Cheltenham Race 5 - Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Hyde) (Gbb Race)
FEROCIMO (8) caught the eye on rules debut winning by an impressive 14L tackling a 3800m novices hurdle at Fontwell a month ago confirming point-to-point potential. Represents a notable local yard. Respect up in grade. DIVINE DIVA (9) placed at this fixture last year when third in the 3200m Listed mares jumpers flat race. Won by 3.75L providing first hurdle attempt tackling 3800m at Chepstow last month. Promising chance. WOODSTOCK OCTO (7) maintained an excellent point-to-point record. Ticks plenty of boxes following a 2.25L success on rules debut in a 4800m novices hurdle at this venue. Makes appeal. Former G3 flat winner DALLAS STAR (1) indicated hurdling ability. Interesting.

Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Weight: 71kgs
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Recent form impressive for this race. Last outing finished second in a small field at Limerick in the LR Fergus O'toole Memorial Novice Hurdle on October 17 over 4325m, 6 len behind Tountinna carrying 70kg at $2.30. The start before that; favourite; won by 0.5 len Navan on September 19 over 3218m defeating En Or with 75.5kg at $2.90 in a hurdle. Can pose a serious challenge.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 17/10/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $44,480.00 | Limerick | 4325m | GY | Mark Walsh | 70kg | 5:19.90 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/16 | 19/09/2026 | 28 | MHDLE APP 4U | $20,680.00 | Navan | 3218m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | 3:41.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 6/6 | 22/08/2026 | 10 | G3 3U | $125,250.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 2:58.65 | - | 6 |
| 13.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/08/2026 | 53 | HCP 3U | $44,730.00 | Gowran Park | 2514m | Good Firm | Donagh O'connor | 63.5kg | 2:38.71 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/13 | 20/06/2026 | 22 | OPEN 4U | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 4325m | Good Firm | David Egan | 59kg | 4:45.57 | 3-6-7 | 4 |
| 31.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/5 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | LR 4U | $87,430.00 | Down Royal | 3218m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 60kg | 3:32.74 | - | 5 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/05/2026 | 20 | G3 4U | $123,590.00 | Leopardstown | 2816m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 59.5kg | 3:00.93 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/04/2026 | 22 | LR 4U | $94,300.00 | Navan | 2816m | GY | Donagh O'connor | 59.5kg | 3:03.28 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/04/2026 | 35 | 4U | $53,890.00 | Curragh | 2816m | SH | David Egan | 59.5kg | 3:26.19 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/7 | 27/02/2026 | 42 | 4U | $26,670.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Donagh O'connor | 60kg | 2:16.12 | - | 2 |
| 6.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 16/01/2026 | 124 | 4U | $41,610.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | Neutral | Donagh O'connor | 64kg | 3:36.09 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 71kgs
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Second-up today. Last outing won by 1.0 len Chepstow on October 10 over 3900m defeating Stick To The Board with 71.5kg at $15 in a hurdle. At only start last preparation finished third in a small field at Plumpton on April 6 over 3600m, 5.5 len behind Mint Approved with 71kg at $3.80. Fitter again and looks a leading chance.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 10/10/2026 | 187 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 5:02.73 | 9-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/4 | 06/04/2026 | 105 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Plumpton | 3621m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 71kg | 4:16.14 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.75 |
| 5/8 | 22/12/2025 | 31 | HUNT FLAT MDN 35 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | 3:58.60 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/6 | 21/11/2025 | 285 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $18,150.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 3:51.64 | 6-5-3 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN H 4 | $0.00 | Tallow P2p | 4828m | Y | S Cotter | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Weight: 71kgs
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Useful type. Freshened for 35 days. Last start finished third of 11 starters at Chepstow in the G2 Persian War Novice's Hurdle on October 9 over 3900m, 11 len behind West Hill Verde carrying 70kg at $10. Before to post a big 4.5 len win. Worcester on September 25 over 4000m defeating Media Mogul with 72.5kg at $6.50 in a hurdle. Among the chances again.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 09/10/2026 | 14 | G2 OPEN 4U | $149,900.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 70kg | 4:55.54 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/15 | 25/09/2026 | 15 | HDLE HCP 3U | $127,050.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 72.5kg | 4:56.97 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 10/09/2026 | 258 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 71.5kg | 3:54.72 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.91 |
| 9/11 | 26/12/2025 | 43 | MHDLE 4U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Ben Jones | 71.5kg | 3:46.98 | 4-9-9 | 0 |
| 64.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/11/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 69.5kg | 4:15.94 | 5-7-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/15 | 15/10/2025 | 227 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $19,420.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Ben Jones | 70kg | 3:57.03 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 10/14 | 02/03/2025 | 59 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 72kg | 3:54.29 | 1-10-10 | 0 |
| 46.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 02/01/2025 | 54 | APP HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,380.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 73.5kg | 3:50.10 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/4 | 09/11/2024 | 203 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $27,230.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Ben Jones | 71kg | 3:38.20 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/04/2024 | - | P2P | $0.00 | Garthorpe P2p | 3219m | Good Soft | Charlie Case | 73kg | 4:28.40 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Ciaran Gethings
Weight: 71kgs
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Chasing a hat-trick. Freshened for 48 days. Last start won by 0.5 len Listowel on September 26 over 4023m defeating Watch The Weather carrying 62.5kg at $9 in a hurdle. Before that won by 0.5 len Ballinrobe on September 11 over 4425m defeating In The Minus carrying 69kg at $8 in a hurdle. Key runner on recent form.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 26/09/2026 | 15 | HDLE HCP 5U | $43,080.00 | Listowel | 4023m | GY | Niall Moore | 62.5kg | 4:55.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/14 | 11/09/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Ballinrobe | 4425m | GY | Niall Moore | 69kg | 5:34.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 19/08/2026 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $24,130.00 | Sligo | 5230m | Good | Niall Moore | 74kg | 6:33.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/14 | 16/07/2026 | 200 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Killarney | 4123m | Good | Niall Moore | 75kg | 5:08.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/13 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 4325m | SH | John Shinnick | 70.5kg | 5:56.70 | - | 0 |
