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Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle Odds
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Cheltenham 14:30 Result
Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered as The Spa Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race)
- 4yo+, 16 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £55,127, 2nd £20,769, 3rd £10,395, 4th £5,192, 5th £2,606, 6th £1,303, 7th £647, 8th £333
- Distance 2m 7f 213y
- Going GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places; Hdl 6.4; Chs 6.9)
- Off Time 14:30
- Winning Time 06:01
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1stVanillier- Mark Walsh
- Gavin Cromwell
- 6 years, 11-5
1 Tip14/1Morepressed leader, led going easily 2 out, shaken up and edged right before last, 3 lengths ahead last, ridden and quickened clear final 110yds, impressive
Tipped by:
- Alistair Jones - SPOTLIGHT
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2nd11Oscar Elite- Jonjo O'Neill Jr
- Colin Tizzard
- 6 years, 11-5
40/1Moreraced wide, midfield, steady headway going easily before 2 out, ridden and went second before last, kept on but no chance with winner final 110yds
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3rd1 ½Streets Of Doyen- Simon Torrens
- John C McConnell
- 7 years, 11-5
2 Naps10/1Moretowards rear, steady headway and in touch with leaders after 3 out, ridden after 2 out, outpaced before last, rallied and went third run-in, soon edged right, kept on, no match for first two
Naps:
- The Punt - Racing Post
- Andy Morris - Shropshire Star
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4th2 ¾Stattler- Paul Townend
- W P Mullins
- 6 years, 11-5
2 Tips7/2 FMoremidfield, not fluent 1st, steady headway and prominent after 3rd, going easily before 2 out, pushed along and briefly went second before last, ridden and keeping on when not fluent last, no extra final 110yds
Tipped by:
- The Scout - Daily Express
- Templegate - The Sun
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5th¾Alaphilippe- Paddy Brennan
- Fergal O'Brien
- 7 years, 11-5
1 Tip11/1Moreheld up in rear, not fluent 4th, not fluent 6th, raced wide and steady headway before 2 out, ridden and outpaced after 2 out, rallied and edged left before last, kept on final 110yds, not pace to challenge
Tipped by:
- Newsboy - Daily Mirror
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6thnkThreeunderthrufive- A P Heskin
- Paul Nicholls
- 6 years, 11-5
1 Tip11/1Morein touch with leaders, mistake and lost position 7th, soon towards rear, shaken up before 2 out, ridden and outpaced on turn before last, rallied approaching last, no impression final 110yds
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
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7th1 ½Champagnesuperover- Aidan Coleman
- Olly Murphy
- 6 years, 11-5
100/1Moreheld up in rear, going easily before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, good headway and in touch with leaders before last, jumped left and not fluent last, soon beaten
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8th2Torygraph- Jack Kennedy
- Mrs Denise Foster
- 6 years, 11-5
3 Tips1 Nap7/1Moremidfield, not fluent 2nd, jumped left 3rd, pushed along and lost ground before 2 out, ridden and rallied after 2 out, weakened gradually approaching last
Naps:
- Irish Herald
Tipped by:
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- Steve Mason - RP Ratings
- Rob Wright - The Times
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9th2N'Golo- Danny Mullins
- W P Mullins
- 6 years, 11-5
40/1Moreraced wide, took keen hold, close up, every chance going easily 2 out, ridden and outpaced before last, soon beaten
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10th11Fakiera- Keith Donoghue
- Mrs Denise Foster
- 6 years, 11-5
1 Tip1 Nap4/1Moreprominent, smooth headway and every chance 2 out, ridden and weakened before last
Naps:
- Jon Freeman - The i
Tipped by:
- Robin Goodfellow - Daily Mail
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11th7 ½Barbados Buck's- Harry Cobden
- Paul Nicholls
- 6 years, 11-5
1 Tip1 Nap8/1Moretowards rear, niggled along throughout, raced wide and steady headway after 3 out, pushed along and outpaced before 2 out, ridden and rallied after 2 out, edged left before last, soon weakened
Naps:
- West Country - Racing Post
Tipped by:
- James Stevens - WEST COUNTRY
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12th13The Cob- Daryl Jacob
- Ben Pauling
- 7 years, 11-5
28/1Moreheld up in rear, not fluent 4 out, pushed along and struggling before 2 out, soon beaten
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13th2 ¼Pats Fancy- Rachael Blackmore
- Rebecca Curtis
- 6 years, 11-5
1 Nap28/1Moreled, headed but close up after 3rd, ridden and lost position after 3 out, beaten before 2 out
Naps:
- Farringdon - Morning Star
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14th½Ask A Honey Bee- Richard Patrick
- Fergal O'Brien
- 7 years, 11-5
80/1Morein rear, pushed along 7th, outpaced when not fluent 4 out, struggling and detached after 3 out, soon beaten
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PUMoreraced wide, towards rear, steady headway into midfield before 4th, pushed along before 2 out, soon outpaced, ridden and weakened after 2 out, lost touch and pulled up before last
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Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Tips
Tanya Stevenson likes the chances of the Tom Lacey horse after a determined victory at Warwick.
