Promising Vitally Important bolts up on belated debut

The Andy Oliver-trained debutant Vitally Important looked a smart prospect when bolting-up in the Dundalk Stadium – Light Up Your Night Maiden in Dundalk last night.

Oliver was successful with another potentially smart sort in Tom Melbourne last week and Vitally Important, a Pivotal colt, looked exciting here, quickening in great style when switched by Chris Hayes to slam Emiest Rose by four and a half lengths, with 72-rated Seeking Truth third.

“He came to me early in the year, but had a setback,” explained Oliver. “We were under pressure to get him out this season and he was no more than ready to run tonight. But I think he’s a smart horse and should be a smashing horse next year.”