Nolan harbours Gold hopes

Published: 8 February 2010

Paul Nolan hopes Joncol can develop into a genuine contender for next year's Cheltenham Gold Cup after his heroic display at Leopardstown on Sunday.

The giant seven-year-old got the better of Cooldine and Schindlers Hunt in the Hennessy Gold Cup, providing both Nolan and jockey Alain Cawley with the biggest win of their careers.

"It's nice to win those big ones and it lifts the whole place. I was delighted for young Alain as well and the owners have been great supporters. They've also got a half-brother and a half-sister in the yard" said Nolan.