The Colin Bowe-trained Don Diablo finished second on his only start to date in a four-year-old geldings’ maiden at Stowlin. Ridden by Barry O’Neill, the son of Flemensfirth bounced out and made much of the running on this occasion, jumping fluently throughout. Having quickened away from the front, the good-looking bay held the advantage jumping the last, only to get collared by a fast finishing rival in the dying strides. Having lost little in defeat here, this €40,000 store looks to be an above average sort who can surely progress from this experience and develop into a smart performer on the track proper.