Charlie Hall Chase 2025 Betting Preview
Race Details:
Date: 01 November 2025
Grade: 2
Open To: Five Years Old and Up
Track: Turf
Length: 5,029 Metres
Location: United Kingdom
The 2025 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby headlines Saturday's card, with a strong field set to test early-season form in one of the most respected staying chases of the year. It's a race that often signals intent for the months ahead - and this year's renewal looks deep, balanced, and very bettable.
Protektorat leads the market at 3.25 after a solid campaign last season that included high-level consistency against elite company. The Skelton runner's record fresh is excellent, and connections have targeted this race before with success. He stays, jumps, and has the right profile for a bold seasonal reappearance.
Djelo sits close behind at 4.33 after an impressive string of handicap victories that hinted at graded potential. This represents a step up, but the 7-year-old's improving profile makes him one to watch. Expect him to travel strongly through the race before testing the established stars late on.
Pic D'Orhy at 4.50 is another proven Grade 2 performer stepping back up in trip. His slick jumping and front-running style should make him a factor from the outset. The question is stamina - he's shown flashes over similar distances but must see it out fully at Wetherby's demanding track.
Hewick, priced at 6.50, always adds intrigue. The globetrotting chaser rarely runs a poor race and has the toughness to handle any test. His ability to grind out results against quality fields keeps him in every conversation, though softer ground might test his cruising speed.
Stellar Story (13.00), The Real Whacker (13.00), and Croke Park (15.00) all represent interesting mid-range chances. The Real Whacker, in particular, has the class to mix it with the top tier if he bounces back to his Cheltenham-winning form. Croke Park is unexposed and could outrun his odds if the race turns tactical.
Ga Law at 17.00 and Hang In There at 21.00 both arrive with something to prove, while Sam Brown, a veteran at 26.00, could pick up pieces if conditions turn testing. It's the type of lineup that rewards brave placement and tactical nous - one mistake could swing it.
**Source: Bet365**
Time Stamp: 27 October 2025 8:46 am
Odds Subject to Change
At the current prices, Protektorat's implied win chance is around 30.8%, with Djelo at 23.1% and Pic D'Orhy at 22.2%. Hewick's 6.50 line translates to roughly 15.4%. Those figures make Protektorat the deserved favorite, but not by a wide enough margin to rule out a challenge. This looks set to be a deep, tactical race with multiple contenders capable of stealing the spotlight.
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