Walsh - Noland can go the distance

Ruby Walsh questioned whether Noland has the necessary pace for the Arkle after the seven-year-old’s smart comeback victory in the Folkestone Beginners’ Chase at the Kent track.

Sent off the 8-13 favourite for his first start since landing the 2006 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, Paul Nicholls’ charge galloped to a nine-length success in the hands of Walsh.