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Diamond Necklace extends unbeaten streak with Nassau Stakes victory

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 5:57 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Diamond Necklace extends unbeaten streak with Nassau Stakes victory

Summary

Diamond Necklace claimed her fourth Group One victory in the Nassau Stakes at Glorious Goodwood, maintaining her unbeaten record with a comfortable two-and-three-quarter length win over Friendly Soul. Jockey Ryan Moore took control in the final quarter-mile, leading the filly to her sixth consecutive victory. Trainer Aidan O’Brien is now considering a trial for the Arc, one of the premier events of the upcoming autumn racing season.

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By the Numbers

•Diamond Necklace won the Nassau Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.
•She remains unbeaten with six consecutive victories.
•Ryan Moore rode her to victory over Friendly Soul.
•O’Brien is contemplating a trial for the Arc.
•This race building momentum for autumn's major events.

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5:57 PMThe Guardian Sport — Arc on horizon for Diamond Necklace after dazzling Goodwood success

What they're saying

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Unbeaten filly lands fourth Group One prize Trainer Aidan O’Brien considering Arc trial The high summer sun was still beating down on Glorious Goodwood on Thursday but thoughts were beginning to turn towards the autumn’s showpiece events in France and the US after Diamond Necklace extended her unbeaten record to six races with an effortless success in the Nassau Stakes. Diamond Necklace had just a nose to spare at the end of the Prix de Diane (French Oaks) at Chantilly in June, but her first start since proved much more straightforward as Ryan Moore cruised past Friendly Soul, the second favourite, inside the final quarter-mile on the way to a two-and-three-quarter length victory. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Greg Wood at Goodwood

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