Good times as Twiston-Davies team reel off 18-1 treble

Good Boy Bobby: highly regarded novice hurdler formed part of a treble for Nigel and Sam Twiston-DaviesCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

Nigel Twiston-Davies sent some exciting potential up from Gloucestershire and claimed an 18-1 treble with Luckofthedraw, Good Boy Bobby and Al Dancer all creating a good impression.

The trainer's son Sam was aboard the trio, making the most of his newfound opportunities since leaving his job as number one rider for Paul Nicholls to go freelance back in May.

The Twiston-Davies team claimed both divisions of the novice hurdle with the well-backed Good Boy Bobby (4-9) and Al Dancer (6-5), having got up and running with Luckofthedraw (5-1) in the 2m novice handicap chase.

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Andrew DietzReporter

Published on 18 October 2018inReports

Last updated 18:44, 18 October 2018

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