Moral Diamond gained the Ebor Handicap at York in a 1-2-3 for Irish-trained horses.
The 5-1 favorite, below William Buick for coach Willie Mullins, got here dwelling first below the stands aspect within the £500,000 contest, the richest flat handicap race in Europe.
Henry de Bromhead’s Ascending was second, with Queenstown third for Aidan O’Brien.
Stressfree, operating for David O’Meara, completed fourth.
Moral Diamond, who additionally gained the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes at Royal Ascot in June, was put in instantly after the Ebor as favorite for the Melbourne Cup in November.
However Mullins stated the horse – who has a screw inserted in a single leg after an harm – was unlikely to go heightened security protocols for the Australia race.
Buick stated: “I’ve by no means gained the Ebor earlier than however I’ve by no means had such an excellent journey.”
Earlier, scorching favorite Rosallion might solely end fourth as By no means So Courageous gained the Group One Metropolis Of York Stakes.
The 7-2 favorite, ridden by Oisin Murphy for coach Andrew Balding, held off Lake Forest, with Maranoa Charlie third.
