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Ludlow

Thu 26th Oct

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2.20

Tom Calvert Memorial Novices' Hurdle

(GBB Race) (Div 1) of £9,000.00 4-y-o plus 1m. 7f. 169yds.

2.20 1m. 7f. 169yds. Hurdle (Class 4) 4-y-o plus 16 Declared

Tom Calvert Memorial Novices' Hurdle

(GBB Race) (Div 1) of £9,000.00

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Race Info

1st - £4,901.00 2nd - £2,258.00 3rd - £1,129.00 4th - £565.00

Formscan - This contest seems to revolve around the performance of NORMAN FLETCHER, who looked a useful type in bumpers before letting himself down in the jumping stakes on his hurdles debut at Huntingdon nine days ago. Nigel Twiston-Davies' runner didn't jump at all well before falling three out that day but he should know more for the experience and, having been sent off a long odds-on shot that day, compensation could await. Lady Caro and Wyenot are the dangers.

6P7-

6,b g 11-2

Milan (GB)-Musical Madam(Musical Pursuit)

(194) (Sue Howell)

42-8

5,b g 11-2

Well Chosen (GB)-Smart Annie(Dubai Destination)

(175) (Bdrsyndicates)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Bitsnbuckles (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Dusautior (GB)	1
21st Apr 2023 Tralee P(3m , Point To Point, Yielding) Bitsnbuckles (IRE) 2nd (7/2 12-2) J C Barry .13L in front of Dusautior (GB) 3rd (1/1Fav 12-2) J W Hendrick (8 ran)

40-7

5,ch g 11-2

Lord Of England (GER)-Classic Diva(Sholokhov)

(27) (The Pant Wilkin Partnership 001)
Rated 121

3-45

5,ch g 11-2

Martaline (GB)-Viveda(King's Best)

hd⁴(24) (Mr Nick Carter)

133-

5,b g 11-2

Jeu St Eloi (FR)-Denisette(Astarabad)

(188) (Botticelli Racing)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Dusautior (GB) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Bitsnbuckles (IRE)	1
21st Apr 2023 Tralee P(3m , Point To Point, Yielding) Bitsnbuckles (IRE) 2nd (7/2 12-2) J C Barry .13L in front of Dusautior (GB) 3rd (1/1Fav 12-2) J W Hendrick (8 ran)

5,b g 11-2

Gentlewave (IRE)-Onetwobeat(Beat All)

(163) (The Gentle Victor Racing Syndicate)

65-5

5,b g 11-2

Scorpion (IRE)-Molly's A Diva(Midnight Legend)

(14) (Mr J Perriss)

/04-

6,b g 11-2

Mount Nelson (GB)-Court Princess(Mtoto)

ts²(208) (Derek & Cheryl Holder)

4,b g 11-1

El Kabeir (USA)-Impasse(Dansili)

(160) (Not Another One Partnership)

4,b g 11-1

Telescope (IRE)-Halo Flora(Alflora)

(215) (John Aprahamian & Co Ltd)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Grain Trade (GB) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Norman Fletcher (GB)	1
25th Mar 2023 Newbury(2m 69yds, Bumper, Soft (Heavy in places)) Norman Fletcher (GB) 8th (11/2 11-4) Sam Twiston-Davies 68.25L in front of Grain Trade (GB) 16th (50/1 11-0) D A Jacob (19 ran)

4,gr g 11-1

Dark Angel (IRE)-Plagiarism(Lonhro)

ts³hd¹(390) (Mr Rich Bevis)

81-F

4,ch g 11-1

No Risk At All (FR)-Hiho Silver Lining(Silver Patriarch)

(9) cd¹ (Mr M Stavrou)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Norman Fletcher (GB) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Grain Trade (GB)	1
25th Mar 2023 Newbury(2m 69yds, Bumper, Soft (Heavy in places)) Norman Fletcher (GB) 8th (11/2 11-4) Sam Twiston-Davies 68.25L in front of Grain Trade (GB) 16th (50/1 11-0) D A Jacob (19 ran)

046-

5,b m 10-9

Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Springinherstep(Saddlers' Hall)

(199) (Mr & Mrs A Millett)

4,b m 10-8

Dink (FR)-Manly Dream(Highest Honor)

(15) (Alne Park Stud)

4,b m 10-8

Clovis Du Berlais (FR)-Mozo

d¹ (Mrs Belinda Clarke)

4,ch m 10-8

Schiaparelli (GER)-Ambrosia's Promise(Minster Son)

(197) (Strachan Salwey Grifith Graham Thompson)

