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14:40 Haydock 14 Feb 2026

Albert Bartlett Prestige Novices' Hurdle

Grade 2 | GBB Race | Class 1 | 5YO plus

Winner £45,560 - 10 run

3m 58y

Soft-heavy in places (prec inspection 8am)

Draw Advantage: None

Weather: Light sleet

Forecast: Light sleet

Temperature: 1.9° - 6.2°

Rainfall: 1.15mm

Wind: 7.1 mph SE

Light sleet

Last Update: 14/02/2026 07:00

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Caughtinyourtrance (IRE) 21

b g Ocovango - Loyalty Card (Daylami)

Course and Distance: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
CD has previously placed at this course and distance

Course: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
C has previously placed at this course

Distance: 3 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 33.33%
D has previously won at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 8 runs, 1 win, 3 places, 12.5%
G has previously won on similar going
G
This horse has had 1 run wearing a tongue strap and a visor without success

Tongue Strap: 11 runs, 2 wins, 4 places, 18.18%
HG has previously won wearing a tongue strap

This horse has had 1 run wearing a visor without success
HG
7 11-2 t v
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138

Pulled up in the River Don Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Doncaster last time. Effective over 2m6f-3m and acts on soft and good ground, but looks up against it kept at this level.

He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 6f to 3m on good and soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 100-1 in the Group 2 River Don Novices' Hurdle at Doncaster over 3m (soft) in a Grade 2 hurdle race won by Thedeviluno last month on his latest outing. Has won twice at Cartmel this season.

Pulled up in the River Don Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Doncaster last time. Effective over 2m6f-3m and acts on soft and good ground, but looks up against it kept at this level.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 9 2 2 22.2%
Hurdle 9 2 2 22.2%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 1 0 1 0%
C Course 1 0 1 0%
D Distance 3 1 1 33.3%
G Similar Going 8 1 3 12.5%
Headgear
Today (T & V) 1 0 0 0%
Visor 1 0 0 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 1 1 0 0 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Nathan Moscrop 0 0 0 -
T James Moffatt 11 2 4 18.2%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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10-7211
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Dalston Lad (IRE) 28

b g Ocovango - Miss Platinum (Oscar)

Course and Distance: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
CD has a 50% or better record at this course and distance

Course: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
C has a 50% or better record at this course

Distance: 2 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 100%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 7 runs, 4 wins, 1 place, 57.14%
G has a 50% or better record on similar going
G
Cheek Pieces: 2 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 100%
HG has a 50% or better record wearing cheek pieces
HG
6 11-2 p
129
146

Travelled, idled a touch, improved up in trip when winning a handicap hurdle here by 1 1/4l last time; effective 2m-3m, acts on GS; more to come and worth a shot at this level.

Winner of two hurdle races, two NH flat races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-2fav over this course and distance (good to soft) last month, beating Stay Away Fay by 1 1/4l. Has also won at Sedgefield this season.

Travelled, idled a touch, improved up in trip when winning a handicap hurdle here by 1 1/4l last time; effective 2m-3m, acts on GS; more to come and worth a shot at this level.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 4 2 1 50%
Hurdle 4 2 1 50%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 1 1 0 100%
C Course 1 1 0 100%
D Distance 2 2 0 100%
G Similar Going 7 4 1 57.1%
Headgear
HG Today (P only) 2 2 0 100%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 1 1 0 0 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Harry Skelton 2 1 0 50%
T Dan Skelton 7 4 1 57.1%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Kasino Des Mottes (FR) 28

b g Balko - Banco Des Mottes (Kapgarde)

Distance: 4 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 25%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
G has previously placed on similar going
G
6 11-2
126
139

Ran to form under a positive ride when dropped in trip, finishing 4 1/4l third in a novice hurdle at Ascot last time. Effective over 2m5f-3m and acts on soft and good ground, but needs more at this level.

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 5f and 3m on good and good to soft ground. Third of 8 behind Whiskey Yankee beaten 4 1/2l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m 6f (soft) last month.

