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Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle

(Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race) of £135,000.00 5-y-o plus 2m. 7f. 213yds.

2.50 2m. 7f. 213yds. Hurdle (Class 1) 5-y-o plus 15 Declared

Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle

(Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race) of £135,000.00

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1st - £75,964.00 2nd - £28,620.00 3rd - £14,324.00 4th - £7,155.00 5th - £3,591.00 6th - £1,796.00 7th - £891.00 8th - £459.00

Formscan - Readin Tommy Wrong has continued to improve with each start, causing a minor surprise when taking the Lawlor's Of Naas in January, and the manner of that performance suggested there would be more to come when stepping up further in trip. Dancing City rose to prominence for this contest at the Dublin Racing Festival and is another solid contender, along with the unbeaten High Class Hero. That said, the vote goes to the outsider of the Willie Mullins quartet in LECKY WATSON. Fourth in the Champion Bumper last season, his hurdling debut success at Thurles earmarked him as being suited to this event and subsequent efforts over shorter distances, including when runner-up to Supreme hero Slade Steel at Navan, offer plenty of encouragement. The addition of a hood may also benefit him. Captain Teague, who was one place ahead of the selection last year, won the Challow with something to spare at Newbury and gives the impression he will take another step forward. Similar comments apply to Gidleigh Park, who maintained his unbeaten record here on Trials Day.

1223

5,b g 11-7

Kingston Hill (GB)-Kiltiernan Lilly(Definite Article)

ts¹(47) d¹ (Ciaran John Mooney & John Francis Ryan)
Rated 129

-121

6,ch g 11-7

Doyen (IRE)-Dancingwithbubbles(Supreme Leader)

(76) (Mrs Johnny de la Hey)
Rated 142

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Captain Teague (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Johnnywho (IRE)	1
30th Dec 2023 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Captain Teague (IRE) 1st (2/1Fav 11-7 Rated 140) Harry Cobden 1.88L in front of Johnnywho (IRE) 4th (13/2 11-7) Jonjo O'Neill Jr (9 ran)

Lecky Watson (IRE)	1
15th Mar 2023 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Bumper, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Captain Teague (IRE) 3rd (40/1 11-7 Rated 116) Harry Cobden 3.00L in front of Lecky Watson (IRE) 4th (80/1 11-7 Rated 117) Jack Foley (21 ran)

The Jukebox Man (IRE)	1
30th Dec 2023 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Captain Teague (IRE) 1st (2/1Fav 11-7 Rated 140) Harry Cobden 1.75L in front of The Jukebox Man (IRE) 3rd (20/1 11-7 Rated 127) Kielan Woods (9 ran)

3-31

6,br g 11-7

Shantou (USA)-Dollar D'estruval(Milan)

(90) (P G Davies)
Rated 126

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Chigorin (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Spread Boss Ted (GB)	1
12th Nov 2023 Naas(2m 2f 200yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft) Chigorin (IRE) 3rd (25/1 11-12) D J O'Keeffe 3.50L in front of Spread Boss Ted (GB) 6th (11/2 11-12) D E Mullins (14 ran)

-511

7,ch g 11-7

Feel Like Dancing (GB)-Solitaire City(Loup Solitaire)

(41) d¹ (Mrs J Donnelly)
Rated 151

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Dancing City (FR) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Stellar Story (IRE)	2
3rd Feb 2024 Leopardstown(2m 6f 78yds, Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft Chase - Yielding to Soft, yielding places (Soft after race 3)) Dancing City (FR) 1st (16/1 11-10) D E Mullins 11.00L in front of Stellar Story (IRE) 4th (12/1 11-10 Rated 137) J W Kennedy (6 ran)

18th Nov 2023 Navan(2m 4f , Maiden Hurdle, Soft - Heavy) Stellar Story (IRE) 1st (4/7Fav 11-12) J W Kennedy 17.50L in front of Dancing City (FR) 5th (11/4 11-12) P Townend (16 ran)

2565

7,b g 11-7

Let The Lion Roar (GB)-My Memory(Presenting)

