DUNN MINES FOR FIFTH DIAMOND
STAR jockey Dwayne Dunn made the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield his own with a record run of four straight wins from 2005 to 2008.
It’s an achievement the jockey is obviously proud of although as he heads into this year’s race on Roomooz, he jokes that the years have ticked by since that winning streak.
“It’s been a while now,” Dunn said.
“I need to go to the antique store and buy a VHS recorder (to watch them), it’s that long ago.
“It’s been a great race to me. Not only the four in a row, but every year I seem to be competitive in it.
“It’s a great day on my racing calendar.” Dunn’s Blue Diamond success started with Undoubtedly’s win for trainer Mark Kavanagh.
The jockey followed it up with wins on David Hayestrained runners - Nadeem, Sleek Chassis and Reaan.
He shares the Blue Diamond riding record of four wins with the late Roy Higgins. Dunn’s hopes of a fifth win this year rest with the Tony McEvoytrained Roomooz who he rode in her second start when she finished fourth in the Fillies Prelude, almost two lengths behind tomorrow’s favourite Catchy.
“I go into the race on Saturday not saying that we’re going to be one of the favourites, but we’re going to be a top five chance and the right run in transit will determine the outcome,” Dunn said.