On a day of mixed emotions for the trainer, Jonbon’s ground-devouring stride proved too much for a talented set of rivals in the Grade Two Kennel Gate Hurdle, headed by Grade-One placed Colonel Mustard and previously unbeaten Knappers Hill.

On a day of mixed emotions for the trainer, Jonbon’s ground-devouring stride proved too much for a talented set of rivals in the Grade Two Kennel Gate Hurdle, headed by Grade-One placed Colonel Mustard and previously unbeaten Knappers Hill.