Jonbon, the remarkable horse trained by Nicky Henderson, has the potential to emulate some of the greatest chasers in the sport. With 17 wins from 22 races over hurdles and fences, and second place on five occasions, Jonbon is a consistent and talented performer. His enthusiasm is a joy to watch, and at the age of nine turning ten, he is still in his prime. However, there are some questions about his effectiveness over shorter distances, and his connections are yet to decide on his targets for this season. Jonbon's participation in the King George would be fascinating, as he would be trying three miles for the first time. This is a controversial topic, as some believe that horses are effective over a much wider range of distances than is often supposed. The sagely Venetia Williams has suggested that Djelo, who won the three-mile Charlie Hall Chase, could now go to the Peterborough Chase. This raises the question: if a horse can win a King George, why not Jonbon? It's time to step up and give Jonbon the chance to emulate some of the greats.
