14:50 Newcastle

Thursday 9 December 2021

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MansionBet Best Odds Guaranteed Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:50 | Winning time: 5m 31.16s

Captain Quint²²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Craig Nichol| T: R Dobbin

6/1

Runner-up in a point before (5/2) winning 3-runner novice hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 22 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Has more to offer now up in trip. Needs considering.

Form: 2-1

Crystal Glory³⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: B S Hughes| T: N G Richards

10/3

Unbeaten in two points before landing the odds in 10-runner novice hurdle at Hexham (20.1f, soft) 34 days ago, battling well. Sure to improve, and he's firmly in the mix.

Form: 11-1

Contemplatemyfaith³⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Fergus Gregory⁽³⁾| T: O Murphy

6/4

Third in point and bumper in Ireland before making a promising hurdling debut when third of 6 in novice at Lingfield (19.5f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Holds leading claims on form.

Form: 33-3

Etincelle Artiste^t1¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 10-12| J: Bridget Andrews| T: D Skelton

28/1

Runner-up in a point but had wind op before pulled up in novice hurdle at Doncaster (20.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 13 days ago. Tongue strap goes on now with something to prove.

Form: 2P

Gandhi Maker⁷⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Thomas Dowson| T: P A Kirby

3/1

Irish point winner who shaped as if need of run when seventh of 9 in novice hurdle at Perth (2m) on NH debut 77 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Should step forward. Engaged Hexham 220 Wednesday.

Form: 1-7

Hesque De L'isle⁴⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 10-12| J: Stan Sheppard| T: T Lacey

20/1

Badly in need of the experience when eighth of 9 in bumper at Ascot (15.7f, soft, 10/1) on NH debut 40 days ago. Makes hurdles debut going significantly up in trip. No forlorn hope.

Form: 8

Phil De Pail³⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-12| J: Henry Brooke| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero

14/1

Fair bumper performer who (17/2) hinted at promise when fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Carlisle (20f, soft) on hurdles bow 39 days ago. Needs to step forward now, though.

Form: 364-5

Room At The Top⁶⁶⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: Callum Bewley| T: Ewan Whillans

150/1

Off 22 months and had wind op since seventh in bumper at Musselburgh. Goes over hurdles with lots to prove.

Form: 57/

Ryedale Cowboy

Age: 4| Weight: 10-12| J: Emma Smith-Chaston⁽⁷⁾| T: Paula SmithWS

150/1

€11,000 3-y-o, Kalanisi gelding. Brother to a point winner. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart chaser Andreas. Makes his debut over hurdles after undergoing wind surgery. Others appeal more.

Form:

Maid Of Houxty^t²²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-5| J: C O'Farrell| T: D W Whillans

50/1

Off 9 months and failed to build on hurdling debut third when only eighth in novice at Hexham (16.2f) 22 days ago. Significantly up in trip with more needed.

Form: 63-8

Non-Runners

Fast Scenic¹

Weight: 10-12| Age: 6

T: J Ewart J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Contemplatemyfaith (6/4), Gandhi Maker (3/1), Crystal Glory (10/3), Captain Quint (6/1), Phil De Pail (14/1), Hesque De L'isle (20/1), Fast Scenic (20/1), Etincelle Artiste (28/1), Maid Of Houxty (50/1), Ryedale Cowboy (150/1), Room At The Top (150/1)

CONTEMPLATEMYFAITH posted a fairly useful level of form when third on his hurdling bow at Lingfield so looks the way to go here for the in-form Olly Murphy yard. Both Crystal Glory and Captain Quint have 7 lb penalties to overcome for their respective victories at Hexham and appeal as the two to chase home the selection in that order.