Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Trends: Doctor, Doctor! I’ve got Steinberg fever…

| Thursday 12th March 2026, 15:44

Thursday 12th March 2026, 15:44

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One of the three main Grade 1 novice hurdles of the Festival, the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle is one for the stayers on day four.

Established in 2005, Willie Mullins is the race’s leading trainer with four successes. It’s run over three miles and has been won by some very smart horses over the years, including the likes of Bobs Worth and Minella Indo. Here we take a look at some of the key stats and trends that are worth keeping an eye on.

Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle Details

Race: Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (15:20)
Date: March 13
Distance: 3m
Race Type: Novices' Hurdle
Class/Grade: Grade 1

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Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle Odds

Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle Key Historical Trends

Age

19/21 winners were six or seven-years-old, with only one eight-year-old and one five-year-old winning since 2005.
No nine-year-old has ever won this race, which doesn’t bode well for the Willie Mullins-trained Hipop De Loire.

Horses that fit this trend:

Doctor Steinberg (150)
Thedeviluno (143)
The Passing Wife (143)
Spinningayarn (140)
Espresso Milan (140)
Kazansky (143)
Mondoui’boy (134)
Moneygarrow (133)
Jalon d’Oudairies (139)
King’s Bucks (133)
Kripticjim (135)
Doctor Du Mesnil
Fruit De Mer (131)
Johnny’s Jury (129)
Road Exile (138)
Ubatuba (133)
Park Princess (132)
Kicour La (131)
Swindon Village (133)
Tackletommywoowoo (135)
The Price Of Peace (131)

Previous runs

Eight out of the last 10 winners had no more than four previous starts over hurdles.

Horses that fit this trend:

Doctor Steinberg (150)
Thedeviluno (143)
Spinningayarn (140)
Espresso Milan (140)
Kazansky (143)
Mondoui’boy (134)
Moneygarrow (133)
Jalon d’Oudairies (139)
King’s Bucks (133)
Kripticjim (135)
Doctor Du Mesnil
Fruit De Mer (131)
Johnny’s Jury (129)
Road Exile (138)
Ubatuba (133)
Kicour La (131)
Swindon Village (133)
The Price Of Peace (131)

Last time out form

Seven out of the last 10 winners finished in the first three on their previous start, suggesting that in-form horses have an advantage.
Six out of 10 had won over at least 2m4f previously

Horses who fit the trend:

Doctor Steinberg (150)
Thedeviluno (143)
Spinningayarn (140)
Espresso Milan (140)
Kazansky (143)
Mondoui’boy (134)
Moneygarrow (133)
Kripticjim (135)
Ubatuba (133)
Park Princess (132)
Swindon Village (133)

Trainers to follow

Willie Mullins has won the race four times and that includes two of the last four renewals.

Willie Mullins-trained runners:

Doctor Steinberg (150)
Espresso Milan (140)
Doctor Du Mesnil
Hipop De Loire (140)

Popular prep races

Three of the last 10 winners contested the Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novice Hurdle.

Horses who ran in that race last time out:

Doctor Steinberg (150)
Kazansky (143)

Final Shortlist

Doctor Steinberg
Kazansky
Espresso Milan

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Doctor Steinberg

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