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14:25 Cheltenham
Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Bristol Novices' Hurdle) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 2m 7f 213y
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- £26,000 added
- Winner: £14,807
- 2nd: £5,556
- 3rd: £2,782
- 4th: £1,386
- Form 217-211
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer D Skelton
- Jockey Harry Skelton
held up in touch in mid-division, closed before 6th, switched right before normal 2 out, ridden approaching omitted last, soon weakened
- Form 110-122
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 131
chased leaders, led after normal 2 out, ridden and headed before omitted last, lost 2nd flat, kept on
- Form 022/6-31
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 134
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey H Cobden
chased leader, raced keenly, led after 4th, headed after next, every chance normal 2 out, ridden before omitted last, soon weakened
- Form 6-02221
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey R Johnson
held up in rear, closed before 8th, waiting for gap final bend, led before omitted last, soon clear, stayed on well
- Form 242-261
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Miss R Curtis
- Jockey Adam Wedge
in touch in mid-division, closed before normal 2 out, went 2nd flat, kept on, no impression on winner
- Form 1
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Nick Mitchell
- Jockey T Scudamore
held up in rear, weakened after normal 2 out
Took The Lot
14- Form 137-211
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer N & W Twiston-Davies
- Jockey Sam Twiston-Davies
led, slow 4th, soon headed, led after next, hit 2 out, soon headed and weakened
Wynn House
51- Form 1/22-11
- Age 5
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer A King
- Jockey Tom Cannon
held up towards rear, not fluent 2nd, ridden and headway approaching last, kept on, no impression on winner
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
ASK A HONEY BEE (NAP) out-battled Ashtown Lad at Wetherby in October and a subsequent second at Exeter is working out well. He was desperately unlucky at Newcastle two weeks ago and, though not an easy ride, seems sure to relish this first try over 3m under Rules. With her mares’ allowance, Wynn House could be a danger and Danny Kirwan wasn’t winning out of turn at Ascot. Took The Lot has been progressing well at Bangor and Make Good has continued his good form on the Flat back over hurdles, though he’s more exposed than most.
Formwatch
Ashtown Lad (IRE) 9-4fav (11-2) Held up in mid-division, headway from 7th, led 3 out, not fluent 2 out, clear last, smoothly, won at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (3) sft in Nov beating Duc De Beauchene (11-7) by 7 1/2l, 13 ran.
Ask A Honey Bee (IRE) 11-10fav (11-3) Tracked leaders, pushed along 3 out, ridden and ran on strongly flat, not quite reach winner, 2nd of 6, hd behind Getaround (11-6) at Newcastle 2m 6f (2) gd in Nov.
Danny Kirwan (IRE) 3-1 (11-0) Made all, ridden after 2 out, ran on well, impressive, won at Ascot 2m 3f mdn (3) sft in Nov beating Time Flies By (11-0) by 3 1/2l, 6 ran.
Make Good (IRE) 11-2 (11-9) Prominent, led 1st, headed 3rd untl led again next, 6 length lead when mistake 3 out, in command when slight peck 2 out, went further clear before last, kept on well, eased close home, won at Gowran Park 2m hcp hvy in Nov beating Jiving Jerry (10-6) by 13l, 10 ran.
Pats Fancy (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) In touch, headway to track leader 3rd, led 2 out, ridden and ran on, won at Ffos Las 2m 4f mdn (4) hvy in Nov beating Gladiateur Allen (11-0) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Promising Milan (IRE) (12-2) Pr till wo 1st, 3l ld 1/2way, 2l adv 5out, redcd ld appr str, wo agn from 2out, in command bef last, won at Damma House 3m mdn sft in Nov beating Coothill (11-11) by 6l, 8 ran.
Took The Lot 2-5fav (11-5) Disputed lead, headed 3rd, settled in midfield before 4th, stepped at 5th, chased leaders back straight, cruised to lead 2 out, cosily, won at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 4f (4) sft in Nov beating Pennyforapound (10-12) by 6l, 6 ran.
Wynn House 8-13fav (11-2) In touch, headway and close up 5th, chased leader 2 out, every chance when not fluent next, ridden and stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Ludlow 2m 5f (4) gd in Oct beating Crystal Gazing (10-10) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.