USA, Lone Star Park 15 November 2024
The 2023 Darley Horse of the Year, Diamond Gem AA, demonstrated his dominance by winning the $117,500 Texas Arabian Stallion Classic Stakes at Lone Star Park. This 5-year-old gelding, sired by Burning Sand, secured victory by outpacing his stablemate RB Mary Lylah. Leading the field of 14 runners, Diamond Gem AA stretched to win by a comfortable margin. Francisco Giles rode him to success under the guidance of trainer Jerenesto Torrez. The gelding was bred in Mississippi by owners/breeders Joseph and Betty Gillis.