Ran to form under a positive ride when dropped in trip, finishing 4 1/4l third in a novice hurdle at Ascot last time. Effective over 2m5f-3m and acts on soft and good ground, but needs more at this level.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 4 1 1 25%
Hurdle 4 1 1 25%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 4 1 0 25%
G Similar Going 2 0 1 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 6 2 1 33.3%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 1 1 0 0 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Freddie Gingell 0 0 0 -
T J Tizzard 4 1 1 25%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Legendary Luke (IRE) 34

b g Soldier of Fortune - Mo Bury (Overbury)

Distance: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
D
Similar Going: 2 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 100%
G has a 50% or better record on similar going
G
6 11-2
121
132

Ran to form to defy a penalty when winning a novice hurdle at Fontwell by a length last time. Effective over 2m-2m4f and acts on soft and good ground. More to come, but it is needed at this level.

He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on good - yielding and soft ground. A winner at 2-1 in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 3f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Manigod by 1l. Has also won at Ffos Las this season.

Ran to form to defy a penalty when winning a novice hurdle at Fontwell by a length last time. Effective over 2m-2m4f and acts on soft and good ground. More to come, but it is needed at this level.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 2 2 0 100%
Hurdle 2 2 0 100%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 1 1 0 100%
G Similar Going 2 2 0 100%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 4 3 1 75%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 1 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J G Sheehan 2 2 0 100%
T Jamie Snowden 3 2 1 66.7%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Lon Chaney (IRE) 45

b g Walk In The Park - Oscar Ladensa (Oscar)

Distance: 3 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
D has previously placed at this distance
D
Similar Going: 3 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 33.33%
G has previously won on similar going
G
6 11-2
126
139

Improved to get off the mark when winning a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter by 8 1/2l last time. Effective over 2m4f-2m7f and acts on soft and good to soft. Open to further progress, but it is needed at this level.

Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when evens fav at Uttoxeter over 2m 7f (good to soft) in December last year, beating Inishcorker by 9l.

Improved to get off the mark when winning a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter by 8 1/2l last time. Effective over 2m4f-2m7f and acts on soft and good to soft. Open to further progress, but it is needed at this level.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 3 1 1 33.3%
Hurdle 3 1 1 33.3%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 3 0 1 0%
G Similar Going 3 1 1 33.3%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 6 1 2 16.7%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 1 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J S Bowen 3 1 1 33.3%
T O Murphy 3 1 1 33.3%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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2-3371
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Reckless Spending (IRE) 12

b g Sholokhov - Carrigeen Karaka (Stowaway)

Distance: 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
D has previously placed at this distance
D
Similar Going: 2 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 50%
G has a 50% or better record on similar going
G
6 11-2
134
145

Improved when dropped in grade to win easily at Kempton last time. Effective over 2m3f-2m5f on good to soft and good ground. More to come and well worth another go at this level.

A winner at 11-4 in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Padre Arthur by 15l.

Improved when dropped in grade to win easily at Kempton last time. Effective over 2m3f-2m5f on good to soft and good ground. More to come and well worth another go at this level.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 3 1 0 33.3%
Hurdle 3 1 0 33.3%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 2 0 1 0%
G Similar Going 2 1 0 50%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 5 1 2 20%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 1 1 0 0 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J James Bowen 2 1 1 50%
T N J Henderson 4 1 1 25%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
7
342-152
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Skuna Bay (IRE) 25

b g Mahler - Miss Island (Dr Massini)

Distance: 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
D has previously placed at this distance
D
Similar Going: 6 runs, 1 win, 3 places, 16.67%
G has previously won on similar going
G
7 11-2
120
133

Ran to form under a positive ride when dropped in trip, finishing second beaten 9 1/2l in a novice hurdle at Leicester last time. Effective over 2m4f-3m and progressive, but has a bit to find at this level.

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 7f on soft ground. Beaten 10l by Ubatuba when second of 8 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Leicester over 2m 4f (heavy) last month.

