Marine Nationale wins the Champion Chase.

Cheltenham Festival: Marine Nationale claims emotional Champion Chase win after Jonbon stumble

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

Jonbon and Energumene poised for blockbuster Clarence House clash

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…

Paul Townend and Energumene win the Champion Chase at Cheltenham

Energumene 'will not hide' from Jonbon in Clarence House clash of stars

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…