GB - Cheltenham - Race 3

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

25.3f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good

68.5K

VIEW

Verdict

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.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	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. 1st Pick 4 Katate Dori (Fr) Jockey: Dylan Johnston Trainer: Sam Thomas J: Dylan Johnston T: Sam Thomas	100	-	-	-	20%
Analysis 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	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. 2nd Pick 3 Herakles Westwood (Fr) Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: Warren Greatrex J: James Bowen T: Warren Greatrex	98	-	-	-	20%
Analysis 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.
2	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. 3rd Pick 2 Shannon Royale (Ire) Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: Ian Patrick Donoghue, Ireland J: Sean Bowen T: Ian Patrick Donoghue, Ireland	99	-	-	-	23%
Analysis 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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