Sandown Park Race 5 - Bet365 Celebration Chase (Grade 1) (Gbb Race)
Two-time winner of this Grade One is JONBON (5) who bids for a hat-trick in the race after a successful season with victories including course and distance G1 Tingle Creek Chase and the 3400m G1 Clarence House Chase at Ascot. Easy winner of the 4000m G1 Melling Chase at Aintree three weeks ago and is the one to beat. Irish challenger ENERGUMENE (2) rates a top-class performer. Finished 6.5L behind the top pick at Ascot during January. Pulled up at the Cheltenham Festival. Respect as set to bounce back. IL ETAIT TEMPS (4) is another representing the Mullins yard. Last seen a year ago winning the 3200m G1 Barberstown Castle Novice Chase at Punchestown (Ireland). Interesting after the absence. Previous Tingle Creek winner (2022) EDWARDSTONE (1) ran third in this last year. Not discounted.

Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Newbury in the G2 Game Spirit Chase February 8 over 3300m, slow track; 13 len behind Master Chewy with 73.5kg at $4.50. Previously first up; 3 in a small field at Cheltenham in the G2 Shloer Chase November 15 over 3200m, 2.25 len behind Jonbon with 74.5kg at $5.50. Has ability and is a leading player.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/5 | 08/02/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 5U | $152,170.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 73.5kg | 4:09.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $4.50 |
3/4 | 18/01/2025 | 22 | G1 OPEN 5U | $322,880.00 | Ascot Uk | 3371m | Good | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | 4:06.59 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $13.00 |
2/7 | 27/12/2024 | 20 | G2 OPEN 4U | $192,130.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 75.5kg | 3:51.73 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
0/6 | 07/12/2024 | 22 | G1 OPEN 4U | $322,880.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3108m | Heavy | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | 4:05.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
3/4 | 15/11/2024 | 202 | G2 OPEN 4U | $174,080.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | 3:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
3/7 | 27/04/2024 | 45 | G1 CHSE 5U | $308,540.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | 3:48.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
0/6 | 13/03/2024 | 32 | G1 CHSE 5U | $718,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | 4:10.91 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
1/4 | 10/02/2024 | 28 | G2 CHSE 5U | $147,960.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Heavy | Tom Cannon | 73.5kg | 4:06.40 | - | 0 |
| 40.0L | $2.10 |
4/5 | 13/01/2024 | 35 | G2 CHSE 5U | $143,220.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 73.5kg | 4:59.72 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $3.50 |
2/4 | 09/12/2023 | 20 | G1 CHSE 4U | $304,640.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Heavy | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | 4:05.19 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
2/4 | 19/11/2023 | 249 | G2 CHSE 4U | $174,080.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 74.5kg | 4:05.53 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $4.33 |

Jockey: P Townend
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 45 day letup. Last outing pulled up at Cheltenham in the G1 Queen Mother Champion Chase on March 12 over 3200m. Start before finished second in a small field at Ascot in the G1 Clarence House Steeple Chase on January 18 over 3370m, 6 len behind Jonbon carrying 74.5kg at $3.30. Worth another chance and he is likely to measure up.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/8 | 12/03/2025 | 53 | G1 OPEN 5U | $738,010.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Good Soft | P Townend | 74.5kg | 3:57.91 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
2/4 | 18/01/2025 | 41 | G1 OPEN 5U | $322,880.00 | Ascot Uk | 3371m | Good | P Townend | 74.5kg | 4:06.59 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.25 |
1/8 | 08/12/2024 | 593 | G2 OPEN 5U | $173,430.00 | Cork | 3319m | Y | P Townend | 71.5kg | 4:17.80 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $2.25 |
1/5 | 25/04/2023 | 41 | G1 CHSE 5 | $514,760.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | 4:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.29 |
1/7 | 15/03/2023 | 46 | G1 CHSE 5U | $715,560.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Soft | Paul Townend | 74.5kg | 3:57.25 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $2.20 |
3/6 | 28/01/2023 | 48 | G1 CHSE 5U | $163,060.00 | Cheltenham | 3275m | Soft | Paul Townend | 74.5kg | 4:04.54 | - | 0 |
| 6.7L | $1.44 |
1/4 | 11/12/2022 | 229 | G2 CHSE 5U | $154,080.00 | Cork | 3365m | SY | Paul Townend | 76kg | 4:20.01 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $1.11 |
1/5 | 26/04/2022 | 41 | G1 CHSE 5U | $406,800.00 | Punchestown | 3219m | GY | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | 4:08.20 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.57 |
1/7 | 16/03/2022 | 53 | G1 CHSE 5U | $742,120.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Soft | Paul Townend | 74.5kg | 4:06.27 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $3.50 |
2/4 | 22/01/2022 | 48 | G1 CHSE 5U | $278,810.00 | Ascot Uk | 3371m | Soft | Paul Townend | 73kg | 4:16.17 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.25 |
1/5 | 05/12/2021 | 220 | G2 CHSE 5U | $110,940.00 | Cork | 3365m | Soft | S F O'Keeffe | 76kg | 4:16.70 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.33 |

Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run pulled up at Cheltenham in the G2 Silver Trophy Chase on April 16 over 4130m. The start before that; finished third of 7 starters at Chepstow on February 22 over 3200m, on slow going 30 len behind Dr T J Eckleburg with 71.5kg at $10. Hard to make a decent case.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/10 | 16/04/2025 | 53 | G2 HCP CHSE 5U | $129,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good | Kielan Woods | 66kg | 5:12.52 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
