slightly awkward start, midfield, chased leaders 2f out, disputed second inside final furlong, ran on well towards finish, led final stride (trainer said gelding benefitted from the application of first-time blinkers)
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21:15 Newcastle 16 Dec 2025
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1m 5y Standard (A.W.)
dwelt, held up in rear, steady headway from 3f out, waiting for room behind leaders inside final furlong, ran on well in between rivals inside final 110yds, led towards finish, headed final stride
midfield, headway on far side from 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden when headed inside final 110yds, no extra and dropped to thirds towards finish
prominent, led over 2f out, ridden when headed over 1f out, outpaced final 110yds no extra towards finish
towards rear, some headway over 1f out, chased leading quartet inside final 110yds, kept on
midfield, ridden 2f out, kept on but no impression final 110yds
prominent, pushed along 3f out, outpaced from 2f out, weakened from 1f out
led, headed approaching halfway, ridden 2f out, outpaced final furlong, soon weakened
held up towards rear, outpaced from 2f out, soon weakened
always towards rear, outpaced and struggling from 1f out, never travelled
prominent, outpaced over 2f out, dropped to rear inside final furlong
prominent, pushed along over 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened quickly final furlong, behind towards finish

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Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Standard | 10 | Volenti | 6 | 5 | 9 10 | 51 | 932121 | 8 days | B Haslam (57 miles) | Andrew Mullen | 11/ 10 | 1:39.88 |