Sean Flanagan rode Marine Nationale to an emotional victory in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival as favourite Jonbon came up short. Jonbon (4-1) was widely expected to deliver victory for trainer JP McManus, but he was struggling immediately after a very messy start and, when he clattered the fifth-last fence, his…
Jonbon may be seen by many as a banker in the Champion Chase this year, but Paddy Brennan is not so sure and believes there is one outsider who could make life difficult for the favourite at Cheltenham. Nicky Henderson’s star made it 17 wins from 20 starts earlier this month with a stunning victory…
Jonbon and Energumene are on course to meet in what Nicky Henderson anticipates will be a “big battle” for the BetMGM Clarence House Chase crown at Ascot on Saturday. Henderson’s Jonbon is looking to cement his position at the head of the betting for the Champion Chase at Cheltenham by adding to his already impressive…
Connections of Energumene “will not hide” from an all-star clash with Jonbon at Ascot later this month, with the BetMGM Clarence House Chase likely to be next for the dual Champion Chase hero. Having taken advantage of a misfiring Shishkin when romping to his first Champion Chase in 2022, Willie Mullins’ only winner of the…
