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Ace Of Diamonds sparkles in Guineas win

SINGAPORE: May 18, 2024

ACE OF DIAMONDS coasting to victory in the Singapore Guineas
— SNTC photo

ACE OF DIAMONDS redeemed himself to score a runaway win in the Group 2 Singapore Guineas at Kranji here today to make it two wins in the three-leg Singapore Three Year Old series.

The New Zealand gelding won the 3YO Sprint, then finished third to LIM'S BIGHORN in the 3YO Classic after racing wide and was crowded in the straight.

In a change of riding tactics, jockey Bruno Queiroz settled the son of Swiss Ace well back in the running in the 1600m Guineas.

The pair ran into traffic at the halfway stage and had to steady and wait for a split. Then at the 250m, Queiroz had to switch out from behind the heels of BAKEEL.

Once out in the clear, ACE OF DIAMONS just 'flew' and raced past the leaders with ease to win by four lengths. BAKEEL was second with LIM'S SMYTHE coming with a late run to finish third.

"This horse is wonderful and he’s learning. He has a good sprint when he comes from behind," said Queiroz. "The race went perfect for me today."

"Last start, he (Queiroz) got him on the outside. I was disappointed but I’ve got a lot of faith in this horse," said trainer Ricardo Le Grange.

"Today, he gave him a bit of chance, switched off and it was very impressive. The rain helped him, most definitely."

RESULTS AT A GLANCE: Tote No / Horse / Trainer / Jockey / Position

1	LIM'S KOSCIUSZKO 2023 STAKES
1	CLASS 5, DIV 1 - 1200M
1	BUURAQ SIXTY-ONE	T Fitzsimmons	C Schofield	1
	(7 b.nz.g Sweet Orange - Miss Annaliese by Don Eduardo)
6	Quadcopter	S Burridge	R Sazali	2
8	Sun Rectitude	D Koh	B Queiroz	3
9	City Gold Telecom	D Kok	L Corrales	4

2	LIM'S LIGHTNING 2022 STAKES
2	CLASS 5, DIV 3 - 1200M
11	CENTURION	KS Tan	B Pinheiro	1
	(9 b.nz.g Zed - Taupaki Flight by British Banker)
2	Sacred Order	J Tan	C Perkins	2
5	Tantheman	J Tan	R Curatolo	3
7	Charismatic	L Khoo	L Corrales	4

3	MINISTER 2021 STAKES
3	CLASS 5, DIV 2 - 1200M
10	CHEERFUL BABY	J Tan	B Pinheiro	1
	(3 b/br.a.g Brazen Beau - Uriomote by Exceed And Excel)
2	Golden Sentience	J Peters	D Moor	2
12	Talkingtalkingguru	D Kok	C Perkins	3
6	Bingo Master	J Tan	L Corrales	4

4	ARAMAAYO 2020 STAKES
4	KRANJI STAKES A (SW) - 1200M
4	LIM'S SALTORO	D Meagher	B Queiroz	1
	(4 b.nz.g Shamexpress - Lamplighter by Fastnet Rock)
2	Kharisma	J Peters	D Moor	2
1	Ghalib	S Burridge	M Nunes	3
5	City Gold Star	D Ko	V Espindola	4

5	SINGAPORE GUINEAS
5	SINGAPORE GROUP 2 (3YO, SW) - 1600M
1	ACE OF DIAMONDS	R Le Grange	B Queiroz	1
	(3 b.nz.g Swiss Ace - Go Kate Go by More Than Ready)
3	Bakeel	S Burridge	M Nunes	2
6	Lim's Smythe	D Meagher	C Schofield	3
9	June	T Ftzsimmons	M Zahra	4

6	SOUTHERN LEGEND 2018 & 2019 STAKES
6	CLASS 4, DIV 2 - 1200M
1	GREATHAM BOY	T Fitzsimmons	C Schofield	1
	(3 b.a.g Stratosphere - In Harmony by Exceed And Excel)
8	Rubik Kid	J Peters	T Krisna	2
4	Stop The Water	S Burridge	B Queiroz	3
6	Pacific Atlantic	D Kok	D Moor	4

7	INFANTRY 2017 STAKES
7	CLASS 4 - 1600M
6	SUPER BABY	J Tan	B Pinheiro	1
	(3 b.a.g Deep Field - Traveston Girl by Flying Spur)
9	Supreme Liner	J Peters	B Queiroz	2
5	Great Warrior	J Ong	M Nunes	3
1	Pacific Bao Bei	D Meagher	D Moor	4

8	DEBT COLLECTOR 2016 STAKES
8	NOVICE (SW) - 1200M
3	HOLE IN ONE	R Le Grange	M Nunes	1
	(4 br.a.g Spieth - Summer Fun by I Am Invincible)
4	Ravalli	T Fitzsimmons	M Zahra	2
8	Cheval Pegasus	J Ong	B Queiroz	3
5	Artillery	D Logan	R Curatolo	4

9	KRANJI MILE
9	SINGAPORE GROUP 1 (SW) - 1600M
1	LIM'S KOSCIUSZKO	D Meagher	M Lerner	1
	(6 b.a.g Kermadec - Jacquetta by Keeper)
7	Dream Alliance	T Fitzsimmons	M Zahra	2
2	Golden Monkey	T Fitzsimmons	C Schofield	3
10	Raising Sixty-One	T Fitzsimmons	B Queiroz	4

10	STEPITUP 2015 STAKES
10	CLASS 3 - 1400M
8	FLYING NEMO	D Koh	C Henrique	1
	(4 b.nz.g Vespa - Hineni by Alamosa)
6	Energy Baby	J Tan	R Maia	2
5	So Hi Class	J Ong	TH Koh	3
11	Grand Avante	D Meagher	I Saifudin	4

11	WAR AFFAIR 2014 STAKES
11	CLASS 4, DIV 1 - 1200M
7	DANCING SUPREMO	T Fitzsimmons	R Curatolo	1
	(5 b.a.g Shalaa - Just Dancing by Fusaichi Pegasus)
1	King Zoustar	J Ong	B Queiroz	2
9	Engine Start	J Ong	PH Seow	3
8	Pacific Star	J Ong	TH Koh	4