Newcastle

An open race in which the vote goes to KEEP THE GOLD, who is unexposed on the AW and kept on well to finish a close second over C&D last month off a reduced mark. Last week's Southwell runner-up Crypto Quest is feared most, although last year's winner Pockley is well handicapped if he can turn things around. Shatin Venture and Falcon Queen are also in the mix, while another who could be dangerous is the Faheys' lightly raced 3yo Masai Angel.[David Moon]