14th December

640 Kempton-Tegara was progressing well until a bit below par last time but that possibly could be put down to the Tapeta surface at Newcastle.
Its clear top rated on its performance 2 starts back over this course and distance and with its sire boasting an impressive 50% strike rate here on the polytrack surface then I expect it to continue its upward curve.
The trainer has a 38% strike rate with his runners that go off favourite here.
Encore Moi and Palenville are the dangers but both lack the upside of the selection.
Back Tegara 14pts at 3.5 at Hills/Ladbrokes-Non Runner

250 Musselburgh-I always like the Irish to Uk angle with handicappers over the jumps and that makes Theo of interest here.
Most races are more competitive in Ireland and that can often mean a horse becomes well handicapped when they travel over the sea.
Either of Theo`s last 2 runs give it chances and Ive got it around the 3/1 mark.
Stoneham and Arthurs Secret are both consistent but also beatable,
Back Theo 6pts at 7.5 at Hills/Betfred-4th(-6pts)13/2 into 11/4 and never seen with a chance at any stage.What an awful month this has been.Got the market spot on as usual but received a joke of a ride.