2026 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle Odds - Doctor Steinberg tops Gold Cup day betting
The 2026 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival is shaping up to be an exciting race with several top contenders vying for victory. Leading the current odds is Doctor Steinberg, following an impressive win at the Dublin Racing Festival. Other notable entries include No Drama This End, Thedeviluno, and I'll Sort That, who have shown great promise in recent performances. Trainers Willy Mullins and Gordon Elliott are well-represented in the entries, with a strong lineup of possible runners also announced from prominent stables around the region.
- Latest odds and betting for the 2026 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle [Updated on 12.2.2026]
- This Grade One takes place at Cheltenham on Friday 13th March 2026
- Doctor Steinberg tops the betting after Grade One success at the DRF
The traditional build-up race ahead of the Gold Cup is the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle. This three-mile Grade One for first-season hurdlers has been won by future Stayers' Hurdle winner Penhill, and a pair of future Gold Cup winners in Bob's Worth and Minella Indo.
Here's the latest betting for the 2026 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle and a look at the headline entries.
2026 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Doctor Steinberg | 11/4 |
| No Drama This End | 6/1 |
| Thedeviluno | 8/1 |
| Espress Milan | 10/1 |
| I'll Sort That | 12/1 |
| Sortudo | 12/1 |
| Bar | 16/1 |
[Updated on 12.2.2026]
2026 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle Entries
Topping the market we find Doctor Steinberg. Willie Mullins' star was last seen claiming a commanding victory in the Nathaniel Lacy at the Dublin Racing Festival, and seems likely to step up to three miles on Gold Cup day.
No Drama This End sits second in the market, but seems more likely to head for the Turners. Thedeviluno is a likely runner for Paul Nolan, following his impressive victory at Doncaster. Declan Queally has entered his Grade One winner I'll Sort That in both the Turners and the Albert Bartlett.
Willie Mullins could be further represented by Naas runner-up Sortudo and two-time maiden winner Espresso Milan. Gordon Elliott has entered Nathaniel Lacy runner-up Kazansky, Punchestown scorer Spinningayarn, and Grade Three placer Theflyingking.
Challow Hurdle second, Klimt Madrik looks set to represent Toby Lawes. Noel Kelly will send Ayr winner Apache Tribe to the Cheltenham Festival. Other possible runners include Grade Two winner Kripticjim, Fruit De Mer for Henry de Bromhead, Reckless Spending for Nicky Henderson, and Dan Skelton's trio of A Pai De Nom, Moneygarrow and Dalston Lad.
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