McDonogh doubles up on smart newcomer Snapaurum Declan McDonogh completed a quick double at Dundalk as Snapaurum recorded a decisive win on debut in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden. The Joseph O’Brien-trained gelding was well backed from 7/2 into 6/4 favourite and made smooth headway to challenge early in the straight. The son of Ten Sovereigns drew clear inside the final furlong to beat Athlumney Warrior by three and a half lengths with Umala a further length and a half back in third. McDonogh said, “He was very professional, popped the gates nicely and I had a nice smooth run. “When I gave him the office, he galloped out very strong to the line. “When I rode him last spring I thought he was going to be early and then he got a holdup but has come back and it’s great for John (Farrell, owner/breeder). “I think that (mile) distance is ok for him at the moment.” McDonogh was also on the mark half-an-hour earlier aboard Lyle The Crocodile (11/2).
