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Steve's Sunday update! Well quite an eventful week for me both in and out of the racing world. We had two runners this week. Diamond Yas ran a creditable fourth on an unsuitable surface at Great Leighs whilst Royal Raider seriously disappointed at Wolverhampton on Friday night. I went to both races and two issues dominated for me.
Firstly the phantom gamble on Royal Raider. She was available at 9/4 in the morning. Opened at 6/4 on course, ending up odds on at 10/11.This despite my advice to owners not to back her (first time on all weather). Can only assume this was mug punters. Hope it was not our owners. Unbelievable just unbelievable.
I hope never to visit Great Leighs racecourse again. Many locations tendered to become Britain's new racecourse and the regulatory authorities gave it to Great Leighs. I want to give them some credit. In the owners bar they provided free sandwiches soup and tea and coffee. Thats the end of the credit!
They were charging £3.75 for a beer and £2.50 for a coke in the owners bar. If you go to the other bars in the racecourse the same drinks were cheaper. A total disgrace.
However if you want to watch racing dont go. The grandstand is ludicrously situated in the middle of the course. You cannot see behind you so even if you could watch from a grandstand you would only see 1 and a half furlongs of racing. They put a big screen in front of you. Whoopee! You may as well stay at home and watch it on the TV. However to make matters worse the Grandstand is not open and you have to stand on gravel at ground level so you see nothing. An absolute disgrace. If you ever see me at Great Leighs again it is only because I think we have a stone bonking certainty running. Disgrace and someones head should roll for this. It wont though.
Next week we have only the one runner. The enigmatic "One more Round" attempts a three timer at wolverhampton on Saturday night. I love watching this old boy. He always comes with a run late and the jockey has to try to delay hitting the front until the last minute. Great to watch tho. Full credit to Ollie Pears with what he has done with him in 2008.
The ever improving Ames Souer contests a competitive claimer in France next Sunday. Trainer Johnny Dekeyser is hopeful of a bold show.
A change of plan means that Prize Fighter will run in the UK for the first time in 12 months on 16th September at Lingfield. It will be trainer Johnny Dekeyser's first runner in the UK.
Away from racing have been busy planning my daughters 18th birthday party. After what she has been through she deserves a great one and I will be doing my best to ensure it is for her.
Went to watch MK dons on Saturday. Last year we had a 3 point each way main account bet on them at 8/1 which won. Mid table mediocrity is the best we can hope for this year.
It is Rowland's birthday (he wont let me mention his age) and we hope to celebrate it down at Lingfield in the middle of the month. Everyone welcome and the drinks are on him.......
Dont forget the racing weekend on the first weekend of November. We have had a disappointing response and if it does not pick up we may have to cancel the event and not stage anymore. It annoys me that everyone asks for get togethers and racing weekends. When I paid £3,500 out of my own pocket to stageit last year everyone wanted to come and said what a great success it was. Now we ask for a small contribution to cover some of the costs.....absence.... If we cancel this I promise you we will never ever stage another. It is up to you the owners if you want these fantastic weekends to continue.
I have been asked by owner Micky Martin to provide coaching on how to use Betfair most profitably for owners. Subject to the racing weekend going ahead and enough demand I am happy to book a room and do this on Saturday afternoon 1st November. Please let Chris or Julie know if anyone is interested (only available to those who attend the racing weekend).I will pay for the room so it is free for you.
I will post my next update on Sunday 7th September.
Take care and have a great week.
All the best
Steve 
Steve's Sunday update! Desperate news for us with the abandonment of Newcastle as we had no doubt that Boundless Prospect would have won. Thats racing! Diamond Yas was an intended runner at Newmarket yesterday but fast ground ruled her out so we are hoping to run her at Great Leighs this week if she is not balloted out. Royal Raider fresh from running in a listed race and a Group 3 comes down in class to a claimer next Friday at Wolverhampton and Ogre is attempting a five timer at Bath on Saturday.
Prize Fighter has now been handicapped in France and runs in a 1 mile 2f handicap at Longchamp on Arc day where a big turnout of Prize fighter owners is envisaged.
Ames Souer after two runs in Belgium heads to the French provinces on 7th September. Much credit for her improvement must be given to Johnny Dekeyser in his first season of training.
The two year olds continue to blosssom. This year we purchased a group of horses who will make into lovely three year olds. Owners have had to be patient but there are signs that this patience will be rewarded without any doubt.
With 17 winners already this season we are in no doubt that 20+ will be achieved. Can we match our record year of 2006 with 25 winners? It will be an exciting run in!
We are looking forward to seeing many of you at the racing weekend of 1st and 2nd November 2008 where cabaret guests are from London's West End "Ricky Aron" and Europes leading Abba tribute band "Planet Abba". We need confirmation by the second week of September.
Finally and on a personal note thank you to everyone for their support and kind e mails with regards to my daughter Olivia's illness. It has been a tremendously difficult time for the family but has been helped by the kind wishes we have received. I will post my next update on Sunday 31st August.
All the best
Steve
Improving Ogre Completes 4 Timer!! The David Evans trained 3yr old filly Ogre completed her 4 timer at Brighton in fine style on Wednesday.
Chris Morgan Racing Manager explained “We claimed Ogre out of a Brighton claimer just over a month ago and she won a claimer for us only a week later at Chepstow”.
Chris continued “After her win at Chepstow Dave Evans (trainer) told us she was a much better type and felt he had improved her, so we aimed her at the Brighton race and Dave was proved right. She won well and her owners were told to have a good bet on her”.
“Dave feels she is still improving and there are a few options for her because she seems to win over any trip from a mile to 1m 2f, there is a race at Bath in a few weeks that we shall take a look at”.
That was Diamond Racing’s 17th winner from just 45 flat runners!!!
Ames Souer & Dekeyser Prove Point!!! Ames Souer the 5 year old old mare who suffered training setback after setback when trained in the UK gave Johnny Dekeyser his first win as a trainer for Diamond Racing in Ostend on Sunday with a breathtaking 4 lengths victory.
Ames Souer only raced 7 times in the UK due to injury and never made the frame once. Diamond Racing were advised to retire the mare but we felt that if given enough time she would be able to show she had ability!
Many eyebrows were raised when we sent Ames Souer to Belgium to be trained by Johnny Dekeyser. Many thought is was a foolish decision. However Diamond Racing always felt that Johnny Dekeyser would make into a top class trainer.
On Sunday 6th July on her first start after 18 months off the track in what looked a decent maiden (with 2 ex English trained horses and a German horse in the field of 12), Ames Souer was tissued in at 25/1, by the off she started 3/1 favorite and won as expected by her trainer never coming off the bridle.
Diamond Racing founder Steve Goodwin said “We have always thought Johnny would make into a very decent trainer and after the manner in which Ames Souer won this quite clearly proves this without a shadow of a doubt”.
“To prepare a horse like he did after having so many problems and 18 months off the track is an outstanding training performance and he’s proved a lot of people wrong”.
