Clubman completes treble for Nolan Paul Nolan made it three on the day at Wexford when The Big Clubman asserted late on to land the racingtv.com/freetrial Beginners Chase on his debut over fences. It was also a double for Sean O’Keeffe as the Affinisea gelding pulled away on the run-in to post a two-and-a-quarter length win. The well-backed 11/8 favourite improved to dispute with Mode Avion running down the hill and the pair were almost joined by The Store Boy over the second last. It was the market leader who found more in the closing stages to settle matters and complete another memorable day for Nolan at his local track. "I'm delighted. I didn't think he'd have the pace over two miles,” said Nolan. “He won a maiden hurdle here over two, looked like he was going to be fourth before they came down the hill and he stayed at it. “They went steady enough today and I thought 'when they quicken up now he'll be caught for toe'. “I was delighted with the way he jumped the last and the second last. He was a bit sticky at a few. He knuckled down and I knew he'd stay then. “He jumped professional for his first run. Hopefully we’ll keep him sound and he's something to look forward to." (Quotes by John O’Riordan)
