Race Result - Wincanton, 25th February 2026 Back to results
15:20 Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Handicap Hurdle

Going good to soft (soft in places), 15 ran.
Place Horse Jockey Distance No. Weight S.P.
1st Laughing John Mr J C Bowen 11 11 8 4/1
Narrowly led, headed 2nd, raced wide throughout, came toward near side and led 2 out, went three lengths clear before last, went further clear run-in, easily
2nd Almuhit Mr K Brogan 8 lengths 12 11 8 33/1
Close up early, son in touch with leaders, came towards near side approaching 2 out, ridden after 2 out, went second soon after last, weakened towards finish, just held on when pressed for position towards finish
3rd Bright Legend Mr H Cobden Head 7 11 12 18/1
Towards rear, outpaced after 4 out, rallied and some headway before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, stayed on to go third before last, kept on, just denied second final strides (vet said gelding lost left-fore shoe)
4th Mini Mildred C O'Farrell 1 1/2 length 9 11 10 66/1
In touch with leaders, pushed along 5th, chased leaders from 3 out, ridden, after 2 out, kept on, no extra towards finish
5th Escapologist S Twiston-Davies Neck 8 11 11 15/2
Prominent, soon raced in second, disputed lead before 2 out, chased winner approaching last, bad mistake last, weakened quickly run-in
6th Zainy Champ Mr L Williams 3 3/4 lengths 14 11 4 12/1
In touch with leaders, led 2nd, ridden when headed before 2 out, ridden before last, weakened run-in
7th Dirty Den Mr P Hanlon 5 1/2 lengths 1 12 0 12/1
Towards rear, some headway after 3 out, came near side and chased leaders before 2 out, weakened after last
8th The Long Walk R P Mclernon 1 length 5 11 13 20/1
In touch with leaders, ridden before 2 out, outpaced before last, soon weakened
9th Can You Hear Me Mr Callum Pritchard 1 length 13 11 6 40/1
Ran free throughout and never better midfield
10th Le Soleil Reve Mr C Gethings 6 lengths 6 11 12 3/1 F
Midfield, never travelled, not fluent 2nd, outpaced and struggling approaching 2 out, weakened before last (trainer could offer no explanation for performance of gelding)
11th Duffry Trixs Mr H A A Bannister 1/2 length 3 11 13 13/2
Slowly away, held up in rear, not fluent 1st, modest headway after 2 out, weakened after last
12th Hello Fortune J M Davies 1/2 length 15 11 1 28/1
Towards rear, some headway after 3 out, ridden before 2 out, soon outpaced, tired jump last, weakened quickly run-in
13th Hans Lippershey Mr J M Quinlan 2 1/4 lengths 10 11 9 16/1
Prominent, not fluent 5th, pushed along and struggling after 3 out, weakened after 2 out
14th Kiwi Rush Brendan Powell 26 lengths 4 11 13 9/1
Rear of midfield, pushed along and dropped towards rear 4 out, weakened after 2 out, soon tailed off (trainer could offer no explanation for performance of gelding)
15th Mammies Boy Mr S P Bowen 1 1/4 length 2 11 13 9/1
Towards rear, outpaced and struggling from 3 out, tailed off after 2 out (trainer could offer no explanation for performance of gelding)