Babington is upbeat

SHOWJUMPER Kevin Babington is cautiously optimistic Ireland will carry off the Aga Khan trophy at the Dublin Horse Show on Friday.

Speaking yesterday as he travelled to the Mecca of Irish showjumping, the Carrick-on-Suir rider said that, as demonstrated by recent nations cup wins in Germany and Switzerland, the team are in top form and will be justifiably confident.

“We have a strong team, that are going really well at the moment. On paper, we have a good chance, as long as everything goes to plan. We all have enough experience to go into the competition confident, without being cocky,” said the Tipperary rider.