Farewell Fibresand: you were lots of fun, but Tapeta transformation makes sense

So much of British racing is wonderfully idiosyncratic. There are the tight turns of Chester, the rolling downs of Goodwood and Fontwell's figure of eight configuration.

Even the all-weather scene plays its part with Southwell's unique Fibresand surface. However, from next year, the latter will be no more, with Tapeta being laid in its stead.

Is this a bad thing? A cogent case can be made for and against the change. Identifying Southwell specialists can be a quick way to profits, especially if you get on at the ground floor before their liking for the surface becomes more widely known.