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15 January 2026
Thursday 15th January
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CLH Premier Print Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 5f 55y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 13
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Rain and snow
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Catchintsavo
Selected at:
13/8
Catchintsavo was useful in bumper, despite failing to win, and there were clear signs of progress when second in a Hereford maiden hurdle last time. This doesn’t appear to be the strongest of maidens and a similar effort may well be enough here.
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13/8
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Best Odds
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (25%)
Improved for wind surgery and a tongue-tie when runner-up at Hereford; leading player.
22-302
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 25 | Her Hereford | 19.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 t1 | 2/11 | Laguna Beach (1¼L) | 5/1 | - | 113 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Gd | 2NvH | 11-0 | 10/13 | Conman John (46L) | 11/2 | - | 86 |
| 2 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19f Y | NHF | 11-7 | 3/22 | Soldier In Milan (5¼L) | 16/1 | - | 117 |
| 17 Mar 25 | Fon Fontwell | 13.5f Gd | 5NHF | 11-2 | 2/5 | Edward Sexton (1¾L) | 7/4 | - | 110 |
| 9 Feb 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | 2MdNHF | 11-7 | 2/8 | Kripticjim (7L) | 17/2 | - | 107 |
Pulled up on last two starts and now makes stable debut with plenty to prove.
/0UPP-
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: 346
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 23.5f Hy | MdH | 11-5 b1 | PU/11 | Argento Boy () | 300/1 | - | - |
| 25 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20.5f Sft | MdH | 11-5 | PU/13 | Leah's Contessa () | 150/1 | - | - |
| 13 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 22f Sft | MdH | 11-5 | UR/8 | Will The Wise () | 200/1 | - | - |
| 1 Aug 24 | Gal Galway | 18f Gd | NHF | 11-7 | 12/13 | Brave Crogha (47L) | 40/1 | - | 59 |
| 28 Oct 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f GS | 2NHF | 11-1 | 9/15 | The Kemble Brewery (24L) | 2/1F | - | 90 |
Well held when 300-1 on hurdle debut last week and easy to look elsewhere.
6
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan 26 | Tau Taunton | 19f Gd | 4NvH | 11-5 | 6/7 | Calvino (74L) | 300/1 | - | 44 |
Only shown a modest level of ability, including on last month's hurdle debut; up in trip.
9-76
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 25 | Lei Leicester | 15.5f Sft | 3NvH | 10-11 | 6/6 | A Pai De Nom (29L) | 200/1 | - | 75 |
| 13 May 25 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-2 | 7/9 | Ice In The Veins (14½L) | 80/1 | - | 84 |
| 28 Mar 25 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 10-13 | 9/10 | Wandering Ego (73L) | 7/1 | - | 43 |
Cheekpieces need to bring a major step forward having been well held on both hurdle runs.
57-86
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 25 | Don Doncaster | 21f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 6/6 | Matty's Getaway (68L) | 100/1 | - | 54 |
| 31 Oct 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 8/9 | Home Made Hero (55L) | 66/1 | - | 62 |
| 17 Feb 25 | Sth Southwell | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 7/7 | Unjeu Royal (23L) | 18/1 | - | 83 |
| 31 Dec 24 | War Warwick | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 5/12 | No Drama This End (14L) | 22/1 | - | 96 |
Worth considering with this longer trip expected to suit now switching to hurdles.
7
Age: 5
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: 78
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 17f GS | 5MdNHF | 11-3 t1 | 7/11 | Crest Of Stars (9¼L) | 12/1 | - | 93 |
French bumper winner but rarely seen in recent years and returns from another long layoff.
/00/3/
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: 714
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 24 | Ffo Ffos Las | 20f Hy | 4MdH | 11-9 | 3/8 | Willsburg (11½L) | 11/1 | - | 105 |
| 21 Nov 22 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 10/10 | Blow Your Wad (100L) | 50/1 | - | 21 |
| 22 Oct 22 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Gd | 2NHF | 11-3 | 10/11 | Encanto Bruno (17L) | 33/1 | - | 101 |
| 24 Oct 21 | Snp Senonnes-Pouance | 11.5f Sft | 3yNHF | 10-1 | 1/8 | Intra Muros (hd) | - | - |
Hard to gauge the form of his point second but commands respect on debut for top stable.
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: -
Steps up in trip for hurdle debut but others make more obvious appeal.
8
Age: 5
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: 62
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 25 | Sth Southwell | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 8/11 | Vango Can Go (27L) | 300/1 | - | 80 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Leading contender on hurdle debut with the longer trip expected to bring improvement.
44-2
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: 76
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f GS | 5NHF | 10-11 | 2/10 | Kaydence (2½L) | 5/2J | - | 107 |
| 23 Apr 25 | Lud Ludlow | 16f GS | 4NHF | 11-3 | 4/6 | Jorah d'Alma (3¾L) | 5/1 | - | 97 |
| 27 Mar 25 | War Warwick | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-5 | 4/11 | Liam Mera Kai (6½L) | 8/1 | - | 99 |
Irish point winner who makes debut in a race with not a great deal of depth; interesting.
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: -
Point winner in April and fit from that sphere, but more needed returning to this code.
3P/
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: 741
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 24 | Lud Ludlow | 21.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-1 | PU/16 | Awaythelad () | 250/1 | - | - |
| 17 Dec 23 | Sth Southwell | 16f GS | 5NHF | 10-9 | 3/3 | Castle Ivers (30L) | 50/1 | - | 77 |
Verdict
Having produced a much better effort when second at Hereford last time, CATCHINTSAVO is the pick. Not At That Price is feared most.
Catchintsavo
Betting Forecast:
13/8 Catchintsavo,
7/2 Not At That Price,
4/1 Last Round,
5/1 Idaho Fire,
6/1 Seaniecon,
10/1 Ironica De Thaix,
66/1 Catch Yourself On,
Shuile Warrior,
100/1 Fane Court,
Fanny Moon,
Hairy Potter,
La Vish,
Asifbymagic
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