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Swan wins opener at Limerick

Sun 11th Apr 2010, 14:46

The Charlie Swan trained The Cockney Squire justified favouritism after he took the opening Racing In Red (C&G) Maiden Hurdle in great style under Nina Carberry.

Carberry made all aboard the 11/10 favourite and were clear entering the straight and kept on well for a thirtheen length win.

Winning trainer Swan said afterwards: "I suppose that wasn't the greatest of races but he's a nice horse."

"He has been a bit difficult to train as he was very keen early in his career."

"I don't know what the plan is now, knowing the owner he'll probably want to sell him. I think he'll make a lovely chaser in time as he jumps well."

Racing In Red (C&G) M'dn H'dle €10,500.00 2m

1st

The Cockney Squire (IRE)

11/10Fav

Tote €2.10 €1.60

2nd

13L

3/1

€1.60

3rd

1.75L

Force Of Habit (GB)

14/1

€5.00

4th

hd

25/1

Ireland Jockeys Trainers N Carberry C Swan

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