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26 January 2026
Monday 26th January
Howden Insurance Brokers Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 4f 116y
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Catch On Me
Selected at:
7/4
Had some decent form in France and matched that with a solid third in a 2m4f handicap at Uttoxeter on New Year’s Day and has found a nice race to now get off the mark in.
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7/4
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Made low-key handicap debut but may do better dropping in trip with new headgear.
344
Age: 6
Weight: 11-6
OR: 110
Days: 44
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield | 23f GS | 4HcH | 11-5 | 4/6 | A Perfect Day (19L) | 18/1 | 111 | 93 |
| 22 Nov 25 | Asc Ascot | 21.5f Gd | 2NvH | 11-0 | 4/5 | Etna Bianco (17½L) | 80/1 | - | 103 |
| 10 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton | 21f Gd | 4NvH | 11-0 | 3/6 | Kasino Des Mottes (10L) | 100/1 | - | 100 |
Well-related 5yo but beaten 77l on hurdle debut and looks one for the longer term.
9
Age: 5
Weight: 11-6
OR: -
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 25 | Her Hereford | 19.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 9/11 | Laguna Beach (77L) | 150/1 | - | 50 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (4%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
Improved switched to a handicap latest and a leading contender back in maiden company.
537-33
Age: 6
Weight: 11-6
OR: 112
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f GS | 3HcH | 11-2 | 3/8 | John Barbour (2¾L) | 5/1 | 112 | 114 |
| 10 Dec 25 | Lei Leicester | 15.5f Hy | 3MdH | 11-4 | 3/7 | The Cistercian (16½L) | 9/4 | - | 98 |
| 18 Feb 25 | Tau Taunton | 19f GS | 4MdH | 11-6 | 7/12 | Duffry Trixs (41L) | 8/1 | - | 77 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Aut Auteuil | 17.5f VSft | 4yH | 10-8 ht | 3/12 | Just Ennemi (5¼L) | 28/1 | - | 95 |
| 11 Aug 24 | Die Dieppe | 17f Sft | 4yH | 10-9 ht | 5/9 | Bella Luna (10½L) | 33/10 | - | - |
| 26 May 24 | Vic Vichy | 13.5f VSft | 10-1 ht | 1/13 | Calme Olympien (2L) | 9/5F | - | - |
Modest Flat maiden who showed little on November's hurdle debut.
8
Age: 6
Weight: 11-6
OR: -
Days: 69
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 25 | Lin Lingfield | 16f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 8/9 | Kosac d'Oudairies (50L) | 150/1 | - | 62 |
| 31 Jan 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 10.5f St | Hc | 9-1 ht | 11/13 | Ranko Express (12½L) | 14/1 | 49 | 32 |
| 10 Jan 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 8f St | Hc | 9-2 ht | 6/12 | Cousin Shay (7¼L) | 11/1 | 50 | 42 |
| 13 Dec 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 8f St | Hc | 8-11 ht | 6/11 | Daonethatgotaway (4L) | 25/1 | 53 | 51 |
| 29 Nov 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 10.5f St | Hc | 9-6 ht1 | 13/13 | Numidia (16½L) | 11/1 | 55 | 27 |
| 9 Aug 23 | Sli Sligo | 10.5f Sft | 3yHc | 10-2 b1 | 6/13 | Chica Linda (6L) | 9/1 | 63 | 59 |
Ex-French; disappointing on British debut but in excellent hands and may now do better.
6/2-8
Age: 5
Weight: 11-6
OR: -
Days: 72
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 25 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Sft | 2H | 11-0 | 8/9 | Fresh Perspective (41L) | 14/1 | - | 79 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Fnt Fontainebleau | 18f VSft | 4yH | 10-8 | 2/14 | Rock Me Charly (3½L) | 13/1 | - | 91 |
| 14 Apr 24 | Mli Moulins | 12f Sft | 3yNHF | 9-11 | 6/7 | Limier d'Arthel (12L) | 6/4F | - | - |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (27%)
Made a promising start for the stable when third on hurdle debut; leading player
3
Age: 6
Weight: 11-6
OR: -
Days: 59
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 25 | Don Doncaster | 21f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 3/6 | Matty's Getaway (7¾L) | 6/4F | - | 108 |
Irish point winner and one to watch in the market on hurdle debut.
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 10-13
OR: -
Days: -
Well held in two bumpers and needs to improve for the step up in trip on hurdle debut.
60
Age: 6
Weight: 10-13
OR: -
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 25 | Plu Plumpton | 18f GS | 5NHFM | 11-2 t1 | 10/12 | Joan's Choice (32L) | 50/1 | - | 69 |
| 12 Jun 25 | Wor Worcester | 16f GS | 5NHFM | 10-11 | 6/10 | Woodland Adventure (22L) | 16/1 | - | 85 |
Verdict
6yo CATCH ON ME shaped with definite promise on last month's reappearance and looks the one to beat with that run behind him.
Catch On Me
Betting Forecast:
Evs Quay Item,
7/4 Catch On Me,
6/1 Alan Bresil,
12/1 Lirone Du Seuil,
Lola De Magny,
33/1 Willshebe Court,
66/1 Blazing Saint,
100/1 Hialeah
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