The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle takes place on day 4 of the Cheltenham Festival, and takes place at 3.20pm on Friday 19 March. You can check out the latest Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle odds here.
2026 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Odds
15:20 Cheltenham
SoftAlbert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices’ Hurdle) (GBB Race)
- First Prize: £87021.55
- 2m 7f 213y
- Class 1
- 22 runners
- Win time: 5m 59s
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £23.20
- Place: £6.20
28/1
- Place: £7.10
11/1
- Place: £3.70
14/1
12/1
22/1
40/1
18/1
13/2
50/1
80/1
11/1
14/1
28/1
9/4F
25/1
25/1
100/1
14/1
28/1
80/1
50/1
+o+e Betting Returns
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £428.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £476.90 |
| Tricast | £6359.81 |
| Trifecta | £5228.60 |
Selections
The Guardian:
ThedevilunoDaily Mirror:
ThedevilunoThe Star:
ThedevilunoTOPSPEED:
Doctor SteinbergD Express:
Doctor SteinbergThe Sun:
Doctor SteinbergAlbert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Betting News
Doctor Steinberg produced a fine performance at the Dublin Racing Festival to rocket to the head of the betting for the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle. The Deviluno is another prominent figure in the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle odds, whilst the likes of Espresso Milan, Spinningayarn and The Passing Wife also feature towards the head of the betting. A wide open, competitive event, the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle is an ideal race ahead of the Gold Cup.
Betting on the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle is the most recent of the three big novice hurdles to be introduced at the Cheltenham Festival. The long distance novice event has already produced two subsequent Cheltenham Gold Cup winners in Bobs Worth (2011) and Minella Indo (2019).
As with most of the recent additions to the Cheltenham Festival programme, Irish-trained horses have prospered. They have now won it six times in the last seven years so it is no surprise to see them dominating the Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle betting in 2026.
If you are having a bet on the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle you should look for a horse with proven stamina. Nine of the last twelve Albert Bartlett winners had at least one previous victory over three miles. The last favourite to win this race though was At Fishers Cross in 2013, and there have been plenty of shock results, including Minella Indo (2019) at 50-1 and Very Wood (2014), Kilbricken Storm (2018) and Stellar Story (2024) all at 33-1.
Betting On The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
A real energy-sapping 3m novice hurdle, the Albert Bartlett has always attracted a big field, so there’s plenty of value to be had in the betting. It’s a race that has thrown up numerous shocks down the years, and some champions have gone on to bigger and better things.
With such a big field heading to post then betting on the Albert Bartlett can be wide open. There’s some terrific value on offer for punters with some bookmakers offer decent each-way value. Also, extra places on the Albert Bartlett can be available with some betting firms as well.