3/7 | 22/02/2025 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $45,370.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 71.5kg | 4:12.94 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $10.00 |
4/8 | 19/01/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $92,250.00 | Windsor | 3248m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 69kg | 4:03.18 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $9.00 |
1/4 | 27/12/2024 | 9 | STPLE HCP 4U | $43,980.00 | Wetherby | 3017m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 73.5kg | 3:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
2/5 | 18/12/2024 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $40,590.00 | Newbury | 3302m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 74.5kg | 4:11.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
5/8 | 23/11/2024 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | Kielan Woods | 75.5kg | 4:11.55 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $34.00 |
0/13 | 09/11/2024 | 241 | STPLE HCP 6U | $134,580.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 70kg | 5:23.52 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
12/16 | 13/03/2024 | 39 | STPLE HCP 5U | $224,560.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 69kg | 4:12.76 | - | 0 |
| 75.8L | $26.00 |
1/5 | 03/02/2024 | 42 | STPLE HCP 5U | $89,370.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good | Ben Jones | 72.5kg | 3:59.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |
2/7 | 23/12/2023 | 35 | STPLE HCP 4U | $66,080.00 | Ascot Uk | 3822m | Good | Kielan Woods | 69.5kg | 4:46.73 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
10/14 | 18/11/2023 | 203 | STPLE HCP 4U | $297,310.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 64.5kg | 5:13.26 | - | 0 |
| 54.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: D E Mullins
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a year. Finished off last campaign winning by 2.25 len Punchestown G1 Barberstown Castle Novice Chase May 2 over 3300m defeating Gaelic Warrior with 75.5kg at $4.50. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 4.5 len win. Thurles November 30 2023 over 3700m defeating Ho My Lord with 75.5kg at $1.50. Leading contender - bold showing expected.
Last Starts 359 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 02/05/2024 | 21 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $209,870.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:08.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
1/5 | 11/04/2024 | 30 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $212,630.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Soft | Paul Townend | 73kg | 5:13.47 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $4.00 |
3/10 | 12/03/2024 | 38 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $331,510.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Daniel E Mullins | 73kg | 4:08.36 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $4.50 |
1/6 | 03/02/2024 | 37 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | YS | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:20.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
2/5 | 28/12/2023 | 28 | G1 NCHSE 4U | $171,590.00 | Limerick | 3922m | Heavy | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 5:21.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
1/10 | 30/11/2023 | 219 | BCHSE APP 4U | $19,940.00 | Thurles | 3721m | Y | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | 4:38.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.53 |
2/5 | 25/04/2023 | 42 | G1 NHDLE 5 | $214,480.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:00.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $4.33 |
5/14 | 14/03/2023 | 37 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $241,500.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | Soft | Daniel E. Mullins | 73kg | 3:59.69 | - | 0 |
| 9.2L | $5.00 |
1/6 | 05/02/2023 | 40 | G1 NHDLE 5U | $231,120.00 | Leopardstown | 3219m | Y | Daniel E. Mullins | 75.5kg | 3:49.09 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
2/6 | 27/12/2022 | 33 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $154,080.00 | Leopardstown | 3219m | Soft | Daniel E. Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:00.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
1/15 | 24/11/2022 | 208 | MHDLE 4U | $15,500.00 | Thurles | 3249m | SY | P W Mullins | 71.5kg | 4:17.01 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.14 |

Jockey: M P Walsh
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last outing favourite; won by 3.5 len Aintree in a G1 Melling Chase on April 4 over 4000m defeating Protektorat carrying 74.5kg at $1.70 in a steeplechase. The run before finished second of 8 runners at Cheltenham in the G1 Queen Mother Champion Chase on March 12 over 3200m, 18 len behind Marine Nationale carrying 74.5kg at $1.80. Promising galloper. Rates highly on that latest effort and can go on with it.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 04/04/2025 | 23 | G1 WFA CHSE 5U | $461,250.00 | Aintree | 4005m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 4:53.73 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.67 |
2/8 | 12/03/2025 | 53 | G1 OPEN 5U | $738,010.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 3:57.91 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $1.83 |
1/4 | 18/01/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN 5U | $322,880.00 | Ascot Uk | 3371m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 4:06.59 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.62 |
1/6 | 07/12/2024 | 22 | G1 OPEN 4U | $322,880.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3108m | Heavy | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 4:05.03 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.62 |
