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Vigil (IRE) 16yo b g 1st Feb 2009Track Horse
Track Horse
Vigil (IRE) b g 1st Feb 2009
Last Win
Navan Wed, 19th Oct, 16 7/4Fav, P J Smullen
(3042 days)
Last Run
Listowel Thu, 14th Sep, 17
4th, 10/1, P J Smullen
(2712 days)
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Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Flat IRE
4
1
1
25%
€10,075
-1.25
Hurdle IRE
3
1
1
33%
€9,165
-1.78
NHF IRE
3
2
1
67%
€15,010
1.58
Hurdle GB
1
0
0
0%
£1,608
-1.00
NHF GB
2
0
0
0%
£3,216
-2.00
Under Rules Total
13
4
3
31%
-4.44
Form Figures
2151-53-1621F-94
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 2151-53-1621F-94
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
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Oct 2011
Autumn Horses in Training Sale (Tattersalls (UK))
Ballydoyle Stables, Ireland (A. O'Brien)
Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 848
Prices
Avg: £19,557
Median: £9,000
Maximum: £310,000
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The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.
Date Course
Conditions
Race
Jockey Weight
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Class
Date
Sale
Consignor
Purchaser
Price
Oct 2011
Autumn Horses in Training Sale (Tattersalls (UK))
Ballydoyle Stables, Ireland (A. O'Brien)
Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 848
Prices
Avg: £19,557
Median: £9,000
Maximum: £310,000
Reports in which Vigil (IRE) was mentioned
25/1 Clonmel hat-trick for Mullins and Walsh
Miss Me Now brought up a Clonmel treble for Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh when powering home to take the concluding Clonmel Oil Slan Abhaile Hurdle. Thu 17th Nov
Review navan 19th Oct
Jim Bolger's tough filly Ceol Na Nog showed her trademark tenacity to land the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap at NavanWed 19th Oct
Cheltenham regular gives Smullen a treble
Cheltenham festival regular Vigil claimed a fourth career win at Navan today, landing the concluding Come Racing Again Sunday 13th November Maiden for trainer Dermot Weld and jockey Pat Smullen who was completing a treble on the day. Wed 19th OctReview navan 5th Oct
Finn McCool broke through at the fourth attempt in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden at NavanWed 05th Oct
Star shines bright over Vigil
Vigil was all the rage for the Come Racing On The Active Retirement Raceday 19th October Maiden at Navan but was unable to match recent Listowel winner She’s A Star. Wed 05th Oct
Yorkhill bids to keep Mullins run going
Yorkhill heads a four-strong assault from the Willie Mullins stable on the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham this afternoon. Wed 16th Mar
Smullen to ride Figaro at Cheltenham
Champion Flat jockey Pat Smullen will ride First Figaro in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival. Tue 08th Mar
Weld happy with Concorde & Figaro
Dermot Weld believes Silver Concorde is capable of making his presence felt in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham. Mon 22nd Feb
Review naas 21st Feb
Days Hotel registered his third victory in the Paddy Power Over 260 Shops Nationwide Chase at NaasSun 21st Feb
Weld's winner set for annual Cheltenham trip
The Dermot Weld trained Vigil justified 2/9 favouritism when winning the opening Paddy Power ACCA Insurance Maiden Hurdle at Naas today and in the process set himself up for a possible third attempt at next month's Cheltenham Festival. Sun 21st Feb
Review leopardstown 26th Dec
Douvan made it two from two over fences in Leopardstown's Racing Post Novice Chase with a performance that oozed classSat 26th Dec
'No regrets' for retiring Tommy Treacy
Tommy Treacy, the jockey who enjoyed his best days in the saddle aboard the popular Danoli, has retired following a career that spanned over 20 years. Sat 26th Dec
Tommy Treacy retires at Leopardstown
Danoli's jockey Tommy Treacy retired from race-riding following his ride on third placed Vigil in the Thorntons Recycling Maiden Hurdle at Leopardstown today, in a race won by the Willie Mullins trained A Toi Phil. Sat 26th Dec
Mullins unveils Bumper entry
Ante-post favourite Bordini is one of eight possible runners for Willie Mullins after 46 horses were entered for the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival on March 11. Wed 25th Feb
Vigil primed for another Bumper bid
Pat Smullen is on course to team up with Vigil for his boss Dermot Weld in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham next month. Tue 17th Feb
Moon Racer Cheltenham bound
The Champion Bumper is the main spring objective for Moon Racer after connections decided against pursuing a career over hurdles this season. Thu 08th Jan
Weld at the double with Vigil
Finny Maguire continued his excellent record for Dermot Weld when booting 5/6 favourite Vigil home in the bumper at Leopardstown. Mon 29th Dec
Review leopardstown 29th Dec
Hurricane Fly's victory over Jezki provided yet another memorable encounter between the pair in the Ryanair Hurdle at LeopardstownMon 29th Dec
Brace for McNamara but no Cheltenham Vigil
Jockey Robbie McNamara completed a double at Leopardstown today when steering Vigil to win the concluding www.kieranoconnellracing.com (Pro/Am) Bumper for his employer Dermot Weld. Sun 09th Feb
Cillian's Return wins Fairyhouse finale
The Bill Farrell trained Cillian's Return made the breakthrough at bumper level when improving on form figures of '432' to land the concluding Follow Fairyhouse On Twitter Bumper at Fairyhouse today. Wed 01st Jan
After race at Navan Wed, 19th Oct, 2016 (1st) 
it was never in doubt!. I wanted to make plenty of use of him as he gets that trip (1m5f) well. He improved from his last run and was always up to winning a maiden like that. He was probably getting a little bit lonely in front but to be fair he stuck at it well and stamina is his forte. He’ll be a grand dual purpose horse for the winter and the softer the ground the better he’ll be.
D K Weld
it was never in doubt!. I wanted to make plenty of use of him as he gets that trip (1m5f) well. He improved from his last run and was always up to winning a maiden like that. He was probably getting a little bit lonely in front but to be fair he stuck at it well and stamina is his forte. He’ll be a grand dual purpose horse for the winter and the softer the ground the better he’ll be.
D K Weld
After race at Naas Sun, 21st Feb, 2016 (1st)
He did what we expected him to do,. Obviously he's a possible for Cheltenham and he's also a possible for Fairyhouse and Punchestown. We'll see how he comes out of the race before we make a decision. He's very effective on that ground but I'd say he'll be effective on good ground as well.
D K Weld
He did what we expected him to do,. Obviously he's a possible for Cheltenham and he's also a possible for Fairyhouse and Punchestown. We'll see how he comes out of the race before we make a decision. He's very effective on that ground but I'd say he'll be effective on good ground as well.
D K Weld
After race at Leopardstown Sun, 9th Feb, 2014 (1st)
it was a good performance and Robbie did the right thing when he dropped him right out as they were going too fast early on. He decided to change tactics when the pace of the race decides. We only have the three bumper horses (also Silver Concorde and Windsor Park) and maybe one of the three might go for the Cheltenham bumper but I doubt this fella will go. We'll make a decision in a couple of weeks but they'll be three nice horses for the Flat as the season progresses and will be dual purpose horses.
D K Weld
it was a good performance and Robbie did the right thing when he dropped him right out as they were going too fast early on. He decided to change tactics when the pace of the race decides. We only have the three bumper horses (also Silver Concorde and Windsor Park) and maybe one of the three might go for the Cheltenham bumper but I doubt this fella will go. We'll make a decision in a couple of weeks but they'll be three nice horses for the Flat as the season progresses and will be dual purpose horses.
D K Weld
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