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Diego El Queso off the mark at sixth time of asking

Diego El Queso and Gary Carroll Diego El Queso and Gary Carroll
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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.

1st
11/10Fav
Tote €2.10 €1.10
2nd
3L
10/1
€2.50
3rd
nose
100/1
€29.70
4th
0.5L
11/1
About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.