(13) d² (Mr J Fyffe)
Rated 128

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Dripsey Moon (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Stellar Story (IRE)	1
26th Dec 2023 Limerick(2m 7f , Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Stellar Story (IRE) 2nd (3/1 11-3) Donagh Meyler 11.00L in front of Dripsey Moon (IRE) 5th (33/1 11-3) J S McGarvey (7 ran)

Search For Glory (IRE)	1
26th Dec 2023 Limerick(2m 7f , Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Search For Glory (IRE) 4th (11/4 11-6 Rated 137) Sam Ewing 10.00L in front of Dripsey Moon (IRE) 5th (33/1 11-3) J S McGarvey (7 ran)

-111

6,b g 11-7

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Lindeman(Presenting)

(48) c¹ (The Eyre Family)
Rated 138

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Gidleigh Park (GB) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Johnnywho (IRE)	1
27th Jan 2024 Cheltenham(2m 4f 56yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Gidleigh Park (GB) 1st (5/6Fav 11-5 Rated 138) J J Burke 6.75L in front of Johnnywho (IRE) 4th (11/2 11-5 Rated 136) Jonjo O'Neill Jr (6 ran)

The Jukebox Man (IRE)	1
19th Mar 2023 Chepstow(2m 11yds, Bumper, Soft) Gidleigh Park (GB) 1st (6/1 11-5) J J Burke 6.00L in front of The Jukebox Man (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-5) Luca Morgan (12 ran)

1111

7,ch g 11-7

Sulamani (IRE)-Mil Et Une Nui Flo(Turgeon)

(54) d¹ (Sullivan Group Limited, P Crowley & Neill Hughes)
Rated 145

-144

7,br g 11-7

Califet (FR)-Howaya Pet(Montelimar)

ts⁴(48) d¹ (Mr John P McManus)
Rated 136

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Johnnywho (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Captain Teague (IRE)	1
30th Dec 2023 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Captain Teague (IRE) 1st (2/1Fav 11-7 Rated 140) Harry Cobden 1.88L in front of Johnnywho (IRE) 4th (13/2 11-7) Jonjo O'Neill Jr (9 ran)

The Jukebox Man (IRE)	1
30th Dec 2023 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) The Jukebox Man (IRE) 3rd (20/1 11-7 Rated 127) Kielan Woods .13L in front of Johnnywho (IRE) 4th (13/2 11-7) Jonjo O'Neill Jr (9 ran)

Gidleigh Park (GB)	1
27th Jan 2024 Cheltenham(2m 4f 56yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Gidleigh Park (GB) 1st (5/6Fav 11-5 Rated 138) J J Burke 6.75L in front of Johnnywho (IRE) 4th (11/2 11-5 Rated 136) Jonjo O'Neill Jr (6 ran)

-123

6,ch g 11-7

Valirann (FR)-Anno Whyte(Stowaway)

hd¹(63) (Slaneyville Syndicate)
Rated 144

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Lecky Watson (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Readin Tommy Wrong (IRE)	1
12th Jan 2024 Naas(2m 4f 2yds, Hurdle, Soft, Yielding in places (Hurdle); Soft (Chase)) Readin Tommy Wrong (IRE) 1st (16/1 11-12) D A Jacob 7.75L in front of Lecky Watson (IRE) 3rd (14/1 11-12) D E Mullins (7 ran)

Captain Teague (IRE)	1
15th Mar 2023 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Bumper, Soft (Good to Soft in places)) Captain Teague (IRE) 3rd (40/1 11-7 Rated 116) Harry Cobden 3.00L in front of Lecky Watson (IRE) 4th (80/1 11-7 Rated 117) Jack Foley (21 ran)

Stellar Story (IRE)	1
9th Dec 2023 Navan(2m 4f , Hurdle, Heavy) Lecky Watson (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-3) P Townend 4.50L in front of Stellar Story (IRE) 3rd (11/8Fav 11-3) J W Kennedy (5 ran)

