby Erin 125-1 (9-11) Led early tracked leader, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 35 1/2l behind Lyric Harmony (9-0) at Thirsk 1m mdn fll stks (5) gs in Jun.
Pindaric 13-2 (8-11) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, some late headway, never nearer, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Mr Sundowner (9-6) at Redcar 1m 1f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Shine Baby Shine 50-1 (8-2) Held up towards rear, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 9th of 11, 25l behind Lightly Squeeze (9-8) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp (5) sft in Jul.
