Henderson has Bon appetit for Ascot

February 2. Racing chiefs had to delay the 3m½f race by two days after a deluge of rain hit the Dublin area and led to waterlogging of the turf.

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“Every horse who went there for a prep will know it has had a race,” added Pauling.

“I think it could tilt things slightly in our favour.”

Meanwhile Nicky Henderson has committed Jonbon to a clash with dual Betfair Ascot Chase hero Pic D’Orhy at Ascot on Saturday.