15:20 Wincanton

Wednesday 25 February 2026

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Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Handicap Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 4  |   2m 3f 179y  |   Good to Soft (Soft in places)  |   15 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:20  |   Winning time: 5m 8.73s
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1
Horse silk
Dirty Denh16
Age: 6|  Weight: 12-0| J: Paddy Hanlon(5)| T: S Hosie| OR:  114
12/1
Only recent below-par effort was at this course without his usual hood in December. Doubled tally for the season in 6-runner handicap over 20.5f at Plumpton (9/2) just over a fortnight ago and should remain competitive despite a 6 lb rise.
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2
Horse silk
Mammies Boyt1291
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-13| J: S Bowen| T: Nick Scholfield| OR:  113| D
9/1
Won 3 of his last 5 starts over hurdles and confirmed the promise of his reappearance when successful at Warwick (11/4) 10 months ago, keeping on to lead close home. First run for new trainer and wears first time tongue strap. Big shout if ready to roll with Sean Bowen booked.
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3
Horse silk
Duffry Trixs34
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-13| J: Harry Bannister| T: R Bandey| OR:  113
13/2
Second in an Irish point and built on promise of his hurdling debut effort when winning a Taunton maiden (19f) this time last year. Encouraging return when third of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (23f, good) in December but when backwards from that at Huntingdon since.
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4
Horse silk
Kiwi Rusht21
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-13| J: Brendan Powell| T: Harry Derham| OR:  113| BF
9/1
Winner of the second of his 3 starts in bumpers but hasn't yet hit the heights as a hurdler, sent off odds-on but only third of 11 in a novice hurdle at Ludlow 3 weeks ago. Switch to a handicap could elicit some improvement as he heads back up in trip.
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5
Horse silk
The Long Walk34
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-13| J: R P McLernon| T: J & A O'Neill| OR:  113
20/1
Inconsistent in handicaps, finishing third of 8 at Market Rasen on good ground in December before being pulled up at Huntingdon on soft last month. Hard to have much confidence as to which version will show.
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6
Horse silk
Le Soleil Reve41
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-12| J: C Gethings| T: Mrs J Williams| OR:  112| BF
3/1
Lightly raced and has made a sound start to life in handicaps with a couple of runner-up efforts, latest in 12-runner event over C&D 6 weeks ago. That looked strong form for the grade and it's surely a matter of time before he goes one better.
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7
Horse silk
Bright Legendt27
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-12| J: Harry Cobden| T: Faye Bramley| OR:  112
18/1
Raced too freely on all 3 starts for current connections, most recently when fifth of 17 at this track in a maiden hurdle (5/1) 4 weeks ago. Reapplied tongue strap needs to help him settle better and Harry Cobden replaces a 5-lb claimer. Interesting.
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8
Horse silk
Escapologistp34
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-11| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: James Owen| OR:  111| D
15/2
Made a winning stable/hurdling debut at Fakenham 13 months ago but failed to kick on. Offered some respite from the handicapper and showed promise after 8 months off when fourth of 15 at Huntingdon (16/1) last month and worth a second look with a fully-fledged rider taking over.
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9
Horse silk
Mini Mildredp42
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-10| J: C O'Farrell| T: N P Mulholland| OR:  110
66/1
Modest Flat winner who also scored on her hurdles debut at Les Landes in June 2024. Flattered on first 2 starts over fences this season and well out of her depth at Newbury last month. Returns to the smaller obstacles with plenty to prove (handicap debut in this sphere).
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10
Horse silk
Hans Lippershey34
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-9| J: J M Quinlan| T: B I Case| OR:  109
16/1
Made the frame all 3 starts in bumpers and made a sound start over hurdles with a hood added when third of 11 at Huntingdon in a maiden in November. Back on track returned to that venue last month and remains capable of better now handicapping over a longer trip.
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11
Horse silk
Laughing John75
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-8| J: James Bowen| T: N J Henderson| OR:  108
4/1
Back from 8 months off (had breathing operation) when winning 3-runner handicap at Doncaster (16.6f, soft) in December. Entitled to build on that and is one for shortlist nudged up just 2 lb.
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12
Horse silk
Almuhitt18
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-8| J: K Brogan| T: Faye Bramley| OR:  108| D
33/1
Ended time under Gary Brown with 21f Warwick success last March. First run for this yard when second of 25 in 19.5f Punchestown handicap 7 weeks later. Went on to land a pair of 2m Flat handicaps last summer and has had excuses back hurdling the last twice. Not discounted returned to 2½m.
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13
Horse silk
Can You Hear Me77
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-6| J: Callum Pritchard(3)| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR:  106
40/1
Lightly-raced sort who still looked inexperienced when a good second of 6 in novice hurdle at Lingfield (19.5f, good) in November. Tailed off at Hereford the following month but could well get back on track now handicapping.
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14
Horse silk
Zainy Champt25
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-4| J: Lorcan Williams| T: J Scott| OR:  104
12/1
Comfortable winner of 18.5f Exeter handicap in December but has failed to complete in his 4 other handicap starts so comes with risks, falling at the last in a first-time tongue tie at Sandown last month. Leap of faith required.
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15
Horse silk
Hello Fortune20
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-1| J: James Davies| T: N J Gifford| OR:  101
28/1
Soldier of Fortune gelding who landed an Irish point in October. Clear of rest when runner-up in a weak 5-runner Lingfield novice (19.5f) on Rules debut and showed promise there earlier in the month. Potential improver heading up in trip on handicap bow.
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Forecasts

Le Soleil Reve (3/1), Laughing John (4/1), Duffry Trixs (13/2), Escapologist (15/2), Kiwi Rush (9/1), Mammies Boy (9/1), Zainy Champ (12/1), Dirty Den (12/1), Hans Lippershey (16/1), Bright Legend (18/1), The Long Walk (20/1), Hello Fortune (28/1), Almuhit (33/1), Can You Hear Me (40/1), Mini Mildred (66/1)

Verdict

MAMMIES BOY was progressive for Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill when last seen 10 months ago and gets the tentative nod to go in again starting out for a new yard in a first-time tongue tie with the booking of Sean Bowen catching the eye. Le Soleil Reve is yet to run a bad race and may have to settle for a third consecutive silver medal in handicaps, with last-time-out winner Laughing John and Kiwi Rush another couple worth considering, too.

  1. Mammies Boy9/1
  2. Le Soleil Reve3/1
  3. Laughing John4/1

Prize Money

1st: £4,621.002nd: £2,126.003rd: £1,063.004th: £532.005th: £265.00

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