Ascot Race 5 - Betfair Ascot Chase (Grade 1) (Gbb Race)
Eleven time Grade 1 hero JONBON (5) was last seen scoring by 3L the 3370m G1 Clarence House Steeple Chase at this venue. Selected to appreciate advancing in distance at this stage of his career. Holds leading claims. PIC D'ORHY (6) represents the main danger at his favoured venue having been last seen recording a creditable third in the track-and-trip G2 1965 Chase. Warrants serious consideration. EDWARDSTONE (3) improved on latest appearance securing a 1.75L victory in the 4000m G2 Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon. Likeable veteran though this could prove too exacting a test at twelve years of age. BLOW YOUR WAD (1) cannot be discounted.

Jockey: Freddie Mitchell
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up sat on the pace then finished third of 12 runners at this track on November 1 over 4800m, 3 len behind Henry's Friend with 74kg at $4.50. Second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading finished seventh of 12 runners at this track on December 20 over 4800m, 8 len behind Deep Cave with 71kg at $8. Won't find this easy.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 20/12/2025 | 49 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 6:08.27 | 4-4-7 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/12 | 01/11/2025 | 199 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 74kg | 5:58.42 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 16/04/2025 | 53 | G2 HCP CHSE 5U | $129,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 69kg | 5:12.52 | 7-8-5 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 22/02/2025 | 317 | HCP CHSE 5U | $73,800.00 | Kempton Park | 4124m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 76kg | 5:18.68 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/5 | 11/04/2024 | 47 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $212,630.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 73kg | 5:13.47 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 24/02/2024 | 28 | G2 WFA NOVCHSE 5U | $138,380.00 | Kempton Park | 4124m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 71kg | 5:07.65 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.63 |
| 6/12 | 27/01/2024 | 32 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $72,050.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 73.5kg | 5:20.34 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 23.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 26/12/2023 | 44 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $49,000.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 74.5kg | 5:01.82 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/4 | 12/11/2023 | 29 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $35,840.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 74.5kg | 5:27.20 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/14 | 14/10/2023 | 182 | HDLE HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Heavy | Stan Sheppard | 74.5kg | 4:55.93 | 5-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 9/14 | 15/04/2023 | 21 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 73kg | 4:50.05 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Luke Scott
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up finished sixth of 10 starters at Haydock Park on January 17 over 3270m, 22 len behind Koukeo carrying 77kg at $26. Second run from a spell held ground to the line finished second of 11 starters at Sandown Park on January 31 over 3100m, on slow going 4.5 len behind Jax Junior carrying 68kg at $23. Impossible to recommend.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,750.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Soft | Luke Scott | 68kg | 4:05.33 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/01/2026 | 68 | HCP CHSE 5U | $34,130.00 | Haydock Park | 3279m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 77kg | 4:04.41 | 1-4-6 | 0 |
| 22.9L | $26.00 |
| 0/5 | 10/11/2025 | 258 | CHSE 4U | $89,370.00 | Carlisle | 3218m | Soft | Luke Scott | 75kg | 4:10.64 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 3/3 | 25/02/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,790.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good Soft | Luke Scott | 73kg | 4:58.10 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $1.73 |
| 1/5 | 13/02/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,680.00 | Leicester | 3201m | Soft | Luke Scott | 74.5kg | 4:21.35 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 |
| 4/6 | 01/02/2025 | 33 | HCP CHSE 5U | $90,750.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Heavy | Luke Scott | 65kg | 4:07.23 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/12/2024 | 9 | HCP CHSE 4U | $23,060.00 | Haydock Park | 4008m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 75.5kg | 5:27.20 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.2L | $2.75 |
| 1/2 | 21/12/2024 | 8 | CHSE 4U | $18,070.00 | Haydock Park | 3319m | Heavy | Sean Quinlan | 73.5kg | 4:38.69 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 67.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/5 | 13/12/2024 | 6 | HCP APP HDLE 3U | $23,060.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Edward Vaughan | 78kg | 4:16.98 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.36 |
| 1/8 | 07/12/2024 | 17 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,450.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 4:09.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.25 |
| 5/7 | 20/11/2024 | 240 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good Soft | Luke Scott | 76kg | 4:38.10 | 1-3-5 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Resumes off a 35 day letup. Last outing tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len Kempton Park in a G2 Silviniaco Conti Chase on January 10 over 4100m defeating Master Chewy carrying 71kg at $4.50 in a jumps. Race before finished second in a small field at Huntingdon in the G2 Peterborough Chase on December 7 over 4000m, on slow going 5 len behind Djelo carrying 71.5kg at $15. Impossible to discount on previous form.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 10/01/2026 | 34 | G2 OPEN 5U | $139,260.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 5:01.98 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 07/12/2025 | 23 | G2 OPEN 4U | $139,260.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 71.5kg | 5:02.28 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/11/2025 | 202 | G2 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 71.5kg | 4:06.63 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 31.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/04/2025 | 77 | G1 CHSE 5U | $317,620.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | 3:46.08 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/02/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 5U | $152,170.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 73.5kg | 4:09.10 | 2-3-5 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/4 | 18/01/2025 | 22 | G1 OPEN 5U | $322,880.00 | Ascot Uk | 3371m | Good | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | 4:06.59 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/12/2024 | 20 | G2 OPEN 4U | $192,130.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 75.5kg | 3:51.73 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 0/6 | 07/12/2024 | 22 | G1 OPEN 4U | $322,880.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3108m | Heavy | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | 4:05.