Optimus in prime condition to foil Toscan gamble

ADRIAN MAGUIRE and Colman Sweeney are a solid combination when joining forces and they were on the mark again at Tramore yesterday when Optimus Prime landed the Directors’ Chase.

Optimus in prime condition to foil Toscan gamble
Mon, 14 Apr, 2008 - 01:00

Off the track since Limerick at Christmas, the seven-year-old stripped fresh and well to foil a gamble on Le Toscan.

Michael O’Brien’s charge was backed from 11-8 to 4-6, but appeared decidedly unenthusiastic at times through the contest.

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<p>Kizlyar and Dylan Browne McMonagle win for trainer Joseph O'Brien. Pic: Healy Racing</p>

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