Ethical Diamond, a six-year-old racehorse trained by Willie Mullins, is expected to return to winning form in the Group Three Ballyroan Stakes at Leopardstown on Thursday evening. The horse had a highly successful 2025 season, securing victories in all three of his starts, including the Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot, the Ebor Stakes at York, and the Breeders’ Cup Turf at Del Mar. Despite underwhelming performances in his two outings earlier this year, connections remain optimistic that Ethical Diamond will regain his top form.

Meanwhile, at Newmarket, trainer James Owen aims to build on his reputation as a leading dual-purpose trainer by targeting a win in the Knight Frank Eastern Counties Handicap. His contender, High Fibre, a previous Summer Hurdle winner, is set to compete over two miles off the same handicap mark following a recent third-place finish at York over a mile and a half. This race marks only High Fibre’s third run under Owen’s care, with expectations that the horse can show further improvement.

Both races highlight key efforts as trainers seek to establish momentum mid-season, with Ethical Diamond aiming to reaffirm his elite status following a standout previous year, and High Fibre poised to develop further under fresh management.