Diego El Queso off the mark at sixth time of asking The Ger Lyons trained Diego El Queso gained just reward for consistency when opening his account at the sixth time of asking in the Book Online At DundalkStadium.com Maiden at Dundalk. Sent off 11/10f under Gary Carroll, the Woodridge Partnership owned gelding tracked the pace for the first half-mile of the race. Going second early in the straight, the son of Blue Point headed Ribble Emperor over a furlong out, keeping on well to win by three lengths. Shane Lyons said:- “It’s no more than he deserved. He’s hit the crossbar a few times. “He liked the surface and he could go up in trip so we’ll see if there is another race here. “Gary gave him a good ride and we’re delighted for the owner to get that monkey off his back. “He’s a lovely horse and will hopefully fill into himself.” Additional reporting by Gary Carson.
