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O'Brien hoping Long Island Sound can sparkle in Diamond Stakes

Qatari Hunter (left): can strike in the Group 3 Diamond Stakes at Dundalk
Qatari Hunter (left): completes magnificent Leopardstown four-timer for Bolger and ManningCredit: Patrick McCann


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Declaration Of War signed off his three-year-old career by winning this Group 3 in 2012 before progressing to land the Queen Anne and Juddmonte International at four.

It would be wishful thinking on Aidan O'Brien's part to expect Long Island Sound to achieve something similar but he goes into Friday night's contest as the highest-rated runner in the field with a mark of 108 and is very likely to head the betting.

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