Jonbon makes perfect start to life over fences

The Nicky Henderson-trained full-brother of Douvan is now as short as 2-1 for the Arkle Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival

ROCKING TO VICTORY: Jonbon and Aidan Coleman win the Highflyer Bloodstock Novices' Chase at Warwick for trainer Nicky Henderson and owner JP McManus. Picture: Healy Racing

Jonbon made the perfect start to his career over fences with a dominant victory in the Highflyer Bloodstock Novices' Chase at Warwick.

Trained by Nicky Henderson, the £570,000 (€650,911) full-brother to the mighty Douvan won his only start in the bumper sphere at Newbury and was four from five over hurdles — his only defeat coming at the hands of his esteemed stablemate Constitution Hill in last season's Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham.