Angels Dawn sprouts wings in Limerick

Angels Dawn bounced back to form in powering home in the three mile maiden hurdle at Limerick.

Phillip Enright 's mount delivered her challenge on the run to the the second last and picked off The Waltzer who was less than foot-perfect at that obstacle.

She readily drew clear of The Waltzer and Glorious Singer coming to the last and Enright could afford to sit motionless on the run-in as his partner came in by 12 lengths.

Glorious Singer, in first-time cheekpieces, finished second at 33/1 ahead of 25/1 shot Winter Carnival as The Waltzer weakened on the run-in.

The 15/8 joint favourite got off the mark at the 14th time of asking. She had placed form in Graded company in the book.

Trainer Sam Curling said: "She was due that, she had great form and it all came together today.

"She didn't handle the track (Punchestown's inside track) the last day and she also had a couple of very hard races and I'd say it took her a long time to get over them.

"She has black-type, loves that winter ground and I'll talk to Alfie (Sweetnam, owner) who is very keen to go chasing with her but I'll look for another mares' hurdle next."

Angels Dawn was a beaten favourite in third at Punchestown last month.

Additional reporting by Tom Weekes