Diamond in The Rough for Saturday

Pre-post markets are notoriously tricky for punters. The all-in rules that apply prior to acceptances result in investments forfeited if a nominee isn’t declared, however the other disadvantage is when runners draw poorly. That being the case, it’s understandable that Gr1 Blue Diamond favourite Enthaar (Written Tycoon-Final Agreement, by Not A Single Doubt) has drifted to $2.45 on Wednesday from her even money quote after drawing barrier 14. The big difference for the much-admired 2YO filly is her gate speed, which should allow her to cross and be handily positioned despite the awkward marble. So far, only Profiteer (Capitalist-Athena Lass, by Snitzel) – he’s being reserved for the Golden Slipper – looks up to Enthaar’s class in the juvenile division. History is also on the side of Enthaar; over the past 10 or so years, each of Written By (Written Tycoon; 15), Catchy (Fastnet Rock; 11), Extreme Choice (Not A Single Doubt; 11), Earthquake (Exceed and Excel; 15) and Star Witness (Starcraft; 14) have overcome the theoretical disadvantage. The big mover for the Blue Diamond has been General Beau (Brazen Beau-Phosphoresence, by Lonhro) – see below – whose connections rolled the dice with a late payment and came up with barrier 3. He has come in from the cold at $13 to now be $7.00. Click on the link for the latest Unibet Blue Diamond market.