Ran to form under a positive ride when dropped in trip, finishing second beaten 9 1/2l in a novice hurdle at Leicester last time. Effective over 2m4f-3m and progressive, but has a bit to find at this level.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 6 1 3 16.7%
Hurdle 5 1 3 20%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 2 0 1 0%
G Similar Going 6 1 3 16.7%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 8 1 4 12.5%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 1 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Theo Gillard 4 1 2 25%
T D McCain Jnr 6 1 3 16.7%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
8
135
i E

Tashkhan (IRE) 28

b g Born To Sea - Tarziyna (Raven's Pass)

Course: 3 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 66.67%
C has a 50% or better record at this course
C
Similar Going: 22 runs, 5 wins, 4 places, 22.73%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 13 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
8 11-2
119
129

Outpaced and unsuited by the drop in trip when comfortably held in the Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) here last time. Effective over 2m4f-2m7f and acts on heavy and good to soft. Smart on the Flat and may do better in handicaps.

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on heavy ground. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Old Park Star when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race here over 2m (good to soft) last month.

Outpaced and unsuited by the drop in trip when comfortably held in the Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) here last time. Effective over 2m4f-2m7f and acts on heavy and good to soft. Smart on the Flat and may do better in handicaps.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 3 1 0 33.3%
Hurdle 3 1 0 33.3%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
C Course 3 2 0 66.7%
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 22 5 4 22.7%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 32 5 4 15.6%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 13 0 1 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J B S Hughes 1 1 0 100%
T B Ellison 34 4 6 11.8%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
9
U1-11
i E

Ubatuba (IRE) 25

ch g Soldier of Fortune - Anguilla (Kayf Tara)

Distance: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
D
Similar Going: 2 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 100%
G has a 50% or better record on similar going
G
6 11-2
132
145

Green and flashed tail, improved to defy penalty when winning a novice hurdle at Leicester by 9 1/2l last time; effective 2m4f on HY and S; more to come for top yard, worth step up in class.

He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from soft to yielding - soft. A winner at 15-8 in a hurdle race at Leicester over 2m 4f (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Skuna Bay by 10l. Has won twice at Leicester this season.

Green and flashed tail, improved to defy penalty when winning a novice hurdle at Leicester by 9 1/2l last time; effective 2m4f on HY and S; more to come for top yard, worth step up in class.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 2 2 0 100%
Hurdle 2 2 0 100%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 1 1 0 100%
G Similar Going 2 2 0 100%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 3 3 0 100%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 1 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Ben Sutton 2 2 0 100%
T O Murphy 2 2 0 100%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
10
2-1
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Whiskey Yankee 28

b g Hunter's Light - Charbelle (Poliglote)

Similar Going: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
G has a 50% or better record on similar going
G
Tongue Strap: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
HG has a 50% or better record wearing a tongue strap
HG
5 11-2 t
 - 
140

Made a very promising hurdles debut when beating rivals who had set a useful standard at Ascot last time. Effective at 2m6f on soft ground. A promising sort with more to offer and can have a say upped in grade.

A winner at 14-1 in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m 6f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Laguna Beach by 2 1/4l.

Made a very promising hurdles debut when beating rivals who had set a useful standard at Ascot last time. Effective at 2m6f on soft ground. A promising sort with more to offer and can have a say upped in grade.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 1 1 0 100%
Hurdle 1 1 0 100%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 1 1 0 100%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 1 1 0 100%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 1 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Dylan Johnston 2 1 1 50%
T S Thomas 2 1 1 50%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record

At The Races Verdict

DALSTON LAD has improved with each start over hurdles and was last seen beating experienced rivals in a handicap over C&D a month ago. On that evidence, Dan Skelton's gelding could take plenty of beating back against novices. The main threat is likely to be Reckless Spending after his 15-length success at Kempton a couple of weeks ago. That said, Ubatuba and Whiskey Yankee are other exciting prospects to consider.

Expert View Verdict

A competitive staying novice. Reckless Spending looked good at Kempton and almost certainly has more to offer, but he did struggle in a similar race to this at Cheltenham previously and he may not want the ground too deep. The selection is UBATUBA, who retained his unbeaten record when completing in impressive fashion at Leicester last time, fairly bolting up under a penalty in what looked a good novice. Well at home on deep ground and probable improver upped to 3m, he looks to hold strong claims, the only drawback being his rider can't claim his 5lb. Dalston Lad has C&D winning handicap form to his name and could improve again to be competitive here, while Whiskey Yankee shouldn't be underestimated either for his good yard.

