McDonogh doubles up on Rose

Declan McDonogh bagged a quick double at Dundalk tonight when Honeysuckle Rose ran out a convincing winner of the fillies maiden.

The Joseph O'Brien-trained filly had been fifth in a barrier trial on the surface back in July before finishing eighth on her official debut at the Curragh early last month.

She bagged a nice spot behind the leaders in today's seven-furlong contest before coming to lead inside the final furlong.

The Bated Breath filly, sent off 7/4 favourite, was nicely on top late on as she recorded a two-and-a-quarter length victory over J M's Joy

McDonogh said: "She ran a lovely race then (in Curragh), Chris (Hayes) rode her and he liked her.

"She handled the surface well tonight, jumped good and put herself in a lovely position. I let Shane (Foley on Shamanka go and I got a nice lead.

"When I gave her a crack, she actually picked up very well and was very strong at the finish.

"She is going to get further, so she is a nice type. She has a bit of size and scope.

"She could be one for the future."

(Quotes by Michael Graham)