Albert Bartlett 2020

[Middle_Of_March]

Very much like the way Mr Grey Sky went about his two wins last season at Haydock. Really battled up the long run-in and that kind of gutsy attitude is what I look for when wanting something antepost for this.

The form of his second start looks half-decent and he’d be an antepost bet for me if I could find a price for him. If someone could get him added for it, I’d very much appreciate it.


Mr Grey Sky

[robith]

Here's the craic lads

Wait till the day

Look at the horses between 16-50/1

Pick one at random. Job's a good un

[SeanRock]

Midnight Run will be making amends for his brothers omission last March

[ComplyOrDie]

Midnight Run will be making amends for his brothers omission last March

Hope you're right Sean, he's one on my list to back, but will likely play the 'any race' market as only a small difference to the race price!

[FaugheenTheMachine]

The Big Getaway.......

[JackieMoon33]

From an August post

I’ve managed to find some time to start compiling my 2019/2020 shortlist and decided to start with my less obvious candidates. Below are six from left field:

King Roland - Harry Fry - Albert Bartlett - 33/1

Arrived with Harry Fry after winning an English PTP for the Lacey’s. Won on Bumper debut in a performance that screamed ‘notebook’ despite an average field. Went on to win again in more workmanlike fashion and avoided the major spring festivals. Based on his two performances he seems like a relentless galloper and given his size and background, I can see him ending up over staying trips this season. The Albert Bartlett is always a tricky race to predict before the season starts but I’d want him onside before he makes his hurdles debut. The 33/1 with 365 is good enough for me.

The Big Getaway - Willie Mullins - Albert Bartlett - 33/1

An expensive purchase out of the Irish PTP scene for powerful connections. Ran in two bumpers finishing runner up both times, the second of which was at the Punchestown festival and the small field would not have helped him (the form is decent though). The Big Getaway is a HUGE horse so I’m not too worried that he was unsuccessful in his Bumpers. On breeding and running style he’s another I feel will end up over staying trips and his huge stride should devour the Cheltenham Hill if he’s good enough to line up. I’ll go a step further and say he’ll be lining up in the RSA the year after too.

All prices with Bet365 for cash out purposes.

I have also dabbled with Midnight Run too

[ComplyOrDie]

All 3 on my list, though I have King Roland down for the Ballymore currently, so will back him any race instead.

[Scooby91]

Here's the craic lads

Wait till the day

Look at the horses between 16-50/1

Pick one at random. Job's a good un

Best advice you'll get.

Will be staying well away from this race. Haven't personally had a winner since martello tower, and he himself only scraped home from a 50/1 shot. The form book goes out the window.

[Quevega]

It can be a gruelling test.
But since it's inception, The winners of the Albert Bartlett vs winners of the other two (Ballymore and Supreme) has produced more future championship race winners than the other two novice hurdles.
A race that finds a few out for sure.

[The King Pimm]

I think the big factor that has impacted on this race is the condition of the ground over the last two years. The ground has been soft/heavy in places for the past 2 runnings which often springs up a surprise and an outsider and it has on both occasions. I too have a dreadful record in the race and have lost my love for it. I’ll be following your advice Robith and steering away from the betting unless they are double figures. I really hope we get decent weather in the buildup to this years festival, I think the wet weather has spoilt a number of races over the past 2 years.

[Hurricane fly]

While I’m sure he will stay at 2.5 I have a multi running onto Envoi Allen

Apart from that I will hopefully leave this alone until Feb, don’t forget the more runs the better!

[JackieMoon33]

While I’m sure he will stay at 2.5 I have a multi running onto Envoi Allen

Apart from that I will hopefully leave this alone until Feb, don’t forget the more runs the better!

The ‘number of runs’ stat used to be a lovely stat but then 3 of the 4 placed horses last season bucked it.

[Can't Catch Me]

First horse on my mind for this is The Big Getaway. I was actually told at Cheltenham to back him the following week in his maiden hurdle and he was very highly thought of at home.

He could only manage second, and again in his next run... but was sent off a very short price both times and looked a big one paced baby! His first run was given a nice boost in the Persian War when Fiddlerontheroof ran a good race to be second. TBG was only beaten a couple of lengths giving that horse 7lb's and did meet a bit of trouble in running. He looks crying out for a step up in trip.

Hopefully Sixshooter can give his form a bit of a boost today as well.

No need to back him for a specific race as top priced 33/1 for this but 33/1 any race with Hills too

[FaugheenTheMachine]

He was on my mind as the Mullins horse that goes off 6/4 favourite and ends up getting beat after we all have fancy antepost prices

[Can't Catch Me]

He was on my mind as the Mullins horse that goes off 6/4 favourite and ends up getting beat after we all have fancy antepost prices

The thought never crossed my mind FTM