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27 December 2025
Saturday 27th December
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William Hill Castleford Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 2) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 7f 36y
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 6
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (4%)
Strong form up to December 2023 but pulled up last month after whopping absence
1/F3/P
Age: 8
Weight: 12-0
OR: 148
Days: 43
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Sft | ChG2 | 11-4 | PU/6 | L'Eau du Sud () | 40/1 | 153 | - |
| 9 Dec 23 | San Sandown | 15.5f Hy | ChG1 | 11-10 | 3/4 | Jonbon (4¾L) | 10/1 | 150 | 165 |
| 28 Oct 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Gd | 2HcCh | 11-8 | F/11 | Dancing On My Own () | 5/2F | 146 | 154 |
| 14 Jan 23 | War Warwick | 16.5f Hy | 2HcCh | 11-3 | 1/4 | Galop De Chasse (19L) | 5/4F | 136 | 157 |
| 29 Dec 22 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Gd | 3NvHcCh | 11-2 | 1/8 | Coastguard Station (3¾L) | 11/4F | 130 | 144 |
| 7 Nov 22 | Kem Kempton | 18f GS | 3HcCh | 11-10 | 2/10 | Frere d'Armes (4L) | 11/4 | 126 | 138 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
6yo who returns from an absence but is a major player for Dan Skelton if fully tuned up
9/842-
Age: 6
Weight: 11-6
OR: 140
Days: 378
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | HcChG3 | 10-6 p | 2/11 | Gemirande (1L) | 11/4F | 140 | 148 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f Gd | HcChG3 | 9-13 | 4/15 | Il Ridoto (7¾L) | 16/1 | 141 | 139 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Asc Ascot | 17f Gd | HcChG3 | 11-2 tp | 8/10 | Martator (23L) | 11/2 | 142 | 127 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Sft | HcChG3 | 11-1 tp | 9/16 | Unexpected Party (30L) | 11/2 | 143 | 127 |
| 3 Feb 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Sft | HcChL | 10-10 tp | 1/11 | Path d'Oroux (2¾L) | 4/1J | 133 | 143 |
| 16 Dec 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | 2HcCh | 10-2 tp | 1/7 | In Excelsis Deo (3¼L) | 9/1 | 130 | 133 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Merely sixth on both runs this season but on an attractive mark and he likes it here
222-66
Age: 8
Weight: 11-3
OR: 137
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 20.5f GS | 3HcH | 12-0 tb | 6/6 | Serious Operator (39L) | 8/1 | 139 | 107 |
| 31 Oct 25 | Wet Wetherby | 19.5f Gd | HcChG3 | 11-8 tp | 6/6 | Thistle Ask (20L) | 10/1 | 140 | 132 |
| 12 Apr 25 | Ayr Ayr | 16.5f GS | HcChG3 | 11-3 tb | 2/7 | The Other Mozzie (4L) | 13/2 | 140 | 146 |
| 22 Mar 25 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 19.5f Gd | 2HcH | 11-8 tp | 2/7 | The Four Sixes (7L) | 8/1 | 140 | 141 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Gd | 2HcCh | 10-12 tb1 | 2/9 | Brookie (1¼L) | 11/2 | 139 | 146 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Don Doncaster | 19.5f GS | 2HcH | 11-11 tp | 6/7 | Classic King (11½L) | 9/1 | 140 | 134 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cajoled to victory in this last year; his profile in 2025 has been patchy
43P7-5
Age: 9
Weight: 10-13
OR: 133
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 25 | Exe Exeter | 19f GS | 3HcCh | 11-12 | 5/6 | U Cant Be Serious (38L) | 25/1 | 136 | 106 |
| 26 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 15.5f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 p | 7/7 | Il Etait Temps (64L) | 125/1 | 137 | 129 |
| 16 Apr 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Gd | HcChG2 | 10-6 p | PU/10 | Riskintheground () | 16/1 | 137 | 131 |
| 22 Feb 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 2HcCh | 11-4 p | 3/7 | Dr T J Eckleburg (30L) | 9/1 | 138 | 113 |
| 19 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 16f Sft | 2HcCh | 10-12 p | 4/8 | Matata (18½L) | 8/1 | 139 | 126 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Wet Wetherby | 15f GS | 2HcCh | 11-8 p | 1/4 | Parisencore (nk) | 9/4 | 136 | 142 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (29%)
Three wins last season and solid third on last month's stable/seasonal debut at Newbury
1121-3
Age: 9
Weight: 10-12
OR: 132
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 3HcCh | 11-5 h | 3/10 | Ryan's Rocket (3¼L) | 7/2 | 131 | 138 |
| 24 Feb 25 | Ayr Ayr | 16.5f Hy | 3NvHcCh | 11-10 h | 1/3 | Dance Thief (6½L) | 5/6F | 126 | 136 |
| 24 Jan 25 | San Sandown | 15.5f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 11-6 h | 2/7 | Vincenzo (3¼L) | 10/1 | 126 | 129 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Ain Aintree | 16f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 10-12 h | 1/3 | Booster Bob (1¼L) | 15/8 | 123 | 128 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Ayr Ayr | 16.5f Gd | 3NvHcCh | 11-2 h | 1/5 | The Kalooki Kid (1L) | 3/1 | 120 | 123 |
| 25 May 24 | Crt Cartmel | 17.5f GS | 3NvHcCh | 10-11 h1 | 3/5 | Playful Saint (13L) | 11/2 | 123 | 117 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Runner-up to progressive winner at Kelso last time; in the mix off static mark
7P-242
Age: 7
Weight: 10-10
OR: 130
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 25 | Kel Kelso | 17f Sft | 2HcCh | 10-2 t | 2/9 | Saint Segal (5½L) | 11/2 | 130 | 137 |
| 24 Oct 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f GS | 2HcCh | 10-2 t | 4/9 | Calico (13½L) | 15/2 | 134 | 130 |
| 5 Oct 25 | Kel Kelso | 17f Gd | 2HcCh | 10-12 t | 2/5 | Shakeyatailfeather (7L) | 7/2 | 132 | 134 |
| 12 Apr 25 | Ayr Ayr | 16.5f GS | HcChG3 | 10-12 t | PU/7 | The Other Mozzie () | 5/1 | 135 | - |
| 12 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f GS | HcChG3 | 10-8 t | 7/20 | Jazzy Matty (14L) | 20/1 | 136 | 134 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 20.5f GS | 2HcCh | 11-1 t | 3/12 | The Kalooki Kid (6L) | 14/1 | 137 | 140 |
Verdict
Having won three times last season, DOYEN DU BAR (nap) made a promising start for Nicky Richards when third at Newbury and gets the nod.
Doyen Du Bar
Betting Forecast:
2/1 Doyen Du Bar,
11/4 Traprain Law,
7/2 Madara,
13/2 Harper's Brook,
7/1 Homme Public,
16/1 Haddex Des Obeaux
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