Jasmin De Vaux wins Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle

Jasmin De Vaux won the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham, adding to last year's Champion Bumper victory. The six-year-old horse, ridden by Paul Townend, maintained a strong lead to win by two and a half lengths. Trainer Willie Mullins noted the horse's improvement in jumping and suggested a future switch to novice chasing. He highlighted the horse's pedigree and ability to handle longer races. The runner-up, The Big Westerner, faced some challenges but performed well, according to trainer Henry de Bromhead. Derryhassen Paddy finished third, with trainer Lucinda Russell expressing excitement for the horse's future in chasing.