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.

Henderson’s Oscar primed for JLT honours
Thu, 13 Mar, 2014 - 00:00
Keith Hamer

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.

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CourtsRacingPlace: CheltenhamPlace: SandownPlace: EsherPlace: HaydockPlace: DoncasterPerson: HendersonPerson: OscarPerson: Oscar WhiskyPerson: Nicky HendersonPerson: Dai WaltersPerson: NickyPerson: BarryPerson: GeraghtyPerson: Jonjo O’NeillPerson: O’NeillPerson: Willie MullinsPerson: Felix YongerPerson: Ruby WalshPerson: MozoltovPerson: Paul NichollsPerson: Emma LavellePerson: Dan DownieEvent: JLT Novices’ ChaseEvent: 2011 Champion HurdleEvent: Scilly Isles ChaseOrganisation: JLTOrganisation: CheltenhamOrganisation: Wonderful CharmOrganisation: Taquin Du SeuilOrganisation: Axom racing syndicateOrganisation: Axom
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