Fri, November 15, 2024

Feature race on the card. This could prove a match event between multiple G1 winner JONBON (2) and the 2022 Arkle winning EDWARDSTONE (1). The former was impressive finding success by 9.5L in this race last year before following up in the G1 Tingle Creek and continuing the season with a pair of top-level victories at Aintree and Sandown. Looks hard to beat while the latter was often behind the main selection last campaign including in this race however did provide best when winning the 2m G2 Game Spirit Chase at Newbury and previously won to G1 level at the Festival. Holding ability rates a main danger. BOOTHILL (3) makes a first visit here after a fair fourth behind the top pick attempting the 1m7 1/2f G1 Celebration Chase in April at Sandown. UNEXPECTED PARTY (4) secured victory in the Grand Annual (Premier Handicap Chase) at the Festival this year. Might fill fourth spot.