1111

6,b g 11-7

Authorized (IRE)-Roque De Cyborg(High Chaparral)

(63) (Simon Munir & Isaac Souede)
Rated 149

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Readin Tommy Wrong (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Lecky Watson (IRE)	1
12th Jan 2024 Naas(2m 4f 2yds, Hurdle, Soft, Yielding in places (Hurdle); Soft (Chase)) Readin Tommy Wrong (IRE) 1st (16/1 11-12) D A Jacob 7.75L in front of Lecky Watson (IRE) 3rd (14/1 11-12) D E Mullins (7 ran)

3141

7,b g 11-7

Fame And Glory (GB)-Geek Chic(Saffron Walden)

ts⁷bl¹(29) d³ (Gigginstown House Stud)
Rated 143

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Search For Glory (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Stellar Story (IRE)	1
26th Dec 2023 Limerick(2m 7f , Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Stellar Story (IRE) 2nd (3/1 11-3) Donagh Meyler 1.00L in front of Search For Glory (IRE) 4th (11/4 11-6 Rated 137) Sam Ewing (7 ran)

Dripsey Moon (IRE)	1
26th Dec 2023 Limerick(2m 7f , Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Search For Glory (IRE) 4th (11/4 11-6 Rated 137) Sam Ewing 10.00L in front of Dripsey Moon (IRE) 5th (33/1 11-3) J S McGarvey (7 ran)

1-11

6,b g 11-7

Mahler (GB)-Exit Bob(Exit To Nowhere)

(90) cd¹ (Mr Nick Shutts)
Rated 134

-611

7,b g 11-7

Yorgunnabelucky (USA)-She's The Lady(Unfuwain)

(51) (R S Brookhouse)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Spread Boss Ted (GB) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Chigorin (IRE)	1
12th Nov 2023 Naas(2m 2f 200yds, Maiden Hurdle, Soft) Chigorin (IRE) 3rd (25/1 11-12) D J O'Keeffe 3.50L in front of Spread Boss Ted (GB) 6th (11/2 11-12) D E Mullins (14 ran)

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7,b g 11-7

Shantou (USA)-Bally Bolshoi(Bob Back)

cp²(41) d¹ (Gigginstown House Stud)
Rated 141

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Stellar Story (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Dancing City (FR)	2
3rd Feb 2024 Leopardstown(2m 6f 78yds, Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft Chase - Yielding to Soft, yielding places (Soft after race 3)) Dancing City (FR) 1st (16/1 11-10) D E Mullins 11.00L in front of Stellar Story (IRE) 4th (12/1 11-10 Rated 137) J W Kennedy (6 ran)

18th Nov 2023 Navan(2m 4f , Maiden Hurdle, Soft - Heavy) Stellar Story (IRE) 1st (4/7Fav 11-12) J W Kennedy 17.50L in front of Dancing City (FR) 5th (11/4 11-12) P Townend (16 ran)

Lecky Watson (IRE)	1
9th Dec 2023 Navan(2m 4f , Hurdle, Heavy) Lecky Watson (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-3) P Townend 4.50L in front of Stellar Story (IRE) 3rd (11/8Fav 11-3) J W Kennedy (5 ran)

Search For Glory (IRE)	1
26th Dec 2023 Limerick(2m 7f , Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Stellar Story (IRE) 2nd (3/1 11-3) Donagh Meyler 1.00L in front of Search For Glory (IRE) 4th (11/4 11-6 Rated 137) Sam Ewing (7 ran)

Dripsey Moon (IRE)	1
26th Dec 2023 Limerick(2m 7f , Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Stellar Story (IRE) 2nd (3/1 11-3) Donagh Meyler 11.00L in front of Dripsey Moon (IRE) 5th (33/1 11-3) J S McGarvey (7 ran)

-113

6,b g 11-7

Ask (GB)-My Twist(Flemensfirth)

