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Number three for McDonogh on Dibella
Declan McDonogh continued on a roll at Roscommon as Dibella proved the best of an Aga Khan trio to claim the 1m4f fillies maiden.
The Mick Halford-trained filly wore the third colours of her owner but proved best in the finish.
McDonogh, winning his third race in a row, sent his mount to the front over a furlong from home and she proved three-and-a-half lengths too good for the front-running Crazyforlovingyou
"She's tough and ran well in Killarney last time. She was green then and rolled around a bit when Fran (Berry) went for her. So we stuck the cheekpieces on today to help," said Halford.
"She stays really well and is improving with racing. The step up in trip helped as well.
"We'll go handicapping with her and it was good to get a bracket with her. I thought Declan would suit as he'd give her a strong ride."