Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle tips come from the third race of the day, which means that it will be the Cheltenham Gold Cup to follow.
The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle is a Grade 1 fixture, one of three that get a run out on Friday.
This race is a feature for the best long-distance novice hurdlers around as it’s a demanding 3m trip with 12 hurdles.
The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle is one of the newer races at the Festival. It was only introduced in 2005.
Our betting experts will piece together the best Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle tips for the 2022 renewal at the Cheltenham Festival.
Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Racing Odds
Ginto 5/2
Hillcrest 10/3
Minella Cocooner 15/2
Stag Horn 11/1
The Nice Guy 10/1
Good Time Jonny 16/1
Shantreusse 12/1
Bardenstown Lad 14/1
Ramillies 20/1
Falcon Eight 25/1
Classic Getaway 25/1
Ballygrifincottage 25/1
Mahler Mission 33/1
Eric Bloodaxe 40/1
Idas Boy 66/1
Green Book 66/1
The Real Whacker 66/1
Brorson 80/1
Where It All Began 100/1
* (odds recorded at 18:54 GMT on March 14th, 2022 at Coral)
Horse Racing Betting at Coral
Table of Contents
- 1 FAV in Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Racing Odds
- 2 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Betting Contenders
- 3 Others to note The Spa Novices’ Hurdle odds Cheltenham 2022
- 4 About the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
- 5 Last 10 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Winners at the Cheltenham Festival
- 6 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Trends
- 7 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Tips & Predictions Cheltenham Festival 2022
- 8 Cheltenham Festival Betting Offer 2022
Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Race Details Cheltenham Festival
- Grade 1
- 4-year-olds plus
- 19 declared runners
- 3m
- Going: Good To Soft
FAV in Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Racing Odds
The current favourite in Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle odds is GINTO at 5/2* (odds recorded at 18:54 GMT on March 14th, 2022 at Coral).
He hasn’t looked back since moving to the timbers this season. It’s been three wins from three by him and the most recent was at the top level.
Ginto landed a Grade 1 at Naas to maintain his 100% record over the hurdles.
He moves up in trip for the challenge. He’s taken everything else in his stride and he should thrive once again.
Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Betting Contenders
MINELLA COCOONER is another that warrants respect in Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle tips from 15/2* (odds recorded at 18:54 GMT on March 14th, 2022 at Coral).
There has also been a Grade 1 victory for him before when scored at Leopardstown in impressive fashion last time out. Minella Cocooner looks built for big staying contests.
THE NICE GUY is three from three, having claimed a couple of bumpers before getting off the mark at the first time of asking over the hurdles.
That win over the timbers happened in a Naas maiden in January and there is probably plenty more to come from him.
HILLCREST has form behind him that puts him on the shortlist as well in this contest. He has won four of five runs this season.
The only time he didn’t was when he lost his rider on his penultimate.
However, straight after he took on a 3m trip for the first time and landed the Grade 2 effort at Haydock.
Others to note The Spa Novices’ Hurdle odds Cheltenham 2022
BARDENSTOWN LAD has a good strike record over the fences and is seeking a hattrick in his current form.
One of those two latest wins happened at course and distance. He has the stamina to get himself involved.
GOOD TIME JONNY looks for bigger things as he comes up in grade. He is no forlorn hope having won three of four since moving to handicap.
Good Time Jonny scored in a big field at Leopardstown last month.
SHANTREUSSE is not to be counted out either having won his last two.
He’s been going up the ladder with the latest win coming at a Clonmel Grade 3 in some heavy going. Big stamina is there.
Horse Racing Betting at Coral
About the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
The race is formally the Spa Novices’ Hurdle but is more commonly known as the Albert Bartlett because of sponsorship.
The race was introduced in 2005 when the Festival changed to a four-day event. It started as a Grade 2 but then was moved up to the top tier in 2008.
The Spa Novices’ Hurdle is a 3m trip for novice hurdlers. Fillies & Mares claim a 7lb weight allowance for the contest.
