February 25 / 15.20 Wincanton

15.20

Soft

Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4620.87
  • 2m 3f 179y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 32U-1

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Built upon the promise shown in junior hurdles last year (including on soft ground) when winning on handicap/seasonal debut at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in December; had just two rivals to beat on that occasion but the form still looks solid and he's open to further improvement for top yard.
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10th

7

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Laughing John

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

British challenger is 2-2 since tackling handicaps; won a three runner race at Doncaster (16.5f, gd-sft) off 106 then won in emphatic style at Wincanton upped to 2m4f (gd-sft) off 2lb higher; hiked up 10lb and moves up in grade but could be more to come; cheekpieces go on.

8/1

1st

11

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Laughing John

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Built upon the promise shown in junior hurdles last year (including on soft ground) when winning on handicap/seasonal debut at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in December; had just two rivals to beat on that occasion but the form still looks solid and he's open to further improvement for top yard.

6/1

2

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

12:40 Chepstow

Laughing John

11st 0lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Nicky Henderson

led at steady pace, increased tempo from 3 out, pushed along when edged left and unseated approaching last

5/6

25/1

  • Place: £13.00

Form: 11-277 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Merely seventh over hurdles on both runs this year but he may have needed the first outing and heavy ground might not have suited last time; has potential off this mark judged on last year's progressive Flat form and he's not discounted for his in-form stable.
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7

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Almuhit

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Faye Bramley

Made most for two game wins in four-runner C&D races (good to firm) last summer, latterly in this race off 2lb higher than today; second to Baileys Khelstar over C&D on latest outing was in just a three-runner race but easily his best Flat effort this year, so he could be on his way back.

9/2

2nd

1

(2)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Newbury

Almuhit

10st 1lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Faye Bramley

Comes into this off the back of winning a three-runner race over hurdles at Fontwell, but he is equally adept on the Flat with two wins in four-runner contests over C&D (good to firm) last summer, including this race off 1lb lower; respected.

7/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 646335

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
0-15 over hurdles and needs to produce more than he's managed this term; however, his reduced mark appeals on his useful form up to last March and Harry Cobden is 4-9 this season for Faye Bramley, whose stable is in good form; no surprise to see a bold show now back in a handicap.
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17th

11

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Bright Legend

10st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Flat winner is 1-17 over hurdles, the win coming in a Sedgefield maiden on latest (2m4f, good); previously proved no match for Laughing John in a handicap at Wincanton and work to do to turn that form around in new headgear.

20/1

1st

1

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:10 Sedgefield

Bright Legend

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

A fairly useful maiden hurdler/chaser for Denis Hogan; went too keenly on his first three outings for his current yard but bounced back to form when (refitted with tongue strap) third of 15 in 2m4f Wincanton handicap 35 days ago; the clear form pick back in maiden company; headgear retained.

5/4

3rd

7

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Bright Legend

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Faye Bramley

0-15 over hurdles and needs to produce more than he's managed this term; however, his reduced mark appeals on his useful form up to last March and Harry Cobden is 4-9 this season for Faye Bramley, whose stable is in good form; no surprise to see a bold show now back in a handicap.

10/1

Form: /1-455

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Four Flat wins in a row prior to completing five-timer on hurdle debut in Jersey in June 2024; following a long absence she's been handed some tough tasks this season in her first three chases, and she has far more realistic claims now in a handicap on her second hurdle start; interesting.
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7th

10

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

16:42 Newbury

Mini Mildred

11st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Followed up four Flat wins with a maiden hurdle win in Jersey in June 2024; had a long absence afterwards but signs of running back into form when a near 10l third of 15 at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft); wouldn't be certain to stay this far, however.

25/1

4th

9

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Mini Mildred

11st 10lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Four Flat wins in a row prior to completing five-timer on hurdle debut in Jersey in June 2024; following a long absence she's been handed some tough tasks this season in her first three chases, and she has far more realistic claims now in a handicap on her second hurdle start; interesting.

20/1

5th

3

14th Jan 2026

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 1

15:15 Newbury

Mini Mildred

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Completed her five-timer (Flat/hurdles) at a modest level on the mainland and in Jersey; limitations exposed in a couple of Listed chases since, finishing last of five latest; similar outcome is on the cards.

100/1

Form: 24-944 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Good-ground maiden hurdle winner who has dropped down the weights across his four previous handicap starts; last month's fourth of 15 at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) was a pretty good effort on his first outing since last May and he could build on it this afternoon.
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9

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

16:03 Uttoxeter

Escapologist

10st 10lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Nick Scholfield

2m7f winner at Market Rasen in March for previous yard and not disgraced at Plumpton on stable debut last time; had wind surgery since and now goes in tongue-tie, with cheekpieces reapplied; interesting, with a bigger effort plausible.

