Diamond Dougal put up a super performance at Windsor in a competitive 6f handicap. It was his first outing of the season and Insignia Racing’s first 2019 runner.
Dougal needs to get his toe in and the drying ground had been a concern, however, feedback from jockeys said it was on the slow side of good which suited him perfectly. Given a confident ride by Charlie Bishop, he travelled comfortably throughout, was perhaps a little keen mid-race was brought to the outside to make his challenge about a furlong out and nearly got to the front too soon!
Mick was confident the horse has strengthened up through the winter and provided the ground is right, he could give his owners a lot of fun through the season.