Royal Diamond impresses in finale Royal Diamond and Johnny Murtagh hacked up in Leopardstown's concluding mile and six furlong 16-runner handicap by four and three parts of a length at 14/1 on Sunday. Once the pair kicked for home over a furlong out the race was put to bed. Rising Wind (9/2) won the battle for minor honours with 7/2 favourite Run With The Wind coming in third. Capellanus at 20/1 grabbed fourth. Successful trainer Tommy Carmody said: "He has improved and is getting back to how he was with Sir Mark Prescott. He has been working well. "He came on from his run at Dundalk and has got his confidence back. We'll look at the Saval Beg next." Andrew Tinkler, who has backed Tommy Carmody with horses, was on hand to lead his winner in. Michael Graham
