1:25 Cheltenham Tips

KATATE DORI made his chasing debut on this day 12 months ago, winning a 3m conditional handicap by 12 lengths off a mark of 110. Raised 7 lbs for that win, he was once again an emphatic winner of a conditional handicap, strolling home to win by 6½ lengths. Having notched up a further win off a mark of 125, he ended last season rated 137 when pulled up in the Ultima at the Cheltenham Festival in March. He looked to need the run on his seasonal reappearance when tiring late on at Aintree in November. However, it was a much improved effort when sixth in the 24-runner Coral Gold Cup last time. That came after being hampered following a standing start in a race where the first three home were always to the fore. He has been dropped 2 lbs for today’s race, and he should be suited by the significantly smaller field. There appears to be plenty of pace in the race, which will suit this hold-up sort who has proven to see out the trip strongly. He holds very strong claims. NAP!

KATATE DORI made his chasing debut on this day 12 months ago, winning a 3m conditional handicap by 12 lengths off a mark of 110. Raised 7 lbs for that win, he was once again an emphatic winner of a conditional handicap, strolling home to win by 6½ lengths. Having notched up a further win off a mark of 125, he ended last season rated 137 when pulled up in the Ultima at the Cheltenham Festival in March. He looked to need the run on his seasonal reappearance when tiring late on at Aintree in November. However, it was a much improved effort when sixth in the 24-runner Coral Gold Cup last time. That came after being hampered following a standing start in a race where the first three home were always to the fore. He has been dropped 2 lbs for today’s race, and he should be suited by the significantly smaller field. There appears to be plenty of pace in the race, which will suit this hold-up sort who has proven to see out the trip strongly. He holds very strong claims. NAP!