1/4 | 15/11/2024 | 202 | G2 OPEN 4U | $174,080.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 3:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.33 |
1/7 | 27/04/2024 | 15 | G1 CHSE 5U | $308,540.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 3:48.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $2.88 |
1/7 | 12/04/2024 | 76 | G1 CHSE 5U | $447,550.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 5:12.29 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
2/5 | 27/01/2024 | 49 | G1 CHSE 5U | $187,970.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 74.5kg | 4:14.79 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.25 |
1/4 | 09/12/2023 | 20 | G1 CHSE 4U | $304,640.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Heavy | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 4:05.19 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.30 |
1/4 | 19/11/2023 | 204 | G2 CHSE 4U | $174,080.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 4:05.53 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.44 |
1/5 | 29/04/2023 | 14 | G1 CHSE 5U | $286,440.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | A Coleman | 74.5kg | 3:50.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $1.62 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 44 day letup. Last start finished fifth of 9 starters at Cheltenham in the G1 Ryanair Steeple Chase on March 13 over 4130m, 22 len behind Fact To File with 74.5kg at $41. Start before won by 1.3 len Newbury in a G2 Game Spirit Chase on February 8 over 3300m slow going defeating Libberty Hunter with 72kg at $12 in a jumps. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 13/03/2025 | 33 | G1 OPEN 5U | $691,880.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74.5kg | 5:09.61 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $41.00 |
1/5 | 08/02/2025 | 56 | G2 OPEN 5U | $152,170.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72kg | 4:09.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
3/6 | 14/12/2024 | 7 | HCP CHSE 4U | $73,800.00 | Cheltenham | 3275m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 4:07.57 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $3.50 |
0/6 | 07/12/2024 | 35 | G1 OPEN 4U | $322,880.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3108m | Heavy | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 4:05.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
4/10 | 02/11/2024 | 203 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 76kg | 4:01.76 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.75 |
2/10 | 13/04/2024 | 32 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $215,580.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Good Soft | Thomas Bellamy | 73kg | 4:00.48 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
0/10 | 12/03/2024 | 51 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $331,510.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Thomas Bellamy | 73kg | 4:08.36 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
4/5 | 21/01/2024 | 25 | G2 NCHSE APP 5U | $134,270.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73kg | 3:55.37 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $4.50 |
1/4 | 27/12/2023 | 25 | G2 NCHSE 4U | $94,000.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Thomas Bellamy | 71.5kg | 3:54.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $2.63 |
2/6 | 02/12/2023 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $75,230.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70.5kg | 4:06.04 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.67 |
2/9 | 11/11/2023 | 13 | STPLE HCP 4U | $50,820.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76.5kg | 4:08.67 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up finished second of 8 starters at Windsor on January 19 over 3230m, on slow going 10 len behind Matata with 71.5kg at $23. Last start finished second of 20 runners at Cheltenham on March 12 over 3200m, 1.5 len behind Jazzy Matty with 71kg at $6.50. Not keen on his chances this time.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/20 | 12/03/2025 | 52 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 3:59.51 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
2/8 | 19/01/2025 | 65 | HCP CHSE 5U | $92,250.00 | Windsor | 3248m | Soft | Fergus Gillard | 71.5kg | 4:03.18 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $23.00 |
4/4 | 15/11/2024 | 4 | G2 OPEN 4U | $174,080.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 73.5kg | 3:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $17.00 |
2/4 | 11/11/2024 | 15 | WFA CHSE 4U | $92,250.00 | Carlisle | 3206m | Good | Harry Skelton | 75kg | 4:05.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
5/5 | 27/10/2024 | 199 | G2 OPEN 4U | $147,600.00 | Aintree | 4005m | Good | Harry Skelton | 66kg | 5:01.89 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $5.00 |
99/15 | 11/04/2024 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $179,650.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 4:08.65 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
1/16 | 13/03/2024 | 46 | STPLE HCP 5U | $224,560.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 68kg | 4:12.76 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
9/12 | 27/01/2024 | 36 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $72,050.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Fergus Gillard | 73.5kg | 5:20.34 | - | 0 |
| 51.3L | $26.00 |
4/4 | 22/12/2023 | 13 | G2 NCHSE 4U | $90,520.00 | Ascot Uk | 3822m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 74kg | 4:42.77 | - | 0 |
| 53.0L | $7.50 |
5/6 | 09/12/2023 | 21 | G1 NCHSE 4U | $145,190.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Heavy | Ciaran Gethings | 73kg | 4:09.56 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $8.00 |
5/14 | 18/11/2023 | 35 | STPLE HCP 4U | $297,310.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 69kg | 5:13.26 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $6.00 |