led after 1f, headed over 3f out, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression
held up in touch, went 3rd over 3f out, led 2f out, pressed inside final furlong, just held on post
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra
held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up mid-division, pushed along and weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, went 2nd over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, just held post
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened 2f out
led 1f, tracked leader, led over 3f out, headed 2f out, no extra
An intriguing contest with a number of these runners seemingly on an upward career trajectory. New Society is relatively unexposed and demonstrated he can handle this kind of mark when runner up at Pontefract last month. He represents trainer James Bethell who has a fair record at this track on Tapeta, and also regular Newcastle race sponsor John Dance. Hayward Field sprung a surprise at Thirsk last month, but shouldn't be underestimated given that he was Polytrack placed when with Roger Varian, whilst David O'Meara will surely find a race for Satish eventually, and this extra yardage might be the solution. However, the vote goes to the top-weighted maiden WAITING FOR RICHIE . His York second to Theydon Grey is rock-solid form, and this galloping 1m4f circuit should be enough of a stamina test. Expect him to be making his appearance late in the contest.
Waiting For Richie Evensfav (11-0) Tracked leader, led 4f out, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 17 1/4l behind Wordiness (10-8) at Doncaster 2m hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Chant (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace and no extra, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Theos Lolly (9-6) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Major Rowan 8-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, led over 9f out, headed 4f out, regain lead over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 14 1/2l behind Adrakhan (8-4) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Satish 11-1 (9-7) Slowly away, in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Save The Bees (10-3) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Hayward Field (IRE) 80-1 (9-2) Held up, wide and headway over 2f out, soon led, ridden out, won at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp (5) gf in Jul beating Correggio (8-11) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Recognition (IRE) 80-1 (11-9) 2nd until after 6th, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out, at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
New Society (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 2nd over 3f out, chased winner and hung left over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Breakwater Bay (9-0) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Cool Music (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Keen close up, ridden to chase clear winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 8, 6l behind Bridey's Lettuce (10-0) at Beverley 1m 4f hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Highway Robber 7-1 (9-0) Mid-division on outer, headway to press leader halfway, disputed lead over 2f out, ridden and every chance 1f out, kept on until no extra and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Banff (8-8) at Newcastle 2m hcp (6) pol in Jul.
