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Diakali (FR)
17yo gr g 15th Apr 2009Track Horse
Track Horse
Diakali (FR)
gr g 15th Apr 2009Trainer
Breeder
Haras de Son Altesse L'Aga Khan S.C.E.A.
Last Win
Cheltenham Fri, 26th Oct, 18 9/4Fav, Joshua Moore
(2688 days)
Last Run
Sandown Sat, 1st Feb, 20
ref, 40/1, Joshua Moore
(2225 days)
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Runs
Wins
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Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
10
6
2
60%
€171,750
1.62
Hurdle GB
5
0
1
0%
£35,917
-5.00
Chase GB
6
3
0
50%
£32,882
0.37
Flat FR
1
0
0
0%
0
-1.00
Hurdle FR
3
1
1
33%
€173,726
0.00
Under Rules Total
25
10
4
40%
-4.02
Form Figures
81-1241113-4334-10/4166111P5-r/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 81-1241113-4334-10/4166111P5-r/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
n
MorningSP
Change of Trainer W P Mullins to G L Moore
08Jun14 Aut 25f Soft 5y+ H(370K)
10-5[5/2Fav]bf4th of 13, 0 behind Gemix
R Walsh
Rated 160
9/45/2Fav
Change of Trainer A de Royer-Dupre to W P Mullins
Jul 2012
Summer Sale, Deauville (Arqana)
Aga Khan Studs
Purchaser: MULLINS William P.
€160,000
Lots Sold: 216
Prices
Avg: €19,198
Median: €9,500
Maximum: €175,000
Symbols Explained
ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run srMentioned in Stewards Report in Results bbvBroke Blood Vessel
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.
Date Course
Conditions
Race
Jockey Weight
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Class
Date
Sale
Consignor
Purchaser
Price
Jul 2012
Summer Sale, Deauville (Arqana)
Aga Khan Studs
Purchaser: MULLINS William P.
€160,000
Lots Sold: 216
Prices
Avg: €19,198
Median: €9,500
Maximum: €175,000
Reports in which Diakali (FR) was mentioned
L'Ami Serge completes Grade 1 treble for Henderson
Supasundae had to play second fiddle as L'Ami Serge won for the first time since the French Champion Hurdle in June in the Betway Aintree Hurdle. Thu 12th Apr
Brave a special victor for Mullins' in Champion
"I think what happened is called getting run away with in style," said Patrick Mullins after Irish St Leger hero, Wicklow Brave (12/1) with first time blinkers, landed the spoils in the Grade 1 BETDAQ Punchestown Champion Hurdle. Fri 28th Apr
Mullins & Walsh double up with Renneti
Renneti is certainly not the most consistent horse in training but the enigmatic dual-purpose gelding was on his very best behaviour this afternoon when taking the Keelings Irish Strawberry Hurdle at Fairyhouse. Mon 17th Apr
Review fairyhouse 17th Apr
Our Duke capped a brilliant month for Jessica Harrington and Robbie Power with a bloodless victory in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at FairyhouseMon 17th Apr
Diakali devastating in Fairyhouse opener
Diakali turned the clock back with an impressive victory in the opening Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle at Fairyhouse this afternoon. Mon 17th Apr
Quick Jack the Galway Hurdle hero
Tony Martin's winner from last year, Thomas Edison, was still there with a chance when falling at the last, but the County Meath handler had the winner anyway as Quick Jack ran out an impressive victor of the 2015 edition of the Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap under Denis O'Regan. Thu 30th Jul
Review tipperary 11th Jul
Diakali may not have been seen for over a year, but that didn't stop him running out a commanding winner of the Kevin McManus Bookmaker Grimes Hurdle at TipperarySat 11th Jul
Diakali back with a bang
Diakali made an impressive return from an absence of 398 days when romping home in the Grade Three Grimes Hurdle at Tipperary. Sat 11th Jul
Grimes Hurdle preview
Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott both have dual representation in the Grade Three Kevin McManus Bookmaker Grimes Hurdle at Tipperary today. Sat 11th Jul
Review fairyhouse 1st Dec
Jezki was made to work hard to win the Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse as he continued along the trail towards the Champion HurdleSun 01st Dec
Hatton's Grace goes to odds-on Jezki
Jezki justified odds of 4/6 in the Grade 1 Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse but it wasn't always easy viewing for his connections and backers. Sun 01st Dec
Naas four-timer for Champion Trainer
Champion Trainer Willie Mullins completed a four-timer at Naas today when Shaneshill (5/2jf), ridden by Mullins' son Patrick, made a winning racecourse debut in the Go Racing In Kildare Membership 2014 Bumper. Sat 09th NovReview naas 9th Nov
Diakali opened his new campaign with a ready front-running victory in the feature Fishery Lane Hurdle at Naas on a day when Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh landed a treble togetherSat 09th Nov
Andy Mac steers Mrs Mac to hat-trick win
Mrs Mac Veale was following in more illustrious hoof prints when being the second horse to complete a hat-trick of wins at Naas today, winning the Event Hire At Naas Racecourse Mares Handicap Hurdle for trainer Robert Murphy and jockey Andrew McNamara. Sat 09th Nov
Clonard completes Mullins & Walsh treble
Champion Trainer Willie Mullins combined with stable jockey Ruby Walsh for a treble at Naas today when Clonard Lad gained a long overdue second success in the Book Hospitality On Line Maiden Hurdle. Sat 09th Nov
Sense of familiarity to Mullins/Walsh double
There was a real sense of deja vu to a Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh double at Naas today when Diakali completed the eerie feat in the Grade 3 Fishery Lane Hurdle. Sat 09th Nov
Review punchestown 27th Apr
Willie Mullins celebrated winning the trainers' championship again with a hat-trick including a Grade One double on the final day of the jumps season at PunchestownSat 27th Apr
Mullins ends season with yet another record
Willie Mullins is the name on everyone's lips and laptops this week at Punchestown and the Champion Trainer broke new ground with his 13th winner of this year's Festival, with a treble on the final day courtesy of his The Paparazzi Kid in the Setanta Sports Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) today. Sat 27th Apr
