Haydock Park Race 4 - Albert Bartlett Prestige Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Gbb Race)
DALSTON LAD (2) bids for a hat-trick with an impressive 13L victory two starts in a Sedgefield novice hurdle on Boxing Day preceding a 1.25L course and distance success. Major player. RECKLESS SPENDING (6) shed the maiden tag on fifth and latest career outing scoring by 15L contesting a Kempton Park novice hurdle twelve days ago. If replicating that effort will be hard to beat. UBATUBA (9) bids for a career four-timer having won a point-to-point prior to two triumphs at Leicester by a combined total of 27L. Dangerous. WHISKEY YANKEE (10) cannot be discounted after a 2.25L on hurdle debut at Ascot previously.

Jockey: Nathan Moscrop
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start pulled up at Doncaster in the G2 River Don Novices' Hurdle on January 24 over 4900m. Before that finished second of 9 starters at this track on December 20 over 4900m, a neck behind Super Survivor carrying 72kg at $34. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 5U | $145,190.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 70kg | 6:00.54 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/12/2025 | 6 | HDLE HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Good Soft | Charlotte Jones | 72kg | 6:08.79 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/12/2025 | 111 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Carlisle | 5029m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 71.5kg | 6:52.31 | 1-6-6 | 0 |
| 39.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/08/2025 | 37 | HCP HDLE 4U | $39,930.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | Brian Hughes | 68.5kg | 6:24.95 | 2-1-4 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/07/2025 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Cartmel | 4425m | Good | Charlotte Jones | 73kg | 5:23.21 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.83 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2025 | 34 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $13,280.00 | Cartmel | 4453m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 5:37.99 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 24/05/2025 | 112 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $16,790.00 | Cartmel | 4453m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 71.5kg | 5:23.96 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $3.75 |
| 8/14 | 01/02/2025 | 52 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 71.5kg | 5:04.00 | 2-9-8 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/12/2024 | 229 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 71.5kg | 5:38.12 | 4-5-7 | 0 |
| 31.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/13 | 26/04/2024 | 38 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,080.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 70kg | 4:03.06 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/03/2024 | 164 | WFA HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,220.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Richard Mclernon | 71kg | 4:02.35 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last run favourite; won by 1.3 len this track on January 17 over 4860m defeating Stay Away Fay carrying 69.5kg at $3.50 in a hurdle. Run before to post a big 13 len win. Sedgefield on December 26 over 4000m defeating Daly Boy with 66.5kg at $1.40 in a hurdle. Expected to improve further and can measure up again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 17/01/2026 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 69.5kg | 6:10.01 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 26/12/2025 | 28 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 66.5kg | 4:52.58 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.44 |
| 2/6 | 28/11/2025 | 35 | MHDLE 4U | $15,240.00 | Doncaster | 4224m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 70.5kg | 4:58.41 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/10/2025 | 226 | HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 4:54.26 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 45.3L | $2.38 |
| 15/17 | 12/03/2025 | 76 | G1 OPEN 46 | $147,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 73kg | 3:59.54 | 9-14-15 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $67.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/12/2024 | 59 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $27,680.00 | Aintree | 3409m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 72.5kg | 4:26.06 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.91 |
| 1/7 | 28/10/2024 | 190 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 70.5kg | 3:49.10 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.91 |
| 1/8 | 21/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Y | S Staples | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run raced on speed throughout then finished third of 8 runners at Ascot on January 17 over 4300m, on slow going 4.5 len behind Whiskey Yankee with 73.5kg at $6. Run before couldn't go on with it; finished fifth of 7 starters at Cheltenham in the G2 Bristol Novices' Hurdle on December 13 over 4800m, 5 len behind Carlenrig with 70kg at $7.50. Should play a significant role.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | HDLE HUNT 47 | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 4325m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 73.5kg | 5:37.62 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/12/2025 | 33 | G2 OPEN 4U | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 70kg | 6:01.69 | 2-2-5 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 10/11/2025 | 16 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Brendan Powell | 70kg | 5:08.98 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 5/13 | 25/10/2025 | 230 | HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good | Brendan Powell | 70kg | 5:57.76 | 7-7-5 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/14 | 09/03/2025 | 315 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Y | B T Stone | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | B T Stone | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Freshened for 34 days. Last start won by 1.0 len Fontwell Park on January 11 over 3800m slow track defeating Manigod carrying 74.5kg at $3 in a hurdle. Run before ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len Ffos Las on November 19 over 4000m slow going defeating Gee Force Flyer with 71.5kg at $5.50 in a hurdle. High among the chances.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 11/01/2026 | 53 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 74.5kg | 5:02.73 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/4 | 19/11/2025 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $15,240.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | 5:19.90 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 22/10/2025 | 214 | APP HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 67.5kg | 3:52.30 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/13 | 22/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Good | J L Scallan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Comes off a 45 day let-up. Last run favourite; came from midfield and won by 8 len Uttoxeter on December 31 over 4700m defeating Inishcorker with 71.5kg at $2 in a hurdle. Start before came from midfield; finished second in a small field at Leicester on November 30 over 4100m, slow track; 5.5 len behind Swindon Village carrying 70kg at $4.50. Each way chance.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 31/12/2025 | 31 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 6:24.54 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/11/2025 | 33 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 5:11.09 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/12 | 28/10/2025 | 359 | MHDLE 4U | $15,460.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:49.04 | 11-4-5 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 03/11/2024 | 203 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Rathcannon P2p | 4828m | Good | H C Swan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |
