IT is fair to say that Jonbon is one horse that has been responsible for plenty of comment pieces in recent times, as his place among the Grade 1 elite is debated.

However, what cannot be questioned is the 10-year-old’s record. In 26 runs under rules, the Walk In The Park gelding has won 19 times and finished second in his remaining seven races. That admirable CV was further enhanced when he added an 11th top-level success with his three-length defeat of fellow point-to-point graduate Thistle Ask in the Grade 1 Clarence House Chase at Ascot.