Stunning Debut by New Zealand Blue Blood

Saturday, 28 September 2002 00:00

The $275,000 New Zealand Bloodstock 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton on November 9 is the goal for blueblood Diamond Like (Danehill-Tristalove).

The three-year-old filly made an impressive winning debut at Matamata today in the James's Matamata TAB Maiden Three-Year-Old.

Trainer Paul O'Sullivan said Diamond Like had real gate speed which enabled her to get across to lead from the outset despite a wide barrier draw.

"She jumps and runs and we saw that today," O'Sullivan said.

Rider Opie Bosson said Diamond Like just played with her rivals in the final stages.

"She was just kidding to them. She was never at full tack," he said.

Diamond Like was bred by Sir Patrick and Lady Justine Hogan and is the full sister to Group One Spring Champion Stakes winner Viking Ruler.

Media Release - TNZ