Diamond Like to Sparkle at Matamata

Thursday, 26 September 2002 00:00

Beautifully-bred filly Diamond Like will be the centre of attention when she makes her debut at Matamata on Saturday.

The Danehill-Tristalove bay, a sister to Australian Group 1 winner Viking Ruler, has won in her only public outing, at the Te Teko trials in August.

Diamond Like races in the green Cambridge Stud colours of her breeders, Sir Patrick and Lady Justine Hogan. Although she has drawn awkwardly at barrier 15 for Saturday's 1100 metre event, trainer Paul O'Sullivan is confident that the big filly can make her presence felt.

"Provided she clears the gates I expect her to be right in it," he said. "She is a filly with a lot of natural ability and a great attitude."

In the absence of No.1 stable rider Lance O'Sullivan, who is riding at Hastings, Diamond Like will be ridden by Opie Bosson.

Media Release - TNZ