Crossman yearling purchase Diamond Wine was a comfortable top weight winner of a Class 2 conditions race in Deauville today. Mark knows the family well having previously bought his dam and his stakes winning Teofilo half brother. Diamond Wine disappointed in his first run at three having won at two. With €14,000 to the winner plus €8,000 odd in premiums though he has made quick amends. A more positive ride from the jockey plus first time blinkers didn’t do any harm I’m sure but the matter of his victory suggests he may not need the blinkers again. Master trainer Francois Rohaut will know for sure.