Jonbon Adds Second Grade 2 To Unbeaten Record
Saturday saw Jonbon (6g Walk In The Park - Star Face, by Saint Des Saints) remain unbeaten with back-to-back Grade 2 wins in the Supreme Trial Novices’ Hurdle at Haydock.
The highly-regarded bay was sent off favourite under Aidan Coleman, who produced Nicky Henderson’s charge with a challenge two from home. Ridden to lead after the final flight, he was pushed out to win by three lengths, as Richmond Lake (Westerner) and Might I (Fame And Glory) completed a 1-2-3 for Coolmore NH sires.
Speaking after the race, Aidan Coleman said, “I was very happy with the performance. He's such a pleasure to ride.”
Henderson echoed his sentiments, saying, “I thought that was good. It was a different test today, a speed track, very soft ground. They quickened once in the straight and you thought 'he's got something to do here' but he got there nicely. Then he quickened again and I like horses that can quicken twice.”
Now five from five, Jonbon recorded his first win with an impressive performance at Dromahane for Ellmarie Holden, before selling to JP McManus for ÂŁ570,000. Bred by Lotfi Kohli, the son of Walk In The Park was born with great expectations as a full-brother to the top-class Douvan (Walk In The Park).