PICTURE SPECIAL: Newcastle striker Owen suffers lack of form at the races

He's not quite been at the races when it comes to scoring goals for Newcastle lately, and by the look of it things weren't much better for Michael Owen on a day out at the Chester races. Another loser: The Newcastle striker stands dejected during totesport.com Chester Cup DayOwen was joined at the totesport.com Chester Cup Day by former St James' Park team-mate and Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given who could afford to relax and enjoy the festivities of the day without the worry of relegation from the top flight. Irish eyes are smiling: Owen was accompanied at Chester Racecourse by former team-mate Shay Given Owen and the Toon Army will be keeping fingers crossed that thingsimprove by Monday, when rivals and fellow strugglers Middlesbrough cometo St James' Park. Fox in the box: The one-time England international studies the form from his executive suite Counsellor demands sporting chance for bad boy Barton but admits shamed star skipped therapyMagpies keeper Harper reveals life under Shearer is far more disciplined ASH WEDNESDAY: Lack of local heroes has Wor Al's Newcastle drifting away NEWCASTLE UNITED FC

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