THE discrepancy in price between Jonbon and Energumene for the Queen Mother Champion Chase is a surprising one, after their Tingle Creek and Hilly Way Chase victories. Jonbon is generally available at 5/2, with Energumene a big looking 6/1.

The gulf in price reflects the fact that Energumene is now a 10-year-old and has had his share of injury problems and the fact that Willie Mullins has pointed Gallic Warrior at the race as well, however, it’s hard to believe that a fully fit Energumene will be as big as 6/1 should he make it to Cheltenham.