14.25
HeavyAlbert Bartlett Triple Crown Series At Punchestown Festival 2026 Qualifier Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £7695.65
- 2m 2f 150y
- 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sleet
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £15.00
- Place: £3.50
Form: 457514
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
1st Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 175y |
11st 6lb |
Dual-purpose winner was well beaten at Punchestown on his last hurdle run but ran a decent race on the Flat at Tramore since; needs to find more. |
22/1 |
|
4th 4 (10) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Dual-purpose performer; has won three of his last five races, two over hurdles and on the Flat at Gowran before finishing in mid-division in a handicap hurdle at the Punchestown festival; best Flat form at around 1m2f. |
9/2 |
|
12th 4 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 81y |
11st 9lb |
Dual-purpose; has won three of his last four, two over hurdles and on the Flat at Gowran on latest; raised 11lb for his latest win over timber at Naas (18.5f, heavy) in January; this is harder but he did that easily and he is ground versatile; player. |
10/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 50-754
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Ex-Henry de Bromhead; fair novice hurdler, but pulled up on only start over fences; fair third in a maiden point in April on stable debut; tongue-tie on; has a much stiffer task here. |
8/1 |
|
5 |
12th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 185y |
11st 2lb |
Took a 6l fourth on handicap hurdle debut at this venue (2m, heavy); improved on that when runner-up at Naas (2m3f, heavy); disappointing favourite at the same venue last time and now switched to chasing. |
4/1 |
|
8th 16 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 110y |
10st 4lb |
Took a 6l fourth on handicap debut at Limerick (2m, heavy); improved on that when runner-up at here (2m3f, heavy) last time; stayed on but no match for the winner that day; up 3lb but not much mileage on the clock. |
7/1 |
10/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 14-553 C
Last run: 78 days
W: 11st 3lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
7th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 50y |
11st 12lb |
Veteran six-time winner; produced some good displays off much higher chase marks in 2025; continues to show plenty of zest, in front of Piccolo Player when third at Naas 13 days ago. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 15 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 110y |
10st 5lb |
Veteran six-time winner; produced some good displays off much higher chase marks in 2025; weakened into a 19.5l third here last time (2m3f, heavy); 13l behind Peaceinthevalley on that occasion; hit the front early that day, so perhaps can get closer more patiently ridden. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
25th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 2f 150y |
11st 3lb |
Veteran six-time winner; produced several good displays off his much higher chase mark during 2025; hard to be sure how effectively he will cope on his return to hurdling at the age of 13 |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: 527282
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
25th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 2f 150y |
11st 4lb |
Not the most consistent sort but enters calculations on last month's second over 2m at this venue, when those behind included King Kali (fourth) who was returning after a lengthy absence; three seconds from his last five starts, but lesser displays in between; blinkered first time. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 100y |
11st 9lb |
Dual-purpose; sole success over hurdles came off 3lb lower at Bellewstown (2m1f, gd-yld) in April 2024 for Gavin Cromwell; yet to really hit form for this stable, though did run ok over 2m4f here in August; drops in trip and place chance if repeats that off 3lb lower. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 100y |
11st 9lb |
Dual-purpose; sole success over hurdles came off 3lb lower at Bellewstown (2m1f, gd-yld) in April 2024 for Gavin Cromwell; yet to really hit form for this stable, though did run ok over 2m4f here in August; drops in trip and place chance if repeats that off 3lb lower. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 190255 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
26th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y |
11st 3lb |
C&D maiden hurdle winner; gained second career win at Downpatrick off 3lb lower last summer; 8l behind Avalo at Punchestown in May (2m, yielding); close second to Chanceawetmorning at Clonmel later that month; 2m6f too far but still ran well latest; chance back in trip. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
9th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 11lb |
Won over 2m3f here last year and consistent efforts over 2m in the spring; back from a break and steps back up in trip; stays 2m4f well. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 159y |
11st 7lb |
Useful mare; went a bit high in the ratings after winning at Downpatrick last June; now back on a mark only one pound higher and holds a big chance in this company on the strength of her third placing in a 24-runner contest at the Punchestown festival. |
5/1 |
13/2
Form: 775463
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 8 |
6th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 193y |
11st 3lb |
Maiden has been placed just once in 14 starts over hurdles, when third on winter ground at Navan in December; beaten 18l when fifth at Kilbeggan. |
14/1 |
|
5th 8 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 200y |
10st 6lb |
0-13 and has failed to complete three of his last four runs; pulled up over C&D in April and unseated at the second at Clonmel last time; others more likely. |
9/1 |
|
8 |
5th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 113y |
11st 4lb |
0-12 over hurdles; ran well on testing ground at Navan in December but has failed to complete two of last three starts; others preferred. |
13/1 |
20/1
Form: 16/P6 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
21st Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 180y |
11st 3lb |
His run on the Flat at Galway may have come too soon after a satisfactory hurdles run at the same venue (fourth in a 19-runner 2m6f event); lack of chasing experience is a concern. |
