• Hurdler rallies to see off two rivals in Newbury contest
• He is now clear favourite for the Festival’s Albert BartlettBarters Hill is the current favourite for the Albert Bartlett Novice (one who is just a beginner at some activity requiring skill and experience) Hurdle at Cheltenham in March after a 12-length success in the Grade One Challow Hurdle at Newbury on Tuesday,which was the first at the highest level for both Ben Pauling, his trainer, or his jockey,David Bass.
Barters Hill’s victory was not as straightforward as either the winning margin or his starting price of 4-11 might propose. Bass set out to win from the front against only two opponents but both seemed to be going well and poised to challenge at the top of the home straight.
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Source: theguardian.com