Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle

Previously known as the Brit Insurance Novices Hurdle this race was introduced to the festival in 2005 and is a three mile hurdle race for novices.

Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle Trends

All of the five winners had won over 2m 5f or further

All of the five winners had had at least three runs over hurdles

All of the five winners had had a top two finish in a Graded Hurdle last time out

All of the five winners were in the first five in the betting

Four of the five winners were aged six or seven

Four of the five winners had previously run over three miles

2010 Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle Analysis

Although only five years old this race has already produced horses who have gone on to be at least as good over fences with the likes of Over The Creek, Gone To Lunch, Siegemaster all doing well and 2007 winner Wichita Lineman returning in 2009 to win the William Hill HCap Chase.

The 2009 running of the Albert Bartlett looks an especially strong year with the first five home all looking as if they have a big future over fences.

2010 Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle Tips

Willie Mullins has had just three runners in this race since it began and has recorded a 14/1 third place last year with The Midnight Club and was very unfortunate in 2007 when Black Harry tipped up at the last hurdle when booked for second at worst in the race won by Wichita Lineman.

It would be no surprise to see a Mullins horse win this race in the next couple of years.

Albert Bartlett Odds

 

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