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Like A Diamond (IRE) b g 3rd Apr 2010

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Like A Diamond (IRE) b g 3rd Apr 2010

Sire

Antonius Pius (USA)

Dam

Silk Law (IRE)

Dam's Sire

Barathea (IRE)

Owner

Philip O'Connor

Trainer

Ian O'Connor

Breeder

J Costello

Last Win

Sligo Thu, 9th Aug, 18 9/2, K J Brouder (2298 days)

Last Run

Sligo Tue, 21st Aug, 18 p.u., 4/1Fav, K J Brouder (2286 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Flat IRE

€3,025

-3.00

Hurdle IRE

29%

€14,312.5

7.50

Flat GB

18%

£10,566

-5.09

Hurdle GB

£1,955

-8.00

Under Rules Total

14%

-8.59

Form Figures

42323-1216927P-P383495-7000-0311P/

Form Timeline

Form Figures - 42323-1216927P-P383495-7000-0311P/

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

Change of Trainer Philip O'Connor to Ian O'Connor

Change of Trainer B Ellison to Philip O'Connor

Change of Trainer Heather Dalton to B Ellison

28Mar15 Che 10f Standard 4y+ Hcap(10K)

non-runner

Rated 80 4

Change of Trainer Miss A Stokell to Heather Dalton

Change of Trainer E Williams to Miss A Stokell

09Oct14 Exe 17f Good to Firm 4y+ H(5K)

non-runner

Change of Trainer Miss Sharon Dunphy to E Williams

Apr 2012

April Hit Sales (Goffs UK)

Somerton Stables

Purchaser: Vendor(8000)

Lots Sold: 42

Prices

Avg: £4,345

Median: £3,550

Maximum: £14,000

Sep 2011

September Yearling Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Brookland Stud

Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 421

Prices

Avg: €10,974

Median: €8,000

Maximum: €70,000

Symbols Explained

ts² Tongue Strap vs² Visor hd² Hood es² Eye Shield ec² Eye Cover cp² Cheekpiece bl² Blinkers tt² Tongue Tie bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run srMentioned in Stewards Report in Results bbvBroke Blood Vessel

The superscript number on headgear bl² indicates number of times worn. A plus bl⁺ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl¹indicates first time.

Date Course

Conditions

Race

Jockey Weight

OR Class

Date

Sale

Consignor

Purchaser

Price

Apr 2012

April Hit Sales (Goffs UK)

Somerton Stables

Purchaser: Vendor(8000)

Lots Sold: 42

Prices

Avg: £4,345

Median: £3,550

Maximum: £14,000

Sep 2011

September Yearling Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Brookland Stud

Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 421

Prices

Avg: €10,974

Median: €8,000

Maximum: €70,000

Reports in which Like A Diamond (IRE) was mentioned

Ciankyle prevails despite market drift

Ciankyle recorded his second success of the season, as he took the Guinness Handicap Hurdle, despite proving friendless with punters. Tue 21st Aug

Double delight for Brouder as Diamond shines again

After winning the opener on Cock A Doodle Doo, Kevin Brouder completed his first double, as he partnered Like A Diamond to victory in the first divide of the Driftwood Restaurant Rosses Point Handicap Hurdle. Thu 09th Aug

Life's a beach for Glenbeigh based O'Connor

Glenbeigh based Ian O'Connor trained his first winner at Roscommon today as Like A Diamond landed the Leo Dolan Memorial Handicap Hurdle under jockey Kevin Brouder. Tue 10th Jul

Naturally Blond shines bright in sun-kissed Wexford

Naturally Blond outgunned Joly Maker to land the two mile handicap hurdle in Wexford for handler Patrick Cronin. Fri 06th Jul

Two for J S B & K J M at Gowran at near 48/1

The form book said High Net Worth (second favourite) had little to fear from the long-standing maiden Wexford Opera in the concluding event at Gowran, but the latter got off the mark on outing number fourteen to bring up a near 48/1 double for Jim Bolger and Kevin Manning. They'd landed the first with Mandatario. Sun 22nd Sep

Vasanta gives Bolger & Manning a double

Trainer Jim Bolger and his son-in-law stable jockey Kevin Manning completed a double at Dundalk today when Vasanta Navaratri (6/4f) landed the concluding Dundalk Stadium Maiden. Sun 08th Sep

Smullen doubles up as Balmont upsets odds

Orator was all the rage to end a frustrating sequence of placings in the Bar One Racing Telebetting 1800 624 524 Maiden but the well-bred Galileo colt had to settle for the runner-up spot yet again as Balmont Belle took the spoils. Sun 18th Aug

After race at Roscommon Tue, 10th Jul, 2018 (1st)

it's my first winner and I'm delighted to get it!. He was third in Wexford on Friday night and I just entered him here in case there was a mishap or if he was placed and showed form. He was in very good form yesterday so we were confident enough coming today that he'd give a good account of himself. I just can't believe it and it's hard to describe what it feels like and I've so many people to thank. My partner Natasha is not here today as she's at home minding our small lady and doing the rest of the yard. I only got my license this time last year and have had about seven runners. I train on the beach down in Glenbeigh beside Killarney and it's great to get it as they're not easy to get and we'll enjoy today!. My uncle Philip (O'Connor, Like A Diamond's owner) trains as well and he had a winner at Listowel last September with Masons Daughter. He actually leased her out to the Blue Blood Syndicate and she's with Willie Mullins now - hopefully he might give me a few more to train now!. I just have three horses for the track - I've another horse Bere Haven who is entered in a handicap hurdle at Sligo on Sunday and I think he should produce a good run as well.

Ian O'Connor