CLASSIC SWAIN has found a home over the hurdles. The 4-year-old son of SWAIN romped by ten lengths in the 2:10 Stratford at Stratford going two and one-half miles over the good to firm going.

CLASSIC SWAIN set a measured pace and was headed briefly, but he retook the lead and proved much the best on this day to win easily.

"He has done it well considering his penalties and he will be kept busy.We also have the options of sending him over fences next month when four year old's can run in novice chases," said Dan Skelton, assistant trainer to P. F. Nicholls.

From the Racing Post comments - "He has a tendency to jump big but also covers a lot of ground in the air and, combined with a powerful engine, he has a style of running that puts his rivals under unrelenting pressure. He has his quirks, but they could be explained partly by him still being an entire, though on the whole he is genuine enough and a good prospect."

CLASSIC SWAIN, who campaigns for the Stewart Family has four wins and two second in 2009. Bred by Ecurie Du Haras De Meautry. He was produced by the Sky Classic mare, Affirm Miss.