'His jumping was as good as I’ve ever seen' - job done for Jonbon as he returns with second Shloer Chase success

Jonbon took his superb rules record to 15 wins from 18 starts when gaining back-to-back victories in the Shloer Chase.

Nico de Boinville's mount jumped notably well on the way to making all by a length and a half from Boothill. Edwardstone looked a threat on the turn into the home straight but finished third.

The JP McManus-owned Jonbon was left an unchanged 3-1 favourite for the Champion Chase with Betfair Sportsbook and Paddy Power.

Edwardstone and Boothill ran Jonbon close at CheltenhamCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

Jonbon's three defeats have come at Cheltenham but this was his second success at the track.

De Boinville said: "I was delighted with that. We didn't set any mad fractions but he was very brave at the last and he was pulling away at the line.

"You have to be positive with him but it's a fine line. He's a fantastic horse."

The Betfair Tingle Creek, another top two-mile chase won by Jonbon last season, is next on his agenda at Sandown on December 7.

Nicky Henderson said: “His jumping was as good as I’ve ever seen and he really enjoyed himself.

It's next stop Tingle Creek for Nicky Henderson and JonbonCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

“It looked like he had a good blow between the last two and this fits in nicely before the Tingle Creek.

“It was job done and a lovely race for him. He will stay two and a half miles but he’s a two-miler and we haven’t made any other entries for him. I’d imagine it would be the Clarence House after the Tingle Creek and I’d be surprised if we varied his campaign.”

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