Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Tips, Odds, Free Bets, Betting Offers & Preview
Craig Jones
The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle was introduced to the Cheltenham Festival in 2005 and is run over two miles and five furlongs for promising horses in the staying hurdle and chase divisions of the future.
It was initially given Grade 2 status, but when the current sponsor, Albert Bartlett, took over, it became a Grade 1, and due to its sponsorship, many people jokingly refer to it as ‘The Potato Race’.
Read on for The Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle odds, tips and Cheltenham free bets.
| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Friday, March 13th - 3:20pm |
| Winner’s Prize: | £150,000 |
| Distance: | Three-miles |
| Race Type: | Grade 1 Hurdle |
| Age: | 4-Years+ |
| Course: | New Course |
| Weights: | 10st 11lbs (4yo), 11st 7lb (5yo+), 7lb allowance for fillies and mares |
| Where to Watch? | ITV Racing, Racing TV, Bookmaker Streams |
Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Betting Offers & Free Bets
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Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Betting Odds
Plenty will fancy their chances here, and betting sites agree so far, with the latest odds for this race below.
Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Tips
I'm not convinced by the favourite Doctor Steinberg, who tends to race too keenly, and that style doesn't usually work well in a race like this. Instead, ESPRESSO MILAN (Each-Way) - number three in the race at 16/1 - appeals as the value play, especially in a contest that often throws up a big-priced winner.
Recommendation: Espresso Milan (Each-Way) - 25/1 with Ladbrokes (4 places)
Check out Alan's and Charlie's Cheltenham Festival tips via the links below.
What Happened in 2025?
It was Willie Mullins and Jasmin De Vaux who won the Albert Bartlett in 2025, the second festival win for that horse after winning the bumper in 2024.
Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Key Stats
- Nine of the previous 12 winners were priced at 11/1 or bigger
- Ten of the previous 12 winners were rated 136 or higher
- 11 of the last 12 winners had at least one win that season
Previous Winners of the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
We’ve listed the last five winners of the Albert Bartlett in the table below.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Jasmin De Vaux |
| 2024 | Stellar Story |
| 2023 | Stay Away Fay |
| 2022 | The Nice Guy |
| 2021 | Vanillier |
FAQs
What time is the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle?
The Albert Bartlett race takes place on the fourth day of Cheltenham Festival. In 2026 this will be on Friday, March 13th, with a scheduled off-time of 3.20pm.
Has any horse won the Albert Bartlett and then won the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
Bobs Worth won the Albert Bartlett in 2011 and won the Gold Cup in 2013.
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