Ryan optimistic Camphire switch will pay dividends

EVENTER Michael Ryan is optimistic of capitalising on his decision to switch from Blair Castle to Camphire this weekend.

The Bandon-based rider opted to join his wife Patricia at the Waterford fixture after an injury to Ballylynch Skyport was slow to heal. He will compete Annestown Emperor, who finished second in the three-star at Ballindenisk at the end of May, and Dromgurrihy Blue, runner-up in the two-star at Cork event.

“Ballylynch Skyport picked up a bit of a cut and Annestown Emperor is just short of fittening work and, since he is going to Blenheim, I want him to be 100%.