disputed lead, lost place over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon behind
held up, switched left and headway over 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, soon clear, driven out
dwelt badly and behind, lost touch over 2f out, tailed off
raced keenly and led, ridden and headed entering final furlong, kept on, no chance with winner
with leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never able to challenge
A modest maiden can go to Bee Stinger, who set a decent standard and is preferred over Dancer's Serenade and Jeune Loup, who are obviously unexposed and should have a similar race within them somewhere along the line. Skidrow did not really know what was expected of him last time and, like a few of the rest, he is probably best watched until he shows us a little more. Ian Wood is an infrequent visitor to Newcastle and his record of winners at the course does leave a little to be desired. However, he looks to have found a good opportunity for Bee Stinger to get off the mark and, with his only previous try at this trip reading well in the context of this race, it will be a little surprising if Bee Stinger is still without a win to his name at the end of the race.
