hung right, led, headed over 1f out, soon beaten
chased leader, led over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, stayed on well
chased leaders, green early, struggling over 5f out, well beaten final 3f
The pointing career of GREGORIAN DIAMOND ended with the gelding having two letters against his name but he showed more on Rules debut when a staying-on third in a Stratford bumper. Beaten four and ten lengths that day, he should improve and the form is the best on offer. Corporal Jackjones, a son of Milan, hasn't been seen since just beating one home on bumper debut in January but is in good hands and should do better. Alan Jones has landed a few gambles in his time so it will be essential to note how Palawan Du Mazet goes in the market on debut in first-time blinkers, especially with Harry Cobden booked for the ride.
Gregorian Diamond (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, headway on outside 4f out, driven in 3rd 2f out, no impression on front pair, 3rd of 10, 14l behind Parade Away (11-4) at Stratford 2m mdn (5) gd in May.
Corporal Jackjones (IRE) 9-2 (10-9) Prominent, pushed along 4f out, ridden and weakened 2f out, 9th of 10, 18 1/4l behind Taras Halls (11-8) at Huntingdon 2m (5) gs in Jan.
Palawan Du Mazet (FR) Papal Bull gelding out of Princesse Du Large.
