SandownSat, April 27, 2024

JONBON (6) is favoured to come out on top in a rematch with EL FABIOLO (4). Bounced back to winning ways with a success in the G1 Melling Chase after missing the Cheltenham Festival and rates a better jumper than the second mentioned who was pulled up in the G1 Champion Chase at the Festival after making a mistake in the early stages though this multiple G1 winner cannot be dismissed if jockey Paul Townend locks him into a rhythm. EDWARDSTONE (3) had a tired fall at the end of the Champion Chase after attempting to make the running. No surprise if connections go back to old tactics. EDITEUR DU GITE (2) holds each way claims as a previous G1 winner. Not entirely dismissed having skipped the major Festivals. Comes here fresh.