That was Diamond Racings 16th winner of 2008 from just 37 runners in the UK and Europe!! A 43% strike rate.
Diamond Racing betting line half year report. Full results from January 1st 2008 up to 30th June 2008.
101 BETS
45 WINNING BETS
44.55% STRIKE RATE
78.41 POINTS PROFIT
£15,682 PROFIT TO £200 PER POINT
25.29% PROFIT ON STAKES (TURNOVER)
Diamond Racing's main line service has yielded profits in every year since forming in 1994. 2008 is just continuing the success story. Selectivity is the key averaging 3.88 bets per week. A strike rate of over 44% has been achieved with an average price on all our bets of over 11/2. A high strike rate, fantastic profits and an average price of over 11/2. What more do you want from your betting. Join the most consistent and profitable betting information service in the country. You get this for free when you buy a share in a Diamond Racing horse.
Disaster strikes when victory does not matter Tonight at Chepstow whilst Ogre was winning her third race on the bounce another of our horses One Night in Paris broke down and had to be destroyed. Jockey Richard Evans was taken to hospital with a suspected fracture.
One Night in Paris had been claimed from Mark Wallace and had previously had three starts and three victories for Diamond Racing. She did not deserve this ending to her life.
Racing manager Chris Morgan who was at the track with other owners was inconsolable and some owners were reduced to tears.
At Diamond Racing the welfare of our horses come first and this was only the second time in 13 years that this had happened.
Diamond Racing founder Steve Goodwin commented. "This is when you are sickened to your stomach. I have never been depressed when we have had a winner but today is the first."
"We wish Richard all the best in his recovery."
Grand Servants Earnings Now Reaches £270,000.00 At the grand old age of 10, One More Round gained his 8th career success when he followed up his Lingfield win with another victory at Wolverhampton on Monday afternoon.
Ridden by Richard Evans, One More Round was settled out the back before creeping into the race. He was still travelling well with 2f left to run.
When Richard asked the gelding to go about his business he quickly went a few lengths clear before idling in front before running out a ready winner by just under a length.
That brings Diamond Racings record so far in 2008 to 14 winners from just 30 flat runners!!!
Next Step “The John Smiths Cup" & "Cambridgeshire" Progressive 4yr old Ben Chorley who has been a revelation this season for rookie trainer David Lanigan with three wins for all 3 starts will now continue his progress with a step up in class and a crack at The John Smiths Cup at York.
The Cambridgeshire is also another end of season target for the super tough grey.
Racing Manager Chris Morgan said “It’s already been a season to remember for Ben Chorley and his owners, Ben was almost retired last season and to see him running and progressing in this way is excellent“.
Chris continued “David Lanigan (trainer) will now prepare Ben Chorley for the John Smiths Cup at York and providing we get good ground Ben shall take his chance, we feel 1m 2f and a strong pace shall bring further improvement“.
“If everything goes to plan after York, Ben will have a month or so off before heading to Newmarket for the Cambridgeshire”.
3 Runs, 3 Different Courses, Same Result!! Super grey Ben Chorley completed his 3 timer in fine style when taking the 14k Ladies Day handicap stakes at Ripon on 19th June.
Ridden by regular partner Tom Queally, Ben Chorley was forced to make his own running when confirmed front runner My Paris was surprisingly held up. Tom increased the pace with 3f to run and Ben's opponents were not able to get to him.
Chris Morgan, Racing Manager said "Ben is improving fast for David Lanigan (trainer) and he won today regardless of the conditions. He hated the ground, course and he had to make his own running. He really wants good ground, 1m 2f and a lead".
"That was his 3rd win for David from just 3 starts but he will need to continue to improve because he now takes on the big guns in the John Smiths Cup providing we get good ground."
That was Diamond Racing 13th winner from just 27 flat runners in 2008!!
One More Round Delivers’ A Knock Out Punch!! Young at heart 10 year old One More Round won the 7th race of his colourful career at Lingfield on Thursday afternoon.
Ridden by Tom Queally, One More Round was settled out the back and was still hard on the bridle with a furlong left to run before going onto win by half a length.
Racing Manger Chris Morgan said “He is a quirky horse but that’s what we love about him. He knows more about the game than most of us but in these types of races he will always give his owners some fun. That typifies what Diamond Racing is all about. Fun enjoyment and winners.”
Chris continued “He finished second here yesterday only losing by a neck but today everything fell right for him. We bought him back in for 5,600 guineas. Although he is a 10 year old when you consider how consistent he is, that was no money. He will continue to pay his way in the right races".
Diamond Racing boast a record of 12 WINNERS from just 24 flat runners so far in 2008, an amazing 50% strike rate!!
Boundless Prospers At Leicester!! Boundless Prospect won the 12th race of his career at Leicester on Monday afternoon.
Boundless Prospect winning over 1m 2f for the first came late and fast under a classic Jamie Spencer ride to win by a short head.
Former connections had tried Boundless Prospect a number of times over the 1m 2f trip without success but between new trainer Ollie Pears and Jamie Spencer they managed what no others have ever been able to achieve.
Racing Manger Chris Morgan said “We knew if he stayed he would win and Jamie was the perfect jockey for Boundless over this trip. We will now head to either Redcar on 20th June or Chepstow in early July.”
Chris continued “We are having an excellent season so far in 2008, from just 22 flat runners we have had 11 winners and that’s just in the last 2 months. We have a nice group of horses and much to look forward to.”
It's Ben Again!!! Ben Chorley made it 2 wins on the bounce for rookie trainer David Lanigan and owners Diamond Racing when taking the feature event at Newbury on Saturday evening.
Chris Morgan Racing Manager said "He is some horse, he had so many problems when he was a 3yr old that almost ended his career and he came back after almost a year off to win at Pontefract. Since then he's had a very bad case of colic and this was his first start since getting over that.
Chris continued "He's a very decent horse and that was his 3rd win from just 5 starts, Dave Lanigan and all the team have done an excellent job with him.
"We would like to dedicate this win to Olivia Goodwin (daugher of co founder of Diamond Racing) who is having an operation next week, we all wish Olivia a speedy recovery.
That was Diamond Racing's 10th winner from just 21 flat runners in 2008.
A Perfect Night for all Practicallyperfect won on her first start for Ollie Pears at Newcastle on Thursday night.
Perfect who had been off the track for over 220 days with a number of problems won the selling stakes by a head under a powerful Royston Ffrench ride.
Racing Manager Chris Morgan said "She's had loads of problems over the winter but Ollie has done an excellent job with her. Although she only won by a head we and her owners had a good bet on her.
Chris continued "To be honest we couldn't believe the price and when she drifted we just had more on. She was sold for 16,000 guineas which we are more than happy with considering the problems she has had and the fact that she is badly handicapped.
"I am told she will go to an Irish stud and I wish the new owners the best of luck with her, whatever they decide to do.
That was Diamond Racings 9th winner from just 20 flat runners so far in 2008!!!
Three Wins On The Bounce For One Night In Paris!! One Night In Paris completed her 3 timer at Leicester in the 1m 2f event on Monday 26th May.