(76) d¹ (Harry Redknapp)
Rated 136

Head to Head

In the last 3 years The Jukebox Man (IRE) has met

Horse	No. Of times
Johnnywho (IRE)	1
30th Dec 2023 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) The Jukebox Man (IRE) 3rd (20/1 11-7 Rated 127) Kielan Woods .13L in front of Johnnywho (IRE) 4th (13/2 11-7) Jonjo O'Neill Jr (9 ran)

Captain Teague (IRE)	1
30th Dec 2023 Newbury(2m 4f 118yds, Hurdle, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Captain Teague (IRE) 1st (2/1Fav 11-7 Rated 140) Harry Cobden 1.75L in front of The Jukebox Man (IRE) 3rd (20/1 11-7 Rated 127) Kielan Woods (9 ran)

Gidleigh Park (GB)	1
19th Mar 2023 Chepstow(2m 11yds, Bumper, Soft) Gidleigh Park (GB) 1st (6/1 11-5) J J Burke 6.00L in front of The Jukebox Man (IRE) 2nd (9/2 11-5) Luca Morgan (12 ran)

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Previous Winners of this Race by Year

2023 Stay Away Fay 6 11-7 Harry Cobden 18/1 (Paul Nicholls)
2022 The Nice Guy 7 11-8 S F O'Keeffe 18/1 (W P Mullins)
2021 Vanillier 6 11-5 M P Walsh 14/1 (Gavin Patrick Cromwell)
2020 Monkfish 6 11-5 P Townend 5/1 (W P Mullins)
2019 Minella Indo 6 11-5 Rachael Blackmore 50/1 (Henry De Bromhead)
2018 Kilbricken Storm 7 11-5 Harry Cobden 33/1 (C L Tizzard)
2017 Penhill 6 11-5 P Townend 16/1 (W P Mullins)
2016 Unowhatimeanharry 8 11-5 N D Fehily 11/1 (H Fry)
2015 Martello Tower 7 11-7 A P Heskin 14/1 (Ms Margaret Mullins)
2014 Very Wood 5 11-7 P Carberry 33/1 (Noel Meade)
2013 At Fishers Cross 6 11-7 A P McCoy 11/8Fav (Miss Rebecca Curtis)
2012 Brindisi Breeze 6 11-7 Campell Gillies 7/1 (Miss L Russell)
2011 Bobs Worth 6 11-7 B J Geraghty 15/8Fav (Nicky Henderson)
2010 Berties Dream 7 11-7 A E Lynch 33/1 (Paul John Gilligan)
2009 Weapon's Amnesty 6 11-7 D N Russell 8/1 (C Byrnes)
2008 Nenuphar Collonges 7 11-7 R Thornton 9-1 (Alan King)
2007 Wichita Lineman 6 11-7 A P McCoy 11/8Fav (Jonjo O'Neill)
2006 Black Jack Ketchum 7 11-7 A P McCoy 1/1Fav (Jonjo O'Neill)
2005 Moulin Riche 5 11-7 R Thornton 9/1 (F Doumen)

Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins

Trainer

Winning Horses

W P Mullins

2022 - The Nice Guy(18/1), 2020 - Monkfish(5/1), 2017 - Penhill(16/1)

Jonjo O'Neill

2007 - Wichita Lineman(11/8Fav), 2006 - Black Jack Ketchum(1/1Fav)

Alan King

2008 - Nenuphar Collonges(9-1)

C Byrnes

2009 - Weapon's Amnesty(8/1)

C L Tizzard

2018 - Kilbricken Storm(33/1)

F Doumen

2005 - Moulin Riche(9/1)

Gavin Patrick Cromwell

2021 - Vanillier(14/1)

H Fry

2016 - Unowhatimeanharry(11/1)

Henry De Bromhead

2019 - Minella Indo(50/1)

Miss L Russell

2012 - Brindisi Breeze(7/1)

Miss Rebecca Curtis

2013 - At Fishers Cross(11/8Fav)

Ms Margaret Mullins

2015 - Martello Tower(14/1)

Nicky Henderson

2011 - Bobs Worth(15/8Fav)

Noel Meade

2014 - Very Wood(33/1)

