Softer surface should suit Gentle Noel

GENTLE NOEL has plenty going for her in the Athlone Maiden Hurdle at Kilbeggan tonight and gets the nap.

Softer surface should suit Gentle Noel
Fri, 16 Jul, 2010 - 01:00
Pat Keane

She was a little disappointing when failing to justify favouritism on this track last month, finishing two and a half lengths second behind Moi Desire.

The surface was very quick on that occasion, however, and being a daughter of Turtle Island should relish the likely ease now.

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