The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Qualifier Handicap Hurdle took place at Gowran Park in Ireland on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Fifteen runners competed for a total prize fund of €15,000, with the winner receiving €9,000.
The 2m 4f 40y turf race featured several notable contenders. Teed Up, a 9-year-old carrying 12-1, was ridden by Ricky Doyle and trained by E Mullins. However, recent form indicated a potential struggle, having finished tenth of 16 in a handicap hurdle at Leopardstown 47 days prior. Grandero Bellot, a 10-year-old with a weight of 12-0, switched from chase to hurdles, having previously finished fourth in a handicap chase at Navan.
Grimaudp, a 6-year-old carrying 11-12 and trained by G Elliott, entered the race as a course winner, having fallen in a handicap hurdle at Navan 28 days earlier while running with cheekpieces for the first time in that code. Quest With Speed, a 9-year-old with a weight of 11-8, had secured 12 wins from 6 runs this season, including a recent hurdle win at Navan in December, but finished seventh of 16 in a handicap hurdle at Limerick 48 days ago.
Themanintheanorak, a 6-year-old carrying 11-8, was coming off a career-best win in a 10-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse 11 days prior, holding on throughout the race. Dancing Jeremy, an 11-year-old carrying 11-7, also switched from chase to hurdles, having finished fifth in a handicap chase at Limerick 48 days ago.
The race is a qualifier for the Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series at the Punchestown Festival 2026. The going at Gowran Park was reported as Heavy, with a precautionary inspection scheduled for 8:00 AM on the day of the race. The event was broadcast on RTV.
As of Saturday afternoon, the full result of the race was pending, awaiting the official weighing-in process, according to Sky Sports Racing.
