Meade keen on Apache’s chances

Noel Meade is excited to see Apache Stronghold make his chasing debut in the Porter & Co Beginners Chase at Down Royal today.

Third in the Champion Bumper at Punchestown in April of last year, the six-year-old won on his first two starts over hurdles last autumn but was then off the track until the spring.

He disappointed on his return to action at Fairyhouse, but bounced back by chasing home Vautour upon his return to Punchestown.