Diamond edges out Top Trip at York
| 17 May 2013 15:03 |
| Glen's Diamond repelled the late thrust of French raider Top Trip to land a thrilling renewal of the Qipco Yorkshire Cup at York. |
| Richard Fahey's charge had to settle for second behind Red Cadeaux last year but was allowed to go off a 25-1 chance this time after some indifferent efforts in the interim. |
| Tony Hamilton was positive from the off aboard the strong-travelling five-year-old and he looked to have all his rivals in trouble turning into the straight. |
| However, Mickael Barzalona switched Top Trip to challenge up the inner over two furlongs out and Francois Doumen's runner appeared to just edge in front inside the final furlong. |
| However, Glen's Diamond dug deep for Hamilton and fought back, with the pair racing neck and neck at the line. |
| The duo passed the post as one but Glen's Diamond was declared the winner by a nose from the 11-4 favourite, with Royal Diamond back in third. |
