Stayer discovered by Godolphin joins Fillies' Mile contender race, while a top-tier sprinter reclaims its swiftness
In a thrilling display of horse racing, two contenders have emerged as standouts at the Curragh racecourse. Kind Of Blue, trained by James Fanshawe, and Diamond Necklace, a Ballydoyle second string, have been making waves in recent races.
Kind Of Blue put up a promising show in the Group 3 Phoenix Sprint Stakes, finishing third. Despite a slightly underwhelming performance at Chantilly and an eighth in the Chipchase Stakes, Kind Of Blue ended last season with a victory in the British Champions Sprint at Ascot. With soft ground suiting him well, Kind Of Blue is likely to make a strong comeback in the defence of the Group 1 British Champions Sprint on October 18.
Meanwhile, Diamond Necklace, a daughter of St Mark's Basilica, made a significant impact with her win in the 7f fillies' contest at the Curragh. Sent off as a 9-1 shot, she secured a one-two for Aidan O'Brien, with Minerva finishing second. Diamond Necklace has impressive credentials, having cost €1.7 million as a yearling at the Arqana August Sale last year.
Diamond Necklace's future race targets remain unclear, with no specific details available about upcoming races or strategic engagements. However, O'Brien mentioned the Fillies' Mile as a potential autumn target for Diamond Necklace.
Another horse to watch is Hotheaded, a three-year-old stayer trained by Andre Fabre. He recorded a notable Racing Post Rating of 103 when landing a 1m4f Saint-Cloud maiden. Fabre's trainee, Sevenna's Knight, won the Prix Michel Houyvet two years ago, and Hotheaded could be on a similar trajectory.
For those looking for a potential each-way bet, the odds of 20-1 for the British Champions Sprint make Kind Of Blue an appealing choice. With the horse showing signs of form and soft ground conditions in its favour, fans of Kind Of Blue will be eagerly awaiting the Group 1 race in October.
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As we await updates about Diamond Necklace's future race targets, the spotlight remains on these two impressive horses, Kind Of Blue and Diamond Necklace, who are set to make a mark in the world of horse racing.
[1] [Source for Diamond Necklace's race results and details] [2] [Source for Kind Of Blue's race results and details]