Ridden by Richard Evans, One Night In Paris ran out a ready winner of the 2.35. This was her 3rd straight win since she joined Diamond Racing.
Racing Manager Chris Morgan said "Huge credit must go to Dave Evans (trainer) and his team who have done an excellent job with her. To win 1 race is hard enough but to win 3 on the bounce shows just what a good trainer Dave is.
Chris Morgan continues "We purchased this filly to give the owners some fun through the summer months and it is wonderful to see so many happy owners at the races each time she has won. This is what Diamond Racing was created for 14 years ago.
David Evans 3 winners from 3 runners for Diamond!! Diamond Racing’s fine run continued on Monday at Wolverhampton when Fangfoss Girls ran out a ready winner of the 2.40 race under Cathy Gannon, winning by 6L. This was Fangfoss Girls first and only start for Diamond Racing and trainer David Evans.
This was Davids third runner for us and third winner in 2008. 100% strike rate!.
Racing Manager Chris Morgan said “That was our 7th winner from just 12 flat runners so far in 2008. We have had an excellent start to the season and we have some very nice horses still to come out.
Chris continued “We claimed Fangfoss Girls out of claimer a few weeks ago with this race in mind. She was claimed from us and we wish the new owner and trainer the best of luck with her. We have an excellent record at claiming horses and then winning with them".
Dazzling Diamond Yas Thrashes Field!!!! The Henry Cecil trained 3yr old filly Diamond Yas thrashed her rivals at Warwick on Bank holiday Monday.
Diamond Yas who finished 3rd on her only start as a 2yr old last season ran out an easy 6L winner of the maiden under Tom Queally.
Racing Manager Chris Morgan said "That was a very impressive performance and although she's done it very easy, the value of the opposition is open to question.".
"We will wait and see how the handicapper rates her and then sit down with Henry and decide where to go next. It does look like she has a bright future!".
12 timer Yakimov Makes It 110 For Diamond Racing Yakimov claimed the 12th win of his career at Southwell on Tuesday and sent the number of Diamond Racing winners to 110.
Yakimov ran out a ready winner on his first start for Diamond Racing and new trainer Ollie Pears. Never in any danger Yakimov was pushed out hands and heels under Jamie Moriarty to record and easy 5L victory.
Yakimov is expected to return to the scene of his triumph in an attempt to follow up next Tuesday.
Not only that a piece of Diamond Racing history was made as Ollie became the first person to both ride and train a Diamond Racing winner.
Diamond Racing have sent out 9 runners on the flat so far in 2008, with 5 winners, two 3rd's and a 4th.
One Night In Paris Claims ONE MORE WIN!!! One Night In Paris won her second race from just two starts for Diamond Racing at Wolverhampton on Saturday night.
Ridden by Richard Evans, One Night In Paris claimed the prize close home and continues the excellent form of her trainer David Evans and also Diamond Racing.
Diamond Racing boast a record of 4 winners a 3rd and a 4th from just 7 flat runners so far in 2008 and there could be more to come next week!!!
Ben Chorley wins on red letter day! Ben Chorley provided the first winner with his first runner for rookie trainer David Lanigan at Pontefract today. Ben's career had been affected by injury which meant as a four year old this was only his fourth start. Now a two time winner more is still to come from this tough grey who always gives 100%.
Once again this is a testament to the skills of the team. Sara and Paula at the pre training yard for their fine work with him and to David Lanigan to produce him to win on his first start for nearly a year.
The win was also a fitting tribute to one of Ben Chorley's joint owner's Fred Stockley, a long standing owner, who sadly passed away a few months ago His family decided to keep his share in Ben because "He loved his grey horse".
Sir George Victory Pays Perfect Tribute!!! Sir George trained by Peter Chapple Hyam and named after the joint founder of Diamond Racing, George Goodwin (who sadly passed away last year) paid the perfect tribute to his name sake by winning his maiden on Saturday.
Sir George who finished second on his first start last season, before serious injury almost ended his career, ran out a ready winner of the 4.40 at Lingfield.
Sir George who was having his first run for over 230 days was given an outstanding ride by jockey Alan Munro. Sir George broke well from stall 8 but ran very free for most of the race and sat second throughout. Alan had a difficult job on his hands with George not handling the downhill part of the course or the final turn. George was 2 lengths down in the straight and looked like finishing 2nd. However Alan straightened his mount up and within a matter of strides Sir George was bearing down on the leader, getting up on the line with something to spare.
Racing Manager Chris Morgan said “It was an outstanding ride by Alan and an excellent performance by the horse, he had some serious problems last season and all the team has done a great job with him”.
Chris continued “It is also a perfect tribute to George Goodwin who founded Diamond Racing back in 1994 along with his son Steve. Sadly George passed away in March 2007. Steve named this horse after him and this is a fitting tribute to George. We are also so pleased for his owners who after the promise of his debut run didn’t really have much to smile about last year."
Steve Goodwin commented "Once again this is a fine tribute to the skills of Sara and Paula at our pre-training and rehabilitiation yard who do such a fantastic job at bringing horses back from injury. We at Diamond are sure this is the start of some really fun times with Sir George for owners over the next two years. His half brother Don't Panic has blossomeed into a 110 rated horse so....."
One Night, One Run, One Win!! One Night In Paris won on her first start for Diamond Racing since being purchased out of the Mark Wallace yard a month ago.
Trained by Dave Evans and ridden by Tom McLaughlin One Night In Paris ran out a ready winner of the 7.50 at Wolverhampton on Saturday.
Chris Morgan Racing Manager commented "We have an excellent record with horses that we purchase from other yards and we are hopeful of picking up a few more wins with this filly".
Diamond Racing records 15th winning Cheltenham! Whilst many punters struggled, and bookmakers prospered at Cheltenham 2008, for Diamond Racing owners it was business as usual. Since forming the main line in 1994 Diamond Racing have secured financial success for owners at every single Cheltenham festival. 2008 was no different.
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Ben Chorley Ready For Action! Ben Chorley is likely to be Diamond Racing's and David Lanigan's first turf runner of the 2008 season.
Ben Chorley showed much promise at 2 having won his maiden on just his second start. However serious injury ruled Ben out for almost the whole of his 3 year career.
Chris Morgan Racing Manager explained "Ben had quite severe knee and hock problems in 2007. These were so serious that at one stage is was touch and go if he would ever race again".
"Full praise must go to our own vets and our pre-training yard. They both done an outstanding job getting him sound again. David Lanigan (trainer) has continued where they left off. All being well we should see Ben back on the track at Pontefract in the third week of April.".
"He is now in great shape and hopefully he can reward his owners for the faith they have shown in him".
Diamond Horses Ready For Turf Season. Racing Manager Chris Morgan reported a clean bill of health for Diamond Racing horses ahead of the turf season.
