January 15 / 13.07 Ludlow

13.07

Good To Soft

CLH Premier Print Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5446
  • 2m 5f 55y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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CLH Premier Print Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 22-302

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Progressed well in his three bumpers and left a modest hurdle debut in October behind when a close second at Hereford (extended 2m3f, good to soft; third has won since) last month, when fitted with a tongue-tie; that form makes him a leading player here now back up in trip.
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2nd

1

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Catchintsavo

11st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Anthony Honeyball

Progressive novice but this is his first time in a Graded race of any nature and he finished some 10l behind Mondoui'boy at Ascot on his penultimate start; he'd be a surprise winner.

50/1

1st

1

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

14:00 Plumpton

Catchintsavo

11st 7lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Delivered on earlier promise when narrow winner of Ludlow maiden (2m5f, good to soft) in January and was a respectable third after making the running in useful Ascot novice (2m3f, good to soft) last month; ought to be right in the thick of things again.

7/4

3rd

2

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

13:15 Ascot

Catchintsavo

11st 7lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Justified favouritism in maiden hurdle at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) last time, gaining reward for being largely consistent in defeat previously; may build on that success and show further progress.

11/2

Form: 57-86

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Pick of his two bumper runs clearly a 14l fifth of 12 behind No Drama This End on debut, but he's failed to progress since and has been well beaten on both runs over hurdles (2m4f/2m5f) this season; cheekpieces need to bring a major step forward.
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11th

2

11th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

13:38 Huntingdon

Hairy Potter

11st 9lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

Failed to build on earlier promise when only seventh at Chepstow (3m) on his first go in handicaps last month; he may still do better though with very few miles on the clock.

33/1

7th

7

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:55 Chepstow

Hairy Potter

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Ben Case

Well beaten on first two hurdling starts but his keeping-on fifth in first-time cheekpieces at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) last month was more encouraging and further progress is possible in handicaps.

16/1

5th

5

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

13:07 Ludlow

Hairy Potter

11st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Ben Case

Pick of his two bumper runs clearly a 14l fifth of 12 behind No Drama This End on debut, but he's failed to progress since and has been well beaten on both runs over hurdles (2m4f/2m5f) this season; cheekpieces need to bring a major step forward.

100/1

Form: 44-2 BF

Last run: 76 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Nicely bred gelding who confirmed last spring's bumper promise when finishing a 2.5l second at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) in October, shaping as though he'd be suited by this step up in trip now turning his attention to hurdles; contender.
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2nd

4

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:20 Uttoxeter

Not At That Price

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Charlie Longsdon

Showed up well until fading from two out on the second of two starts over hurdles; holds place claims.

6/1

3rd

5

5th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

13:50 Doncaster

Not At That Price

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charlie Longsdon

Weakened when well beaten on hurdle debut at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) last month; however, runner-up in a bumper at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) in October and is not ruled out each-way now back down in trip.

20/1

6th

10

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

13:07 Ludlow

Not At That Price

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Charlie Longsdon

Nicely bred gelding who confirmed last spring's bumper promise when finishing a 2.5l second at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) in October, shaping as though he'd be suited by this step up in trip now turning his attention to hurdles; contender.

7/2

100/1

Form: 9-76

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has only shown a modest level of ability in his bumpers and was beaten 29l when last of six on last month's hurdle debut; needs to improve plenty for this step up in trip.
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1st

8

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:12 Ffos Las

Fanny Moon

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Unexposed after only four hurdle runs but was soundly beaten on last month's handicap debut at Bangor (2m3f, good); goes beyond about 2m5f for first time here.

25/1

7th

6

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Fanny Moon

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Signs of progress when fourth behind a useful winner in a 2m Ludlow novice last month (2m, soft) and handicaps were always going to be more like it; respected.

7/1

4th

3

4th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:23 Ludlow

Fanny Moon

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Down the field in two bumpers and a similar tale over hurdles; outclassed here.

