Mambo Noire dances home to strengthen Condon's Ascot hand

Mamba Noire and Shane Foley run out an impressive winner of the juvenile maiden for Ken Condon

Mamba Noire runs out an impressive winner of the juvenile maidenCredit: Patrick McCann

Curragh trainer Ken Condon had already put recent Navan maiden winner Romanised forward as a probable for the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot, but he might have to pay an extra day's rent for his top hat after the impressive debut success of the well-punted Mambo Noire in the juvenile auction maiden.

This imposing daughter of Wootton Bassett lived up to her hype as she quickened away, and despite showing plenty of greenness she decisively accounted for the more experienced Summerseat Mist by two lengths.

Condon was aware of the pre-race talk, but he was still a bit concerned beforehand.

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Justin O'HanlonReporter

Published on 6 May 2017inReports

Last updated 19:12, 6 May 2017

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