| 7/12 | 14/04/2024 | 35 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | H C Swan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.9L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 10/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN H 4 | $0.00 | Castlelands P2p | 4828m | Soft | H C Swan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last to post a big 15 len win. Kempton Park on February 2 over 4200m defeating Padre Arthur with 72kg at $3.80 in a hurdle. The start before that; ran on from midfield; ran last at Cheltenham in the G2 Bristol Novices' Hurdle on December 13 over 4800m, 20 len behind Carlenrig with 70kg at $11. All set to continue the strong recent form.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 02/02/2026 | 51 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 72kg | 5:17.32 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $3.75 |
| 7/7 | 13/12/2025 | 22 | G2 OPEN 4U | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 70kg | 6:01.69 | 3-7-7 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/4 | 21/11/2025 | 192 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $27,230.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 71.5kg | 4:43.48 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 13/05/2025 | 205 | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 71kg | 3:53.42 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/10 | 20/10/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Umma House P2p | 4828m | Good | B T Stone | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing set the pace for much of the race finished second of 8 starters at Leicester on January 20 over 4100m, in the wet; 9 len behind Ubatuba with 75.5kg at $7.50. Before that made some head-way from midfield; ran last in a small field at Kelso on December 7 over 4700m, on slow going 38 len behind King Of Answers with 71kg at $5.50. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 20/01/2026 | 44 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Heavy | Theo Gillard | 75.5kg | 5:30.57 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/5 | 07/12/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $59,620.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 71kg | 6:13.87 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 38.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 12/11/2025 | 284 | HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4626m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 70kg | 6:10.29 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/14 | 01/02/2025 | 50 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 71.5kg | 5:04.00 | 1-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/12/2024 | 24 | HDLE MDN 4U | $26,900.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 72kg | 5:08.85 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/11/2024 | 317 | HDLE MDN 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 5:17.24 | 2-4-3 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/01/2024 | 42 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Soft | J W Hendrick | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/11/2023 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Moig South P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J Dunne | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fifth in a small field at this track in the G2 Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle on January 17 over 3100m, 36 len behind Old Park Star carrying 71.5kg at $41. The run before made ground from midfield; finished third of 7 runners at Kelso on December 29 over 4500m, 5.5 len behind Country Code carrying 73kg at $4.50. Not sure he is up to this.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 17/01/2026 | 19 | G2 OPEN 4U | $145,200.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 71.5kg | 3:47.34 | 3-6-5 | 0 |
| 36.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/12/2025 | 19 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 73kg | 5:47.83 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/12/2025 | 32 | MHDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Heavy | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 5:54.15 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 10/22 | 08/11/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $127,050.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Heavy | Ben Robinson | 60kg | 2:42.33 | 18-15-10 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/10/2025 | 6 | G1 OPEN H 4U | $535,710.00 | Longchamp | 4000m | Soft | Luke Morris | 58kg | 4:34.74 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $29.00 |
| 28/30 | 28/09/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $1,103,310.00 | Curragh | 3419m | YS | Ben Robinson | 64.5kg | 3:46.43 | - | 21 |
| 47.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/09/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN 3U | $276,750.00 | Doncaster | 3599m | Good Soft | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 3:52.24 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $67.00 |
| 6/12 | 01/08/2025 | 306 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Goodwood | 4123m | Soft | Tom Marquand | 63kg | 4:29.55 | 3-8-6 | 0 |
| 26.8L | $8.50 |
| 15/30 | 29/09/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $985,240.00 | Curragh | 3419m | Good | Ben Robinson | 64.5kg | 3:35.63 | - | 12 |
| 20.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/09/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $188,100.00 | Chester | 3218m | Soft | Ben Robinson | 62.5kg | 3:31.47 | 7-4-3 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 9/9 | 23/08/2024 | 41 | G2 OPEN 3U | $453,740.00 | York | 3319m | Good | Ben Robinson | 59.5kg | 3:28.54 | 4-9-9 | 8 |
| 90.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Ben Sutton
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up won by 16 len Leicester on December 4 over 4110m slow track defeating Shotgun Rider with 69.5kg at $2.20 in a hurdle. Last start won by 9 len Leicester on January 20 over 4100m in the wet defeating Skuna Bay carrying 73kg at $2.90 in a hurdle. Can make it three straight.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/01/2026 | 47 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Heavy | Ben Sutton | 73kg | 5:30.57 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/8 | 04/12/2025 | 339 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $14,760.00 | Leicester | 4124m | Soft | Ben Sutton | 69.5kg | 5:34.14 | 6-2-1 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $2.20 |
| 99/14 | 30/12/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Staples | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Johnston
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up. Was promising at debut came from midfield; finished second in a small field at Ffos Las on March 21 over 3200m, 7 len behind Starzand with 66.5kg at $3.50. Went for a break before returning won by 2.25 len Ascot on January 17 over 4300m on rain affected going defeating Laguna Beach carrying 71kg at $15 in a hurdle. Will be hard to beat with confidence high.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/01/2026 | 302 | HDLE HUNT 47 | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 4325m | Soft | Dylan Johnston | 71kg | 5:37.62 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/03/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $8,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good | Dylan Johnston | 66.5kg | 3:49.86 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.50 |