13:10 Cheltenham

Saturday 15 November 2025

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Debenhams Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 3  |   3m 1f  |   Heavy (Soft in places)  |   16 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 13:10  |   Winning time: 6m 49.79s
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Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Chambard248
Age: 13|  Weight: 12-0| J: Miss Lucy Turner| T: Miss V Williams| OR:  132| C
25/1
Veteran who won the Kim Muir here in 2022 but on the downgrade since winning the Becher at Aintree the following year.
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2
Horse silk
Jubilee Expressp273
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-11| J: Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt(7)| T: S Thomas| OR:  129
9/1
Progressive over fences in cheekpieces in 2023/24, culminating with a win at Haydock. Found further improvement when 1½ lengths second of 15 in Welsh National at Chepstow on return last season. Struggled from 8 lb out of the weights at Haydock on only start since. Can bounce back for in-form yard.
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Successful in 2 of his 6 starts last term, looking as good as ever at Ludlow in February. Made a positive start to the new season when second at Chepstow and not disgraced upped in class when seventh of 18 in over C&D 3 weeks ago, let down by jumping. This easier at least.
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5
Horse silk
Take Allh,t197
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-9| J: Mr Samuel Scott(7)| T: B Pauling| OR:  127
9/1
Still going better than most when coming down 3 out in the Foxhunters at Cheltenham in March and subsequently ended losing run in much calmer waters at Ludlow. Not seen to best effect back here in May and he's an interesting runner starting out for Ben Pauling.
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6
Horse silk
Herakles Westwood196
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-8| J: Mr F Maguire| T: W Greatrex| OR:  126| BF
13/2
Improved switched to fences last season, winning at Newbury at Windsor. Found out in stronger company at the Cheltenham and Punchestown Festivals last 2 starts but should make more of an impact here.
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7
Horse silk
Plan Of Attackv1187
Age: 12|  Weight: 11-7| J: Mr Thomas Stanley(7)| T: M Comley| OR:  125| D
80/1
Veteran who was on the downgrade for Henry de Bromhead. Easy to look elsewhere.
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9
Horse silk
Sound And Furyp13
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-7| J: Miss Gina Andrews| T: B Pauling| OR:  125
8/1
Lightly-raced winning pointer/hurdler who looked rather fortunate to win 2 of his 5 starts over fences last season. Resumed progress to make a winning return at Carlisle 2 weeks ago, all out to hold on. Player if this doesn't come too soon.
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10
Horse silk
Hung Juryp22
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-4| J: Mr James King| T: M Keighley| OR:  122| C
22/1
Multiple winning pointer who took a sizeable step forward when landing a big-field hunter at this track (32.4f) in May. However, didn't jump well enough to get involved after 4 months off in similar event here 3 weeks ago, shaping as though a return to extreme distances will suit.
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11
Horse silk
Sizable Samp303
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-4| J: Mr Peter Summers(7)| T: J Scott| OR:  122
33/1
Low-mileage sort who struggled in 2 of his 3 runs last season after 22 months off. Others more convincing.
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12
Horse silk
Autonomous Cloudt,p171
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-2| J: Mr H D O'Dwyer(7)| T: F O'Brien| OR:  120| D
16/1
Quickly got back on track to end losing run in a less competitive affair in hunter at Carlisle when last seen in May, the softer ground a benefit to him. Will find this more demanding on return.
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13
Horse silk
Ideal Des Bordes22
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-2| J: Mr Daniel Williams(7)| T: N J Henderson| OR:  120| D
18/1
Progressed to make a successful chase debut at Wincanton and backed it up when second at Kempton in January. However, has disappointed in 3 runs since and now has a bit to prove.
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14
Horse silk
Imperial Alexp160
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-2| J: Mr Sean P O'Connor(5)| T: T Lacey| OR:  120
18/1
Confirmed he's back to form when resuming winning ways at Perth this summer. Career best required if he's to follow up at this higher level, however.
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15
Horse silk
Kelcep22
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-0| J: Mr Adam Ryan| T: N P Mulholland| OR:  118
4/1
Much improved switched to fences with cheekpieces applied last season, winning at Market Rasen and Wetherby. Ran well when close fourth in similar event over C&D on return and should be bang there again.
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16
Horse silk
Cheerful Chapp42
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-8| J: Miss P Elvin(3)| T: P J Rothwell| OR:  112
18/1
Placed all 6 starts over fences last season but ran poorly at Kilbeggan this summer and fared no better back over hurdles at Gowran 6 weeks ago.
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17
Horse silk
Aurea Fortuna31
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-7| J: Miss M O'Sullivan| T: A J Martin| OR:  111
3/1
Well suited by the emphasis on stamina when shedding maiden tag over hurdles at Galway in August. Took advantage of lower chase mark with plenty in hand back up in trip at Punchestown last month and remains of strong interest in this sphere.
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18
Horse silk
20/1
Scored at Windsor (28.7f) in January and remained in good heart subsequently. However, went with little fluency after 4 months off here 3 weeks ago and needs to leave that well behind.
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Non-Runners

3
Horse silk
Java Point213
Weight: 11-9|  Age: 10
T: Lemos Souza  J: Mr Tommie M O'Brien
NR
8
Horse silk
Moroder22
Weight: 11-7|  Age: 11
T: J W Mullins  J: S Elliott
NR

Forecasts

Aurea Fortuna (3/1), Kelce (4/1), Herakles Westwood (13/2), Sound And Fury (8/1), Take All (9/1), Jubilee Express (9/1), Ballycamus (14/1), Autonomous Cloud (16/1), Cheerful Chap (18/1), Imperial Alex (18/1), Ideal Des Bordes (18/1), Planned Paradise (20/1), Java Point (20/1), Hung Jury (22/1), Chambard (25/1), Moroder (33/1), Sizable Sam (33/1), Plan Of Attack (80/1)

Verdict

AUREA FORTUNA is coming good now and the way he won back over fences at Punchestown last time makes him of strong interest once again. Jubilee Express was seen only twice last season but proved he can go well fresh with an excellent second in the Welsh National in December. Kelce was a close fourth in a similar event over C&D on return and looks set for another good campaign.

Previous Winners

2024
Transmission
Weight: 11-9  |Age: 7
11/4

Prize Money

1st: £12,832.002nd: £6,418.003rd: £3,208.004th: £1,605.00

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