Mullins dominates last Grade 1 of season
Willie Mullins bagged his 24th Grade 1 winner of his record breaking 2012/13 season when his Diakali led home a 1-2-3-4 for the Champion Trainer in the concluding top level race of the season, the Grade 1 AES Champion 4YO Hurdle at Punchestown today. Sat 27th Apr
Review leopardstown 9th Feb
Sir Des Champs showed himself to be a leading contender for the Cheltenham blue riband as he got the better of Flemenstar in the Hennessy Gold Cup at LeopardstownSat 09th Feb
Grade 1 Triumph for Our Conor
The Dessie Hughes trained Our Conor was moved to the head of many bookmakers' markets for the Triumph Hurdle with an impressive win in the opening Grade 1 Spring Juvenile Hurdle on Hennessy Gold Cup Day at Leopardstown today. Sat 09th Feb
Review punchestown 12th Jan
Willie Mullins' exciting French recruit Diakali made short work of the opposition to land a bloodless victory in the feature race at PunchestownSat 12th Jan
Diakali cut for Triumph after rout
The Willie Mullins trained Diakali put himself firmly in the Triumph Hurdle picture with a devastating win in the four runner (Grade 3) Visit punchestown.com For All Our Offers Juvenile Hurdle at Punchestown today. Sat 12th Jan
Review gowran park 24th Nov
Shark Hanlon's Hidden Cyclone put in a near-faultless display at Gowran to land the Carlow I.T. Students Day At Gowran Park December 13th ChaseSat 24th Nov
Diakali delivers in Gowran opener
The opening race at Gowran this afternoon, the Gowran Park Christmas Gift Vouchers 3yo Maiden Hurdle, went to the 2/5 favourite Diakali. Sat 24th Nov
After race at Tipperary Sat, 11th Jul, 2015 (1st) 
It was (a smashing performance). He had been off the track for so long. We didn't want to school him either because he is very keen. He settled well and jumped very slick I thought. He was very, very slick. He's very keen and he was as a flat horse. When we bought him they told us that. I have one man riding him out and he rides him on his own so I don't see much of him in the morning either! . We were hoping that he wouldn't disgrace himself. I was hoping that if he brought his best game here that he'd win but those things don't always happen. When he was saddled up below in the stableyard I had a look at him and he looked very porky. We felt he had enough work done but he still looked like he was carrying a tummy.
W P Mullins
It was (a smashing performance). He had been off the track for so long. We didn't want to school him either because he is very keen. He settled well and jumped very slick I thought. He was very, very slick. He's very keen and he was as a flat horse. When we bought him they told us that. I have one man riding him out and he rides him on his own so I don't see much of him in the morning either! . We were hoping that he wouldn't disgrace himself. I was hoping that if he brought his best game here that he'd win but those things don't always happen. When he was saddled up below in the stableyard I had a look at him and he looked very porky. We felt he had enough work done but he still looked like he was carrying a tummy.
W P Mullins
After race at Naas Sat, 9th Nov, 2013 (1st)
persistence pays off! He deserved that win. He could easily go out in trip as he's a dour stayer and a good jumper; he keeps improving with every run.
W P Mullins
persistence pays off! He deserved that win. He could easily go out in trip as he's a dour stayer and a good jumper; he keeps improving with every run.
W P Mullins
After race at Punchestown Sat, 27th Apr, 2013 (1st)
we said we'd run him today eventhough we didn't think he'd go on the ground.
W P Mullins
we said we'd run him today eventhough we didn't think he'd go on the ground.
W P Mullins
After race at Punchestown Sat, 12th Jan, 2013 (1st)
that looked very good and it was a nice progression from his Gowran run. He can jump, gallop and stay and I don't think you need much more!. I don't know if he'll have another run before Cheltenham but he's on the short-list. He missed one or two hurdles but I think it was because Paul was trying to settle him - he might prefer going on a bit faster. It's hard for a four year old on only his second hurdle start to go out in front on a big open track with no rail but we decided to make the running because there didn't appear to be a lot of pace. Paul said he picked it up after two out and came back on the bridle. He's very keen, which was a feature of his flat runs, and I was hoping hurdling might settle him more, and I think he will settle with more racing.
W P Mullins
that looked very good and it was a nice progression from his Gowran run. He can jump, gallop and stay and I don't think you need much more!. I don't know if he'll have another run before Cheltenham but he's on the short-list. He missed one or two hurdles but I think it was because Paul was trying to settle him - he might prefer going on a bit faster. It's hard for a four year old on only his second hurdle start to go out in front on a big open track with no rail but we decided to make the running because there didn't appear to be a lot of pace. Paul said he picked it up after two out and came back on the bridle. He's very keen, which was a feature of his flat runs, and I was hoping hurdling might settle him more, and I think he will settle with more racing.
W P Mullins
After race at Gowran Park Sat, 24th Nov, 2012 (1st)
A brand new stirrup leather broke at the start and that caused the delay (race went off eight minutes late). The metal part broke. He hurdled very well for his first time and hopefully there will be nice improvement in him. He did it nicely and we will be looking to up him in grade now.
W P Mullins
A brand new stirrup leather broke at the start and that caused the delay (race went off eight minutes late). The metal part broke. He hurdled very well for his first time and hopefully there will be nice improvement in him. He did it nicely and we will be looking to up him in grade now.
W P Mullins
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