Overview
- James Bowen was called up minutes before the off after Harry Cobden was stood down with injuries from an earlier fall, and he guided Jonbon to a three-length win over Thistle Ask at 6-1.
- Odds-on 2-5 favourite Il Etait Temps crashed out at the second-last, received on-course treatment, and was reported to be fine afterward.
- Only two finished the Grade 1 at Ascot, with Gidleigh Park pulled up before the seventh fence as Jonbon extended his record of never finishing outside the first two.
- Post-race markets shifted, with Jonbon cut to about 10-1 for the Champion Chase and Il Etait Temps eased to around 8-1, while Marine Nationale remained the clear favourite.
- At Haydock, Old Park Star surged 18 lengths clear in the Supreme Trial, prompting bookmakers to shorten him to roughly 3-1 for the Supreme Novices' Hurdle as Nico de Boinville marked his return with the ride.