KILDARE trainer Stephen Nolan has been in touch on the retirement of old favourite Prince Rudi: “He retires sound at the age of 13 and that’s a great thing for a National Hunt horse. He will be out in the field here with his friends, two old ponies, and live out his days well, I hope.

“He earned over €120,000 for his connections and always gave 110%. He had a few niggly problems along the way but nothing major thank goodness.’’