8/1

3rd

2

26th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

19:39 Plumpton

Escapologist

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Nick Scholfield

Dual hurdle winner for James Owen, most recently at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) in March; backed that up with a solid effort next time but was beaten 22l when favourite back there 18 days ago, which leaves him with a bit to prove; makes stable debut with the booking of Sean Bowen catching the eye.

9/2

6th

7

8th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 3

16:20 Market Rasen

Escapologist

11st 9lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

C&D scorer in March (good to soft) on his first realistic staying assignment, and 3lb badly in when not quite up to defying a penalty next time; of renewed interest after a break, and a winner on good also.

6/1

13/2

Form: 322831 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Knocking on the door on good ground this season prior to gaining a deserved win at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) recently; 6lb higher in a more competitive race today but he did it comfortably last time and has solid claims.
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3rd

1

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

18:00 Taunton

Dirty Den

12st 2lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Hooded when solid third over C&D (good) at the end of last year and scored at Plumpton (about 2m4f, soft) on next start in February; revised mark has seen him held in two subsequent starts but that doesn't tell the whole story as they were seriously competitive series qualifiers; cheekpieces (worn once over hurdles when second here 13 months ago) are reapplied and he needs a firm second look.

10/1

6th

10

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Dirty Den

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Gained his Plumpton success (2m4f) in small field and was only midfield in a deeper race at Wincanton later in February; opposed in another competitive contest.

25/1

7th

1

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Dirty Den

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Knocking on the door on good ground this season prior to gaining a deserved win at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) recently; 6lb higher in a more competitive race today but he did it comfortably last time and has solid claims.

13/2

Form: 6-1P3P D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on two of last three runs, so isn't a reliable proposition; however, in between he kept on for a good third at Market Rasen (extended 2m2f, good to soft) and he is of interest on that form, if on a going day.
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2

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

14:15 Stratford

The Long Walk

11st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

1-9 over hurdles; makes chasing debut from a workable mark but has become very inconsistent and was well beaten in first-time cheekpieces last month (2m7f); drops back in trip with visor tried here; not easy to predict.

7/1

9th

3

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Worcester

The Long Walk

12st 1lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Mixed form last season; peak efforts included third at Market Rasen (2m2f) on Boxing Day and second off this mark at Hereford in April latest; not guaranteed to back that up but he's in the mix if repeating that effort with cheekpieces now added.

5/1

Form: 64-F26

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at Hereford (2m3f, good to soft) in December on latest start but prior to that he caught the eye when runner-up in a novice hurdle at Lingfield (2m3f, good to soft); could be a contender on handicap debut if tapping back into the promise shown on that penultimate start.
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2nd

3

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:20 Chepstow

Can You Hear Me

11st 13lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Ahead of Laurier Des Obeaux when second in Lingfield novice (2m3f, good to soft) in November but safely held on both outings since, more recently on last month's handicap debut (raced too freely); hood added here.

12/1

9th

13

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Can You Hear Me

11st 6lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Tailed off at Hereford (2m3f, good to soft) in December on latest start but prior to that he caught the eye when runner-up in a novice hurdle at Lingfield (2m3f, good to soft); could be a contender on handicap debut if tapping back into the promise shown on that penultimate start.

20/1

11

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:58 Worcester

Can You Hear Me

10st 13lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Out of a well-connected mare and showed clear promise in two good-ground bumpers last season; needs to improve to pose a threat on his hurdling debut but not ruled out.

20/1

Form: 31-322 BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won 4yo hurdle at Hereford (2m, soft) last February on second start and he's been runner-up in both handicaps, most recently over C&D (soft) last month; that latest form reads well and he's a strong contender up 3lb.
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10th

6

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Le Soleil Reve

11st 12lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Won 4yo hurdle at Hereford (2m, soft) last February on second start and he's been runner-up in both handicaps, most recently over C&D (soft) last month; that latest form reads well and he's a strong contender up 3lb.

5/1

2nd

10

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

14:27 Wincanton

Le Soleil Reve

11st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Jane Williams

Hereford winner (soft) who very nearly made a successful handicap debut at Exeter (2m, good to soft); only 1lb higher and could benefit from this longer trip.

11/2

3rd

11

18th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:15 Newton Abbot

Le Soleil Reve

10st 13lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Built upon encouraging debut when winning five-runner junior hurdle at Hereford (2m, soft) in February; not seen again since but runs without a penalty here and ought to make his presence felt.

