GB - Sandown Park - Race 4

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

15.5f

Group 1 Chase

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

240.5K

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Verdict

JONBON is no longer the dominant force in the 2m division but his record (particularly away from Cheltenham) is still an enviable one and he rates the percentage call in his quest for a third Celebration Chase. Thistle Ask has 3 lengths to find with Jonbon from Ascot but he's been kept fresh for this, while Solness confirmed he's capable of top-class form away from Leopardstown when an honourable second at Aintree recently.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Has remarkably yet to finish out of the top 2 in twenty-eight career starts under Rules, adding a twelfth Grade 1 to his tally at Ascot in February. Made mistakes when second in the Ryanair but sound claims of recording third win in this race (also second 12 months ago). 1st Pick 3 Jonbon (Fr) Jockey: Nico De Boinville Trainer: Nicky Henderson J: Nico De Boinville T: Nicky Henderson	100	-	-	-	37%	Scratched
Analysis Has remarkably yet to finish out of the top 2 in twenty-eight career starts under Rules, adding a twelfth Grade 1 to his tally at Ascot in February. Made mistakes when second in the Ryanair but sound claims of recording third win in this race (also second 12 months ago).
7	Massive improver upon joining Dan Skelton this term, winning first 4 starts including the Haldon Gold Cup and Desert Orchid Chase, the latter in highly-impressive fashion. Pitched into Grade 1 company and has 3 lengths to find with Jonbon on their Clarence House Chase clash. 2nd Pick 7 Thistle Ask (Ire) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	98	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Massive improver upon joining Dan Skelton this term, winning first 4 starts including the Haldon Gold Cup and Desert Orchid Chase, the latter in highly-impressive fashion. Pitched into Grade 1 company and has 3 lengths to find with Jonbon on their Clarence House Chase clash.
6	High-class chaser who landed a third Leopardstown Grade 1 success of his career when edging out Marine Nationale over Christmas. Rare poor effort there next time but emerged with enormous credit from the front when neck second of 7 to Grey Dawning in Melling Chase at Aintree (2½m) latest. 3rd Pick 6 Solness (Fr) Jockey: J. J. Slevin Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland J: J. J. Slevin T: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland	99	-	-	-	50%
Analysis High-class chaser who landed a third Leopardstown Grade 1 success of his career when edging out Marine Nationale over Christmas. Rare poor effort there next time but emerged with enormous credit from the front when neck second of 7 to Grey Dawning in Melling Chase at Aintree (2½m) latest.

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