Ratib and Declan McDonogh (black & orange) win from Bear Story (green & purple) and Oh Say (white & red) © Photo Healy Racing
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.”
