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Mootasadir proves a Diamond at Dundalk

Mootasadir wins the feature under Patsy CosgraveMootasadir wins the feature under Patsy Cosgrave
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Mootasadir rsquo;s liking for an all-weather surface was confirmed once again as the Hugo Palmer-trained colt landed the Group 3 Recruit Island Diamond Stakes in Dundalk.

The son of Dansili was previously successful at Chelmsford, Wolverhampton and Kempton but disappointed twice on turf.

The 4/1 chance was switched to challenge on the outer in the straight, and quickened up really well inside the final furlong under Patsy Cosgrave to score by a length and a half.

The Ed Dunlop-trained Global Giant completed a 1-2 for the English raiders, with Kalaxana a further length and a half back in third.

Cosgrave said, “I rode my first ever winner here when it was a grass track. I’ve only had about five rides here and had three or four winners so it’s been a lucky track for me.

“He’s a strange horse as he’s had six runs in total winning four out of four on the all-weather and twice on the grass been tailed off.

“He just really needs an artificial surface for some reason. It was a good call by Hugo to step him up from a handicap into this Group 3.

“He’s a gorgeous looking individual, and I’m sure Hugo will find another nice race for him.”

1st
4/1
Tote €5.60 €2.10
2nd
1.5L
10/3
€2.00
3rd
0.75L
6/1
4th
2.5L
13/2
bf
0.5L
6/4Fav
About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.