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Cheltenham

Tomorrow, ChaseClass 23m1f

KATATE DORI didn't enjoy the rub of the green when an eye-catching sixth in Newbury's Coral Gold Cup last time and is given a confident vote to get off the mark for the season off a 2 lb lower mark. Herakles Westwood rates a big threat though on the back of a very good recent fourth here, while Irish challenger Shannon Royale is also weighted to have a say. Jasmin de Grugy should build on his Rehearsal fourth after a break and completes the shortlist.

  • Katate Dori
  • Herakles Westwood
  • Shannon Royale
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 4. Katate Dori
    J: Dylan JohnstonT: Sam Thomas
    F: 41121P-76
    Price History:
    4.50
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    135
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Much improved sent chasing last term, winning 3 times, and he signalled he is ready to strike again when a promising sixth of 24 in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury (3m2f) 33 days ago when hindered by a slow start. Big shout at the weights eased 2 lb here.
  • 3. Herakles Westwood
    J: James BowenT: Warren Greatrex
    F: 21137-524
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    135
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    A dual 3m scorer last term and he has improved with each of his three starts this season, posting a very good fourth of 9 in 3m2f handicap chase here 20 days ago. Not taken lightly off a 1 lb lower mark.
  • 7. Jasmin De Grugy
    J: Rex DingleT: Anthony Honeyball
    F: 111113-24
    Price History:
    5.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-7
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    126
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Multiple hurdles winner who bagged handicaps at Southwell and Newbury on first 2 starts in this sphere last season. Looked rusty after 7 months off when fourth of 8 in Rehearsal at Newcastle (23.4f, good to soft) on his return 33 days ago and not ruled out here.
  • 1. Does He Know
    J: Tom BellamyT: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls
    F: P/444P33-1
    Price History:
    7.50
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    147
    Days Since Last Run:
    29
    Verdict
    Smart chaser who capitalised on a much-reduced mark when readily making a winning return in 5-runner veterans handicap chase at Haydock (25.6f, good) 29 days ago. A Cheltenham winner but back up 6 lb now and this is tougher.
  • 6. Inch House
    J: Harry CobdenT: Paul Nicholls
    F: 124F/PP-6P
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    129
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Without a win since 2023 and he went backwards from a good reappearance sixth here when pulled up in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury (26f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Has a bit to prove now.
  • 5. Excello
    J: Nico de BoinvilleT: Nicky Henderson
    F: 223740-30
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-13
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    132
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    Winless since 2023/24 but he made a promising return when third in the 2m5f Grand Sefton at Aintree in November. Only tenth of 13 in Becher there following month though so needs to get back on track.
  • 8. New Order
    J: David BassT: Charlie Longsdon
    F: 861711-52
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-6
    Gear:
    hood and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    125
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    A three-time chase winner (at up to 3m) following a wind op last season and he got right back on track when second of 8 in handicap chase at Sandown (24.2f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Up 3 lb but he's one for the shortlist.
  • 2. Shannon Royale
    J: Sean BowenT: Ian Patrick Donoghue, Ireland
    F: 21P65P-75
    Price History:
    13.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    135
    Days Since Last Run:
    40
    Verdict
    A very useful 3m winning chaser for Gordon Elliott last term. Not disgraced for his new yard when fifth of 8 in handicap chase at Punchestown (21.3f, soft) 40 days ago, badly hampered 2 out, so he enters calculations eased 1 lb.
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