Micheal Nolan (19) from Borris, Co. Carlow rode his first winner when Wellforth justified favouritism in the October 11th Munster National (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle.

This 9/2 shot, a winner over the course in May, battled well to hold off Wellforth by half a length. Winning trainer Caroline Hutchinson was on duty at Leopardstown.

Nolan, who has ridden a point-to-point winner, is attached to the 'Dusty' Sheehy yard.