259-1 treble for Brennan

PADDY BRENNAN was in unbeatable form at Southwell yesterday with a 259-1 hat-trick from just three booked rides on Ravastree, Johnny Owen and Master Cynx.

Brennan kicked off in style by making all on Charlie Longsdon’s Ravastree (4-1), whose task in the Membership of Southwell Golf Club Handicap Chase was made easier when the odds-on Mr Chow fell seven fences from home.

He then went on a long way out on the free-running David Brace-trained Johnny Owen (3-1), who justified strong support in the Happy New Year From Southwell Handicap Hurdle.