The Graeme and Debbie Rogerson-trained juvenile Malambo notched her first victory when successful in the Atkinson & Donaldson Plumbers 2YO (1230m) at Rotorua on Wednesday.

The daughter of Duelled had finished second in three of her five raceday starts going into the contest and was duly sent out a $1.60 favourite and always looked the winner under a positive Ryan Elliot ride.

"I said to Ryan to see if he could win without knocking her around as we might back her up," Graeme Rogerson said. "She deserved to win and we will probably back-up on Saturday at Te Rapa."

For good measure, the Rogerson trained Mutechi finished second ahead of the Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained Ladynadel.