It's strange how on such a small stretch of land, a word changes from one region to another.
In regards of the north-eastern folk ballad 'Blaydon Races', Wikipedia suggests:
'...Although the account of the trip to Blaydon is fictional, the heavy rain was noted in the Newcastle Daily Chronicle,
as were the missing "cuddy" (horses). These were unable to ford the river due to an unexpected rise in the water level,
meaning that only one horse was present when racing was scheduled to begin...'
In regards of the north-eastern folk ballad 'Blaydon Races', Wikipedia suggests:
'...Although the account of the trip to Blaydon is fictional, the heavy rain was noted in the Newcastle Daily Chronicle,
as were the missing "cuddy" (horses). These were unable to ford the river due to an unexpected rise in the water level,
meaning that only one horse was present when racing was scheduled to begin...'
Read The TV Guide, yer' don't need a TV.