Djelo could be booked for bigger and better things having edged out Pic D'Orhy in a thrilling finish to the Bet365 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby.
Still only seven, Venetia Williams' chaser is now as low as 16-1 for the King George VI Chase on St Stephen's Day and having proved his stamina over three miles, he would look to be among the leading British-trained contenders for the Christmas showpiece.
He had headed the betting for most of the day following the withdrawal of Protektorat due to quick ground, but close to the start the money came for Shark Hanlon's Hewick, himself a previous winner of the King George, although he never looked happy and was beaten a long way out, eventually coming homne fourth.
Pic D'Orhy tried to make all under Harry Cobden and was enjoying himself in front until he was joined by Djelo (11-4), who survived a risky leap at the last to win by a length.
