Thursday 1st January 2026

Two all-weather meetings for New Years Day on the Tapeta courses at Newcastle and Southwell.

Newcastle 

2.59 MACHETE - Consistent gelding who was pretty decent a couple of years ago back in France - 2nd 9/4

4.05 CONCERT BOY - Likes the course and is in good form, but has a big rise in the weights to contend with - unplaced

4.35 TRAIS FLUORS - As you know, I generally cannot resist selecting a Linda Perratt horse and Trais Fluors has a good chance here. Somewhat of a veteran these days at 12 yo, but only put up 1lb for a good showing a fortnight ago and should be in the mix - Won 15/2

Southwell

3.05 THE TUNGUSKA EVENT - won well at Newcastle in early November, but not so impressive a fortnight later at the same venue. Worth another chance today - unplaced

5.20 FILLY ONE - In the form of her life and will not be far away today - 2nd 11/4

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