Diamond seeking precious double

Trainer-jockey Johnny Murtagh believes Royal Diamond is in even better form now than he was a year ago as the admirable stayer prepares to defend his crown in tomorrow's GAIN Irish St Leger at the Curragh.

Diamond seeking precious double
Sat, 14 Sep, 2013 - 01:00
Ashley Iveson

The seven-year-old clinched victory in a thrilling climax to the Classic last September, with Niall McCullagh getting Royal Diamond home in front by a head for then-trainer Tommy Carmody.

Murtagh, who was a major of the operation before taking over the licence at his Curragh yard, watched on from Doncaster 12 months ago but will this time be on board and admits it will be even more special if Royal Diamond can strike again.

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CourtsRacingPlace: CurraghPlace: DoncasterPlace: AustraliaPlace: MelbournePlace: Town MoorPlace: MeydanPlace: DubaiPlace: Royal AscotPerson: DiamondPerson: Johnny MurtaghPerson: Niall McCullaghPerson: Tommy CarmodyPerson: MurtaghPerson: Royal DiamondPerson: AndrewPerson: TinklerPerson: David WachmanPerson: Galileo RockPerson: Mick HalfordPerson: Saddler’s RockPerson: OxxPerson: Dermot WeldPerson: Aidan O’BrienPerson: Ernest HemingwayPerson: Ed DunlopPerson: GodolphinPerson: AhzeemahPerson: EuphrasiaPerson: John MurphyEvent: GAIN Irish St LegerEvent: Caulfield CupEvent: Melbourne CupEvent: Goodwood CupEvent: Gold CupOrganisation: MimosaOrganisation: Voleuse De CoeursOrganisation: ChamonixOrganisation: Red Cadeaux
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