Le Diablo

The breakthrough arrived at Clonmel on 14 April 2026, and it stands as Le Diablo's only career win to date. Clonmel is a tight, testing track in County Tipperary that tends to suit horses who know their job, and getting off the mark there is a legitimate achievement. The horse raced seven weeks ago and is currently active, which suggests the team are keen to build on that momentum rather than let it fade.

Trainer John Patrick Ryan operates out of Templemore in Co Tipperary and has had a productive season — 21 winners sent out already, which is a solid return for a yard of this size and shows Ryan knows how to place his horses. The fact that Le Diablo's win came under his watch, and that the horse remains in training and racing, suggests Ryan sees more to come. Whether Le Diablo can kick on from that first win and put together a consistent run is the interesting question. The recent form — a win sandwiched between a couple of poor efforts — hints at a horse that needs things to fall right, but when they do, it can deliver.