5.20 3m. 2f. 70yds. 23 Declared. Rosconn Group Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 2 ) of £75,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €36,232.00 2nd - €18,112.00 3rd - €9,068.00 4th - €4,530.00 5th - €2,265.00 6th - €1,125.00 7th - €570.00 8th - €285.00
Formscan - Derek O'Connor has worn the JP McManus colours to glory in this a couple of times, most recently on subsequent Gold Cup hero Inothewayurthinkin in 2024, and he can do so again on JERIKO DU REPONET. The Nicky Henderson-trained seven-year-old hasn't exactly looked a natural chaser, but he has bags of quality and was runner-up in the Pertemps Final 12 months ago. He looks to have been perfectly campaigned because he sneaks in here just under the ceiling with his 145 rating - 4lb lower than his timber figure. McManus is also represented by Waterford Whispers, who caught the eye when making the frame over an extended 2m5f at the DRF. Kim Roque was back in fifth on that occasion, but should appreciate the extra yardage. Herakles Westwood and last year's winner Daily Present are just two more to consider.