Diamond Necklace targets seventh straight win in Deauville Group One
Aidan O'Brien’s unbeaten filly headlines a competitive card at Deauville, featuring the Prix Morny and Brighton Summer Series Final.
Diamond Necklace is set to extend her unbeaten record to seven victories when she contests the Group One Prix Jean et Louis Romanet at Deauville. The Aidan O'Brien-trained filly, who has won all six of her starts including four at Group One level, is the dominant favourite in a field that includes several top-class opponents.
The race card, broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing from 12.58pm, also features the Group One Prix Morny, which attracts a competitive field of eight runners. Among the contenders in this race are Orthodox, Man's Best Friend, and Great Barrier Reef, all of whom have demonstrated recent form at the highest level.
In the Prix Jean et Louis Romanet, Rebel Moon is identified as a lively contender for Joseph O'Brien, having finished fourth in the Irish Oaks. Aventure, the 2023 Prix Vermeille winner, is considered the main danger for Christophe Ferland, with her recent fourth-place finish at Saint-Cloud viewed as an aberration rather than a reflection of her true ability.
The Prix Morny presents a closely contested affair, with Man's Best Friend, also trained by Aidan O'Brien, being the pick of Ryan Moore following a Group Two victory in the Richmond Stakes at Goodwood. Orthodox, the Norfolk Stakes winner, is expected to handle the step up from five to six furlongs, while Senorita Bonita remains a threat after outpointing Libertango at Newmarket.
Domestic Flat racing continues at Brighton and Worcester, with the Brighton Summer Series Final, the Blackmore Equestrian Construction Handicap, scheduled for 3.50pm. Arnaz, representing Mark Loughnane, is in good spirits after a pair of wins at Chepstow and is expected to remain of interest in this warmer heat.
Other notable runners in the Brighton final include Diomed Spirit and Big Time Rascal, both of whom won their last starts, while top-weight Prefer The Sister warrants respect having hit the front two on her last five starts. The day’s coverage on Sky Sports Racing provides a comprehensive look at the competitive landscape across both French and British tracks.
