Fehily making the most of link-up with Nicholls

NOEL FEHILY has been the main beneficiary of the injury to Ruby Walsh and he partnered three winners at Taunton yesterday for the powerful Paul Nicholls yard.

Walsh will be sidelined for some time after breaking his leg at Down Royal last Saturday, meaning there will be some incredible rides going begging aboard Nicholls’ star names.

It would not be disrespectful to suggest Rebel Du Maquis, Dark Lover and Penellis are some way from the top of the order at Manor Farm Stables – Nicholls admitted as much – but they each accomplished their jobs in decent style.