Diamond Boy
2006, Bay, 16.2
Sire: Mansonnien
Dam: Gold Or Silver
Sire of Gr.1 winners in 2022, 2023 and 2024
IMPAIRE ET PASSE
Gr.1 winner at Aintree and Gr.2 winner at Sandown, both in 2024
DIVA LUNA
Gr.2 Mares Champion Bumper at Aintree in 2024
L’HOMME PRESSE
Leading 3ml Novice Chaser in 2022, Gr.1 placed in 2024 and 4th Cheltenham Gold Cup 2024
MANSONNIEN
Sire of Golden Silver, J’Y Vole, Taranis, Mansony, Lady Boston, etc.
1st DAM
Gold or Silver, dam of 7 winners incl 4 Black Type winners by Mansonnien, namely Diamond Boy (5), Golden Silver (13), Or Ou Argent (12), Bielo Vista (6)
A SIRE ON THE RISE – ON THE CREST OF A WAVE
MAJOR WINNERS INCLUDE
IMPAIRE ET PASSE wins the Gr.1 Faugheen Novice Chase, Limerick, following his win in the Gr.1 Aintree Hurdle, both in 2024
To get him back to winning in a Grade One, and a race of this magnitude, was fantastic after his last two runs.
Willie Mullins after Impaire Et Passe’s win in the Aintree Hurdle
I was hoping he’d come alive when I wanted him to and he did… he’s not flashy at home but he keeps it for the track and that’s where you need it most.
Paul Townend after Impaire Et Passe’s win at Sandown
CARRIGMOORNASPRUCE dual bumper winner for Declan Queally
Carrigmoornaspruce was unreal, it was the same as Naas.
Declan Queally after winning the Christmas Winners Bumper at Leopardstown
DIVA LUNA wins the Gr.2 Mares Champion Bumper at Aintree in 2024
Diva Luna is very good. We kept it simple. We knew at Market Rasen she had gears, and she’s got to the front and dictated. She’s gorgeous.
Ben Pauling, trainer of Diva Luna
FORTY COATS point to point winner and subsequent bumper winner following purchase by Chris Jones
STAR OF DIAMONDS impressive 5 length winner at Quakerstown, May 2024
ADAMAS impressive 5 length winner on 4yo debut at Lisronagh Point to Point, November 2024 for Colin Bowe
SERGEANT FURY 4yo debut point to point winner at Bartlemy, May 2024
YESHIL 2nd in Goffs Defender Bumper, now in training with Henry de Bromhead
HOLOKEA Winner of point to point, bumper and maiden hurdle in 2024
€150,000 DIAMOND BOY GELDING DAZZLES FOR BROOK LODGE FARM (Tom Howley) AT GOFFS ARKLE SALE 2024 ACHIEVING THE HIGHEST PRICE AT THE SALE FOR AN IRISH BASED STALLION
Colt foal by Diamond Boy ex Calle Du Mesnil sold for €60,000 at Tattersalls Ireland November NH Sale 2024
Colt foal by Diamond Boy ex Kilbarry Chloe sold for €35,000 at Tattersalls Ireland November NH Sale 2024
STAR OF DIAMONDS impressive 5 length winner at Quakerstown, May 2024
Colt foal by Diamond Boy ex Kilbarry Chloe sold for €35,000 at Tattersalls Ireland November NH Sale 2024
STAR OF DIAMONDS impressive 5 length winner at Quakerstown, May 2024
Diamond Boy ex Cap Soleil purchased by Mags O’Toole on behalf of Robcour for €150,000
I didn’t say much about it. I let him do the talking and he has done that all week. He is just superb, every show is the same.
Tom Howley, Racing Post, after selling his Diamond Boy colt ex Cap Soleil for €150,000
At the 2024 Sales, Stores sold for
€150,000, €85,000, €50,000 x2, €48,000 x2, etc.
Diamond Boy ex Kilbarry Demo
Purchased by Cobajay Stables on behalf of Lynn McLennan for €85,000
Diamond Boy ex Ebaniya
Top priced filly at Goffs Part 2 Arkle sale 2024
Purchased by Jack Cantillon (Syndicates Racing) for €32,000
Buyers included
Milestone Bloodstock
JD Moore
Mags O’Toole
Cobajay Stables
/ L. Maclennan
Syndicates Racing
Highflyer Bloodstock
Gerry Hogan
Ross Doyle/ Gaynestown Stud