Weld blames fast ground for Swallow failure

Dermot Weld felt the fast ground at Newbury was responsible for Grey Swallow’s disappointing run in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes on Saturday.

Weld blames fast ground for Swallow failure
Mon, 25 Jul, 2005 - 13:57

Dermot Weld felt the fast ground at Newbury was responsible for Grey Swallow’s disappointing run in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes on Saturday.

The son of Daylami, who won the Budweiser Irish Derby last season, looked ill at ease throughout Saturday’s Group One contest and finished seventh place behind outstanding winner Azamour.

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