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15 January 2026
Thursday 15th January
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CLH Premier Print Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 5f 55y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 12
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Rain and snow
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Second in two Irish points last spring but struggled when 200-1 for hurdle debut
P
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: 70
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 3MdH | 11-4 | PU/11 | Captain Hugo () | 200/1 | - | - |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (25%)
Pulled up on last month's hurdle debut at Plumpton
6P
Age: 5
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: 45
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 25 | Plu Plumpton | 20.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | PU/6 | Fresh Kicks () | 14/1 | - | - |
| 26 Oct 25 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f GS | 5NHF | 11-3 | 6/9 | Katios Queen (12½L) | 9/2 | - | 98 |
Bought for £30,000 after finishing third on Irish point debut in April; rules debut today
Form:
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: -
Fifth in a point bumper last March; makes rules debut after 291-day absence
Form:
Age: 5
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: -
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Bumped into a useful one when clear second at Leicester in November; leading contender
03-42
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: 114
Days: 59
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 25 | Lei Leicester | 20.5f Sft | 3MdH | 11-4 | 2/6 | Kicour La (5L) | 5/6F | - | 111 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Gd | 2NvH | 11-0 | 4/13 | Conman John (18L) | 25/1 | - | 108 |
| 17 Apr 25 | Ffo Ffos Las | 16f GS | 4NHF | 11-3 | 3/9 | Harbour Island (2¾L) | 16/1 | - | 97 |
| 6 Feb 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-4 | 10/12 | Spectacularsunrise (11½L) | 11/1 | - | 94 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Made the frame in three big-field Irish maidens last spring; now with Venetia Williams
2-34
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: 118
Days: 229
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 25 | Lis Listowel | 20.5f Gd | MdH | 11-12 h | 4/17 | Sticktotheplan (12L) | 5/4F | - | 94 |
| 5 May 25 | Dro Down Royal | 17.5f Gd | MdH | 11-4 h1 | 3/18 | Black Soul (7½L) | 5/4F | - | 104 |
| 3 Apr 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | 2/19 | Zoffman (3¼L) | 15/2 | - | 111 |
Bought for £115,000 in October, having shown clear promise in both bumpers; hurdle debut
2-6
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: 258
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 19f Y | NHF | 12-0 | 6/22 | Soldier In Milan (13½L) | 7/1 | - | 109 |
| 1 Feb 25 | San Sandown | 16f Hy | 2NHF | 11-4 | 2/7 | Crackerjacque (3½L) | 8/1 | - | 111 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (31%)
Made quite promising rules debut but his latest run was a backward step; needs improvement
45
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 25 | Lei Leicester | 20.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 5/8 | Ubatuba (29L) | 9/1 | - | 86 |
| 5 Nov 25 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f GS | 4MdH | 10-13 | 4/10 | Rocking Man (20L) | 15/2 | - | 100 |
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Ran okay in both bumpers but was tailed off when switched to hurdling
43-8
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: 71
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov 25 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 8/9 | Kingston Queen (101L) | 150/1 | - | 33 |
| 28 Mar 25 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-2 | 3/10 | Wandering Ego (20L) | 9/1 | - | 91 |
| 22 Feb 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 5MdNHF | 11-4 | 4/6 | Just Golden (14½L) | 11/2 | - | 91 |
Looked promising in Irish points/bumpers; soundly beaten on stable/hurdle debut
436
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 | 6/11 | Laguna Beach (52L) | 22/1 | - | 68 |
| 15 Jul 25 | Dpt Downpatrick | 19f Gd | NHF | 12-0 | 3/8 | Closutton (11½L) | 7/2 | - | 101 |
| 28 May 25 | Wex Wexford | 20f Gd | NHF | 12-0 | 4/12 | Strong Link (7¾L) | 18/1 | - | 108 |
Second of five in interesting Market Rasen novice last month; each-way claims at least
2-52
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 20.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 2/5 | Montemares (3½L) | 33/1 | - | 109 |
| 31 Oct 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f GS | 5NHF | 10-11 | 5/10 | Kaydence (16½L) | 5/2J | - | 95 |
| 26 Mar 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f Gd | 5NHF | 11-2 | 2/5 | On To The Rouge (4¾L) | 15/2 | - | 108 |
Launched hurdling career with two encouraging runs in autumn but has a bit to find here
57-53
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: -
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 25 | Lei Leicester | 20.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 3/8 | Ubatuba (17L) | 9/1 | - | 99 |
| 30 Oct 25 | Str Stratford | 16.5f GS | 3NvH | 11-0 | 5/14 | Taurus Bay (13L) | 25/1 | - | 98 |
| 9 Mar 25 | War Warwick | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-2 | 7/14 | Destination Dubai (15L) | 40/1 | - | 98 |
| 22 Nov 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 5/13 | Sinnatra (9L) | 14/1 | - | 93 |
Verdict
After beginning his hurdling career with two good efforts in the autumn, ISLAND BRIDGE gets the verdict.
Island Bridge
Betting Forecast:
2/1 Island Bridge,
5/2 Mondoui'boy,
7/2 Kara Sacre,
11/2 Plains Drifter,
14/1 My Own Lovely Lee,
20/1 Tao Enki,
25/1 Drumlee Orders,
Passing Diamond,
33/1 Crest Of Valour,
66/1 Georgemani,
100/1 Aberfeldy,
Parliamo
Relevant Tips
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