Diamond Mick
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Diamond Mick was lent to the Borders MS Racing Club by breeder and trainer Andrew Hollis, which enabled Rhona to start the Borders MS Racing Club. Mick is a 5 year old Chestnut gelding and he first ran in september 2002. He had 15 races before becoming our first MS racehorse and amazingly first time out with the MS colours, on 5th December 2004, he had his first win!
Sunday 5th December 2004
Kelso trainer Rhona Elliot is bravely battling multiple sclerosis and the victory of the Rose Davidson-ridden Diamond Mick (9/1), in the colours of the 35-strong MS Borders Racing Club, received the loudest cheer of the afternoon."This means so much to so many people. I'm not usually emotional but this is a real fairy story and I'm very emotional," said an overjoyed Mrs Elliot.
PHOTO: Diamond Mick at Martin Todhunters Yard, Cumbria. July 2007.
UPDATE JUNE 2006: Diamond Mick is staying with the Borders MS Racing Club! There has been a slight change of 'details' as the ownership of Diamond Mick has changed hands but the good news is that he will be staying with us and will continue to run in the MS Societys colours. We are very grateful for this as Mick is our mascot and we extend our gratitude to Micks new owner.
We can only hope that the MS Racing Club continues with its aim to raise awareness of MS, raise some funds and give people affected by MS an interest.
RACE RESULTS:
10th May 2008 - Hexham Races Diamond Mick ran at Hexham [New Hexham Website Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) (4yo+,0-100) 10 hdles 2 omitted 3m], with Brian Harding onboard, on good to firm ground. Mick was 'pipped at the post' by Cash On Friday. From the Racing Post "Diamond Mick , who was having his first run at 3m, tended to run in snatches, but stayed on well after the last but just failed." Photo Gallery here..
29th April 2008 - Sedgefield Races Diamond Mick ran at Sedgefield [John Wade For Equine Fibre & Rubber Selling Hurdle (Qualifier For John Wade Selling Series Final) (Class 5) (4yo+) 8 hdles 2 omitted 2m4f ] , with Brian Harding onboard, on good to soft ground. From the Racing Post " Diamond Mick ran on to take third, and these three were a long way clear of Moyne Pleasure, who never featured."
26th March 2008 - Newcastle Races Diamond Mick ran at Newcastle [Call Saltwell Signs On 0191 482 5555 Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) (4yo+,0-95) 11 hdles 2m4f] , with Chris Callow onboard, on good to firm ground. Mick unfortunately unseated his rider.
4th March 2008 - Newcastle Races Diamond Mick ran at Newcastle [ Guinness Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) (4yo+,0-95) 11 hdles 2m4f ] , with JP O'Farrell onboard, on good ground. He finished in 7th place.
12th February 2008 - Newcastle Races Diamond Mick ran at Newcastle [James Fletcher Marquee & Pavilion Hire Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) (4yo+,0-95) 9 hdles 2m] , with Chris Callow onboard, on good to soft ground. He finished in 5th place.. Gallery Here..
1st February 2008 - Catterick Diamond Mick ran at Catterick [Dinsdale Conditional Jockeys' Selling Hurdle (Class 5) (4yo+) 10 hdles 2m3f ] , with JP O'Farrell onboard, on soft ground. He finished in 5th place. No Gallery.
1st January 2008 - Catterick Diamond Mick ran at Catterick [Subscribe To Racing UK Claiming Hurdle (Class 5) (4yo+) 10 hdles 2m3f] , with Graham Lee onboard, on soft ground. He finished in 2nd place.. Gallery Here..
10th December 2007 - Musselburgh Races
Diamond Mick ran at Musselburgh [WBXTRIPLECROWN.COM Novices' Handicap Chase (Class 4) (4yo+,0-100) 16 fences 2m4f] , with Brian Harding onboard, on good ground. He finished in 8th place.. photo gallery here..
26th November 2007 - Ayr Races Diamond Mick ran at Ayr [Handicap Chase (Class 3) (4yo+,0-130) 17 fences 2m4f] , with Brian Harding onboard, on soft ground. He was pulled up three from home.. gallery of photos here
4th November 2007 - Carlisle Races
Diamond Mick ran at Carlisle, with Brian Harding onboard, finishing in 8th place.. photo gallery here..
26th April 2006 - Perth Races
Diamond Mick ran at Perth, with Rose Davidson onboard, finishing in 7th place. Photos here..
17th April 2006 - Totesport day at Sedgefield racecourse
Diamond Mick ran at Sedgefield, with Rose Davidson onboard, finishing in 9th place. Photos here..
3rd April 2006 - Buccleuch Cup Day at Kelso
Diamond Mick ran at Kelso, with Rose Davidson onboard, finishing in 7th place. Photos here..
10th March 2006 - Grand Military Gold Cup Day
Diamond Mick ran
at Sandown, with Major Dominic Alers-Hankey in the saddle, finishing 2nd. Gallery Here..
11th February 2006 Diamond Mick ran at Ayr and finished in 7th place. Photos here..
20th April 2005 Diamond Mick ran at Perth and finished in 6th place.
11th April 2005 Diamond Mick ran at Kelso on 11th April Unfortunately he got off to a bad start and didn't really get anywhere.. there were 21 other horses on the track so it was quite a busy race! He eventually finished 12th.
11th March 2005 Diamond Mick finishes 2nd at Ayr (11th March) he got to the front early and managed to stay ahead till the last fence where the favourite, Bogus Dreams, took the lead.
3rd February 2005 Diamond Mick finishes in 7th place at Kelso on Thursday 3rd February in the.. Back And Lay At ggbet.com Handicap Hurdle chased leaders, pushed along 3 out, weakened next PHOTOS FROM 3RD FEBRUARY
14th January 2005 Diamond Mick wins again at Kelso! Two course inspections were needed (due to frost) to see if the racing would go ahead and at 12 they decided it would but delayed the first race 30 minutes. The ground was soft but Diamond Mick saw his race out really well under minimal pressure and crossed the finishing line half a length in front of the favourite Karelian, much to the delight of his supporters!
3rd January 2005 Diamond Mick ran at Wetherby on Monday 3rd of January and after a good race, chasing the leader most of the way and taking the lead 2 fences from home he unfortunately tired quickly and came home in 6th place.
5th December 2004 Diamond Mick won his debut race for the MS Racing Club at Kelso on 5th December 2004 .. tracked the leaders, led after the fifth and held on well to finish 3/4 length in front of Magico. It was a magical day for the Borders Branch and all involved with Diamond Mick - see photos of the great day in the Gallery.
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