Shishkin and Jonbon sweep John Jokers to the top of Ten to Follow leaderboard

It was a weekend that will be forever remembered for the thunderous battle between Shishkin and Energumene in the Clarence House Chase and, with 73.6 per cent of Tote Ten To Follow players having Shishkin in their stables, there will have been extra loud cheers from those who have made Nicky Henderson’s star the second most popular horse in the competition.

Shishkin secured 26.84 points in the Clarence House, while Allaho, another widely picked horse, was also a winner of significance the next day at Thurles in the Horse & Jockey Hotel Chase, gaining 21.10 points for 41.9 per cent of stables.

Allaho and Paul Townend on their way to victory in the Horse & Jockey Hotel Chase at ThurlesCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

At Haydock, there were plenty of points picked up, with Royale Pagaille leading the way. A repeat success in the Peter Marsh Chase delivered 24.9 for 7.9 per cent of stables.

Minella Drama was another big Haydock points scorer, gaining 24.53 from his Altcar Novices’ Chase success, while Tommy’s Oscar moved into fourth in the leading horses table with 22.68 points from the Champion Hurdle Trial taking his total to 68.42. Just 0.1 per cent of players picked Ann Hamilton’s charge at the game’s flagfall.

Jonbon also moves on to the leaderboard top ten on 58.71 points thanks to 22.5 from his Rossington Main romp. He was more highly regarded as he figures in 5.1 per cent of teams.

There were also notable wins for Molly Ollys Wishes (24.03 points) at Ascot, while Two For Gold (25.4), Top Ville Ben (17) and Metier (15.25) struck Winter Million gold at Lingfield.

The points deluge from three days of high-quality action means a new name tops the leaderboard. John Jokers 2 has Jonbon, Allaho, Shishkin and Royale Pagaille in his squad and so enjoyed a huge weekend. He is on 427.07 for the season, with Just William 3 9 in hot pursuit on 412.55.

LEADING HORSES

1 Cloudy Glen 87.30 points
2 Tornado Flyer 83.60
3 Commander Of Fleet 75.50
4 Tommy's Oscar 68.42
5 A Plus Tard 66.40
6 Greaneteen 66.40
7 Edwardstone 65.21
8 Threeunderthrufive 59.65
9 Galvin 59.10
10 Jonbon 58.71

LEADERBOARD

1 John Jokers 2 427.07 points
2Just William 3 9 412.55
3 OEE Young Bucks 406.56
4 Tim Bobbin Punters 81 405.66
5 Honey Honey Honey 80 402.95
6 Cap Juluca 11 401.38
7 Honey Honey Honey 79 397.65
8 Seadog 11 396.77
9 Studio Shirley 19 396.11
10 PGB7 395.83

LEADING STABLE - John Jokers 2

A Plus Tard 66.40 points
Threeunderthrufive 59.65
Galvin 59.10
Jonbon 58.71
Allaho 50.90
Shishkin 48.29
Royale Pagaille 39.80
Protektorat 29.00
Galopin Des Champs 12.22
Adagio 3.00

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