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1 January 2026
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Betfair Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 2) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 3m 1f 56y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
Selection
Selection
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Katate Dori
Selected at:
11/4
Katate Dori absolutely bolted up in the Ladbrokes Trophy at Kempton back in February, cruising clear to score by 15 lengths. The handicapper has dropped him a couple of pounds for finishing sixth at Newbury last time out and his best form puts him right in the mix here.
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
4 x Course Winner - Won 4 times before at this course
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Scored easily at Haydock on reappearance; 4-10 at Cheltenham; may remain competitive
4P33-1
Age: 11
Weight: 12-0
OR: 147
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 25 | Hay Haydock | 25.5f GS | 2HcCh | 11-10 p | 1/5 | Dunboyne (17L) | 11/4 | 141 | 153 |
| 16 Apr 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 26f Gd | 2HcCh | 12-0 p | 3/6 | Manothepeople (39L) | 14/1 | 147 | 126 |
| 23 Mar 25 | Crl Carlisle | 24.5f Gd | 2HcCh | 12-0 p | 3/4 | Credo (9¾L) | 11/4 | 148 | 144 |
| 9 Feb 25 | Exe Exeter | 24.5f GS | 2HcCh | 12-0 p | PU/8 | Credo () | 9/2 | 149 | - |
| 14 Dec 24 | Don Doncaster | 24f GS | 2HcCh | 12-0 p | 4/14 | Charlie Uberalles (2¼L) | 15/2 | 149 | 153 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 27.5f Gd | HcChG3 | 11-8 p | 4/10 | Abuffalosoldier (12½L) | 9/2 | 150 | 148 |
Irish 8yo who may raise his game with Sean Bowen booked; heed the market signals
65P-75
Age: 8
Weight: 11-2
OR: 135
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 25 | Pun Punchestown | 21.5f Sft/Hy | HcCh | 10-13 tp1 | 5/8 | Dee Capo (17L) | 8/1 | 136 | 127 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Gal Galway | 22f Y | HcH | 11-12 t1 | 7/15 | Sportinthepark (11L) | 16/1 | 136 | 129 |
| 21 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 24.5f Sft/Hy | HcCh | 11-5 b | PU/13 | Battle It Out () | 20/1 | 139 | - |
| 23 Mar 25 | Lim Limerick | 24.5f Y/Sft | NvChG3 | 11-0 p | 5/5 | Fun Fun Fun (100L) | 8/1 | 140 | 46 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Nav Navan | 20.5f Hy | NvHcChL | 11-7 p | 6/9 | Prince Palace (28L) | 6/1 | 140 | 119 |
| 23 Jan 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 25f Sft/Hy | HcChG3 | 10-13 p | PU/18 | Nick Rockett () | 9/1 | 140 | - |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Shaped well at Cheltenham in last two outings; threatening to win a race of this nature
37-524
Age: 9
Weight: 11-2
OR: 135
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f GS | HcChG3 | 10-2 | 4/9 | Blaze The Way (5¾L) | 4/1J | 136 | 138 |
| 15 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 25f Hy | 3HcCh | 11-8 | 2/16 | Hung Jury (3¾L) | 13/2 | 126 | 130 |
| 3 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 31.5f Y | HcCh | 10-8 | 5/23 | Shanbally Kid (25L) | 15/2J | 125 | 112 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 30f GS | 2NvHcCh | 10-12 | 7/18 | Haiti Couleurs (17L) | 20/1 | 129 | 125 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Nby Newbury | 23.5f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 11-2 | 3/6 | Lord Of Thunder (12½L) | 2/1F | 129 | 126 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 24f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 10-8 | 1/6 | Deafening Silence (3¼L) | 13/8F | 124 | 134 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Form in major handicaps includes a win last February and respectable effort latest start
21P-76
Age: 8
Weight: 11-2
OR: 135
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 25 | Nby Newbury | 26f GS | HcChG3 | 10-3 tv | 6/24 | Panic Attack (14L) | 14/1 | 137 | 137 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Ain Aintree | 24.5f GS | 2HcH | 10-9 tp | 7/7 | Impose Toi (12L) | 13/2 | 132 | 121 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 25f GS | HcChG3 | 10-10 tv | PU/24 | Myretown () | 7/1 | 137 | - |
| 22 Feb 25 | Kem Kempton | 24f GS | HcChG3 | 10-5 tv | 1/13 | Hyland (15L) | 11/2 | 125 | 143 |