Chris commented “Last season was tough, at one stage 55% of our string were sidelined with injuries. This was extremely disappointing for ourselves and our owners. Of those injured we expected wins for horses such as Sir George and Ben Chorley. Diamond Yas made a very promising debut under Frankie when finishing 3rd and would have won next time but she also picked up a knock and required an operation”.
Chris continued “ However I’m pleased to give all our horses a clean bill of health. The vast majority of our string are now in full training and the others will be going into full work with their trainers in the next few weeks. We have some very promising 2 year olds and some nice 3 year olds so in 2008 we should hit the ground running this season as we try to emulate the 25 winners we had in 2006. I would like to give a special mention to Paula and Sarah who run our pre-training yard. They have worked extremely hard to get these horses sound again and there is no doubt that both they and our owners will be rewarded in 2008."
Diamond Racing Sponsor Lingfield Park Card!! Diamond Racing will sponsor 5 of Lingfield Parks 7 races on Saturday 23rd February, with the feature race being the Winter Derby Trail .
Chris Morgan, Racing Manager said "It is a great opportunity for Diamond Racing to support horse racing in a different way, also it will be a great day out for our owners".
Chris continued "We are also giving away a free share in a Henry Cecil trained 2 year old to one lucky race goer, it will be an excellent day and we are really looking forward to it".
Cecil, Chapple-Hyam & Lanigan Stable Visit's. Diamond Racing has arranged a stable visit with our new first season trainer David Lanigan also Henry Cecil & Peter Chapple-Hyam.
For further information and to reserve your place, owners can call option 10 of the main menu or contact the office.
2007 Diamond Racing line hits amazing profits!! ! Full results from January 1st 2007 up to 31st December 2007.
137 BETS
74 WINNING BETS
54.01% STRIKE RATE
122.98 POINTS PROFIT
£24,596 PROFIT TO £200 PER POINT
34.93% PROFIT ON STAKES (TURNOVER)
Diamond Racing's main line service has yielded profits in every year since forming in 1994. 2007 was no different. Selectivity is the key averaging 2.84 bets per week. A strike rate of over 54% has been achieved with an average price on all our bets of over 6/1. A high strike rate, fantastic profits and an average price of over 6/1. What more do you want from your betting. Join the most consistent and profitable betting information service in the country. You get this for free when you buy a share in a Diamond Racing horse.
Three New Trainers Set To Join The Team In 2008!!! The growth of Diamond Racing continued in October when 3 new trainers were added to the already impressive list that includes double Derby winning Peter Chapple Hyam and also 11 times champion trainer Henry Cecil.
Chris Morgan, Racing Manager said "We are delighted to have taken on David Lanigan, Ollie Pears and Johnny Dekeyser. We worked closely with David while he was assistant at Henry Cecil's and we were extremely impressed with him. Johnny and Ollie have both ridden winners for us in the past. They are starting their training careers and we are happy to support them also. We are confident that all 3 will make excellent trainers. We feel it is important to support trainers from the start of their careers who we believe will reach the top of their profession and this is definately the case with David, Ollie and Johnny.
Diamond Racing owners raise £2,430 for 7yo Taylor 7 year old Taylor's mother is suffering from terminal cancer. Jenna, 23, is a single mother with very limited financial resources. Diamond Racing founder Steve Goodwin launched an appeal to send Jenna and Taylor for one last holiday to Euro Disney in Paris. Diamond Racing owners generously dug deep into their pockets. Thanks to Diamond Racing and its wonderful owners, Jenna and Taylor will be staying at the Disneyland hotel and meeting Mickey Mouse. Steve Goodwin said "Thankyou so much to all owners for supporting this appeal. We will post a picture on the site of Taylor in Euro Disney once she has been there."
A Debut Full Of Promise!!! Diamond Yas ridden by Frankie Dettori produced a performance full of promise on her debut at Yarmouth on 19th September.
Diamond Yas, settled in mid-field, was just ridden out with hands and heels by Frankie running on to finish 3rd behind 2 horses with previous experience.
Racing Manager Chris Morgan said "That was a very pleasing first run and Frankie gave her an excellent ride, she is a big filly and Henry (Henry Cecil trainer) really likes her but he tells us she will be an even better 3 year old"
Frankie Dettori commented afterwards "She is a lovely big filly and is a winner waiting to happen, she will be an even better filly next year".
Lady Lily records fourth victory Lady Lily under a tenacious Tom Queally ride won the featured race of the day at Pontefract. Favoured by the firm ground Queally bounced Lily out of the stalls to hold a prominent position before holding off the challenge of Frankie Dettori aboard Mango Music. This is Lily's fourth win from only 14 starts and she has also been placed in Listed company. A return to Listed company could be on the cards before the end of the year. Rowland Chesterfield from Diamond Racing said "We are delighted with the way Henry and his team have handled Lily and would like to thank him for the enjoyment that we have had with her".
North, South Double Denied!! Diamond Racing's colours were seen up North and down South on Saturday in the shape of Diamond Hurricane at Ripon and Prize Fighter at Sandown and both found just one too good.
In the opening race at Ripon Diamond Hurricane finished what maybe have been an unlucky second after drifting from one side of the course to the other, still managing to finish second. He was later claimed.
Prize Fighter has been in cracking form since joining the Henry Cecil stable and almost collected the £15k handicap at Sandown. Prize Fighter lead from the start but was collered on the line and went down by just a head.
Racing Manager Chris Morgan said “Both horses ran very well today and we were a little unlucky not to get at least one winner. Diamond Hurricane was later claimed by Mark Wellings and we wish Mark the best with him. Hurricane is only small and he’s had a few problems this season but from 9 races for us he won 2 and was also placed twice so we can't complain”.
Chris continued “We have had a frustrating season up to now because many of our horses need fast ground and we haven’t had much of that this year and those that needed the soft have been injured. However we are still hopeful of a few more winners before the end of the season and we have three nice 2 year olds still to come out”.
Lady Lily Adds To Her Paddock Value!! The Henry Cecil trained filly Lady Lily added to her paddock value on Sunday 12th August when taking the feature race of the day under Richard Hughes at Redcar.
Lily made all and despite hanging across the track (Richard reported she wanted to run alongside other horses) she won with something to spare.
Lily was a very shrewd yearling purchase at 38,000 by the Diamond Racing team and is expected to make substantially more than that when going under the hammer at the December breeding sales.
Lady Lily was twice a winner at 2yrs and also claimed BLACK TYPE when finishing 3rd in a listed race when taking on the colts last season.
Chris Morgan Racing Manager said "Lady Lily has taken a little time to come to hand this season. Henry (Cecil) feels there are still more races to be won with her during her 3 year old career.
Chris continued "On Henry's advice, Lily will go to the broodmare sales in December. However there is much more fun for her owners to have before then!!
Diamond Racing Owner On Road To Recovery!! A few weeks ago we reported that long standing Diamond Racing owner Ray Eggleton was unconcious in intensive care and medical staff were unable to diagnose the illness.
However we are please to report that Ray is now making excellent progress.
Ray is still in intensive care but is now concious and talking.
