Newcastle races

Despite the showers throughout the day and the free admissions the racecourse was reasonably quiet with some very easy wins.

The third race saw a great yet confident ride by Ben Robinson on Burn Some Dust. Soon out the gates Barney George led the race however Bill Cody was close behind and the competition was narrow between them for the lead. Mulsanne Chase sat tidy on the rail tracking the leader alongside Coral Queen. This was a narrow lead and positions were close early on but at four furlongs out Bill Cody took charge, Coral Queen took second position and Barney George was losing power after going to the front. At three furlongs out Burn Some Dust who had been held up suddenly began to move up the field. Highwayman had the same intention although he did not have enough stamina. With two to go Burn Some Dust made headway and was among Bill Cody who was being headed by Coral Queen who at this stage was leading, Sevilla was gripped on to third place at this stage. But in the last furlong Burn Some Dust was charging to the front, Bill Cody was gaining speed too but Coral Queen had no more to give and Sevilla and Highwayman made it look like hard work to keep on at the same pace. The winner Burn Some Dust timed it perfectly to come through the horses winning by 1 length, second was the favourite Bill Cody by 1 length to third Coral Queen. The rest of the field were far back (a minimum of 12 lengths).

In the 4:20 Pitch High led the race with plenty of horses chasing including Great Colaci, Ingleby Molly and Ayton, Supreme Power was also prominent. Around half way the front position changed to Great Colaci, and stayed the same until about two furlongs out when Supreme Power was ridden out and Someone Exciting, Great Colaci and Mount Cheiron were now being pushed. Pitch High lost his place as he weakened. At one furlong to go Supreme Power was stretching Great Colaci and Someone Exciting, Mount Cheiron were going well. Despite this Ingleby Molly and Ayton weakened and kept on at one pace. The winner was Supreme Power who had to be given reminders by Ben Curtis by 1/2 length to second Great Colaci and it was 2 lengths to third place Someone Exciting.

Hopefully there will be further updates on the Go Racing In Yorkshire week on Friday from Thirsk and an interview with Rachel Richardson is now available to read.