15:30 Cheltenham

Friday 13 November 2026

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Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Hyde) (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:30 | Winning time: 5m 2.01s

Dallas Star²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: Donagh Meyler| T: E Mullins| OR: 124| BF

9/2

Very useful stayer on the Flat and recorded a workmanlike success on hurdling debut at Navan (2m) in September. Ran up to a similar level upped in trip/grade when 6 lengths second of 6 at Limerick (21f) 27 days ago and remains capable of better providing he brushes up his jumping.

Form: 12

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Hitintheheadlines³⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: Tristan Durrell| T: D Skelton

9/1

Easily won sole Irish point. Fair form in bumpers last season and bettered those efforts when making a successful hurdling debut in 19f maiden at Chepstow 34 days ago, suited by increase in trip. That form is proving strong and there's more to come, though Harry Skelton prefers Divine Diva.

Form: 1/353-1

Lock Stock³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Charlie Hammond| T: S Edmunds| OR: 124

4/1

Found improvement when making winning debut for new yard in 2m maiden hurdle at Worcester in September and upped his game further when following up in a well-contested handicap there (2½m) just over a fortnight later. Solid third in Grade 2 Persian War since and that form is working out.

Form: 229-113

Luck Between Us⁴⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: C Gethings| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 125

22/1

Has developed into a fairly useful hurdler since returning to handicap company this summer, making it 3 wins from his last 4 outings in 14-event at Listowel (2½m) on final outing for Donncha Duggan in September. Well worth a try in this better company.

Form: 07-1211

Woodstock Octo²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Ben Jones| T: K Woollacott| C

6/1

Ocovango gelding who landed a sixth consecutive victory in points in May and proved himself an above-average novice right away when overcoming interference to make a successful hurdling debut in 3m course novice 20 days ago. Upped in grade and shouldn't be taken lightly.

Form: 1111-11

Ferocimo²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 11-1| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies

10/3

Order of St George gelding who was bought for £115,000 after winning his sole outing in Irish points in March and created a fine impression when striding clear on his Rules/hurdling debut at Fontwell (19f) last month (form franked). A good prospect who is interesting hiked in grade.

Form: 1-1

Divine Diva³³

Age: 5| Weight: 10-9| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton

5/1

Successful on sole outing in Irish points and made a pleasing start under Rules when third of 12 in listed bumper at Cheltenham last November. Bled in the Nickel Coin at Aintree but was back to looking a bright prospect when scoring on hurdling debut at Chepstow (19f) last month. Better to come.

Form: 1/30-1

Red Acres Georgie²²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: Harry Cobden| T: A Mullins| OR: 115| BF

16/1

A 6-figure purchase after running out an easy winner of second start in points. Showed little in 2 bumpers but showed improved form on third start over hurdles when second of 12 in 2m maiden at Fairyhouse in October. Ran at least as well when filling same spot at Clonmel but this is much tougher.

Form: 77-F422

Non-Runners

Lion Rose Sivola³³

Weight: 11-2| Age: 5

T: J & A O'Neill J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.

Petersham Place²⁹

Weight: 11-2| Age: 6

T: O Murphy J: S Bowen

Forecasts

Ferocimo (10/3), Lock Stock (4/1), Dallas Star (9/2), Divine Diva (5/1), Woodstock Octo (6/1), Hitintheheadlines (9/1), Petersham Place (12/1), Red Acres Georgie (16/1), Luck Between Us (22/1), Lion Rose Sivola (50/1)

DIVINE DIVA was back to looking much more the bright prospect she'd appeared when placed in a listed bumper at this meeting last year when scoring in good style on her recent hurdling debut at Chepstow and it looks significant Harry Skelton has chosen her over Hitintheheadlines, who accounted for 4 next-time-out winners on his first go over hurdles at the aforementioned venue. Ferocimo cruised clear in the manner of an above-average novice at Fontwell and is a very interesting contender, too.