Jam Man gives Ronan McNally sweet success

Taking the inside line throughout, Paul Townend was happy to be last early and let the action unfold in front of him

The Jam Man and Paul Townend celebrate winning The Ladbrokes Troytown Handicap Steeplechase with owner and trainer Ronan McNally. Picture: PA Wire

Ronan McNally is having a season to remember, and The Jam Man gave him the biggest success of his career to date when strolling to success in the Ladbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase.

Fourteen pounds well-in over fences in comparison to his hurdling mark, he was backed as though defeat was out of the question and his connections and supporters hardly had a moment’s concern.