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Doctor Steinberg Romps to Leopardstown Grade 1, Installed 2-1 Albert Bartlett Favourite

Bookmakers now make him a 2-1 favourite for Cheltenham's Albert Bartlett, reflecting connections' confidence in his stamina.

Overview

  • Maintaining his perfect hurdles record, the Willie Mullins-trained novice won the Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novice Hurdle by eight lengths under Paul Townend.
  • Paddy Power shortened his Albert Bartlett price to 2-1 from 5 immediately after the Leopardstown victory.
  • On testing ground on the rescheduled Monday Dublin Racing Festival card, he took control two out, with Kazansky second and Love Me Tender third.
  • Mullins highlighted the gelding's toughness and staying power, citing his breeding from a Cyborg mare and his preference for longer trips.
  • Townend said the horse is improving quickly and stays strongly, marking him out as a leading staying novice for the spring.