The Cheltenham race preview for 15 November 2025 unfolds across seven contests that mark an early turning point in the jumps season. As temperatures dip and the ground begins to ride softer, jumpers must show balance, stamina, and a bit of grit to manage the climb to the famous Cheltenham hill. The day blends youthful promise with hardened handicappers, and every race — from the juvenile opener to the mares’ finale — adds a new thread to the evolving winter picture.
Juveniles Face Their First Real Test
12:35 pm — The JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (Class 1)
Prize Money: £80,000
Distance: 2m 117y
Age: 3yo
Contenders — Precious Man, Parchment, Galactique, Hallelujah U, Hopes Are High, Kasper Hauser, and Lord — bring a wide spectrum of experience.
Precious Man looks the polished type, while Parchment represents steady progression. Galactique carries flair but must settle, and Hallelujah U will look to stretch his long stride. Hopes Are High, Kasper Hauser, and Lord each bring potential without predictability, making the opener more layered than it first appears.
Amateur Riders Confront a True Stamina Examination
1:10 pm — The Debenhams Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3)
Prize Money: £25,000
Distance: 3m 1f 84y
Age: 4yo+
Contenders — Chambard, Jubilee Express, Java Point, Ballycamus, Take All, Herakles Westwood, and Plan of Attack — create a field that blends old experience with ambitious challengers.
Chambard thrives on these undulating surfaces, while Jubilee Express gives the impression of a horse that could improve for patient handling. Java Point and Ballycamus travel well at their best, and Take All, Herakles Westwood, and Plan of Attack all bring staying power.
Novice Chasers Clash in the Arkle Trial
1:45 pm — Paddy Power Arkle Challenge Trophy Trial Novices’ Chase (Class 1, Grade 2)
Prize Money: £75,000
Distance: 2m 21y
Age: 4yo+
Contenders — Be Aware, Breaking Cover, Brentford Hope, Burdett Road, July Flower, and Stencil — each approach the race from different angles.
Be Aware looks one of the more intelligent jumpers in the pack, while Breaking Cover arrives with a reputation for fluent schooling. Brentford Hope, the flat convert, continues to fascinate, and Burdett Road may relish the test of speed. July Flower and Stencil carry the profile of horses still improving with every outing.
The Paddy Power Gold Cup — The Afternoon’s Heartbeat
2:20 pm — Paddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 1)
Prize Money: £160,000
Distance: 2m 4f 107y
Age: 4yo+
Contenders — Jagwar, The Other Mozzie, Bad, Il Ridoto, Coming Up Easy, and Vincenzo — bring contrasting yet complementary styles.
Jagwar has shaped like a horse made for this trip, while The Other Mozzie is a grinder who could profit from a contested pace. Bad moves beautifully and may travel into the race smoothly. Il Ridoto knows this course intimately, and Coming Up Easy often finds more late than early. Vincenzo adds further intrigue with steady progression.
A Long, Demanding Hurdle Through the Afternoon
2:55 pm — From The Horses Mouth Podcast Handicap Hurdle (Class 2)
Prize Money: £35,000
Distance: 3m 48y
Age: 4yo+
Contenders — Gowel Road, Long Draw, Supremely West, Patriotik, Kikijo, Prince Zaltar, and Good Look Charm — shape the race into a tactical endurance challenge.
Gowel Road brings grit, Long Draw and Supremely West stay well, and Patriotik is improving fast. Kikijo, Prince Zaltar, and Good Look Charm look primed to strike if the leaders overdo the early pace.
Intermediate Hurdlers Add a Tactical Twist
3:30 pm — Paddy Power Intermediate Handicap Hurdle (Class 3)
Prize Money: £27,500
Distance: 2m 5f 45y
Age: 3yo+
Contenders — Royal Infantry, French Ship, Jurancon, Holloway Queen, Royal Rambler, Littlefoot, and De Temps En Temps — all arrive with credible claims.
Royal Infantry and French Ship bring sharper cruising speeds, while Jurancon and Holloway Queen look like strong stayers. Royal Rambler, Littlefoot, and De Temps En Temps complete a well-balanced race.
Mares Close the Curtain With Promise
4:00 pm — Cheltenham Guardians Safeguarding Team Mares’ Open NH Flat Race (Class 1)
Prize Money: £25,000
Distance: 2m 117y
Age: 4–5yo
Contenders — Amina, Celestial Tune, Divine Diva, Edith Pelham, Eremenko, For A Moment, and Jo’s Secret.
Amina and Celestial Tune look athletic, Divine Diva shapes as a galloper, and Edith Pelham travels kindly. Eremenko, For A Moment, and Jo’s Secret offer strong depth in a race where temperament can matter as much as ability.
As the shadows lengthen across Cleeve Hill, the meeting closes with a final reminder: at Cheltenham, even the quieter races tend to echo into the months ahead. For further preview and insights stay connected with RaceBuzz.
