JONBON is set to make his next appearance at Ascot this Friday as he leads the line-up for the Howden Kennel Gate Novices’ Hurdle.

Already favourite for the Grade 1 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham in March, the five-year-old carries the weight of great expectations as he is the full-brother to Willie Mullins’ superstar chaser Douvan and won his sole point-to-point start by 15 lengths November 2019.