DOUBLE AT SANDOWN FOR THE STABLE

My Diamonds Galore and Cirrina gave the stable a double at Sandown on Wednesday.

My Diamonds Galore raced close to the speed in the fillies and mares benchmark 70 handicap over 1500m with Jamie Mott giving the Tavistock mare a positive ride.

Mike Moroney had freshened the mare and dropped her back in distance for today and despite her starting price of $21 was not at all surprised by the win.

“I thought she got herself into a good position and into a lovely rhythm,” Moroney said.

“I thought she always travelled like the winner and when she kicked away early in the straight I was confident she would win.

“She’s thriving right now and actually putting on condition. It’s great to get a city win with her and we’ll see how she pulls up and make a plan for her.”

Cirrina (pictured) looked well suited at the weights in the benchmark 64 handicap over 1300m and she showed plenty of fight to score under Harry Grace after leading most of the way.

“She had a decent blow afterwards and was on tired legs late but she did it the hard way,” Moroney said.

“She did a good job to win today and Harry Grace gave her a good ride so it’s a good result all round.

“She’s done well to win on an upgraded track today as I think she can be better on a softer surface but she has done well to win and we will work out a plan for her.”