DIAMOND SHINES BRIGHT WITH STUNNING TRIAL

Ian Fortune

One-time Boylesports Derby favourite and perhaps soon to be favourite again, Bockos Diamond returned to the track on Saturday night, posting a very fast 27.98 in a solo trial at Shelbourne Park ahead of racing.

While his end clock was quick, it was his third bend sectional that had those oni the stands puffing out their cheeks. The stunningly fast son of Dototas Wildcat clocked a scarcely believable 15.68 to the third turn looking mighty fluent in the process.

It’s clear he appreciates the Shelbourne Park circuit and that should be of serious concern to his potential Derby rivals. For those wishing to see the trial, with some amateurish camera work, it’s on my X page at the link: https://x.com/IanFortune/status/1832484208847049108