Full Result 2.25 Cheltenham | 10 December 2016

Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Bristol Novices' Hurdle) (Grade 2)

(Class 1) (4yo+) (2m7f213yds) 3m New Soft 12 hurdles

1st £17,085 2nd £6,411 3rd £3,210 4th £1,599 5th £804 6th £402

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	3. Wholestone (IRE) 13/8F Daryl Jacob Nigel Twiston-Davies	Daryl Jacob Nigel Twiston-Davies	5	115	140	112	147	–
br g Craigsteel - Last Theatre (IRE) (King's Theatre)
Tracked leaders, went 2nd after 3rd, ridden into narrow advantage when went slightly left at the last, stayed on well to assert nearing finish, driven out (op 2/1 tchd 5/2 in a place)

2 1	1. Ami Desbois (FR) 10/1 Kielan Woods Graeme McPherson	Kielan Woods Graeme McPherson	6	115 t	130	111	145	–
b g Dream Well (FR) - Baroya (FR) (Garde Royale)
Led, ridden and narrowly headed last, kept on gamely until no extra nearing finish (op 9/1 tchd 11/1)

3 3¼ [4¼]	6. No Hassle Hoff (IRE) 13/2 Harry Skelton Dan Skelton	Harry Skelton Dan Skelton	4	1012	–	101	135	–
bb g Craigsteel - Endless Patience (IRE) (Miner's Lamp)
Travelled strongly, held up, went 4th 8th, ridden to chase leading pair after 2 out, hung left run-in, stayed on but not enough pace to get on terms (op 9/2 tchd 7/1)

4 3½ [7¾]	5. Impulsive Star (IRE) 7/1 Mr Sam Waley-Cohen Neil Mulholland	Mr Sam Waley-Cohen Neil Mulholland	6	1012	–	98	133	–
b g Busy Flight - Impulsive Ita (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
Tracked leaders, went right after hitting 2 out, soon outpaced, stayed on again from last (op 8/1 tchd 10/1)

5 nse [7¾]	2. West Approach 5/2 Aidan Coleman Colin Tizzard	Aidan Coleman Colin Tizzard	6	115	139	105	141	–
b g Westerner - Ardstown (Ardross)
Held up, making headway when blundered and stumbled badly nearly unseating rider 2 out, no chance after but challenged for held 4th run-in, drifted right and no extra close home (op 11/4 tchd 9/4 and tchd 3/1 in places)

6 3¼ [11]	4. Anchor Man (IRE) 12/1 Nick Scholfield Paul Nicholls	Nick Scholfield Paul Nicholls	4	112	–	99	133	–
b g Stowaway - False Note (IRE) (Accordion)
Tracked leader until after 3rd, close up, ridden after hitting 2 out, went 4th soon after, no extra from last (op 9/1)

6 ran Off time: 2:26:13 Winning time: 6m 5.60s (slow by 19.60s) Total SP: 110%
1st owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede (Wholestone) 1st breeder: Michael O'Donovan
2nd owner: Epds Racing Partnership 12 & Partner (Ami Desbois)
3rd owner: Mrs Jacky Allen (No Hassle Hoff)
Tote win: £2.40 PL: £1.60 £3.50 Ex: £12.40 CSF: £16.59 Trifecta: £55.30

2:25 Cheltenham 10 Dec 2016

Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Bristol Novices' Hurdle) (Grade 2)