Sharper Swordplay conquers Castle

MICHAEL O’BRIEN’S Swordplay made it two from two over fences when getting the best of a terrific tussle with Warrens Castle in the Mean Fiddler Organisation ’Chase at Tramore yesterday.

Ruby Walsh made his move on well-backed Warrens Castle after the third last, as he attempted to draw the sting from his rival.

But Swordplay buckled down in admirable style and the pair were in the air together over the final fence. On the flat, however, Swordplay surged ahead to score by three parts of a length.