Swallow can take a cut in King George, says Smullen

PAT SMULLEN and Thierry Gillet are hoping for different conditions for their prospective rides in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Newbury on Saturday.

Thu, 21 Jul, 2005 - 01:00
Robert Pratt

Smullen wants a bit more cut in the ground for last season's Irish Derby winner Grey Swallow, while Gillet, who rides French hope Bago, would prefer for the ground to be on the fast side.

The pair met in May's Tattersalls Gold Cup, where Grey Swallow prevailed by three-quarters of a length but Gillet hopes that his mount can reverse the form.

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