Tommy Lyon’s race-by-race guide to today’s Irish hopefuls
Jewson Novices’ Steeple Chase 2m 5f
A NEW addition to the Festival, it attracts those novices that don’t possess the speed for the Arkle but similarly don’t have the stamina or will to tackle the RSA Chase. Paul Nolan’s Noble Prince fits into the former category and this should prove his ideal distance. A very useful hurdler, he’s been progressive over fences this season and his close second behind Realt Dubh in the Irish Arkle reads even better after tahe winner performed with real credit when third behind Captain Chris in Tuesday’s Arkle Chase. The faster surface is also a plus and he holds very strong claims.
