14:55 Ludlow
Thursday 26 October 2023
All13:5014:2014:5515:3016:0516:4017:1117:1217:41
Tom Calvert Memorial Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 2)
- 4YO plus  |  Class 4  |  1m 7f 169y  |  Good to Soft (Good in places)  |  16 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 14:55Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 3m 50.90s
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Horse A-Z
Show odds
Successful on third and final start between the flags in March but no show in 2 starts under Rules to date.
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Posted fairly-useful form when winning 7-runner bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft) in May and is of obvious interest on hurdles debut.
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Sent off a big price and finished well beaten in novice at Bangor (16.7f, soft) on hurdles bow 22 days ago.
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310,000 gns purchase after winning a point in Ireland and made an encouraging start over hurdles at Newbury in November. Below that level when last seen in Exeter listed race in February but had a wind operation since and clearly sets the standard on form.
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No real impact in a couple of bumpers earlier this year. Off 6 months ahead of his hurdles debut with work to do.
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Shaped like a stayer when fifth in a Market Rasen bumper on NH debut in March and it's been a similar story both starts over hurdles. Looks one for handicaps over longer trips.
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Finished last of 8 in bumper at Worcester on NH debut last month. Since joined new yard and can only be watched on hurdles bow. Hooded for first time.
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Useful Flat winner at up to 14f. Rare jumps performer for Michael Bell and will be a danger to all if taking to this discipline.
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€17,000 3-y-o, £40,000 4-y-o, Getaway gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chase winner Vintage Fizz and point/bumper winner Fameaftertheglory. Won only start in Irish points in April and rates an interesting Rules debutant for respected yard.
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Unplaced sole outing in points and showed only modest form in a pair of bumpers for Harriet Dickin. Needs a big step forward on hurdle/yard debut.
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Shaped better than bare result when third of 6 in bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) on NH debut 157 days ago. Switches to hurdling now and warrants respect. Tongue strap on for first time.
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Fairly useful Flat winner in France. Joined new yard for 55,000 guineas and is an interesting recruit to hurdling. Wears tongue strap.
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Fair winner at 17f on Flat who showed an aptitude for hurdling when third of 8 in novice (5/1) at Exeter (16.7f, good) on NH debut 14 days ago. This looks much more competitive, though.
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Showed ability when third in a Southwell bumper on debut for Peter Niven but no better than mid-division either outing over hurdles for new connections.
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Mahler mare. Dam, little sign of ability, half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 3¼m) Perfect Man. Maiden Irish pointer who looks a long-term project.
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Modest maiden on Flat and largely below form in that sphere this year. Makes little appeal on jumps debut.
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Forecasts
Ittack Blue (15/8), Choccabloc (5/2), Adjuvant (5/2), Recoup (15/2), Jour D'Evasion (22/1), Getaway Glory (40/1), Breccia (100/1), Inchiquin Spirit (100/1), Myfanwy's Magic (150/1), Chantilly Rose (150/1), Present De Vango (150/1), Exclusive Getaway (200/1), James Baie (200/1), Yogi's Trail (250/1), Blagthebookies (500/1), Ballet Blanc (500/1)
ITTACK BLUE was disappointing on his second start last term but had looked a useful prospect at Newbury previously and is taken to make a winning return. There are plenty of interesting hurdles debutants in opposition with bumper winner Choccabloc and useful Flat performer Adjuvant catching the eye most.
- Ittack Blue15/8
- Choccabloc5/2
- Adjuvant5/2
Prize Money
1st: £4,901.002nd: £2,258.003rd: £1,129.004th: £565.00
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