Dabulena leads home her rivals under Pat Smullen© Photo Healy Racing
Dermot Weld and Pat Smullen recorded a quick double at the Curragh this afternoon when Dabulena opened her account in the Keadeen Hotel Fillies Maiden.
The Aga Khan filly had filled the runner-up spot on two previous outings this term and got her head in front at the third time of asking.
Pat Smullen had his mount prominent throughout and the 2/1 favourite went for home three furlongs out.
She kept on well in the closing stages to record a length success over newcomer Black Ruby
“She's a very consistent filly and the filly that beat her in Tipperary is smart,” said Weld.
“She did what I thought she would do today. She'd had three runs this spring so she'll probably get a bit of a break now, a bit of time off. We'll play it by ear then.”
