Oscar too strong for novice rivals

Pat's Oscar skipped clear before the last to run out a cosy winner of the novice handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse.

Davy Russell made up ground smoothly on the 4/1 shot to challenge at the penultimate flight.

Gordon Elliott 's charge went on before the last and despite being slightly untidy there she powered clear for an 11-length success.

The winner was turning around form with runner-up Bee A Beneficiary having been sixth when that rival finished second at Punchestown last time.

Ian Amond (assistant to Elliott) said:- “She’s consistent and runs away every couple of weeks and always runs her race.

“We are after getting another one out of her but it was a good ride by Davy. He kicked at the right time and robbed it on her.

“You’re always waiting for her to not run her race but she keeps doing it. She is a bit small but she will probably go chasing at some stage.”

(Quotes by Alan Magee)