In-form Tarn Ridge likely to be added to Nolan’s Galway team

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.

After saddling Tarn Ridge to defy top weight, trainer Paul Nolan confirmed that both Accordion Etoile and last year’s winner Cloone River will represent him in the big race on Thursday and explained that Moran will claim a 7lb off the top weight.

Tarn Ridge, which took command three fences from home in yesterday’s race, defied a 6lb penalty picked up at Ballinrobe last Tuesday and is likely to reappear at Galway later this week.