IGNAC LAMAR caught the eye when finishing second over course and distance 21 days ago, making plenty of late headway despite traffic problems. Better on all-weather than turf with five wins, he looks a strong candidate at this venue. Northern Cracksman should strip fitter for his recent comeback run and has previous course success, while Rooska has shown improved Newcastle form but returns from a 211-day absence.
Tipsters
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Source: newspaper tipsters
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Smart Stats
7
Genius Mistake
£93.00 Mike Sowersby's profit to a £1 level stake when having one runner at a flat meeting
40/1
4
Rooska
£64.90 Grant Tuer's profit to a £1 level stake with horses running after a break
10/1
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Ignac Lamar
24% Robert Havlin's strike rate at NEWCASTLE
9/2
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: Front Gunner could be advantaged by a prominent position which looks likely in this field: Of the better-fancied horses, Ignac Lamar is most likely to be ridden furthest from the pace.
Individual Price Hint: Rooska traded at 10% or less of Betfair SP and 25% or less of Betfair SP on 2 of its last 4 starts.