Jonbon today.....

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Ruby seemed super confident because of the field size and ground conditions, not a Lay for me anyway.

Last I looked betting indicated a win,but Nico has lost a bit of confidence,ballooning some of the jumps to prevent another fall,maybe a bet at 2/1

The Jonbon question
How many horses at their peak have had a wind op ?
Jog round today
Or turbo boost
Evens to find out
Small lay

Several bookies offering 6/4 as opposed to market price 5/6. Do they know something?

Wat books

I made this more 5/4, 2/1

So the Skelton horse at 4.7 have to be the bet

356 super. That's a suck in bet for a tenner

need to start now to win the queen mother

Sky bet and 365. Mmmm. They knew.

Sky bet and 365. Mmmm. They knew.

Mileage innit

No Champion Chase surely. The Ryanair at best, or possibly the King George over 3m.

LDS primed for today, they smashed on it, never in doubt

Can't jump anymore. Lost his pace. Finished completely knackered. Time to retire.

Had a small bet on Libberty Hunter but I have not backed Jonbon for 3 years. I know he has won a lot (nearly all at odds on) but he is past it imo as is his trainer.

aint had wind op for sh1ts & giggles

Another Henderson horse that seems to have lost its mojo. What excuse will Henderson come out with today; turns out it was a serious wind op??

Not fit IMO.  No chance in Tingle Creek but, a £100k Clarence House however...

I certainly wouldn't contemplate backing Jonbon after that lifeless performance

A change of stable or retirement beckons for him or trainer. The horse will not win any prestigious race, I reckon.

AND why did L'Eau du Sud, finish so weakly end of last season on good ground?

Winner isn’t a mug never was.

Will be one for the winter (not Cheltenham Festival though)

What will be the excuses from Hendo? The ground, 1st run, the op and a loss of confidence post a few jumping mistakes.

" A change of Stable"
A blinder even by Implausible's standards

Still never been out the 2.

Nov 14, 2025 -- 3:14PM, penzance wrote:

Still never been out the 2.

Usual con job by Nicolas

A change of stsble

I blamme Mick Fitz and Matt Chappers as they both tipped him up, the ground, 1st run or wind op have zero to with it imo, once they were tipping it!!!!

Until Henderson gets rid of Edward Scissorhands who is constantly sending mixed messages to the horse through the reins.He completely bottled it going to the 3rd last and was tugging on the brakes 7 strides from the fence way before seeing a stride.

Looked legless at the end and I'm not sure where you go after that with it.

An absolute sickener for placepotters he got second.

Got to agree with that.

Another mastermind appears in Brittlewish

Surprised ITV didnt have a Jonbon countdown clock running

Dreadful conditions today , first run of season  ,would wait and see before casting judgement

Will agree did not look too promising

That is an understatement,old nanny

If it is not henderson it is nicholls who pull these shorties on a regular basis.

Yes,they just hate to have winners at Cheltenham

Children in need have just lost £50 on jonbon lol

Seems pig-headed of connections, and potentially detrimental to the horse, to continue running him at a course that he clearly doesn't enjoy.

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Jonbon today.....
Seems pig-headed of connections, and potentially detrimental to the horse, to continue running him at a course that he clearly doesn't enjoy.
Aye he has only won the Race for the last 2 Years.

Seems pig-headed of , and potentially detrimental to the horse, to continue running him at a course that he clearlyconnections doesn't enjoy.


     

Yes,he clearly hates the Course
He has won this very race for the last two seasons

best days behind him

To many battles ffs on the slippery slope noo.

Ever thought that a lot of his need a run ??

Especially when he says there 2 weeks behind .....after the  race

He has had the horse long enough to know how to get it fit first time up and it didn't drift

Like Constitution Hill,I shall be an observer on their next starts

I don’t think I’ve ever backed it but I have loved watching it.  Decent fortune today to get second spot but in the past, in defeat, he has shown such guts, which I like.
They all come to an end though.
Talk of a longer trip hints at a degree of desperation.

It barely put up a 150 today Honcho and was blessed to finish second.
A definite no bet for me when it runs

He did win at Aintree over the sharp 2.5 miles so he might stay 2.5 at Huntingdon for instance. Still a no bet for me though unless he goes off at 4 or higher.

I trust in Henderson and will not be giving up on Jonbon yet, if he has come out of the race ok. Henderson didn't seem too downhearted when interviewed post race either.

I trust in God and my own judgement only

Nov 14, 2025 -- 8:02PM, layemall wrote:

I trust in Henderson and will not be giving up on Jonbon yet, if he has come out of the race ok. Henderson didn't seem too downhearted when interviewed post race either.

He was beaten a long way but that can happen on heavy ground and it was his first run of the year. Would not be put off backing him this season but not as a short priced fav.

At his normal starting price range and with his in and out actual win record he has never been a worthy bet or play for me.  Has regularly been great to watch though.

Yes he has taken us on a ride along with Constitution Hill......I will be surprised if any of them win another Race.

Record at Cheltenham 2 from 7 (28%).
Record away from Cheltenham 16 from 17(94%).

Did Hendo not allude to Jonbon would not have appreciated further today after having spoken to de Boinville post the race? If so Ryanair would be an unlikely agenda either; Champion Chase will be too pacey, and a proven nemesis too.

What's it with Hendo? Altior had had his quirks, similarly Shishkin. And, Jonbon is looking that way inclined too. I cannot see Jonbon coming back after yesterday.

I forgot to include Constitution Hill. Btw Jonbon is 11/4 for the Tingle Creek. Anyone tempted? Odds-on to nearly 3x yesterday's.

Wrong course, wrong ground, horse only half fit.
No excuse for bringing a horse to the course half fit.
First 2 in the big handicap today both coming back from a break.

Hendo:"I know people will say they've heard it all before but when I see Constitution Hill now, he's suddenly developed quality."

Is the man for real? Altior and Shishkin were phenomenal horses. Then, they developed a case of quirkiness and indifference to the game. Similarly, Constitution Hill (last season). Jonbon (?).

It is always wise to believe what you see rather than what you hear

Couldn’t agree more.  Has always been my way too.  I still admire Jonbon though.  His determination and consistency make him a stand out for me.  If it’s over it’s just the way it goes.

Ttt