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What is the Spa Novices’ Hurdle?
The Spa Novices’ Hurdle is a Grade 1 novice hurdle race, held on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival, Gold Cup Day, and run over a distance of just shy of three miles (two miles, seven furlongs and 213 yards). The race has been sponsored by Albert Bartlett since 2008, and for sponsorship reasons is known as the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle.
The history of the Spa Novices’ Hurdle
The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle was introduced in 2005 as part of the move to extend the Cheltenham Festival from three days to four, and began life as a Grade 2 contest, before being upgraded to Grade 1 status in 2008. Winners of the Albert Bartlett regularly go on to become key players in the championship staying hurdle and chase races at future festivals, with the 2011 Spa winner Bobs Worth going on to win the RSA Chase in 2012 and the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2013.
What happened in the 2021 Spa Novices’ Hurdle?
Gavin Cromwell's Vanillier was an emphatic 11-length winner of the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle, as having travelled smoothly into the race the 14/1 chance pulled clear of the second placed Oscar Elite, with Streets Of Doyen back in third.
Who is the most iconic winner of the Spa Novices’ Hurdle?
Winners of the Spa Novices’ Hurdle regularly go on to bigger and better things, though the 2011 winner Bobs Worth having proven to be the best of the lot so far, progressing to the very top of National Hunt racing. After winning the Spa, Bobs Worth was sent chasing the following season, and he enjoyed a productive season as a novice, winning the RSA Chase at the 2012 Cheltenham Festival. Bobs Worth would continue to progress the following season, and having won what’s now known as the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury, Bobs Worth won the 2013 Cheltenham Gold Cup in emphatic fashion, defeating Sir Des Champs to score by seven lengths. Bobs Worth was lightly-raced throughout his career, and although he never quite hit the same heights after winning the Gold Cup, he signed off with a memorable swansong, showing plenty of heart to finish a highly creditable third behind Thistlecrack in the 2016 Stayers’ Hurdle.
Are there any trials for the Spa Novices’ Hurdle?
There are several trial race for the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle, several of which are held at Cheltenham during the season including the Bristol Hurdle in December, and the Classic Hurdle on Trials Day. Other key indicators include the Challow Novices’ Hurdle at Newbury, and the Golden Cygnet Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown.
Who is the most successful jockey in the Spa Novices’ Hurdle?
The most successful jockey in the history of the Spa Novices’ Hurdle is the legendary A.P. McCoy, who has ridden three winners in the race, courtesy of Black Jack Ketchum (2006), Wichita Lineman (2007) and At Fishers Cross (2013).
Who is the most successful trainer in the Spa Novices’ Hurdle?
The most successful trainer in the history of the Spa Novices’ Hurdle is Jonjo O’Neill, who has trained the winner of the race twice, with Black Jack Ketchum (2006) and Wichita Lineman (2007).