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Saturday 18 November 2023

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QuinnBet Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:38 | Winning time: 4m 16.82s

Booster Bob^h⁴¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: S Bowen| T: O Murphy| CD

4/6

Successful in bumper at Ayr on debut but went backwards from that effort at Wetherby next time. However, after 6 months off and with hood applied, he made a winning start over hurdles in C&D maiden last month. Open to progress and he looks the one to beat.

Form: 13-1

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Come To Pass¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 11-0| J: Lily Pinchin⁽³⁾| T: A W Carroll

22/1

Modest handicapper on Flat (stays 10f) who has been without a win this year. Stepped up on his recent run when 2¼ lengths ninth of 12 at Lingfield 17 days ago, despite pulling hard, so he'll need to settle better as he goes over hurdles.

Form:

Letthedustsettle¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Stan Sheppard| T: T Lacey

9/2

Successful on his sole outing in points in March and shaped as if better for the run when sixth of 18 in novice at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) on his hurdles debut 2 weeks ago. Could make his presence felt with his recent outing behind him.

Form: 1-6

Tampico Rocco^h³⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Lee Edwards| T: Dave Roberts

50/1

Poor form and headstrong in bumpers. After 13 months off, he was held but keeping on alongside the eventual third when falling 3 out in maiden at Huntingdon (19.6f) on hurdles debut last month. Others preferred.

Form: 6/544-F

Wild Grouse²⁴⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Theo Gillard| T: D McCain Jnr

4/1

Getaway gelding who cost £30,000 after easily winning on the third of his 3 starts in Irish points in March. Has joined a good stable for his Rules career and he's one to note on his hurdles bow, especially if the market vibes are positive.

Form: F/F1-

Crimson Ruby²³

Age: 5| Weight: 10-7| J: James Bowen| T: W Greatrex

14/1

Modest form on first of 2 starts in bumpers but has offerred little in a pair of novice hurdles so far. Looks to be up against it as she drops in trip.

Form: 00-58

It's For You Mum⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-7| J: S Mulqueen| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell

22/1

Well held on her only start in bumpers and didn't get very far sent hurdling when falling at the first in novice at Hexham 8 days ago. Improvement needed.

Form: 6F

Orbys River¹⁹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 10-7| J: R T Dunne| T: S Allwood

66/1

Failed to complete both starts in Irish points, falling on the latest occasion in May. Has a fair standard to aim at as she makes her Rules debut.

Form: P-F

Forecasts

Booster Bob (4/6), Wild Grouse (4/1), Letthedustsettle (9/2), Crimson Ruby (14/1), Come To Pass (22/1), It's For You Mum (22/1), Tampico Rocco (50/1), Orbys River (66/1)

A bumper winner on debut, BOOSTER BOB also made a successful start over hurdles at this C&D last month and he can score again with improvement to come. He is taken to provide Olly Murphy with back-to-back wins in this race, with Letthedustsettle the one who can give the selection most to think about, ahead of hurdles-debutant Wild Grouse.