Doubles for Murtagh and Coen as Vanir lands finale Johnny Murtagh and Ben Coen teamed up for a double on the card at Fairyhouse tonight when Vanir finished off well to land the concluding Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden. The daughter of Teofilo was a well-backed 11/10 favourite in the mile-and-a-half event and was restrained early by Coen after racing keenly. The in-form jockey came between horses to lead in the closing stages as Vanir posted a length victory over Cosmetic. “I really fancied her coming today and thought she would appreciate stepping up to a mile-and-a-half,” said Murtagh. “She’s not easy on herself, she’s a hardy one. Will Hayes, in all fairness, does a good job with her in the stalls. She wears a blanket. “She’s excitable and full of energy. Ben says a mile-and-a-half is no problem but we might drop her back to ten the next time. “They went slow and she jumped well and was keen. He didn’t want to be there. “She’s a big strong girl and she should develop into a nice filly. Hopefully next year will be another year for her as well.” Murtagh and Coen had also struck with Treasure Rose earlier on the card.
