The 2023 and 2024 winner of this event JONBON (1) has been a top-class performer over the years including two Ascot wins last season in the 3400m G1 Clarence House Chase and the 4200m G1 Ascot Chase prior to a 10L second attempting the 4200m G1 Ryanair Chase at the Festival here. Top chance. GIDLEIGH PARK (2) is a former course G2 Novice Hurdle winner who recorded a 9L runner-up effort on seasonal return last campaign in the 4200m G2 1965 Chase at Ascot. Main danger. SAINT SEGAL (4) posted a pair of seconds among G2 company during the last spell at Kempton and Newbury tackling this trip. Brings race fitness following a 6L fourth in a lower class 3800m handicap chase at Ffos Las a month ago. Likely booked for third. Producing a G1 Maghull Novice Chase fourth MIGHTY BANDIT (3) can fill the same position resuming.