In-form Swail anxious to make up for lost time

Equestrian: "It’s a bit cold for Florida, but it’s all relative, I suppose," joked Conor Swail yesterday.

Cold or not, the Co Down rider has been a hot commodity at the Winter Equestrian Festival, scoring many wins, not that he’s one for scratching a notch for each.

“To be honest, I don’t count my wins. I’m lucky to have a nice bunch of horses, owned by Sue and Ariel Grange, plus I’ve a few of my own. It’s a great team, which makes the job a whole lot more straightforward,” said Swail.