Newcastle witnessed an eventful day of racing on 29 December, with a competitive programme that produced top-class performances across the nine-race card. The Newcastle Race Results 29 December highlighted a series of standout efforts from established stables and emerging talent alike, providing a full showcase of sprint and middle-distance racing on the Tapeta surface.
The Midnite A Next Generation Handicap Stakes (Class 5) over 1m 4f 98y kicked off at 3:10 PM with a prize fund of £7,100. Damascus Steel, guided by Tom Eaves and trained by Denis Quinn, secured a decisive victory for owner Mrs Jessica Ball.
At 3:45 PM, the Read Meg Nicholls’ Blog EBF Novice Stakes (Class 4) over 6f offered £9,650 in prize money. Extremely Zain, ridden by Cieren Fallon for trainer William Haggas, delivered a commanding performance for Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum.
The 4:15 PM Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 5) over 7f 14y saw Dagger Strike, under Hollie Doyle and trainer Archie Watson, claim the £7,100 prize for Victorious Forever.
Gressington, with Darragh Keenan aboard, secured victory in the 4:45 PM Handicap Stakes (Class 4) over 7f 14y, collecting £9,500 for owners URSA Major Racing Ltd, Cassie and Wilson under trainer Katie Scott.
The 5:15 PM Midnite Handicap Stakes (Class 4) over 6f saw Bright, ridden by Billy Loughnane and trained by Mark Loughnane, win for Mr D. Kearns, taking home £9,500.
Second Fiddle triumphed in the 5:45 PM Golden Goals Handicap Stakes (Class 5) over 1m 5y. Jockey Mohammed Tabti and trainer Iain Jardine delivered a strong performance for owners Miss Valerie Renwick & Mr Kevin Kerr, earning £7,100.
The evening continued with the Handicap Stakes (Class 6) split into two divisions. At 6:15 PM Mapledurham, ridden by Kieran Shoemark and trained by Ed Walker, won Division I over 7f 14y for Kingsdown Thoroughbreds, securing £9,000. Division II at 6:45 PM was taken by Wyvern under David Nolan for trainer Patrick Morris and owners Pat Morris and Clear Cut Racing, also collecting £9,000.
The card concluded at 7:15 PM with the Handicap Stakes (Class 6) over 6f. Goldmoyne, guided by Cieren Fallon and trainer James Owen, triumphed for Mr Gordon McDowall, rounding out a competitive day of racing.
The Newcastle Race Results 29 December reflected a balanced card with multiple competitive handicaps and a strong juvenile presence. Notable jockey-trainer partnerships, including Fallon-Haggas and Doyle-Watson, highlighted the day, while several promising newcomers continued to make an impact in novice and nursery contests. The card confirmed Newcastle’s reputation as a venue for consistent midweek racing with wide-ranging competitive opportunities.
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