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Previous Winners
Year Going Ran Winner Draw Age Weight OR Form Last run Trainer (Distance) Jockey SP Time
2025 Good to Soft 6 Battle Born Lad 6 11 2 - 32-31 126 days M Walford (96 miles) Jamie Hamilton 7/ 2 6:20.30
2024 Heavy 10 Now Is The Hour 7 11 2 - 12-89F1 21 days G P Cromwell Sean Flanagan 12/ 1 6:49.50
2023 Good to Soft 12 Makin'yourmindup 6 11 2 - 362-112 35 days P F Nicholls (192 miles) Lorcan Williams 17/ 2 6:10.20
2022 Heavy 7 Hillcrest 7 11 5 - 21-111U 21 days H D Daly (93 miles) Richard Patrick EVENS 6:32.65
2021 Soft 8 Alaphilippe 7 10 12 - P1-1112 28 days F O'Brien (133 miles) Paddy Brennan 10/ 3 6:31.38
2020 Heavy 5 Ramses De Teillee 8 11 3 - 22P-141 21 days D Pipe (209 miles) David Noonan 5/ 6 6:26.30
2019 Good 9 Lisnagar Oscar 6 10 12 - 1-3221 29 days Miss R Curtis (167 miles) Sean Bowen 6/ 1 6:07.90
2018 Heavy 8 Chef Des Obeaux 6 11 0 - 572-211 35 days N J Henderson (170 miles) Noel Fehily 13/ 8 6:01.00
2017 Good to Soft 7 The Worlds End 6 11 7 - F1-311 29 days T R George (149 miles) Adrian Heskin 11/ 4 5:39.38
2016 Heavy 5 Jonniesofa 6 11 4 - 1-31212 50 days R Dobbin (195 miles) Craig Nichol 8/ 1 6:36.06
2015 Soft 7 Definitly Red 6 11 4 - 117-121 44 days B Ellison (107 miles) Richard Johnson 9/ 4 5:58.06
2014 Heavy 9 Toubeera 8 11 1 - 117411 6 days Miss V Williams (118 miles) Aidan Coleman 5/ 1 6:21.40
2013 Heavy 5 Two Rockers 6 11 8 - 1-11 58 days A King (177 miles) Wayne Hutchinson 15/ 8 6:16.00
2012 Heavy 9 Brindisi Breeze 6 11 8 - B1211 23 days Miss Lucinda V Russell (239 miles) C Gillies 9/ 2 6:12.20
2011 Heavy 8 Back In Focus 6 11 4 - F-21 34 days J Howard Johnson (136 miles) Brian Hughes 16/ 1 6:04.72
2010 Soft 7 Wymott 6 11 8 - 210-212 31 days D McCain Jnr (34 miles) J Maguire 4/ 1 6:10.84
2009 Soft 6 Tarablaze 6 11 9 - 12-121 28 days P Hobbs & J White (192 miles) A P McCoy 1/ 2 6:11.20
2008 Good to Soft 7 Tazbar 6 11 11 - 11-4211 21 days K G Reveley (121 miles) P Kinsella 5/ 4 6:00.70
2007 Heavy 7 Chief Dan George 7 11 11 - 34F111 14 days James Moffatt (77 miles) Mr A Dempsey 9/ 1 6:18.00
2006 Heavy 6 Neptune Collonges 5 11 11 - 1-14121 14 days P F Nicholls (192 miles) C Williams 2/ 11 6:08.70

Race Favourite Stats
Year Favourite Finish Position Winner Market Position
2025 2 3
2024 DNF 7
2023 3 7
2022 1 1
2021 4 2
2020 1 1
2019 7 2
2018 1 1
2017 2 2
2016 3 4

Race Record
Distance Record Time
3m 58y 5:44.00

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