Majenta (left) proves too strong for Maggie Dalton© Photo Healy Racing
Majenta justified good support when taking the TRI Equestrian EBF Fillies Handicap in determined fashion under Chris Hayes.
Successful over a mile and a quarter at Dundalk last month, the daughter of Marju appreciated this extra two furlongs to land some nice bets.
Available at 6/1 in the morning, she was supported on track from 9/2 into 4/1, and Hayes sent her past the front-running Kerisa over a furlong out.
The Kevin Prendergast-trained filly stayed on gamely under pressure to hold off the challenge of Maggie Dalton (9/2) by a length.
The 11/4 favourite Kerisa could find no extra to finish another two and three quarter lengths back in third.
Prendergast said, “She stays well and likes the ground. We had to run her at Dundalk before to get some decent ground.
“We’ll try to get her some black type as the owner is a breeder and that’s his main interest.”
