Jazz Singer calls the tune for Townend

The Jazz Singer ran out another big priced winner on the card at Navan this afternoon when claiming the Brogan Group Handicap Hurdle for Colin McBratney.

The 20/1 shot moved sweetly into contention, towards the outer, in the home straight and was sent to the front over the last by Paul Townend.

The five-year-old, making his first start in handicap company, stuck on well when asked for an effort on the run-in to record a length-and-a-half win over fellow 20/1 shot Varene De Vauzelle

“Paul gave him a great ride. I half fancied him as he'd some good runs in Perth and also ran well the last day in Down Royal,” said McBratney.

“I was a bit worried about the ground but Paul said he was always travelling on it.

"He'll be a nice horse for fences next year. We'll keep him on the go until the real winter ground, and he could go to Down Royal for the Festival."

The winner carries the colours of the trainer's sister-in-law Christine McBratney

(Quotes by Alan Magee)