Nolan double-handed in Drinmore

PAUL Nolan is keeping his fingers crossed Alpha Ridge and Shinrock Paddy can make their presence felt in the Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse on Sunday.

Alpha Ridge remains winless in 10 starts over fences, but did chase home Pandorama in this Grade One prize two years ago.

Shinrock Paddy was a little disappointing on his fencing debut at Punchestown in October but built on that when second to Lambro at Naas, and Nolan is hoping for further progression on Sunday.