Shane Sweetnam tunes up for Rolex Grand Prix with win in Florida

Shane Sweetnam (IRL) with Richard Schechter, Chairman and CEO of Bainbridge Companies, in his winning presentation. (Photo: Sportfot)

Cork showjumper Shane Sweetnam has taken victory on Indra van de Oude Heihoef in the Bainbridge Companies Classic at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Florida.

Nineteen of the 46 starters jumped clear, with Olympic individual gold medalist Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Chacco Kid taking the early lead with a time of 62.24 seconds, which would hold up for second place at the finish.