Jonbon has the chance to replicate the achievement of Seven Barrows alumni Altior when he lines up in the bet365 Celebration Chase at Sandown.

Altior is set to return to his retirement home with former jockey Mick Fitzgerald on Friday after making huge strides in his recovery from a serious bout of colic.

Nicky Henderson has issued a positive bulletin on Altior, who is recovering after a severe bout of colic.

Dual Queen Mother Champion Chase hero Altior is reported to be in a stable but critical condition after suffering a severe bout of colic.

Trainer Nicky Henderson has revealed that his one-time stable star Altior is now fighting for his life in hospital, where his condition is reported as 'stable but critical' following a severe bout of colic.