Well-bred Vicar streets ahead of Roscommon rivals Despite proving easy-to-back, Vicar Street still easily accounted for 13 rivals in the Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle. Out of three-time Grade 1 winner Vroum Vroum Mag, the Willie Mullins-trained six-year-old could only manage a disappointing fourth on his sole previous start in a Galway bumper. As short as 4/9 in early shows for this evening's assignment, the JP McManus-owned bay was eventually returned the even money favourite. Never far from the pace under Anna McGuinness and jumping left at times, the market leader improved to the front with just over a circuit to go. He had all his rivals off the bridle from three out and ultimately coasted to an 11-length win. Well-supported from 8s to 7/2, Cooladdi filled the runner-up spot under Ivan Ryan for Conor Maxwell, while Jasmin Des Blins (20/1) was another two-and-a-half lengths back in third. "He did it grand. She gave him a lovely ride, he jumped great and handled the ground," Frank Berry, McManus' racing manager, reflected. "He couldn't have done any more than he did. He'll tip away in the novices for the summer and we'll see where he ends up. "I'm sure there is a novice or winners race at Galway for him, that would look the obvious thing. "I'd say he appreciated the trip as well." STEWARDS REPORTS * The Raceday Stewards granted permission for Luck Between Us, to run in accordance with the provision of Rule 90(v) as positive identification can be made but there are discrepancies in the markings as recorded in the Passport. The Trainer shall have 30 days to update the passport to the satisfaction of an IHRB Veterinary Officer/Assistant. * P.M. O'Brien, rider of Westoftignes, trained by Adrian Murray, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran green and stayed on past tired horses. Additional reporting by Gary Carson
