Arkle attracts 17 possibles at the five-day stage Noland heads the list of 17 entries for the Irish Independent Arkle Trophy after the five-day confirmation stage. The 2006 Supreme Novices´ Hurdle winner has won both his starts over fences since returning from a long lay-off and, along with Marodima, represents champion trainer Paul Nicholls. Irish trainer Willie Mullins looks like relying on Scotsirish after withdrawing J´y Vole and Pomme Tiepy as well as the injured Glencove Marina. The other Irish entries are the Edward O´Grady-trained Clopf, Paul Nolan´s French Accordion and Thyne Again from Liam Burke´s stable. John Quinn´s Leslingtaylor and Howard Johnson´s Tidal Bay, who clashed at Doncaster on their latest start, are strong fancies trained in the north of England. Nigel Twiston-Davies has left in Mahogany Blaze and Tramantano, while Charlie Egerton´s Kruguyrova is the sole remaining mare. The list is completed by Enlightenment, Gardasee, Moon Over Miami, Orpen Wide, Premiership and Ring The Boss.
