Always smiling faces at Newcastle races @Knocknamona

It is true what they say about Northern folk

they are very friendly, like to laugh and joke

at Newcastle races some fun we await

a three day festival for the Northumberland Plate.

On Thursday it is the Seaton Delaval Stakes

a valuable Class 2 but who has got what it takes?

Bedouin's Story would be a story to tell

on tapeta debut he ran very well

second to Crownthorpe but there's more to be found

he could have the edge with an advantage 4lb

this Godolphin horse could steal the glory

it could be a fairytale for Bedouin's Story.

Seniority when he was last seen

was second to Gossiping and he's owned by The Queen

a classy horse but this is a big ask

returns to sand, 11lb higher is a task.

Rey Loopy has had six wins on the course

never raced above Class 4 but an interesting horse

with a good track record he could be worth a shot

though he's likely to find this a little too hot.

Bowerman would not be a surprise

he could very easily win this prize

second to Stradivarius is glory in defeat

Bowerman must be the one to beat

a course and distance winner in good style

Bowerman will easily run a mile

trained by Roger Varian a definite plus

he could win this race without any fuss

Bowerman is the one for me

but I'll have a go at one, two, three

second to Bowerman, Bedouin's Story

with Seniority third, that will be hunky-dory

a very nice forecast on the first day

whatever your choice may good luck come your way.