Big Cheltenham clash is on after Nicky Henderson gives Jonbon go-ahead for Shloer return against Edwardstone

Jonbon and Edwardstone are set to clash at Cheltenham on Sunday

The first big clash of the jumps season is all set for Sunday after it was announced Jonbon would take on fellow high-class two-miler Edwardstone in the Shloer Chase at Cheltenham.

Nicky Henderson has decided to start the four-time Grade 1 winner Jonbon's second season over fences with a match-up against established star Edwardstone, an impressive nine-length winner of last season's Tingle Creek Chase.

It was at Sandown last April that Jonbon signalled his championship credentials when making a successful transition from novice to open company in the Grade 1 Celebration Chase, in which he beat Champion Chase runner-up Captain Guinness by nearly four lengths.

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David CarrReporter

Published on 15 November 2023inBritain

Last updated 19:43, 15 November 2023

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