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Ludlow Thu 26th Oct

Previous Winners of this Race by Year

2022 Kingston Sunflower 5 10-7 Jack Hogan 2/7Fav (F M O'Brien)
2021 Key To The Moon 5 10-12 Sam Twiston-Davies 8/1 (Nigel Twiston-Davies)
2020 Ajero 5 10-12 David Bass 3/1 (K C Bailey)
2019 Ballinsker 4 10-12 Adam Wedge 4/1 (E Williams)
2018 Court Royale 5 10-12 Adam Wedge 4/1 (E Williams)
2017 Cresswell Legend 6 10-12 David Bass 9/2 (K C Bailey)
2016 New Member 5 10-12 N de Boinville 13/2 (Tom Lacey)
2015 Ascotdeux Nellerie 5 10-12 D Bass 8/11Fav (K C Bailey)
2014 Buywise 7 10-12 Paul Moloney 10/11Fav (E Williams)
2013 Curzon Line 4 10-12 D F O'Regan 11/4Fav (John Ferguson)
2012 Hold Court 5 10-12 Paul Moloney 13/8Fav (E Williams)
2011 Sublime Talent 5 11-5 Paul Moloney 11/4 (E Williams)

Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins

Trainer

Winning Horses

E Williams

2019 - Ballinsker(4/1), 2018 - Court Royale(4/1), 2014 - Buywise(10/11Fav), 2012 - Hold Court(13/8Fav), 2011 - Sublime Talent(11/4)

K C Bailey

2020 - Ajero(3/1), 2017 - Cresswell Legend(9/2), 2015 - Ascotdeux Nellerie(8/11Fav)

F M O'Brien

2022 - Kingston Sunflower(2/7Fav)

Gordon Elliott

2011 - Esporao(1/1Fav)

John Ferguson

2013 - Curzon Line(11/4Fav)

Nigel Twiston-Davies

2021 - Key To The Moon(8/1)

Tom Lacey

2016 - New Member(13/2)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins

Jockey

Winning Horses

Paul Moloney

2014 - Buywise(10/11Fav), 2012 - Hold Court(13/8Fav), 2011 - Sublime Talent(11/4)

Adam Wedge

2019 - Ballinsker(4/1), 2018 - Court Royale(4/1)

David Bass

2020 - Ajero(3/1), 2017 - Cresswell Legend(9/2)

D Bass

2015 - Ascotdeux Nellerie(8/11Fav)

D F O'Regan

2013 - Curzon Line(11/4Fav)

Jack Hogan

2022 - Kingston Sunflower(2/7Fav)

N de Boinville

2016 - New Member(13/2)

Sam Twiston-Davies

2021 - Key To The Moon(8/1)

T J O'Brien

2011 - Esporao(1/1Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins

Age

Winning Horses

5yo

2022 - Kingston Sunflower(2/7Fav), 2021 - Key To The Moon(8/1), 2020 - Ajero(3/1), 2018 - Court Royale(4/1), 2016 - New Member(13/2), 2015 - Ascotdeux Nellerie(8/11Fav), 2012 - Hold Court(13/8Fav), 2011 - Sublime Talent(11/4), 2011 - Esporao(1/1Fav)

4yo

2019 - Ballinsker(4/1), 2013 - Curzon Line(11/4Fav)

6yo

2017 - Cresswell Legend(9/2)

7yo

2014 - Buywise(10/11Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins

Sire

Winning Horses

Court Cave (IRE)

2019 - Ballinsker(4/1), 2018 - Court Royale(4/1), 2012 - Hold Court(13/8Fav)

Alhaarth (IRE)

2016 - New Member(13/2)

Authorized (IRE)

2022 - Kingston Sunflower(2/7Fav)

Dubawi (IRE)

2013 - Curzon Line(11/4Fav)

Hawk Wing (USA)

2011 - Esporao(1/1Fav)

Midnight Legend (GB)

2017 - Cresswell Legend(9/2)

Network (GER)

2015 - Ascotdeux Nellerie(8/11Fav)

Red Jazz (USA)

2020 - Ajero(3/1)

Sadler's Wells (USA)

2011 - Sublime Talent(11/4)

Sea The Moon (GER)

2021 - Key To The Moon(8/1)

Tikkanen (USA)

2014 - Buywise(10/11Fav)

First Time - Over Hurdles Grain Trade, Bitsnbuckles, Dusautior, Gentle Victor, My Monty, Wyenot, Larkin, Lady Caro, I Look How I Look, Mo Zola. Hood Larkin» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 13/8 Norman Fletcher, 13/2 Dusautior, Damarta, 8/1 I Look How I Look, Wyenot, 10/1 Lady Caro, Bitsnbuckles, 16/1 Classic Lord, 20/1 I Got Stung, 25/1 Deadlock, Mo Zola, 33/1 Ballyrashane, 50/1 Gentle Victor, 66/1 My Monty, 100/1 Others.

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