14.40
GoodAlbert Bartlett River Don Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £22780
- 3m 0f 84y
- Class 1
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £7.50
- Place: £1.60
Form: 11-113
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Missed 2024 and came up a bit short in his six races since, sent chasing for his five starts this term; shaped as if he stayed when third of five on the step up to 3m4f at Haydock last time but he needs much better than that; perhaps the subsequent wind surgery (his second) will help his cause. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
A useful winning novice hurdler back in 2022/23; lightly raced since and has failed to win in four small-field events over fences this term, just a fair third of six in 23f Kelso handicap 20 days ago; has his first run beyond 3m here and needs it to spark improvement. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Runner-up in Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree (3m, soft) in April 2023 prior to very long absence; this 10yo has been runner-up in beginners'/novice chases on his three starts this season (2m5f/3m), bumping into the classy Wendigo last time, and he could be a contender now tackling a handicap. |
9/2 |
9/4
- Place: £1.50
Form: 1
Last run: 64 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 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Had struggled badly in recent years but belatedly showed a smart level of ability remains when second over C&D (soft) in first-time blinkers (retained) four weeks ago; put back up 4lb but retains handicapping scope if building on that, with his top stable's good form providing hope that he can. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won a Grade 1 novice hurdle and Grade 2 novice chase in 2023; his mark continues to tumble but for good reason and a major revival is required with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
|
25 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Won Grade 1 novice hurdle at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival (3m, soft) and made a promising start to chasing career last season, when he continued to look all about stamina; his career has taken a spectacular wrong turn since but there was a slight hint last time of getting back on track. |
66/1 |
20/1
- Place: £3.90
Form: 53-213 C BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Well below best last season but exploited some help from the handicapper when winning in pretty good style at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) this month; even after a 5lb rise, he's still 5lb lower than when winning this race in 2025; good chance. |
7/4 |
|
1st 2 |
7th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 189y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Well handicapped if judged on his two good-ground wins in cheekpieces last spring (2m7f/2m5f) but has been well below best (in various headgear) in recent months; ran well for a long way before weakening quickly at Market Rasen (3m, good) last time and might benefit from this drop back in trip but others have much less to prove. |
10/1 |
|
5th 1 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Well handicapped if judged on his two good-ground wins in cheekpieces last spring (2m7f/2m5f) but has been out of form (in various headgear) in recent months; sure to appreciate this ease in grade but needs to turn a corner; cheekpieces refitted. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 21-141
Last run: 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
22nd Jan 2024 Frozen 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Point (3m) and bumper winner who won two of his four hurdle starts (2m4f/2m3f, good/soft), with one of the defeats coming in a Grade 2 at Sandown; doesn't look on too bad a mark and his trainer has been looking forward to getting him over fences. |
9/2 |
|
4th 6 |
28th Jan 2023 Good 3m 0f 84y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 3rd |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 2523-1
Last run: 97 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 6f 164y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Broadly consistent in handicaps for current yard and ran respectably in the Topham at Aintree (2m5f) most recently; made all, despite jumping left, at Huntingdon (2m4f; also on good to soft) the time before; this is a harder task. |
16/1 |
|
6th 19 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
10yo who has a career-high mark following easy win in a small field at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft); however, he enjoyed himself in front in the Grand Sefton (2m5f, good to soft; fourth) and the Becher (3m2f, soft; fifth) over these fences earlier in the season and can make another bold bid. |
16/1 |
|
1st 2 |
1st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Consistent form for current yard includes a couple of creditable efforts over the National fences at Aintree; beaten favourite in veterans' event at Market Rasen (2m5f) most recently but fared best of the rest behind the easy winner; solid claims. |
11/4 |
9/1
Form: -12121 D
Last run: 82 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
23rd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Second at the 2024 Cheltenham Festival and he started last season with two wins, including a gritty success in the Becher at Aintree (3m2f); struggled in the Grand National last month but he's now only 2lb higher than for his last win and looks interesting on this drop back in trip and class; last success was on soft but most of his wins have been on good ground. |
5/2 |
|
15th 34 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
Second at the 2024 Cheltenham Festival and started this season with two wins, notably by a short head from Mr Vango in the 3m2f Becher over these fences (wore cheekpieces second time); warmed up for this over hurdles after three months off; the Becher performance was doughty stuff but his only go at a marathon trip was last year's National in which he finished a remote tenth, always behind. |
40/1 |
|
7th 4 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Useful chaser who is 2-2 this season, latest success in notable race at Aintree; however, lower mark over hurdles reflects his level in this sphere and main target is again the Grand National next month. |
20/1 |
7/2
Form: 7-7111 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
11th Oct 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
11st 12lb |
Three-time winner over hurdles in 2022; hasn't had much racing since; fourth in a Wexford beginners' chase in March but below that level at Kilbeggan next time; questions to answer. |
12/1 |
|
8th 4 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 120y |
11st 12lb |
prominent |
8/1 |
|
8th 4 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 120y |
11st 12lb |
prominent |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 3112 D
Last run: 99 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
3rd Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Looked very promising in autumn 2022 but ran just three times last year and struggled; lots to prove on first start since last June. |
25/1 |
11/2
Form: 13
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 14 |
25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
|
8th 14 |
25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
|
5th 1 |
30th Dec 2024 Heavy 2m 3f 203y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, raced slightly wide back straight |
3/1 |
66/1
Form: P36
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Never progressed for Ben Pauling but has run well in three of his four starts for current yard and he did well to floor the higher-rated favourite in a 2m3f Warwick maiden hurdle last month (good); if taking to fences, he can run better than he did in his two handicaps over hurdles. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Never progressed for Ben Pauling but has run well in three of his four starts for current yard and he did well to floor the higher-rated favourite in a 2m3f Warwick maiden hurdle last month (good); if taking to fences, he can run better than he did in his two handicaps over hurdles. |
3/1 |
|
1st 7 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
led, headed 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, ridden and rallied approaching last, led again run-in, kept on well final 110yds, gamely |
5/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £21.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £21.78 |
| Tricast | £246.13 |
| Trifecta | £363.50 |
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