10/1 |
|
13th 14 (15) |
1st Aug 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 3f 180y |
9st 6lb |
Hasn't won on the Flat since scoring over C&D at this meeting in 2023; went close at Navan in April (1m5f, gd-yld) off 2lb lower; hasn't backed that up since but did run a nice race over hurdles here on Wednesday. |
10/1 |
|
4th 5 |
29th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Sole Flat success came in a 1m4f handicap at this meeting three years ago and later that year he won a maiden hurdle; no joy since though and was struggling when last seen over hurdles. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 2190-9
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 116y |
11st 6lb |
Flat and 2m maiden hurdle winner was only beaten 10l in last year's Fred Winter, but has struggled since; while going a longer trip in first-time blinkers wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea, perhaps the trainer knows better. |
12/1 |
|
8th 2 |
25th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 2f 150y |
11st 10lb |
Won on the Flat and single hurdles win came in Fairyhouse 3yo maiden 13 months ago; not disgraced in Fred Winter at Cheltenham; however, has struggled in handicaps since; plenty to find with Theflyingbee on recent running. |
10/1 |
|
12 (13) |
16th May 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Dual-purpose filly is 1-6 on the Flat, the win coming off 58 at Listowel (1m4f, good); narrowly denied off 10lb higher at Killarney (1m3f, heavy) in follow up bid and raised another 5lb; out of form in last two runs over hurdles but return to this sphere could spark a revival. |
7/2 |
6/1
Form: 5530
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 20 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 60y |
10st 5lb |
Unbeaten in two point-to-points for Michael Goff; mild promise in maiden hurdles, most recently stayed on late into modest third (to Wild Mandate) in 3m2f Sligo handicap last month (good); cheekpieces now added and could be dangerous off light weight under a more positive ride. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
12th Jul 2026 Good 3m 1f 121y |
11st 2lb |
Unbeaten in two point-to-points for Michael Goff; disappointing since, including on handicap debut at Naas in January, but first try at this trip and the addition of a tongue-tie could unlock improvement; interesting if the market speaks in his favour. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: /1730- CD
Last run: 270 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 8 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Naas winner early last year for former yard after a long absence (2m3f, heavy); backed into favourite when tailed off on stable debut at that venue in January; capable of a better showing than that. |
14/1 |
|
10th 6 |
25th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 2f 150y |
11st 6lb |
C&D winner early last year after a long absence; fair third over 3m at Fairyhouse on his penultimate start last season; has changed stable and could go well given his ability to win when fresh. |
12/1 |
|
13th 17 |
30th Apr 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 6lb |
Bolted up on yard debut on the back of an absence in January and bounced back from a lesser run when beaten roughly 2l at Fairyhouse earlier this month; both wins on heavy but versatile with regards to conditions and drop back in trip fine too. |
33/1 |
6/1
Form: 031-41 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 5 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Listowel festival winner in 2024; built on Naas fourth in December when scoring at Limerick (2m, heavy); always in rear when pulled up at Naas in January; veteran could feature if he bounces back. |
20/1 |
|
4 |
25th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 2f 150y |
11st 8lb |
Listowel festival winner in 2024; after nearly 15 months off, stayed on well to make the frame over 2m here in mid-December; built on that with Limerick win, may feature again off 7lb higher. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 2478
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 13 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Went close in a good-ground Worcester bumper last summer on his only start for Jamie Snowden; first two runs over hurdles showed mild promise; tailed off at Limerick next time; pulled up on handicap debut at Naas; worth a market check. |
16/1 |
|
9 |
25th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 2f 150y |
11st 3lb |
Went close in a good-ground Worcester bumper last summer on his only start for Jamie Snowden; first two runs over hurdle showed mild promise; met interference at Limerick and the run is best ignored; worth a market check |
10/1 |
|
4 |
21st Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 6f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Half-brother to five winners in France. dam little form, sister to useful dam of top-class staying chaser Royale Pagaille; went close to winning a bumper at Worcester for Jamie Snowden on debut; trip should suit for Irish/hurdling debut. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: 6-01
Last run: 54 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 50y |
10st 11lb |
Point-to-point winner; won a weak Clonmel maiden on her second hurdles start and relished the step up to 3m to land a Cork handicap in March, appreciating better ground under a hold-up ride to win going away; ground possibly on the soft side but still a positive run when seventh of 20 in a Fairyhouse Listed contest (3m, yielding to soft) last time; player. |
13/2 |
|
7th 21 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 170y |
10st 4lb |
Point-to-point winner; won weak maiden at Clonmel on second hurdles start and most recently relished step up to 3m to land Cork handicap last month, appreciating better ground under hold-up ride to win going away; 6lb rise okay, can go well if ground dries out. |
14/1 |
|
1st 10 |
19th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 45y |
10st 8lb |
Point-to-point winner; won a weak maiden at Clonmel on second hurdles start; never involved and pulled up on handicap debut at Naas; up against it. |
16/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €150.90 |
| Straight Forecast | €101.60 |
| Tricast | €457.05 |
| Trifecta | €810.60 |
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