Ratib lands the odds in Dundalk opener

Ratib comfirmed the promise of his debut run a fortnight ago when taking the opener at Dundalk this evening.

The Joseph O'Brien-trained son of Frankel had been an eye-catching fifth on his first outing at the track and went to post a 8/13 shot today.

Declan McDonogh tracked the leaders before producing his mount between horses to challenge a furlong from home.

Ratib hit the front inside the final 100 yards and held the late charge of Bear Story to record a half length win.

“The race went lovely for me, there was a nice pace and I just took him back, followed them, and let him relax,” said McDonogh.

“He came through them nicely and I thought he won with a bit in hand, pulling up a little bit at the line.

“He's a nice horse. He progressed well from his first run and hopefully it should be onwards and upwards with him, I like him.”