17:50 Newcastle

Steadied start, held up in last pair, switched left and smooth headway between horses over 1f out, pushed along to lead inside final 150 yards, quickened clear, ran on well

Held up towards rear, closer 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out until inside final furlong, went 2nd again post, no chance with winner

Led on near side rail, ridden over 1f out, headed and not pace of winner inside final 150 yards, lost 2nd post

Tracked leading trio, going for run on near side rail when badly hampered inside final 2f, switched left and kept on inside final furlong, not recover

Chased leader until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

In rear, pushed along and response inside final 3f, moderate late headway

Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

Always towards rear, never a factor

Always towards rear, never on terms