AQUA BEAR was runner-up twice in maidens for previous connections in Ireland, including on his latest appearance at Dundalk, and this looks a good opportunity for the colt to make a winning start on this side of the Irish Sea. Thestral is a likely type on paper and it will look significant if he's strong in the betting, while Henriette Ronner is probably capable of better than what she's shown to date.
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Source: newspaper tipsters
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Smart Stats
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Henriette Ronner
27% William Haggas's strike rate at NEWCASTLE since the start of the 2021 season
5/2
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Henriette Ronner
21% William Haggas's strike rate with horses running in races between 7f and up to 10f
5/2
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Henriette Ronner
22% William Haggas's strike rate in winter
5/2
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: Mick The Vest could be expected to race prominently. Of those in the front half of the betting forecast, Aqua Bear might be well positioned in a slowly run affair: Of the better-fancied horses, Half Mine is most likely to be ridden furthest from the pace.
Individual Price Hint: Aqua Bear traded at 25% or less of Betfair SP twice on its last 3 starts.