Willie Mullins plans to surprise Sandown run and challenge title rivals Skelton and Nicholls.

Trainer Nicky Henderson is considering running his Melling Chase winner Jonbon in the Celebration Chase at Sandown, potentially complicating the race for the title. With his recent Grand National win, trainer Willie Mullins is close to securing the trainers’ title, closely followed by Dan Skelton and defending champion Paul Nicholls. Mullins is preparing a strong lineup for upcoming races at Ayr and Sandown, with Gaelic Warrior also in contention for Britain’s jumps season finale.

Henderson expressed interest in having Jonbon compete at either Sandown or Punchestown and highlighted the horse’s strong condition after the Aintree race.