Down Royal next target for Joncol

Trainer Paul Nolan is confident Joncol will “strip a lot fitter” for his comeback run at Punchestown last week.

The dual Grade One-winning nine-year-old was a hot favourite for the Star “Best For Racing Coverage” Chase on his first start since December, but could only finish third in the extremely testing conditions.

He is now set for a return to the highest level in the JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal on November 3.