100/1

Form: 3P/

Last run: 741 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Maiden point winner in April 2025, at the sixth attempt in that sphere, but showed little in a bumper and one run over hurdles in 2023-24; more likely required on his return to this code.
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11

18th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

13:52 Bangor-on-Dee

Shuile Warrior

10st 9lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Simon Edwards

Only 1-8 in points; no worthwhile form under rules and now makes chase debut.

33/1

5th

6

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 50y

Class 4

14:15 Haydock

Shuile Warrior

11st 7lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Simon Edwards

Partnered by Huw Edwards when he won a Chaddesley Corbett maiden in April but his three starts under rules have been modest.

66/1

Form: /0UPP-

Last run: 346 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
A glimpse of ability in bumpers but has failed to complete in three runs since switched to hurdles, pulling up on last two starts, latest when tried in blinkers; makes stable debut with plenty to prove.
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2

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

13:07 Ludlow

Catch Yourself On

11st 10lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

A glimpse of ability in bumpers but has failed to complete in three runs since switched to hurdles, pulling up on last two starts, latest when tried in blinkers; makes stable debut with plenty to prove.

66/1

2

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

15:40 Punchestown

Catch Yourself On

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

raced in second, not fluent and pushed along briefly 2nd, pecked on landing 6th, lost position when jumped slightly left 8th, soon reminders and weakened quickly, dropped to rear when not fluent 9th, pulled up before 3 out

100/1

2

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

15:40 Punchestown

Catch Yourself On

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

raced in second, not fluent and pushed along briefly 2nd, pecked on landing 6th, lost position when jumped slightly left 8th, soon reminders and weakened quickly, dropped to rear when not fluent 9th, pulled up before 3 out

100/1

Form: 6

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

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No Results Found

Form: 7

Last run: 78 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on sole start in a point (2m5f, good) in May and rules/bumper and stable debut in October wasn't without promise, albeit weak in the market; this longer trip should suit now switching to hurdles and he's worth considering.
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3rd

3

5th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:18 Ffos Las

Idaho Fire

11st 3lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Second in a point and his bumper run wasn't devoid of promise; however, has stopped quickly in two maiden hurdles, with and without a tongue-tie.

14/1

2

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

14:15 Plumpton

Idaho Fire

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Runner-up on sole start in a point (2m5f, good) last March; showed some promise on rules/stable debut in an October bumper, but pulled up switched to hurdles at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) in January, reportedly hanging right, still early days for respected connections.

8/1

6

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

13:07 Ludlow

Idaho Fire

11st 10lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Runner-up on sole start in a point (2m5f, good) in May and rules/bumper and stable debut in October wasn't without promise, albeit weak in the market; this longer trip should suit now switching to hurdles and he's worth considering.

5/1

Form: /00/3/

Last run: 714 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a French bumper in 2021 but has been rarely seen since and best effort in Britain came when making a promising start for this stable, finishing an 11.5l third of eight at Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy) in February 2024 after an absence; clearly not easy to train and can only be watched back from a 714-day layoff.
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3rd

2

16th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Ironica De Thaix

12st 0lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Lightly raced 8yo who has been pulled up on his last three outings, cheekpieces tried in 2m Warwick handicap chase 23 days ago; hard to warm to.

25/1

1

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

16:00 Warwick

Ironica De Thaix

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Confined to five races since winning a French bumper in 2021; encouraging third in a maiden hurdle on stable debut but pulled up in another next time and suffered same fate on chasing/handicap debut; now has much to prove, but he's down in grade with cheekpieces added and in a good yard.

25/1

8

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

14:50 Stratford

Ironica De Thaix

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Won a French bumper in 2021 but has been rarely seen since and best effort in Britain came when making a promising start for this stable, finishing an 11.5l third of eight at Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy) in February 2024 after an absence; pulled up following another lengthy break at Ludlow in January and makes chasing/handicap debut; seemingly not easy to train but a market watch is advised.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

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3rd

5

2nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 100y

15:15 Navan

Last Round

11st 12lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear but in touch with leaders, headway when switched right and went third before last, steadied last, no match for first two

6/1

Form: 8

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form:

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W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

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Exacta £4.50
Straight Forecast £4.17
Trifecta £597.00

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