'This horse is class': Oscars Brother lands first win in McManus colours

Also at Navan, Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy had a double while Henry de Bromhead had his first winner since January 8

Oscars Brother picked up his second Grade 2 success in the William Hill Racing Bet Builder Ten Up Novice Steeplechase at Navan. Pic: Healy Racing Photo

Progressive novice Oscars Brother, carrying the colours of JP McManus for the first time, enjoyed a ‘solo’ as he landed the Grade 2 William Hill Ten Up Novice Chase in Navan for the King brothers, Connor and Daniel.

The eight-year-old (6/4 favourite) poached an early lead, enjoyed a clear advantage all the way and stayed on stoutly to register his second Grade 2 success — he won the ‘Florida Pearl’ at Punchestown back in November — by six lengths from the McManus-owned The Wallpark, who made eye-catching late progress to snatch the runner-up berth.