| 44.3L | $51.00 |
| 19/24 | 07/12/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 3U | $26,010.00 | Cork | 4023m | SH | John Shinnick | 72.5kg | 5:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 62.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/11/2025 | 27 | NHDLE 5U | $27,430.00 | Thurles | 4526m | YS | Eoin Staples | 68.5kg | 5:42.10 | - | 0 |
| 29.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/10/2025 | 49 | MHDLE 4U | $18,210.00 | Sligo | 4023m | GY | D M Russell | 70kg | 5:21.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 8/12 | 05/09/2025 | 29 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3922m | GY | A P Ryan | 74kg | 4:42.50 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/08/2025 | 31 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 4224m | Good | John Shinnick | 70.5kg | 5:22.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/14 | 07/07/2025 | - | MHDLE 5U | $23,600.00 | Roscommon | 4123m | Good | John Shinnick | 71.5kg | 5:08.08 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 71kgs
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Having second run back today. First-up after six months won by 2.25 len this track on October 24 over 4800m defeating Road To Wembley carrying 70kg at $5.50 in a hurdle. Previously to post a big 9 len win. Wiltshire P2p on February 8 over 4800m defeating The Gooner carrying 76kg in a jumps. Leading contender.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 24/10/2026 | 167 | HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good | Ben Jones | 70kg | 5:58.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/2 | 10/05/2026 | 28 | P2P | $0.00 | Devon P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | Lucas Murphy | 76kg | 6:32.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $1.33 |
| 1/2 | 12/04/2026 | 42 | P2P | $0.00 | Dunsmore P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Joshua Newman | 78.5kg | 6:26.70 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.29 |
| 1/4 | 01/03/2026 | 21 | P2P | $0.00 | Wiltshire P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Joshua Newman | 78.5kg | 6:24.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.25 |
| 1/11 | 08/02/2026 | 77 | P2P | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Joshua Newman | 76kg | 6:32.60 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.67 |
| 1/8 | 23/11/2025 | 238 | P2P | $0.00 | Dunsmoredunsmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | Joshua Newman | 76kg | 6:09.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.25 |
| 2/8 | 30/03/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Liscarroll P2p | 4828m | Y | E T Mellerick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $1.00 |
| 7/16 | 09/03/2025 | 36 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Castlelands P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Allen | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.8L | $1.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Dungarvan P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Allen | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.1L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Having third race start. Promising win at debut as favourite; won by 1.5 len Ballycrystal P2p on March 22 over 4828m slow going defeating Legendary Status with 60kg in a jumps. Returned from break favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 14 len Fontwell Park on October 15 over 3800m defeating Nightflyer carrying 70kg at $2.40 in a hurdle. Fitter and will be tough to beat.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 15/10/2026 | 207 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 4:53.60 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/11 | 22/03/2026 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Cotter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Last to post a big 4 len win. Chepstow on October 11 over 3900m defeating Princess Day with 70kg at $8 in a hurdle. At only start last preparation finished 16th of 20 runners at Aintree in the G2 Nickel Coin Mares' Standard Open Nh Flat Race on April 9 over 3400m, 30 len behind Nan's Choice with 71kg at $21. Can continue the bright start to this campaign.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 11/10/2026 | 185 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $29,040.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 5:04.83 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 16/20 | 09/04/2026 | 145 | G2 OPEN M 46 | $94,590.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 71kg | 4:04.18 | - | 0 |
| 30.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/12 | 15/11/2025 | 259 | LR OPEN M 45 | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:05.20 | 8-7-3 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 01/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN H 4 | $0.00 | Kildorrery P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Dunleavy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Harry Cobden
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Last start finished second of 12 runners at Clonmel on October 22 over 4023m, 3.5 len behind Wicked Pleasure with 73kg at $2.30. Run before finished second of 12 starters at Fairyhouse on October 10 over 3218m, 6 len behind Ash Hobbs with 69.5kg at $3.80. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 22/10/2026 | 12 | MHDLE M 4U | $25,850.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | GY | D J Mullins | 73kg | 5:04.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.25 |
| 2/12 | 10/10/2026 | 21 | MHDLE M 4U | $27,570.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Good | D J Mullins | 69.5kg | 3:48.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.75 |
| 4/16 | 19/09/2026 | 77 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Navan | 3822m | Good | D J Mullins | 72kg | 4:33.70 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $2.75 |
| 99/13 | 04/07/2026 | 140 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | Good | J J Slevin | 69.5kg | 4:58.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $4.33 |
| 7/7 | 14/02/2026 | 45 | FLAT M 4U | $20,240.00 | Gowran Park | 3419m | Heavy | Harry Swan | 75kg | 4:49.70 | - | 0 |
| 64.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/13 | 31/12/2025 | 591 | FLAT M 4U | $20,890.00 | Punchestown | 3721m | Y | Anna Mcguinness | 71.5kg | 4:50.10 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/14 | 19/05/2024 | 14 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Good | M J Sweeney | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/4 | 05/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Stowlin P2p | 4828m | Soft | M J Sweeney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |