13:10 Cheltenham

Saturday 15 November 2025

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Debenhams Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:10 | Winning time: 6m 49.79s

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.

Form: 88/PP7P-

Jubilee Express^p²⁷³

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.

Form: 4321/26-

Ballycamus²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-9| J: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell⁽⁷⁾| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 127

14/1

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.

Form: 1P14-27

Take All^h,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.

Form: 215F1-4

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.

Form: 211375-

Plan Of Attack^v1¹⁸⁷

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.

Form: 1/2174-4

Sound And Fury^p¹³

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.

Form: 31517-1

Hung Jury^p²²

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.

Form: 556-148

Sizable Sam^p³⁰³

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.

Form: 221/P35-

Autonomous Cloud^t,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.

Form: 4328-61

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.

Form: 112P5-0

Imperial Alex^p¹⁶⁰

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.

Form: 98P2-21

Kelce^p²²

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.

Form: 21F21-4

Cheerful Chap^p⁴²

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.

Form: 3322-P7

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.

Form: 34-7131

Planned Paradise²²

Age: 9| Weight: 10-3| J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight⁽⁷⁾| T: Christian Williams| OR: 107

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.

Form: 25-4230

Non-Runners

Java Point²¹³

Weight: 11-9| Age: 10

T: Lemos Souza J: Mr Tommie M O'Brien

Moroder²²

Weight: 11-7| Age: 11

T: J W Mullins J: S Elliott

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)

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.