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.

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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Courts Racing Place: Athlone Maiden Hurdle Place: Kilbeggan Place: Turtle Island Place: Listowel Place: Punchestown Place: Roscommon Place: Maagnum Force Person: Gentle Noel Person: Moi Desire Person: Bryan Cooper Person: Dessie Hughes’Person: Noel Meade Person: Daddy Person: Tony Mullins’Event: Gigginstown House Midlands National Handicap Chase Organisation: A Hand Son

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