Prince impresses on chasing debut

A SUCCESSFUL chasing debut for 148-rated hurdler Noble Prince proved the highlight of doubles for trainer Paul Nolan and bang-in-form Paul Carberry at Punchestown yesterday.

Ridden with typical patience and confidence by Carberry, the 9/10 favourite jumped soundly and, suited by a strong pace set by Bob Lingo and Saludos, gradually crept into contention.

The eventual winner was in second spot, tracking Saludos, when that rival blundered at the second last, slightly hampering Carberry’s mount, which recovered quickly to edge ahead of Healy’s Bar going to the last.