Plenty of early entries here for this novice hurdle, though with just the one running, won by 10/11 shot Overthetop for Olly Murphy last year telling us very little statistically.
Crystal Glory will be some beast when they eventually send him over fences, but the dual point-to-point winner may make it three out of three over hurdles after successes over this trip at Hexham, and two furlongs further here at Newcastle.
He does have to give 12lb away to all of his rivals which is, on the face of it is a big ask, but I suspect we still haven’t seen the best of the son of Fame And Glory, who may go on to bigger and better events over the years ahead.
Daily Sport Recommended Bet 1pt Win Crystal Glory 2.33pm Newcastle 11/8 Paddy Power, Betfair, and Betfred