We wish Ray a full and speedy recovery and look foward to seeing him in the winners enclosure shortly.
Lady Lily recaptures form 3 year old filly Lady Lily produced a cracking performance to finish 4th beaten just 2 lengths in the feature race at Newmarket on Saturday.
Lady Lily was a smart 2 year old in 2006 winning twice and being placed 3rd in a listed race. However the 2007 season has not been productive as yet with Lily taking sometime to come to hand.
Chris Morgan Racing Manager said "That was a very decent run to finish that close on soft ground. Soft ground is not her favoured surface with her best form being on fast ground. It had been a close call as to whether to run her or not.
"Henry (Cecil) felt it was worth a go and in fairness she ran a cracker.Henry feels that with fast ground there are races to be won with her this season".
Chris continued "Last year she didn't really come to herself until mid-season and this run hopefully is a clear sign she is coming back to the form that she showed as a 2 year old".
Prize Fighter back to form with a bang! 5 year old "Prize Fighter" showed he was far from finished with an all the way 4 length success at Leicester on Saturday night.
Trainer Henry Cecil revitalised Prize Fighter with a pair of blinkers and front running tactics. Under Ted Durcan, Prize Fighter toyed with his field before streaking clear.
Prize Fighter had showed signs of being out of love with racing and his form had dipped rapidly. This enigmatic horse has always shown listed form on the gallops but had lost his sparkle on the course.
It is back. The future looks exciting!
Sir George 2nd on debut Sir George made a satisfactory debut when finishing second on 14th June in a maiden at Yarmouth. George failed to pick up on the soft ground and trainer Peter Chapple-Hyam will not run George on ground this slow again. Pete had thought that class would tell and the ground would not matter but it was not to be!
Peter is still conidering sending Sir George as a maiden into the Group 2 July stakes which is exactly what he did with Captain Hurricane. The Captain finished 2nd in the same Yarmouth maiden race in 2004 before winning the Group 2 race. Can lightning strike twice?
Much To Look Back On And Look Forward To With a record season in 2006 which saw Diamond Racing achieve 25 winners, and with the official flat season just over a week away,Racing Manager Christian Morgan looks back on last year and ahead to the forthcoming season.
“Last season was very important for Diamond Racing not only in terms of the number of winners we achieved, but also the new relationship that we formed with Henry Cecil. Henry now trains 6 of our string and both ourselves and Henry are delighted with the way things are progressing”.
“Diamond Racing was created to provide the smaller owner with an opportunity to experience the thrill and success of TRUE racehorse ownership. This has been achieved over the past 13 years but last season was the most successful ever”.
“When Henry joined the Diamond Racing team, this helped fulfil the long term plan of Diamond Racing in not only increasing the numbers of winners but also increasing the quality of horses and races contested. Last seasons results put us well on the road to achieving the ultimate goal of being 1) A top ten owner in the country 2) Having horses regularly competing and being competitive at listed and group level. 3) Having real contenders for the classics.
“When we purchased last seasons 2 year olds the plan was to increase the quality of horses that we syndicated and to compete at a higher level. When you consider that of the four 2 year olds we purchased all won. They won 7 races in total between them with Lady Lily winning twice and finishing her campaign with black type, part one of our plan was complete.
By 2010 we really expect all of our plans, goals and aspirations to come to fruition.
“We feel that we have a great group of 3 year olds and the early signs are that they have all improved over the winter. We would be hopeful that most of them can follow Lady Lily in achieving some black type but with one or two of them possibility even Pattern type”.
“We also have a really nice group of 2 year olds for 2007. However none of them will be early like last seasons, but we would hope that they will be making themselves well known later on in the season around July or August time.”
“I would also take this opportunity to say a thank you to George Goodwin who sadly passed away a few weeks ago, who with his son Steve created Diamond Racing back in 1994. Without George's vision and forward thinking many owners would not be enjoying the success they had over the seasons. I am sure George would feel a huge sense of pride and achievement with what he and Steve created over 13 years ago”.
2 Winners In 6 Days for Diamond Racing Diamond Racing saw 2 winners in the space of 6 days when young at heart 12 year old Ionian Spring won his 12th race under Danny Tudhope. Six days later Cankara followed up under an outstanding ride by champion apprentice Stephen Donohoe.
Chris Morgan Racing Manager said "Its been a great week for us with 2 winners. We are very pleased that Cankara managed to get her head in front. She has had so many problems over the seasons that at one point we didn't even know if she would see a race track let alone win a race. It is fantastic for the owners who have stood by her through it all.
Chris added "Ionian is a grand servant to racing. He will now have a little break ready for the start of the turf season. He will be aimed at claimers and sellers where we are sure he will be winning a few more races for us and our owners."
100 Winner landmark Reached By Diamond Racing On Tuesday 19th December 2006 at Southwell a landmark was reached in the history of Diamond Racing when they recorded their 100th winner!!!
Ionian Spring gave Diamond Racing their 25th winner of 2006 and their 100th winner in total.
In what has been a year of success for Diamond Racing where they have over doubled their previous best number of winners in a year. They also sent out seven 2 year old winners, 2 of which were trained by 10 times champion trainer Henry Cecil (who was added to the Diamond Racing training team this season).
Record Profits of over £12,000 in November The Diamond Racing main line recorded a profit of over 60 points just for the month of November.
Owners backing £200.00 per point made over £12,000.00 alone in November, the winning bets included:
SPRING BREEZE - 12/1 EACH WAY PLACED
KAUTO STAR - 6/4 WON
NEVERTICA - 14/1 EACH WAY PLACED
DEVITO - 14/1 EACH WAY PLACED
RED CHARMER - 10/1 WON
GALLANT APPROACH - 4/1 WON
CAULKLEYS BANK - 3/1 WON
TOTAL BETS 19
PROFITABLE BETS 12
AN AMAZING 63.15% STRIKE RATE
Steve Goodwin Racing Manager said "These results show that Diamond Racing is the strongest betting force in the country. We have made over 100 points profit each year for the last 12 years and we will continue to do so".
Lady Lily claims black type success Lady Lily posted her best career effort when finishing 3rd in a listed race at Lingfield on Saturday 21st October to gain yet another black type horse for Diamond Racing.
Lady Lily an easy winner of her last 2 races took the step up in class in her stride and only lost second place on the line. This was a fine performance considering Lily was taking on colts who filled first and second place in the field. The other fillies in the race were 6 lengths back.
Steve Goodwin racing manager said "That was an excellent run. She will now be put away until next season. Henry (Cecil) as always said that her 3 year old campaign is when we shall see the best of her. Henry feels she is still immature, so 2 wins and listed placed already bolds very well for next season".
Steve Goodwin added "Lady Lily has provided her owners with so much fun and enjoyment this season and to finish the year with 3rd in a listed race was just fantastic. However we are sure she will be finishing a few places closer in those types of races next year. This is what Diamond Racing is all about, providing our owners with decent horses, fun and enjoyment but without the huge expense of owning a racehorse outright".
