Racecards
17:35 Limerick (IRE)
Summer Twilight Nights Handicap
- 3 Runners
- Distance: 1m 3f 70y
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- €16,000 added
- Winner: €11,040
- 2nd: €2,559
- 3rd: €1,120
- 4th: €640
Vilman (IRE)
193- Form 531-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 87
3rd early, soon chased leader in 2nd, 3rd over 4f out, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, stayed on into 2nd 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong
- Form 93137-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer P J Prendergast
- Jockey Chris Hayes
2nd early, soon settled 3rd, improved to 2nd over 4f out, pressed leader travelling well entering straight, ridden to lead over 2f out, asserted over 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong, comfortably
- Form 52434-7
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer P D Deegan
- Jockey C P Hoban
led, clear after 3f, reduced advantage 4f out, ridden and strongly pressed entering straight, headed over 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Vilman had shown enough promise in his first two starts to be made odds-on for a Tipperary maiden in October and he duly obliged, though only just from Intense Pride, who has been well beaten subsequently and is now rated 78. Mick Halford's colt should improve but has no easy task against MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS, who has the advantage of a previous run. Paul Deegan's filly had some useful form in her first campaign and started favourite when returning at Cork earlier this month. She couldn't quite justify the optimism but will have come on for the run and the 17lb she receives from the top weight could be enough. King Christophe, a winner at Killarney in July, then competed in Listed company on his final two starts so he'll appreciate the drop in grade and is by no means making up the numbers.
Formwatch
Vilman (IRE) 4-5fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and progress to challenge when edged left 1f out, led 150 yards out and kept on under pressure, won at Tipperary 1m 1f 2yo mdn gd in Oct beating Intense Pride (9-5) by nk, 14 ran.
King Christophe (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Soon led, headed from 4f out but remained prominent, 2nd 3f out, pushed along before straight, led again briefly 2f out, soon no impression, dropped to 6th 1f out, one pace, 7th of 9, 14l behind Parish Boy (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m 1f 2yo lst stk (1) in Oct.
Magic Of Christmas (IRE) 10-3fav (8-13) Soon tracked leader in 2nd, ridden 3f out, dropped to 4th 2 1/2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out, 7th of 10, 13l behind Never Again (8-4) at Cork 1m 3yo hcp hvy.