Diamondsandrubies sparkles in Polly win

Diamondsandrubies is bound for the Darley Irish Oaks after a sparkling display to hold off Legatissimo in a driving finish to the Sea The Stars Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh.

The Aidan O’Brien-trained filly gamely made all in the hands of Seamie Heffernan and bravely repelled the challenge of Ryan Moore on the Qipco 1000 Guineas winner to claim the Group One spoils.

Two places behind Legatissimo when an unlucky fourth in the Investec Oaks, the 8-1 chance stepped forward in likeable fashion as she kept up the gallop in beating David Wachman’s runner by a short head.