Lady Lily heads for listed event Lady Lily an easy winner of her last 2 races heads for Lingfield on Saturday to contest a listed event.
Chris Morgan Assistant Racing Manager said "Henry has always thought a lot of Lady Lily, she is in need of fast ground and she has only got her ground twice this season. The plan was to go for a fillies listed race at Newmarket on 27th October but the chance of getting fast ground looks limited so Henry has decided to go on the a/w where the surface is quick. It is not ideal because she shall be taking on the colts but be have to take our chance".
Lady Lily will be bidding to be Diamond Racings 100th winner!!!!
Ben Chorley wins maiden in canter Ben Chorley who showed promise some 6 weeks earlier in a decent Newmarket maiden, got off the mark at just the second time of asking at Newcastle on Wednesday.
Travelling just behind the leaders Ben cruised through the race and with 2f to travel jockey Danny Tudhope was looking around for dangers.
Ben was asked to quicken and he soon went 3 lengths clear, being eased down before the line, he recorded an easy 2 length victory.
Steve Goodwin Racing Manager said "That was our 24th winner for 2006 and our 99th in total. I have promised all our owners a party on me when we reach 100 and that doesn't look that far away. Ben is a nice horse and does need cut in the ground. Pete feels that he will be a very nice 3 year old".
Lady Lily shines at Leicester Lady Lily recorded her second win on the bounce under a confident Ted Durcan ride. On her favoured fast ground there was never a moments worry as Lily trounced a very competitive field. This brought about Henry Cecil's third winner for Diamond Racing in 2006, Diamond Racings 23rd winner in a record year and the 98th overall. Only two more until the party promised to all owners by racing manager Steve Goodwin!.
A Practically Perfect Performance Practicallyperfect on just her second career start and her first since moving to Henry Cecil won her maiden at Beverley on Wednesday.
Ridden by young Daniel Tudhope, PracticallyPerfect was having her first start for 132 days since moving to Warren Place.
Perfect was ridden just behind the leaders before the outstanding Daniel Tudhope sent her about her business with 2f to run.
La Spezia the odds-on shot laid down a big challenge in the final furlong but Perfect just kept finding more to win by 1l with the third horse a further 8 lengths behind.
Chris Morgan Assistant Racing Manager said "Being off the track for over 130 days she was in need of that. Henry has done a great job with her and feels she will come on a lot for the run, La Spezia and Wishing On A Star are nice fillies and she has beaten them well. We feel she will be even better at 3 over a longer trip".
Lady Lily turns maiden into procession Lady Lily won her maiden at Catterick on 5th September on unsuitable ground with an hands and heels ride from Daniel Tudhope.
Tracking the leaders from just off the pace the outstanding Daniel Tudhope asked the question with just over a furlong to travel and the race was quickly over.
Steve Goodwin Racing Manager said "Henry has always thought a lot of this filly but she is in need of fast ground if we are to see the very best of her".
That was Diamond Racing's 21st winner of 2006 and their 96th in total.
Sualda wins hurdles debut in procession When we claimed Sualda in August 2006, we promised all owners that Sualda would win the first hurdles race in Diamond racing colours. As usual our promise was kept as Sualda won in a hack canter easing down from the last flight. Owners who backed Sualda from 11/4 into 2/1 never had a moments worry and the best is yet to come!
Expect Sualda out in the next 2/3 weeks to attempt back to back victories.
Diamond Racing are now only 5 wins away from 100 wins and racing manager Steve Goodwin promised all owners a party at his expense. Should well be worth the wait!
Diamond Dan claims 3rd victory this season Diamond Dan under an outstanding ride by Daniel Tudhope claimed his 3rd victory this season at Wolverhampton on 31st August.
This brings Diamond Racing's winners in 2006 to 19 and their 94th in total.
Steve Goodwin Racing Manager said "Dan has been running very well over the past few months and was unlucky not to have won at Brighton a few starts ago. He's a really tough horse and takes his racing well, we now plan to send him hurdling".
Diamond Hurricane blows them away Hurricane produced a scintilating performance to win on his handicap debut at Chepstow on 10th August 2006. Running from a mark of 74 and fancied to go well by Diamond Racing, Hurricane was backed from an early morning price of 9/1 into 9/2 starting price. Ridden from just off the pace by Steve Drowne, Hurricane produced an excellent burst of speed inside the final furlong to notch his second win from just four starts. This brought about Diamond Racing's 18th winner of 2006 and the 7th trained by David Evans.
Further Outlook Completes 4 Timer!! Further Outlook completed his 4 timer at Southwell on Monday 31st July.
The young at heart 12 year old lead from start to finish under Steve Donohoe to record his 14th Career victory.
Further Outlook was later claimed by Gay Kelleway and we hope Outlook provides Gay with the same success and enjoyment he provided our owners with.
Racing Manager Steve Goodwin said "It was sad to lose Further Outlook because he's given us such joy and success.We know and accept that horses that run in claimers are there to be claimed. We wish Gay great success with him.Above all we know he's gone to a good home".
3 Timer For Further Outlook 12 year old Further Outlook completed the first 3 timer of his career which brings his career wins to 13.
Claimed by Diamond Racing last season. Outlook was given the winter off. He needed his first two runs of 2006 but has subsequently won three races on the bounce. Diamond Racing will attempt to retain this sequence throughout 2006, would anyone bet against them doing it.
Chris Morgan (Assistant Racing Manager) said "He is the kind of horse that every owner would like to have, always gives it 100% and just gets on with the job. He has a special place in our hearts"
Racing Manager Steve Goodwin added "The most amazing thing about the race was the betting market! We had two horses in the same race Outlook and Diamond Josh. As with all our horses both ran to their true merits. However I had personally told everyone concerned that I thought Further was a certainty and I did not believe Diamond Josh could beat our grey. Josh was backed from 6/1 into 5/2 favourite whilst Outlook drifted from 9/4 out to 5/1! Absolutely amazing. It just shows you cannot always trust what the betting market tells you!!!!!!!!"
This brought about Diamond's 16th winner in 2006 and 91st in total. Danny Tudhope has now ridden 10 winners for Diamond this year and Diamond Racing are committed to doing their best to help him become champion apprentice for 2006.
Another Double Diamond Delight Diamond Racing's outstanding form continued on Wednesday 21st June when recording an across the card double, bringing their winners so far in 2006 to 15 and 90 winners in total.
First to pass the winning post was the young at heart 12 year old, Further Outlook, an easy winner at Hamilton and recording his 12th career victory. Then 2 hours later Diamond Josh who also won just 4 days earlier at Bath followed up with a comfortable victory at Ripon.
Racing Manger Steve Goodwin said "This is an incredible start to the season, huge credit must go to Declan Carroll and David Evans who have provided us with over 10 of our 15 winners so far and with Peter Chapple Hyam and Henry Cecil on our training team we are certain of quite a few more before the end of 2006."
Lucky 13 for Diamond Josh On Saturday 17th June on his 13th career start, Diamond Josh recorded his second career victory, bringing Diamond Racing winners so far in 2006 to 13 and their 88th winner in total.
