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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Elliott doubles up with Neon Diamond

Thu 11th Apr 2024, 18:24

Neon Diamond has the race in the bagNeon Diamond has the race in the bag
© Photo Healy Racing

Neon Diamond really ground out victory in the mares' bumper at Limerick to bookend the card for Gordon Elliott. Harrys Annie 13/8 favourite, was still in striking distance at the furlong pole but soon could make no impression and dropped to fourth as Neon Diamond cranked up the pressure on her rivals.

Neon Diamond forged on well to come in by three and a-quarter lengths from Grainne A Chroi (25/1) who was a neck ion front of Mount Shenshan (33/1).

Jockey Harry Swan said: "She had a very good run in Leopardstown behind one of Willie's (Mullins) horses (Magic McColgan) which just got the better of her and ran well afterwards.

"Today's ground wasn't ideal but she is tough and honest and, while I just had to get after her, she hit the line well enough.

"They'll have plenty of fun with her and (she) is a filly to look forward to."

Elliott also landed the opening fillies' maiden hurdle with Doctor Nightingale (7/2).

Additional reporting by Tom Weekes

About Michael Graham
Michael has worked in horse racing journalism for more than 15 years, having also written a weekly betting column on Gaelic football and hurling for a newspaper. He is involved in writing the My Racing Story features on this website. He spent a year in South Africa completing a Diploma in Business Administration and also studied Newspaper Journalism in Belfast. He enjoys playing 5-a-side football on a regular basis.