14.40
GoodAlbert Bartlett River Don Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £31322.5
- 3m 0f 84y
- Class 1
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £2.10
Form: 14
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Won a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Doncaster (3m, good) last January and he's had wind surgery since being pulled up here in November on his only run this season; he's a lightly raced 7yo who retains potential but a leap of improvement is needed and it's hard to be confident after last time. |
25/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: 21
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Contrasting performances since switched to handicap chases, winning narrowly at Sandown then folding tamely at Ascot, both over 3m; presents a dilemma but could have more to offer provided he's back on song and it's too soon to write him off. |
3/1 |
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3 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 185y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Lightly raced 8yo who held on narrowly at Sandown (3m, good to soft; handicap chase debut) most recently, adding to his point/hurdle wins and posting a career-best performance; may be capable of further improvement in this sphere and commands respect. |
4/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: 23-217 C
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
11yo who was runner-up at Warwick (3m, good to soft) on New Year's Eve but he's had a heavy defeat and a fall in two subsequent runs; new headgear is now tried but he's hard to predict and has not won since October 2024; down the list. |
8/1 |
|
4 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 10y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
11yo who was runner-up at Warwick (3m, good to soft) on New Year's Eve but he's hard to predict and was tailed off at Ludlow (visor added) last time; comes with risks attached and he needs to bounce back again. |
12/1 |
|
6th 4 |
18th Feb 2026 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
11yo who has an up-and-down profile but finished second at Warwick (3m, good to soft) on New Year's Eve; versatile ground-wise; major player if backing up that good performance with another; wears a first-time visor. |
5/2 |
7/2
Form: 312112 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
30th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Took the notable scalp of Haiti Couleurs on his chase debut last season and ran well afterwards, including a near miss in this race; poor the last twice (heavy/soft) when tried in a visor but the cheekpieces that have worked well for him are now back on; much respected. |
7/2 |
|
2 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 1y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Beat Haiti Couleurs on his chase debut last season and mostly ran well afterwards; seems back in fair form, as he went close at Ludlow and ran a lot better than a 21l defeat may suggest when visored for the first time at Wincanton (3m2f); that was his first time on heavy ground and it looked a factor in him getting so tired late on; one to consider. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 162y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Beat Haiti Couleurs on his chase debut last season when Isaac Des Obeaux was further back and mostly ran well afterwards; probably needed his first race of the season and he stuck to his task to go down by only a length at Ludlow (3m, good to soft); gives the impression he'll stay all day and a visor could work (replacing cheekpieces; looked lazy at times on that final run). |
3/1 |
8/1
Form: 235-21
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Acts on any ground; had very little to spare at Sandown (2m4f) most recently but the runner-up has franked the form since; still competitively treated back up 2lb, assuming he takes to first-time headgear. |
8/1 |
|
4 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Did not make any significant further progress after making all for clearcut success at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) last November but is still quite lightly raced over fences and makes his seasonal debut from a workable mark; can make a bold bid. |
7/2 |
|
4 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Did not make any significant further progress after making all for clearcut success at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) last November but is still quite lightly raced over fences and makes his seasonal debut from a workable mark; can make a bold bid. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 125
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
20th Oct 2024 Good 3m 5f 48y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Has done very well this season for new yard over fences, winning twice at Perth (2m4f, good) and going close there (2m4f, good) last time; he's going into the unknown stamina-wise but was a close second over 3m2f at Newton Abbot (good to soft) in July and this progressive 7yo is not ruled out. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
26th Sep 2024 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Sent straight chasing by Donald McCain and has finished first or second in all four starts from 2m4f to 3m2f; jumped well out in front to win over C&D 17 days ago off just 2lb lower; might be vulnerable to something better handicapped but has a solid chance. |
6/4 |
|
1st 2 |
9th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Made it 2-2 at Perth when making all to beat a few of these here 23 days ago, fending off Parisencore by just under a length; had nothing in hand but he's only 2lb higher. |
5/2 |
20/1
Form: 25-14
Last run: 66 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
28th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
raced in second, lost position gradually 9th, going okay when broke down and pulled up quickly after 3 out |
6/1 |
|
7th 1 |
27th Jan 2024 Good 3m 0f 84y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Likely that he failed to give his true running when a remote fourth at Warwick (2m5f, soft) having previously looked good in winning on good ground at Exeter (2m2f); remains a horse of interest and his dam won over this far. |
20/1 |
|
4th 1 |
22nd Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd, went second 6th, lost second 4 out, not fluent and lost third 3 out, weakening when mistake last |
7/2 |
13/2
Form: -31231
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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33/1
Form: 5-511 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
17th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner (3m, soft) who ran well for a long way on last month's chase and handicap debut at Ludlow (2m4f, good to soft), which came after a 288-day break; shaped as though he needed that run and he could have a part to play now back up in trip. |
12/1 |
|
11 |
17th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner (3m, soft) who ran well for a long way on last month's chase and handicap debut at Ludlow (2m4f, good to soft), which came after a 288-day break; shaped as though he needed that run and he could have a part to play now back up in trip. |
12/1 |
|
5th 1 |
18th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Irish bumper win came over this far (made all) and he's added a 3m hurdle since, so assertive strategy likely here; chase/point scorers in pedigree (nephew of prolific Templer) augur well for a move to fences. |
9/2 |
8/1
Form: 16-221
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
He's run with credit this season on two of his three starts since returning from a long absence, returning to form when third of seven at Kelso (2m6f, good to soft) in December; his novice hurdle wins came on heavy ground and he could have more to offer now back up in trip; on the shortlist. |
9/1 |
|
4th 4 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
4-10 under rules, posting a personal best when slamming four rivals in novice hurdle at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) in March 2024; in much deeper when down the field in Grade 1 novice at Aintree the following month, and has not been seen since; retains potential and will probably stay 3m, so he's quite an interesting candidate despite a lengthy absence. |
9/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £21.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £20.92 |
| Tricast | £230.36 |
| Trifecta | £186.20 |
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