Last 10 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Winners at the Cheltenham Festival
| Year | Winner | Odds | Jockey | Trainer |
| 2021 | Vanillier | 14/1 | Mark Walsh | Gavin Cromwell |
| 2020 | Monkfish | 5/1 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
| 2019 | Minella Indo | 50/1 | Rachael Blackmore | Henry De Bromhead |
| 2018 | Kilbricken Storm | 33/1 | Harry Cobden | Colin Tizzard |
| 2018 | Penhill | 16/1 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
| 2016 | Unowhatimeanharry | 11/1 | Noel Fehily | Harry Fry |
| 2015 | Martello Tower | 14/1 | A P Heskin | Ms Margaret Mullins |
| 2014 | Very Wood | 33/1 | Paul Carberry | Noel Meade |
| 2013 | At Fishers Cross | 11/8F | A P McCoy | Rebecca Curtis |
| 2012 | Brindisi Breeze | 7/1 | Campbell Gillies | Lucinda Russell |
Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Trends
Next in this Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle tips Preview 2022 we are going to dive into some of the trends surrounding the event.
To do that, we cast an eye back over the last 17 editions of this Grade 3 fixture.
We start with winning favourites, in which there have been few and far between in the last ten editions.
The only winning favourite in that spell was At Fishers Cross in 2013.
Seven of the last ten renewals of this contest have been won at double figures. The latest of those was scored by Minella Indo at 50/1 in 2019.
There have been three 33/1+ winners in the last eight renewals.
Trainer Statistics
Willie Mullins is the only one to have trained two winners in the last 20 renewals of the Albert Bartlett at the Cheltenham Festival.
It is perhaps notable that those two wins have been in the last five renewals.
The only two top trainers to have won in that same period is Noel Meade and Henry De Bromhead.
Jockey Statistics
Paul Townend is the only active jockey to have landed two winners in the last 20 renewals of the Albert Bartlett.
He moved ahead of the pack when he brought Vanillier home successfully last year.
Only three other active jockeys have gotten on the scoreboard in that period.
Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Trends Cheltenham Festival
- There has been 1 winning favourite in the last 10 editions
- The leading trainer is Willie Mullins with two winners in the last 20 renewals
- Had ran between 2m 4f and 3m last time out 17/17
- Was in a field of no more than 12 last time out 17/17
- Had never taken a placing at more than 20/1 17/17
- Carried the same jockey as last time out 15/17
- Was involved in at least a Grade 3 last time out 15/17
- Was a bay 14/17
- Had gone at a distance of at least 2m 4f before 14/17
Horse Racing Betting at Coral
Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Tips & Predictions Cheltenham Festival 2022
Can GINTO deliver as the potential favourite in the Albert Barlett betting on Friday?
He is currently at 5/2 and looks good for it* (odds recorded at 18:54 GMT on March 14th, 2022 at Coral).
His hat trick this season which contained a Grade 1 score just can’t be ignored. This distance could see him in an even stronger mood.
MINELLA COCOONER is on the shortlist as well because of also having proven himself up at the top level this season over the hurdle.
He’s a big player from 15/2* (odds recorded at 18:54 GMT on March 14th, 2022 at Coral).
GOOD TIME JONNY gets the nod as the 16/1 each-way longer-priced option* (odds recorded at 18:54 GMT on March 14th, 2022 at Coral).
He does have some trends in his favour and took down a big field at Leopardstown on his latest.
Good Time Jonny has thrived since moving to handicapping and can kick on further.
Cheltenham Festival Betting Offer 2022
At bookmaker Coral, Get Money Back as a Free Bet up to £10 if your selection finishes in ANY position a length or less behind the winner.
Simply place a minimum £1 win or each-way single bet on any race at the selected meeting from 8 am.
The full listings for the Coral horse racing betting offer can be found on their promotion page
18+ Please Gamble Responsibly. See bookmaker for full T&Cs
Key Terms & Conditions
This Sports Promotion is open to Coral Online, Mobile & Telephone customers aged 18+ betting in either £/€ currency and whose accounts are registered in the UK & Republic of Ireland.
To claim this Sports Promotion, place a £1 or more real money win or each-way single bet on any of the selected races shown above, between 8 am UK time the day of the selected race meeting up until the respective race start time.
If your horse finishes in beaten by a length or less from the winning horse*Coral will match the win part of any win and each-way single bets, up to £10 as a free bet on horse racing only. This Sports Promotion is only redeemable against your first real money Qualifying Bet per race, on the selected/named races.
T&C’s Apply on betting offers, 18+. Please Gamble Responsibly.
18+ Please Gamble Responsibly. See bookmaker for full T&Cs
