Henderson’s Oscar primed for JLT honours

Connections of Oscar Whisky are convinced his Cheltenham nous could be a defining factor in the JLT Novices’ Chase on Thursday.

Nicky Henderson’s nine-year-old has won six times from 12 starts at the track, and was also third in the 2011 Champion Hurdle.

Oscar Whisky’s chasing career has so far gone smoothly as he has rattled off three victories – two of which came at Cheltenham against fellow JLT contenders Wonderful Charm and Taquin Du Seuil.