Newcastle in the balance

Newcastle’s meeting tomorrow, which features the £40,000 (€56,000) Cantor Mobile “Dipper” Novices’ Chase, hinges on a morning inspection with prospects described as “50-50”.

After checking the track at noon today, clerk of the course James Armstrong said: “We are going to have another look tomorrow at 7.30am. Things are improving all the while but we still wouldn’t be able to race at this moment in time.