Oscar doesn't disappoint at Ffos Las

Oscar Whisky gave Nicky Henderson a swift big-race double when landing the William Hill Welsh Champion Hurdle in effortless fashion at Ffos Las.

Oscar Whisky, who carries the colours of Ffos Las owner Dai Walters, was a much easier winner than stablemate Binocular was at Sandown less than an hour earlier.

The 2-7 shot cruised into the lead under Barry Geraghty after the third-last flight and soon saw off his four rivals.

Black Jack Blues, who had set out to make all the running, stuck on gamely for second place, eight lengths in arrears, after Tarkari made a hash of the last.

Geraghty said: "He was very good and he should improve a good bit too. He settled and jumped - it was a good solid performance and you'd have to like that."

Walters will consult with Henderson on whether his pride and joy goes for the Champion Hurdle or the World Hurdle at Cheltenham next month - but admitted a preference for the two-mile contest.

He said: "That went to plan, Mr Henderson has done a good job for me. He's a class act and Barry was very pleased with him.

"It's up to Nicky where he goes, we'll have a chat in the morning.

"I'd like to go for the Champion, we can go for the three-miler (World Hurdle) next year. It takes a long time to get a good horse and we'll treat him well."

Sky Bet cut Oscar Whisky to 10-1 from 12-1 for the Champion Hurdle.