Paul John Gilligan

2010 - Berties Dream(33/1)

Paul Nicholls

2023 - Stay Away Fay(18/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins

Jockey

Winning Horses

A P McCoy

2013 - At Fishers Cross(11/8Fav), 2007 - Wichita Lineman(11/8Fav), 2006 - Black Jack Ketchum(1/1Fav)

Harry Cobden

2023 - Stay Away Fay(18/1), 2018 - Kilbricken Storm(33/1)

P Townend

2020 - Monkfish(5/1), 2017 - Penhill(16/1)

R Thornton

2008 - Nenuphar Collonges(9-1), 2005 - Moulin Riche(9/1)

A E Lynch

2010 - Berties Dream(33/1)

A P Heskin

2015 - Martello Tower(14/1)

B J Geraghty

2011 - Bobs Worth(15/8Fav)

Campell Gillies

2012 - Brindisi Breeze(7/1)

D N Russell

2009 - Weapon's Amnesty(8/1)

M P Walsh

2021 - Vanillier(14/1)

N D Fehily

2016 - Unowhatimeanharry(11/1)

P Carberry

2014 - Very Wood(33/1)

Rachael Blackmore

2019 - Minella Indo(50/1)

S F O'Keeffe

2022 - The Nice Guy(18/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins

Age

Winning Horses

6yo

2023 - Stay Away Fay(18/1), 2021 - Vanillier(14/1), 2020 - Monkfish(5/1), 2019 - Minella Indo(50/1), 2017 - Penhill(16/1), 2013 - At Fishers Cross(11/8Fav), 2012 - Brindisi Breeze(7/1), 2011 - Bobs Worth(15/8Fav), 2009 - Weapon's Amnesty(8/1), 2007 - Wichita Lineman(11/8Fav)

7yo

2022 - The Nice Guy(18/1), 2018 - Kilbricken Storm(33/1), 2015 - Martello Tower(14/1), 2010 - Berties Dream(33/1), 2008 - Nenuphar Collonges(9-1), 2006 - Black Jack Ketchum(1/1Fav)

5yo

2014 - Very Wood(33/1), 2005 - Moulin Riche(9/1)

8yo

2016 - Unowhatimeanharry(11/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins

Sire

Winning Horses

Oscar (IRE)

2018 - Kilbricken Storm(33/1), 2013 - At Fishers Cross(11/8Fav), 2006 - Black Jack Ketchum(1/1Fav)

King's Theatre (IRE)

2012 - Brindisi Breeze(7/1), 2007 - Wichita Lineman(11/8Fav)

Martaline (GB)

2021 - Vanillier(14/1), 2014 - Very Wood(33/1)

Video Rock (FR)

2008 - Nenuphar Collonges(9-1), 2005 - Moulin Riche(9/1)

Beat Hollow (GB)

2019 - Minella Indo(50/1)

Bob Back (USA)

2011 - Bobs Worth(15/8Fav)

Fame And Glory (GB)

2022 - The Nice Guy(18/1)

Golden Tornado (IRE)

2010 - Berties Dream(33/1)

Milan (GB)

2015 - Martello Tower(14/1)

Mount Nelson (GB)

2017 - Penhill(16/1)

Presenting (GB)

2009 - Weapon's Amnesty(8/1)

Shantou (USA)

2023 - Stay Away Fay(18/1)

Sir Harry Lewis (USA)

2016 - Unowhatimeanharry(11/1)

Stowaway (GB)

2020 - Monkfish(5/1)

First Time - Blinkers Search For Glory. Hood Lecky Watson. Tonguestrap Butcher Hollow» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 11/4 Readin Tommy Wrong, 11/2 Dancing City, 6/1 Gidleigh Park, High Class Hero, 7/1 Captain Teague, 10/1 Lecky Watson, 12/1 Johnnywho, 16/1 Chigorin, Search For Glory, The Jukebox Man, 20/1 Stellar Story, 33/1 Spread Boss Ted, 50/1 Butcher Hollow, 100/1 Others.

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