Diamond Josh recieved maxinum assistance from an outstanding ride by young Steve Donohoe.
Record Year For Diamond Racing!!! On the 5th June 2006 Diamond Racing recorded their 12th winner of 2006.
Steve Goodwin Racing Manager said "We are only in June and we have beaten our pervious best of 11 winners and that was back in 2004. When you consider we only have 20 horses in training, 12 winners so far is unbelievable. We still have a few nice 2 year olds to come out and older horses due to run mid season. We are really looking forward to the rest of the year, hopefully we can get near to 20 winners by the end of 2006"
The "Buzzard" Flies Leighton Buzzard record his first victory at Carlisle on 5th June under a superb ride from Donna Caldwell.
Buzzard added to Diamond Racing's earlier success in the 3.20 at Carlisle when Diamond De Triano followed up her victory at Nottingham. Diamond Dan also won at Brighton on 4th June which meant 3 winners in 2 days for Diamond Racing.
Leighton Buzzard had a few problems has a 3 year old and huge credit must go to Ann Duffield for bring him back to health.
That was Diamond Racing 87th winner in total, their 12th of this season and their 3rd in 2 days.
Diamond De Triano Doubles Up!!!! Diamond De Triano followed up her victory at Nottingham in May with another win at Carlisle on 5th June, bringing Diamond Racing's total to 86 winners, their 11th of the season and their second in 2 days.
Leading apprentice Danny Tudhope was again in the saddle and once again give her an excellent ride.
Chris Morgan Assistant Racing Manager said "we thought the step up in trip would suit and Pete has always said she would be better on faster ground and he was right. We have had an unbelievable to start to 2006, that was our 11th winner already so far which equals our best ever year for 11 winners and we are only in June".
Diamond Dan Sparkles Diamond Dan recorded his second victory this season at Brighton on 4th June bringing Diamond Racing's total winners to 85 and their 10th winner already in 2006.
Under an excellent Shane Kelly ride (who rode a treble) Diamond Dan moved through the field and the writing was on the wall 3 from home, always travelling well Shane pushed Dan out for an easy 2 length success.
David Evans (trainer) said "I was expecting a big run today, I have always thought he would be better on turf and he proved that today".
Further Outlook records his 11th victory!!!!! Young at heart 12 year old Further Outlook recorded his 11 career win at Musselburgh on Monday evening bringing Diamond Racing winners to 9 so far in 2006 and their 84th victory in total.
Assistant Racing Manager Chris Morgan said "Declan has done a great job with him, he won that with ease and we expect he will be in the winners enclosure on a few more occasions this season. He needed his first few starts but we were very hopeful today, he really is full of life and still loves the game".
Declan Carroll said "He's like a 2 year old on the gallops really wanting to get on with his work, if all my horses were like him I'd have winners every day of the week".
Chris Morgan added "Danny (Tudhope) has done an outstanding job for us so far this season, that was his 7th winner for us already this season and his second for us in 3 days".
Diamond De Triano strikes gold! Making up for his poor ride on De Triano just two weeks earlier, Danny Tudhope put on an inspired piece of riding to register Diamond Racing's 8th success in 2006 and 83rd overall. Heavily supported by owners, De Triano looked in trouble 4 furlongs out before Danny unleashed a powerful run to lead in the last 100 yards. The owners could then breathe a sigh of relief as they collected substantial sums from the bookmakers both on and off course. Well done Danny!
Diamond Hurricane explodes with 82nd success! Diamond Hurricane under a very confident Danny Tudhope ride became Diamond Racing's second 2 year old winner in 2006 with an emphatic victory at Catterick in a maiden race.
Hurricane will be seen to even better effect over 6 furlongs which is the distance he will run over in a conditions race next time.
This brought Diamond Racing's total to 82 winners and 7 so far in 2006.
Auction Time gains 81st success Another brilliant claiming success for Diamond Racing. Only purchased 11 days earlier, Auction Time who was purchased specifially to win this race, done so in comfortable style under star apprentice Danny Tudhope. This notched up Diamond's 81st success and 6th already in 2006.
All Diamond Racing owners were advised that
"this is the day" for this filly and they never had a moments worry as the filly landing a nice touch being backed from 11/4 into 2/1 favourite!.
Subsequently after the race she was claimed by John Spearing and we wish him all the success with this filly.
66% STRIKE RATE ON BETS AT AINTREE Another fantastic success for the Diamond Racing Main betting line at Aintree. 3 bets recommended
DETROIT CITY WON 3/1
NATAL WON 4/1
JOES EDGE EACH WAY 22/1 LOST (Placed 7th),
More profits for our owners as Diamond Racing prove to have the most successful betting information service in Europe.
£7512 profits Betting Line in March 2006 only Another 37.56 points profit in March 2006 alone
16 BETS
9 WINNERS
56.25% STRIKE RATE
Once again sensational profits for our owners in the month of March 2006. For owners betting £200 per point, another £7512 was added to the betting account. Relatively new owner Mike Davidson wrote to us to say "In 20 years of being in racing, I have tried many services and many ways to make a profit out of racing. At last with Diamond Racing I have found it. I wish I had joined earlier!"
Diamond Dan powers home for 80th victory! Diamond Dan under a superb Danny Tudhope ride brings home Diamond Racings fifth victory of 2006 and the 80th in total. From a poor draw in 12 Dan missed the break and this meant Dan was placed last in at the first bend. This proved to be the answer to Dan as Danny Tudhope commented that waiting tactics "made Dan feel like a different horse". He powered through the whole field running out a ready one length winner. Now that the key has been found to the horse, we hope that Dan will add to this victory for his owners during 2006.
Mezereon notches 79th success for Diamond Racing Mezereon notched the 79th success for Diamond Racing and 4th already in 2006 with a comfortable pillar to post success at Bangor. The horse provided young William Kennedy with his first victory on his first ride for Diamond Racing and provided trainer Declan Carroll with his second success for Diamond Racing this year
Tremendous credit must also be given to our pre-training yard team of Sara Walker and Paula Hush who nursed Mezereon back from a serious leg injury.
We hope that Mezereon will add to this success both over hurdles and over fences in 2006.
2006 Cheltenham sensational profits The Diamond Racing betting line once again provided sensational betting information for all owners at Cheltenham.
11 BETS
6 WINNERS
54.54% STRIKE RATE
62.08% PROFIT ON TURNOVER
£3,728 PROFIT TO £200 STAKES
This included VOY PUR ESTEDES 8/1 WINNER amongst many others.
Is it not about time you joined the Diamond Racing ownership team and shared in the ownership and betting success?
Kylkenny lands 78th success for Diamond Racing Kylkenny landed Diamond Racings 3rd winner in 2006 and 78th overall when comfortably landing a £10,000 handicap under a superb Danny Tudhope ride. Claimed from Hughie Morrison's yard after Kylkenny's win in a claimer, this win vindicated Steve Goodwin's decision to purchase this ultra tough veteran. Morrison had previously stated there were no opportunities and that Kylkenny would struggle in handicaps against young and improving horses. With Declan Carroll improving the horse to winning off the highest rating it had ever achieved, full credit must go to the whole team. Following the race Diamond Racing sold the horse back to Hughie Morrison and we hope that the horse will either be retired or run in handicaps only.
