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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

Diamond sparkles for Kavanagh in Killarney finale

Thu 20th Jul 2023, 20:39

Minella Diamond and Sarah Kavanagh win the Irish Examiner Ladies Flat Race Minella Diamond and Sarah Kavanagh win the Irish Examiner Ladies Flat Race
© Photo Healy Racing

Minella Diamond came forward from his debut second at Thurles to run out a comfortable winner of the concluding Irish Examiner(Ladies Pro/Am) Flat Race at Killarney.

Trained by Bill Lanigan, the Sarah Kavanagh ridden winner had previously been placed in both his point-to-point starts before switching to racing under rules.

The five-year-old travelled easily throughout the race, kicking clear with Sequestered over 3f out, the pair looking to have matters between them.

However, as the latter weakened over a furlong from the finish, Kavanagh had to be strong to see off a number of closers before eventually lasting home by three lengths.

Bill Lanigan, “He’s a nice horse. He was placed in a couple of point-to-points and was placed in a bumper in Thurles the last day.

“He’s one to look forward to and I’m delighted for his owner Christy Neville from Roscrea.”

Additional reporting by Alan Magee.

About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.