9/2

Form: 021-35 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won maiden hurdle at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) last February and returned with a promising third in Lingfield handicap (2m7f, good to soft) in December, when not seeing out the trip; better could have been expected at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) since but this lightly raced 7yo is not written off.
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1st

3

11th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

17:47 Southwell

Duffry Trixs

11st 13lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Maiden winner and up to winning a handicap off this mark as he was a clear second last time at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft); thereabouts.

7/2

2nd

2

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

15:05 Fontwell

Duffry Trixs

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Battled well to win Taunton maiden (2m3f, good to soft) last season but has not been in the same form in any of his four handicaps this term (2m4f-3m); drops back in trip here; needs to up his game.

10/1

6th

7

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

16:42 Newbury

Duffry Trixs

11st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Maiden winner; only six ran when a 10l third in his first handicap (2m7f, good to soft) but should really have run better since then, for all that he was back over 2m4f.

16/1

Form: -24374

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
He's not obviously well treated off his opening mark but this 5yo has been consistent across his six starts (all at 2m) and his pedigree provides optimism that he'll improve for the step up in trip; possible player.
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4th

2

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:20 Market Rasen

Hans Lippershey

12st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Fair bumper performer who has matched that form in this sphere, still not foot perfect when a good second of five in 2m Fakenham novice last month; this return to further should suit so he's very much one to consider, especially if hurdling better.

20/1

2nd

2

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

13:35 Fakenham

Hans Lippershey

11st 6lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

Has been let down by his jumping on his last two starts, latest on handicap debut when 13th of 15 at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) last month; can do better once his jumping technique improves.

13/2

13th

10

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Hans Lippershey

11st 9lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

He's not obviously well treated off his opening mark but this 5yo has been consistent across his six starts (all at 2m) and his pedigree provides optimism that he'll improve for the step up in trip; possible player.

20/1

Form: 12-453 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
3m point runner-up and soft-ground bumper winner who has also shown promise on all three hurdle starts (2m4f/2m, soft/good); he may be able to take a step forward now going handicapping.
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3rd

1

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 123y

Class 4

16:15 Ascot

Kiwi Rush

12st 1lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Harry Derham

Soft-ground bumper winner who showed plenty of ability on first three hurdle starts (two at about 2m4f) before a poor show on handicap debut at Wincanton (9-1) last time; needs to rebound and also to find improvement over this new trip; others have a bit less to prove.

12/1

14th

4

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Kiwi Rush

11st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Harry Derham

3m point runner-up and soft-ground bumper winner who has also shown promise on all three hurdle starts (2m4f/2m, soft/good); he may be able to take a step forward now going handicapping.

9/1

3rd

6

4th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:23 Ludlow

Kiwi Rush

11st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Kelso bumper winner; positives to take from both runs over hurdles and he stumbled badly three out when beaten 15l at Cheltenham the last time (at odds of only 7-2; 2m4f, good; perhaps better on softer); one to consider.

6/4

OUR TIP

Form: 5/14-1 D

Last run: 291 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Made it three wins from his last five starts (2m3f/2m5f, good) when scoring at Warwick last May on final outing for Jonjo and AJ O'Neill; absent since and the forecast slower ground poses a question, but he makes stable debut with new trainer in fine form; could go well in first-time tongue-tie.
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7th

6

4th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:00 Uttoxeter

Mammies Boy

11st 3lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Nick Scholfield

Despite again hanging left may have gone closer than a 2l third at Exeter latest (2m6f, good) but for whacking two out; stayers' trip asks a new question, but some appeal whilst still just below a winning mark.

9/2

3rd

4

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

18:40 Exeter

Mammies Boy

11st 6lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Nick Scholfield

A fair 2m5f hurdles winner at his best but he's yet to fire for his current yard, blinkered when unseated rider four out in 2m3f Fontwell handicap nine days ago; others appeal more.

11/1

Form: P-P1PF

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

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3rd

9

3rd Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

17:00 Doncaster

Zainy Champ

11st 2lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

led, headed over 3f out, outpaced and hung right under 2f out, kept on, no match for first two

14/1

Form: 294

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

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Payout
Exacta £209.60
Straight Forecast £145.81
Tricast £2236.18
Trifecta £3188.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Le Soleil Reve

LAMBOURN:

Laughing John

Daily Mirror:

Mammies Boy

TOPSPEED:

Escapologist

D Express:

Bright Legend

Telegraph:

Laughing John

Daily Mail:

Laughing John

Daily Record:

Laughing John

RP RATINGS:

Le Soleil Reve

POSTDATA:

Le Soleil Reve

The Times:

Le Soleil Reve

The Guardian:

Le Soleil Reve

The Star:

Le Soleil Reve

The Sun:

Mammies Boy