Noll Wallop races to an impressive Leopardstown success
(Healy Racing Photos)

The son of High Chaparral moved up travelling well at the two furlong pole and when asked to go about his business a furlong and a half out the response was pretty immediate.

Winning rider Wayne Lordan said: "He has always worked well since he was a two-year-old. We weren't sure what to expect here but we knew he'd stay."

'Fozzy' Stack, son and assistant to the winning trainer, Tommy, said: "The Irish Guineas wasn't a consideration until about 10 minutes ago. The Irish Guineas and the Irish Derby could be the route we take and the Dante would also be a consideration." The Gallinule Stakes was another race mentioned.

Boylesports go 12/1 for the Irish 2,000 Guineas about Noll Wallop whilst William Hill have him at 14/1. Meanwhile the latter firm has left second placed Viscount Nelson at 33/1 for the Epsom Derby.

This success was continuing Stacks lightning-fast start to the season (four-timer at the Curragh last Sunday).