14:40 Doncaster 27 Jan 2024
Albert Bartlett River Don Novices' Hurdle
Grade 2 | GBB Race | Class 1 | 5YO plus
Winner £31,322 - 10 ran
held up mid-division on inside, headway chasing leaders going well and angled out before 3 out, led before next, clear before the last, stayed on strongly
chased leaders, went 2nd 3 out, chased winner from approaching 2 out, ridden and well held between last two, no chance
chased leader until 4 out, chased leaders, pushed along before next, plugged on into modest 3rd last
chased leaders out wide, went 2nd 4 out until pushed along next, chased leaders, weakened and not fluent 2 out, lost modest 3rd at the last
raced on inside, led until pushed along and headed before 2 out, soon lost 2nd, weakened between last two
ran in snatches, soon in rear, never on terms
held up in rear, bit closer at 6th, weakened before 4 out, tailed off
held up in last pair, headway out wide 6th, outpaced before 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
last trio, closer in mid-division at 2nd, weakened 7th, soon behind, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
raced keenly chasing leaders, lost place before 5th, behind and struggling when mistake 7th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| Betfair SP | £7.56 |
| CSF | £20.92 (7, 10) |
| Tricast | £230.36 (7, 10, 9) |
| Win | £8.00 (7) |
| Place | £2.10 (7), £1.30 (10), £3.60 (9) |
| Swinger | £14.70 (7, 9), £3.60 (7, 10), £6.80 (9, 10) |
| Exacta | £21.20 (7, 10) |
| Trifecta | £186.20 (7, 10, 9) |
Expert Analysis
A race that usually falls to one showing useful form at least by novice standards, and that is probably the case again here despite few of the runners boasting form much out of the ordinary beforehand. It was a pretty well-run race on ground that was just on the easy side of good judged on times (quicker side of good over fences).
KERRYHILL (h144 here, 126 previously) found a load of improvement on what was just his third start in hurdles, looking good value for it too and one of the best staying novice prospects trained in Britain. He was soon settled into mid-field, travelling well, moved up stylishly 3 out and led soon after that flight, taking a short while to shrug off the eventual second but staying on strongly for pressure on the run-in.
WELCOM TO CARTRIES (h138 here and previously) ran at least as well as previously and should win more races at this trip or returned to around 20f, comfortably tracking the pace until challenging 3 out, soon passed by the winner but hanging onto his coat-tails until no extra on the run-in.
THE NEWEST ONE (h134 here, 128 previously) improved a bit on previous form and should have a future back in staying handicaps, close up but under pressure before 3 out, rallying fairly well late on without having a chance with the first 2.
DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE (h133 here and previously) ran creditably, if beaten a lot further by Kerryhill than he had been by Shanagh Bob the time before. He improved from mid-field to have every chance going to 3 out then was one paced.
RANGE (h132 here, 125 previously) has improved steadily and probably stayed despite leading until 3 out, outpaced then plugging on. He could be an interesting type for handicaps with more progress not out of the question.
DRIPSEY MOON (h120 here, 129 previously) only briefly looked like he might come through from the rear, not paying much of a compliment to Loughglynn’s form from Limerick over Christmas.
BIG FISH (h0 here, 115 previously)
I LOVE MY BAIE (h0 here, 123 previously)
CHOSEN TEMPLAR (h0 here, 111 previously)
ESPRIT DU POTIER (h0 here, 120 previously)
Video Highlights
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Replay: 14:40 Doncaster 27th Jan 2024
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Good | 10 | Maximilian | 7 | 11 0 | - | 111-113 | 57 days | D McCain (85 miles) | Brian Hughes | 13/ 2 | 5:44.97 | |
| 2022 | Good | 7 | Mahler Mission | 6 | 10 12 | - | 2-321 | 15 days | J McConnell | James Bowen | 11/ 2 | 6:02.80 | |
| 2021 | Soft | 12 | The Cob | 7 | 10 12 | - | 723-113 | 32 days | B Pauling (127 miles) | Daryl Jacob | 25/ 1 | 6:20.30 | |
| 2020 | Good to Soft | 5 | Ramses De Teillee | 8 | 11 1 | - | 122P-14 | 70 days | D Pipe (238 miles) | Tom Scudamore | 6/ 1 | 6:02.90 | |
| 2019 | Good | 4 | Nadaitak | 5 | 10 12 | - | 726-412 | 43 days | B Pauling (127 miles) | Nico De Boinville | 12/ 1 | 5:54.00 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 8 | Enniscoffey Oscar | 6 | 10 12 | - | 12-4731 | 57 days | E Lavelle (184 miles) | Leighton Aspell | 9/ 2 | 6:08.27 | |
| 2017 | Good | 9 | Constantine Bay | 6 | 11 5 | - | 21-11 | 20 days | N Henderson (167 miles) | Jeremiah McGrath | 4/ 1 | 5:56.24 | |
| 2016 | Good | 6 | Barters Hill | 6 | 11 7 | - | 1111-11 | 32 days | B Pauling (127 miles) | David Bass | 4/ 7 | 5:55.02 | |
| 2015 | Good to Soft | 6 | Caracci Apache | 5 | 11 7 | - | P411 | 20 days | N Henderson (167 miles) | Nico De Boinville | 9/ 2 | 6:05.40 | |
| 2014 | Soft | 7 | Urban Hymn | 6 | 11 10 | - | FU1-121 | 26 days | J M Jefferson (64 miles) | Brian Hughes | 9/ 4 | 6:22.30 | |
| 2012 | Good to Soft | 6 | Rocky Creek | 6 | 11 6 | - | 1-2 | 88 days | P Nicholls (209 miles) | Daryl Jacob | 5/ 2 | 5:47.90 | |
| 2009 | Soft | 10 | Cape Tribulation | 5 | 11 10 | - | 13-7151 | 70 days | J M Jefferson (64 miles) | P Kinsella | 13/ 2 | 6:18.00 | |
| 2008 | Good | 9 | Battlecry | 7 | 11 10 | - | 31P522 | 16 days | N Twiston-Davies (141 miles) | David England | 8/ 1 | 5:57.20 |
