13:45 Ludlow

Monday 5 January 2026

All12:4513:1513:4514:1514:4515:1515:45

CLH Premier Print 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 4  |   2m 5f 55y  |   14 Runners  |   Turf
The word Sky in blue and Bet in white with a red background.
The word Betfair in black.
The words Paddy Power in green.
Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Berks And Bucks25
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-8| J: Tom Cannon| T: L Wadham
Only mid-division in 2 bumpers ahead of this switch to hurdles.
|
Timeform
Failed to complete in 3 hurdle starts in Ireland. Can only watch on first run for new yard.
|
Timeform
Point winner who has shown a fair level of ability when fourth in a Sandown bumper and 21f Warwick maiden hurdle in recent months. Open to improvement.
|
Timeform
4
Horse silk
Idaho Firet68
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-8| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls
Runner-up in a point last March. Shaped as if needing the outing when seventh in Newton Abbot bumper in October. Leading stable wastes no time switching him to hurdles over a longer trip.
|
Timeform
Easily beat only other finisher on sole start in Irish points (Nov 2024) and showed promise on his hurdling debut when fourth of 6 in novice at Warwick (21f, soft) 47 days ago. In good hands and no surprise to see him take a step forward.
|
Timeform
Good pedigree and made an encouraging start to his career when third in Ffos Las maiden hurdle last January for Nicky Henderson. Likely improver on return for a new stable enjoying a tremendous season.
|
Timeform
Well beaten in a Southwell bumper in November. Likely outsider now hurdling.
|
Timeform
Only modest form in 3 bumpers so would be a bit of a surprise winner on hurdle debut.
|
Timeform
9
Horse silk
Parliamo61
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-8| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Mrs M RowleyWS
Showed a bit in 2 bumpers last spring but tailed off on Chepstow hurdle debut in November. Subsequently had wind surgery.
|
Timeform
10
Horse silk
Plains Drifter32
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-8| J: J J Burke| T: F O'Brien
Third in an Irish point. Runner-up in a bumper/20.5f novice hurdle at Market Rasen since joining Fergal O'Brien. Ought to be on the premises.
|
Timeform
€62,000 purchase after getting off the mark in Irish points at second attempt (May 2025). Interesting hurdle debutant for in-form stable.
Timeform
Picked up for £155,000 after winning an Irish point last spring. Travelled well long way when 16 lengths second on 20.5f Leicester hurdle debut (heavy) last month. Open to progress, with less-testing ground now possibly a help.
|
Timeform
Kayf Tara gelding. Dam (b78) ran twice in bumpers. The betting should help guide to expectations with this newcomer.
Timeform
14
Horse silk
Makes no obvious appeal on paper and would be a shock winner on this rather belated debut.
Timeform

Forecasts

Johnny's Jury (10/3), Plains Drifter (4/1), Seaniecon (5/1), Dropematthestation (11/2), Idaho Fire (15/2), Shotgun Rider (8/1), Jackpot Cauveliere (8/1), Lord Virginia (14/1), Berks And Bucks (25/1), Wellfields Victor (25/1), Catch Yourself On (66/1), Asifbymagic (66/1), Parliamo (100/1), La Vish (100/1)

Verdict

JOHNNY'S JURY gets the nod to build on his promising hurdle debut third last January. Dropematthestation should build on his Warwick hurdle debut fourth and is second choice ahead of Plains Drifter. Irish point winner Seaniecon would also enter the reckoning should the betting suggest he's fancied.

Prize Money

1st: £5,446.002nd: £2,509.003rd: £1,254.004th: £628.00

MOST READ RACING

Follow & Track
Image of a horse race faded in a gold gradientYour favourite horses, jockeys and trainers with My Stable
Log in
Discover Sporting Life Plus benefitsWhite Chevron
Sporting Life Plus Logo

RACING TIPS

Next Off