Minella Diamond
Minella Diamond is an 8-year-old who has spent the better part of three years chasing a second win that hasn't arrived yet. With one victory from nine races — roughly 1 in every 9 outings — this is a horse that competes honestly without quite finding the winning formula on a consistent basis. That sole career success came at Killarney back in July 2023, and 33 months on, it remains the one time Minella Diamond has made it to the top of the results sheet.Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
📊 Key Numbers
Career statistics for this horse
55.6%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
🔍 Full Analysis
TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
The recent record tells a familiar story. Looking at the last six races, the finishes read 6th, 14th, 2nd, two unplaced runs, and a 4th — competitive enough to suggest the ability is there, but not quite able to string it all together when it matters most. The second-place finish is the bright spot, proof that Minella Diamond can mix it at the sharp end on the right day. Raced just yesterday, this is a horse very much still in active training and going out to find that elusive next win.
At eight years old, Minella Diamond is an experienced campaigner who knows the job. The puzzle for the team is unlocking whatever it takes to turn those placings into victories again — because the Killarney win shows it can be done.
⚡ Strengths & Risks AI Analysis
What the data says works for and against this horse
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Struggles on RH Galloping tracks: 0 wins from 5 starts
🎯 Where This Horse Thrives
Performance broken down by ground, distance, class, and track type
📏 Race Distance
Long Distance (2M+)
Likes
🏟 Track Shape
Left-handed, wide and galloping
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Left-handed, tight turning
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Right-handed, undulating
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Right-handed, wide and galloping
Avoids
📅 Recent Runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
4 Apr
DNF
Fairyhouse
Long Distance (2m+) · Yielding_To_Soft · 26 runners
29 Dec
4th
Limerick
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft_To_Heavy · 8 runners
29 Nov
DNF
Fairyhouse
Long Distance (2m+) · Yielding_To_Soft · 28 runners
4 Nov
2nd
Fairyhouse
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft_To_Heavy · 19 runners
20 Sep
14th
Navan
1m6f – 2m · Yielding · 19 runners
8 Sep
6th
Kilbeggan
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 19 runners
7 Aug
2nd
Cork
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Yielding · 21 runners
20 Jul
🏆 Won
Killarney
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 12 runners
13 Mar
2nd
Thurles
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 12 runners
🏇 Jockey Partnerships
Every jockey who has ridden this horse, sorted by rides together
🏟 Track Record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
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| Fairyhouse Galloping |
3 |
1 second, 2 other |
4 Apr |
0% |
| Killarney Sharp |
1 |
1 win |
20 Jul |
100% |
| Thurles Undulating |
1 |
1 second |
13 Mar |
0% |
| Cork Galloping |
1 |
1 second |
7 Aug |
0% |
| Limerick Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
29 Dec |
0% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
20 Sep |
0% |
| Kilbeggan Tight |
1 |
1 other |
8 Sep |
0% |