| 16 Jan 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 26.5f GS | 3HcCh | 10-8 tv | 2/10 | Collectors Item (3L) | 11/8F | 122 | 130 |
| 5 Jan 25 | Chp Chepstow | 26.5f Hy | 4HcCh | 12-4 tv | 1/7 | Stellar Stream (6½L) | 5/4F | 117 | 137 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (27%)
Contrasting efforts over the National fences at Aintree this term; not sure what to expect
740-30
Age: 7
Weight: 10-13
OR: 132
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 25 | Ain Aintree | 26f Sft | HcChG3 | 10-9 p | 10/13 | Twig (73L) | 5/1 | 133 | 67 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Ain Aintree | 21f GS | 2HcCh | 11-0 p | 3/17 | Colonel Harry (2¼L) | 7/1 | 132 | 139 |
| 4 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 21f GS | HcChG3 | 10-4 p1 | 14/30 | Gentleman De Mee (28L) | 10/1 | 134 | 119 |
| 8 Mar 25 | San Sandown | 24f Gd | 3HcCh | 11-7 | 4/6 | Hoe Joly Smoke (1L) | 4/1 | 132 | 135 |
| 9 Feb 25 | Exe Exeter | 23f GS | 2HcH | 11-7 | 7/12 | Catch Him Derry (13L) | 14/1 | 128 | 120 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 24f Sft | 2NvH | 11-0 | 3/5 | Derryhassen Paddy (8½L) | 11/4 | 129 | 121 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 7 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (27%)
Well treated on best form, including second off 8lb higher in this race two years ago
/PP-6P
Age: 9
Weight: 10-10
OR: 129
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 25 | Nby Newbury | 26f GS | HcChG3 | 10-2 t | PU/24 | Panic Attack () | 12/1 | 133 | - |
| 25 Oct 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 25f Gd | 2HcCh | 10-10 t | 6/18 | Three Card Brag (9¼L) | 18/1 | 132 | 132 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Nby Newbury | 26f GS | 2HcCh | 11-6 tp1 | PU/9 | Henry's Friend () | 17/2 | 132 | - |
| 30 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 22.5f GS | 2HcCh | 11-2 t | PU/11 | Wiseguy () | 11/2 | 136 | - |
| 20 Apr 24 | Ayr Ayr | 24f Sft | 2NvHcCh | 11-3 t1 | F/13 | Sharjah () | 12/1 | 136 | - |
| 10 Feb 24 | Nby Newbury | 23.5f Hy | 3NvHcCh | 11-6 | 4/5 | Makin'yourmindup (57L) | 5/4F | 137 | 89 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Disappointing last time but otherwise a largely productive sort; not written off
113-24
Age: 7
Weight: 10-7
OR: 126
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 23.5f GS | HcChG3 | 10-2 t | 4/8 | Konfusion (23L) | 2/1F | 126 | 122 |
| 3 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 24.5f Y | HcChL | 10-0 t | 2/12 | Bill Baxter (12L) | 7/2 | 124 | 126 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Nby Newbury | 23.5f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 11-10 t | 3/5 | Rivers Corner (17L) | 15/8F | 127 | 124 |
| 15 Jan 25 | Nby Newbury | 23.5f Sft | 4HcCh | 11-11 t | 1/8 | Garincha (4¼L) | 7/4F | 119 | 132 |
| 26 Nov 24 | Sth Southwell | 20.5f Gd | 4HcCh | 11-12 t | 1/10 | Knockanore (6L) | 9/4F | 108 | 123 |
| 30 May 24 | Ffo Ffos Las | 20f Gd | 4HcH | 11-5 t | 1/9 | Kepagge (2¾L) | 5/4F | 101 | 107 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Record of 1152 in hood; might have won at Sandown last time but for jumping left
711-52
Age: 8
Weight: 10-6
OR: 125
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 25 | San Sandown | 24f GS | 3HcCh | 11-3 ht | 2/8 | Welcom To Cartries (hd) | 17/2 | 122 | 131 |
| 12 Nov 25 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 20.5f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-7 ht | 5/9 | Fine Casting (63L) | 5/1 | 123 | 72 |
| 8 Mar 25 | San Sandown | 20f Gd | 3NvHcCh | 10-13 ht | 1/6 | Coco Mademoiselle (1¼L) | 7/1 | 117 | 128 |
| 12 Feb 25 | Wet Wetherby | 19.5f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 10-11 ht1 | 1/8 | Theformismighty (hd) | 11/1 | 114 | 115 |
| 15 Jan 25 | Nby Newbury | 23.5f Sft | 4HcCh | 11-7 t | 7/8 | Jasmin De Grugy (54L) | 11/2 | 115 | 69 |
| 12 Dec 24 | War Warwick | 24f GS | 4HcCh | 11-10 t | 1/9 | Roger Rarebit (7L) | 5/1 | 106 | 121 |
Verdict
Judged on his recent course form, HERAKLES WESTWOOD looks the one to side with. Katate Dori is second choice.
Herakles Westwood
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Katate Dori,
4/1 Herakles Westwood,
11/2 Jasmin De Grugy,
7/1 Does He Know,
8/1 Shannon Royale,
Inch House,
New Order,
10/1 Excello
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