Jonbon scores Shloer Chase success on seasonal reappearance at Cheltenham

Jonbon knuckled down when it mattered to claim a neat success and retain his title in the Shloer Chase at Cheltenham.

Nicky Henderson's 1-3 favourite was returning to action after signing out on a high last term, following a season in which he was beaten only once in five runs.

Twelve months ago, he started his campaign with a nine-and-a-half-length victory in this race, so naturally he was at cramped odds under Nico de Boinville with only three rivals to beat.

He made the running and enjoyed a smooth passage around Prestbury Park ahead of an ultimately assured victory from Harry Fry’s Boothill, who did seem a touch short of room on the rail as both he and Edwardstone ensured Jonbon knew he had been in a race.

Jonbon, JOB-DONE!

The @sevenbarrows star wins the Shloer Chase, workmanlike but winning