Paul Nolan admits jockey John Cullen faces a “race against time” to be fit to ride Accordion Etoile at the Cheltenham Festival.

TALENTED claimer Robbie Moran celebrated hearing confirmation that he will partner top weight Accordion Etoile in the Guinness Galway Hurdle on Thursday by steering Tarn Ridge to victory in the Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Wexford yesterday.