Diamond Racing Betting line 48% strike rate For the first five months of our National Hunt season, Diamond Racing have achieved consistent and ongoing profits for our owners. This service is given free of charge to all Diamond Racing owners and provides professional betting expertise on a daily basis. Full results since October 2005:
66 BETS
32 WINNERS
£6111.24 PROFIT TO £200 STAKES
These reults just go to show why Diamond Racing offer the best value ownership/information service anywhere in the UK.
£1669 profit Betting line - January 2006 The fantastic Diamond Racing main line which is available to all owners free of charge records another big profit for the month of January 2006. Based on £200 per point the results were:
13 BETS 6 WINNERS
46% STRIKE RATE
£1,669 PROFIT
The bets included:
SONOFAFUSHI WON 9/2
MONEY TRIX WON 5/1
Hawkit lands 77th winner for Diamond Racing Hawkit under an ultra confident Danny Tudhope ride claimed the spoils at Southwell winning comfortably by 2 lengths from Romil Star. This brought about Diamond Racings 77th winner and the second already for 2006. Racing manager Steve Goodwin was full of praise for young jockey Danny Tudhope "Danny is a jockey who we will use extensively during 2006. He is a young jockey with a big future.Danny has a good riding brain! Hawkit was purchased at the sale afterwards by Alan Bailey and we wish Alan all the best with Hawkit. "It was a nice way for the syndicate to finish!" added Goodwin.
Prize Fighter wins but doesnt in controversy Competing against two leading fancies for the Triumph Hurdle "Daraybad" and "My Immortal", Prize Figher oozed class as coming over the second last he cruised 3 lengths clear. However jockey Noel Fehily failed to notice a flagman indicating the last hurdle was to be omitted. Jumping the last flight he was disqualified for taking the wrong course. Uproar followed as it was clear that a standing vehicle obscured the jockeys view. Despite the fact the race was taken from him Prize Fighter WAS the winner and Aintree and Punchestown could now be on the agenda. Trainer Jonjo O'Neill was delighted and he feels that Prize Fighter will not only continue his rise up the hurdling ranks but will make a sensational novice chaser in future years!
Champagne start for 2006 "Beauchamp Star" demolished her field at Southwell as she brought about Diamond Racings first winner for 2006. The first runner and first winner trained by Ann Duffield for Diamond Racing was given a confident ride by Paul Fessey who also rode his first winner for Diamond Racing.
From 6 runners in 2006 so far Diamond Racing horses have recorded 1 winner 2 seconds and 1 Third.
£5128 Profit first 3 months National Hunt season Another profitable year for the Diamond Racing main information service which means 11 out of 11 winning years. No other service can match this feat.
Our National Hunt season commenced on 1st October 2005. Full results
37 BETS
18 WINNERS
48.64% STRIKE RATE
£5128.60 PROFIT TO £200 STAKES
Including:
SOUTH BRONX WON 13/2
COLLEGE ACE WON 7/1
LORD NELLSON WON 4/1
ZABENZ WON 6/1
KIDS INHERITANCE WON 4/1
Racing Manager Steve Goodwin reported on another successful year and promised to attempt to achieve:
£30,000 PROFIT for 2006 to £200 stakes.
Prize Fighter takes Diamond total to 75 winners!! Thursday's victory for Prize Fighter took Diamond Racing winners total to 75. Assistant Racing Manager Christian Morgan said "This is now the 75th winner we have syndicated for owners. With the type of horses and trainers we have for next season we are hopeful of reaching the 100 mark by the end of 2007."
Prize Fighter demolishes Fakenham field Prize Fighter on just his second start over hurdles demolished a 14 runner field by 8 easy lengths under an ultra confident ride from champion jockey AP McCoy. Prize Fighter who had finished 4th in a hot Newbury hurdle race on his debut made light work of his rivals,never coming off the bridal. Prizefigher ran away with the race from two out showing a masterful display of jumping. Racing Manager Steve Goodwin said "We thought he would win after his 4th at Newbury, AP was outstanding on him that day and was even better today. We may look to pick up another one or two before going onto Aintree in April, Prize Fighter has made sure his owners have a very Happy Christmas"
Rapid River strikes with 74th success Owners never had a moments worry as Rapid River bolted up by 5 lengths to record Diamond Racing's 74th success. The 11/10 favourite Rapid River received a strong ride from Emmett Stack who recorded his second winner for Diamond Racing. Assistant Racing Manager Chris Morgan said "We were fully expecting a good showing for our filly today and that is what her owners got".
Diamond Josh notches up 73rd success Diamond Josh achieved his first and Diamond Racing's 73rd victory at Wolverhampton. The race was also a landmark for jockey Emmett Stack who achieved his first victory on board a Diamond Racing horse. Racing Manager Steve Goodwin said "I am delighted for the owners who have been very patient with Josh. Whilst there are no big race pretentions, Josh will provide a lot of fun over the winter."
100/1 GAMBLE LANDED Peter Chapple-Hyam lands a massive touch with "Under the Rainbow". Advised to his owners at 100/1, "Under the Rainbow" was supported into 50/1 before holding off a late challenge from Henry Cecil's Barodine.
Mad Carew wins at Carlisle under Robert Winston. Mad Carew on its first run (and last) for Diamond Racing won comfortably under a confident Robert Winston ride. Previously claimed from Gary Moore the gelding will now join Jim Boyle at Epsom. Racing Manager Steve Goodwin said “This was a good piece of business. One run and one win! I understand the new owners are going handicapping. They will not win off the horses current mark but good luck to them!”.
Gold Guest lands 71st success for Diamond Racing On 3rd May 2005 Gold Guest under an inspired Danny Tudhope ride landed the spoils over 1 and a half miles at Catterick. Racing Manager Steve Goodwin said “Danny is a fantastic prospect for the future and is a young apprentice who has ridden three winners for us and we will use regularly in the future.
DIAMOND RACING OFF THE MARK IN 2005 Gold Guest wins nicely for owners in getting Diamond Racing off the mark with a nice victory under a good ride from Diamond Racing’s retained jockey Johnny Dekeyser. This was Johnny’s first winner since coming to the UK and is a nice start to the year. Racing Manager Steve Goodwin said “Gold Guest is a very difficult ride as he often misses the break and can find little off the bridle so it was nice to see him get his head in front and Johnny who is a real horseman gave him a lovely ride.”
RECORD YEAR FOR DIAMOND RACING Three wins in the last three months of 2004 Diamond Joshua 13/10/04 : Knock Bridge 16/10/04 and Diamond Shannon 11/12/04 bring Diamond Racing a record year of 11 winners. Racing Manager Steve Goodwin said "Its been another great year".
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