Newcastle Races

Prominent - lost third after 3 out - weakened from 2 out(tchd 9/2)

Towards rear - struggling after 5th - rallied and some headway from 3 out - never dangerous (jockey said - regarding the running and riding - that his instructions were to drop in and settle the gelding - as the gelding had previously raced keenly and to do his best. he explained that his mount relaxed well and having jumped the first two flights of hurdles - the gelding then came off the bridle due to the strong gallop and became slightly detached. he then added that the gelding made a couple of errors at the first two hurdles in the back straight - before latching on to the main body of runners as they entered the home straight - it was at this point he felt he was only staying on at the same pace passing tired horse and - in his opinion - had obtained the best possible placing)

In rear - steady headway from 5th - in touch with leaders 4 out - weakened gradually from 3 out(op 100/1)

Towards rear - some headway 4 out - lost ground quickly before 3 out - tailed off(op 50/1 and tchd 66/1)

Prominent on outer - lost ground when jumped left 4th - reminder after 5th - lost ground quickly after 4 out - tailed off(op 15/2 tchd 6/1 and tchd 9/1)

Didn't jump well - took keen hold - in touch with leaders - led and went clear before 4th - mistake and much reduced lead 5th - headed 4 out - lost ground quickly before 3 out - tailed off (jockey said gelding ran too free)(op 9/1)

Prominent on inner - lost ground and dropped to midfield before 4th - lost touch before 4 out - tailed off when pulled up before 3 out (vet reported gelding was showing signs of post-race heat stress)(op 22/1 tchd 40/1)

Didn't jump well - always behind - tailed off from 3rd - pulled up before 4 out(op 250/1)