Sweeney saddles first winner with Ransom Donegal-based trainer Paul Sweeney saddled his first winner since taking out his own licence when Ransom ran out a cosy winner of the concluding Ryans Cleaning Handicap at the Curragh. The Kingman colt attracted some support at fancy prices and went to post a 20/1 shot in the mile contest. He was produced by Luke McAteer to lead in the closing stages and went on to post a cosy length-and-a-quarter success. “He’s a nice horse. He ran in Roscommon two weeks ago and anywhere he went he got cut off. He didn’t get out,” said Sweeney. “We knew today he had to be on the premises. “I’ve been claiming horses for the last four or five years. I had a couple in with Dick Donohoe and he is a good man, he gives me advice on what to do and what way to improve them. It’s like a team.” On having his first winner at the Curragh he added:- “You couldn’t ask for any more, on Guineas weekend. That’s what it’s all about. “We’ve got a couple of horses out next week as well. With a bit of luck we’ll get things going.”
