Big-race head-to-heads do not always deliver but this could rival the great Clarence House Chase clash of 2022
The Clarence House Chase has been frozen out of its traditional Ascot home in the two seasons since Shishkin and Energumene fought out a memorable battle on the run-in in 2022, but this year a thaw seems to have arrived just in time and the stage is set for another compelling duel in the Grade One contest on Saturday after Jonbon and Energumene, the top-rated two-milers in Britain and Ireland respectively, both appeared among Monday’s five-day entries.
Big-race head-to-heads do not always deliver on their build-up. Shishkin versus Energumene, though, was an instant classic, as Shishkin dug deep to claw back a one-length deficit jumping the last and edge in front a few strides from the line.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2025/jan/13/talking-horses-jonbon-energumene-primed-historic-ascot-duel-weekend-horse-racing-tips
Author : Greg Wood
Publish date : 2025-01-13 15:22:34
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