Weld's Concern Over Swallow

Dermot Weld is hoping Grey Swallow can avoid the 'bounce factor' when he lines up in Saturday's Manhattan Handicap at Belmont Park.

The five-year-old went nearly a year without a win before bouncing back to form with success on his first start in America last month.

'All being well, he will run in the Manhattan. It's a pretty tough Grade One,' said Weld.

'I just hope the 'bounce factor' doesn't come into play. Provided that is not a factor, he would be very hard to beat.'

Although Grey Swallow will not form part of Weld's team for Royal Ascot, the trainer has high hopes for the June highlight.

Stable stalwart Media Puzzle, winner of the 2002 Melbourne Cup before being plagued by injury, is pencilled for the Gold Cup after winning the Saval Beg Stakes at Leopardstown last week.

'As of now, we are all set,' Weld told At The Races. 'He came back with a wonderful performance in the Saval Beg the other day. He loves fast ground and he will be back.'

Irish 1000 Guineas winner Nightime is also on course for the Coronation Stakes at the Royal meeting.

? PA Sport