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 15/11/2024 | 202 | G2 OPEN 4U | $174,080.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | 3:57.00 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 27/04/2024 | 45 | G1 CHSE 5U | $308,540.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | 3:48.00 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 0/6 | 13/03/2024 | 32 | G1 CHSE 5U | $718,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | 4:10.91 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start fell at this track on January 17 over 4200m. Run before fell at Aintree on December 26 over 4000m. Hard to endorse.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 17/01/2026 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Ascot Uk | 4236m | Soft | Harry Atkins | 63.5kg | 5:22.88 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 0/5 | 26/12/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 5:00.82 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 28/11/2025 | 13 | STPLE HCP 4U | $108,860.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 5:02.43 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/6 | 15/11/2025 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Charlie Todd | 76kg | 5:07.10 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/10/2025 | 41 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Fontwell Park | 3917m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 75kg | 5:00.03 | 7-3-3 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/09/2025 | 113 | HCP CHSE 4U | $41,020.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 75kg | 5:15.23 | 1-7-8 | 0 |
| 38.8L | $23.00 |
| 0/8 | 25/05/2025 | 31 | HCP CHSE 5U | $72,600.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 75.5kg | 4:57.92 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/04/2025 | 5 | HCP CHSE 5U | $45,370.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 69.5kg | 5:09.40 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/11 | 19/04/2025 | 56 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,300.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Heavy | Tristan Durrell | 75kg | 5:24.76 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 0/13 | 22/02/2025 | 58 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 6:15.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/12/2024 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $64,580.00 | Aintree | 4005m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 75kg | 5:18.31 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: N De Boinville
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last run tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len this track in a G1 Clarence House Steeple Chase on January 17 over 3370m on rain affected going defeating Thistle Ask with 74.5kg at $7 in a steeplechase. Run before finished second in a small field at Sandown Park in the G1 Tingle Creek Chase on December 6 over 3100m, 9 len behind Il Etait Temps carrying 74.5kg at $4. Selected to go back-to-back now advancing in distance.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 17/01/2026 | 42 | G1 CHSE 5U | $322,880.00 | Ascot Uk | 3375m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 4:08.66 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/12/2025 | 22 | G1 OPEN 4U | $313,290.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 3:58.60 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/11/2025 | 202 | G2 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 4:06.63 | 1-3-2 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $1.83 |
| 2/7 | 26/04/2025 | 22 | G1 CHSE 5U | $317,620.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good | Mark Walsh | 74.5kg | 3:46.08 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.53 |
| 1/4 | 04/04/2025 | 23 | G1 CHSE 5U | $461,250.00 | Aintree | 4005m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 4:53.73 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.67 |
| 2/8 | 12/03/2025 | 53 | G1 OPEN 5U | $738,010.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 3:57.91 | 2-5-2 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $1.83 |
| 1/4 | 18/01/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN 5U | $322,880.00 | Ascot Uk | 3371m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 4:06.59 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.62 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2024 | 22 | G1 OPEN 4U | $322,880.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3108m | Heavy | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 4:05.03 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.62 |
| 1/4 | 15/11/2024 | 202 | G2 OPEN 4U | $174,080.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 3:57.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.33 |
| 1/7 | 27/04/2024 | 15 | G1 CHSE 5U | $308,540.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 3:48.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $2.88 |
| 1/7 | 12/04/2024 | 76 | G1 CHSE 5U | $447,550.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 5:12.29 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last preparation 3 in a small field at this track in the G2 1965 Chase November 22 over 4200m, 36 len behind Jango Baie carrying 74.5kg at $4.50. Previously first up; 2 in a small field at Wetherby in the G2 Charlie Hall Chase November 1 over 4800m, 1.0 len behind Djelo carrying 74.5kg at $6. Represents the main danger.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 22/11/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 4U | $143,220.00 | Ascot Uk | 4224m | Good | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 5:16.39 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 36.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 01/11/2025 | 189 | G2 CHSE 5U | $179,020.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 5:57.31 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 99/9 | 26/04/2025 | 70 | G2 CHSE 5U | $145,200.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4526m | Good | Harry Cobden | 73.5kg | 5:44.11 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/02/2025 | 84 | G1 OPEN 5U | $322,880.00 | Ascot Uk | 4231m | Good | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 5:15.22 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/4 | 23/11/2024 | 225 | G2 OPEN 4U | $139,260.00 | Ascot Uk | 4224m | Good | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 5:19.98 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.44 |
| 99/7 | 12/04/2024 | 55 | G1 CHSE 5U | $447,550.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 5:12.29 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/4 | 17/02/2024 | 35 | G1 CHSE 5U | $304,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 5:25.30 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.63 |
| 2/5 | 13/01/2024 | 49 | G2 CHSE 5U | $143,220.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good Soft | H Cobden | 73.5kg | 4:59.72 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/4 | 25/11/2023 | 225 | G2 CHSE 4U | $114,970.00 | Ascot Uk | 4224m | Good | H Cobden | 74.5kg | 5:19.42 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 14/04/2023 | 55 | G1 CHSE 5U | $461,250.00 | Aintree | 4005m | Soft | H Cobden | 74.5kg | 5:02.41 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/02/2023 | 35 | G1 CHSE 5U | $306,480.00 | Ascot Uk | 4232m | Good Soft | H Cobden | 74.5kg | 5:16.21 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $4.00 |