Swan to wait on ground report for Carrickmines Chase

Charlie Swan does not want the ground too testing for Oodachee and Offshore Account in the Carrickmines Handicap Chase at Leopardstown on Sunday.

The County Tipperary trainer will wait close to final declaration time tomorrow before deciding whether to run the two horses, who hold entries in the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree in April.

“I am going to see what the ground is like and make up my mind tomorrow morning,” said Swan.

“They don’t want it too soft, but they’re in good form and I’m very happy with the both of them.

“They’re in the National but if they don’t get in that they will still go to Aintree for the Topham.”