chased leader in 2nd, close up from 4 out, ridden to lead before 2 out, slight mistake and headed 2 out, kept on, close up and every chance last where mistake, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd closing stages
held up in rear, 4th entering straight, ridden to challenge 2 out, close up and mistake last, no extra run-in
chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, 3rd halfway, dropped to rear entering straight and ridden, stayed on to dispute last, narrow lead run-in and kept on well under pressure
chased leaders, mainly 4th, 3rd entering straight, ridden into narrow lead and strongly pressed 2 out, kept on under pressure, joined last, narrowly headed run-in, no extra closing stages
led, slight mistake 2nd, strongly pressed from 4 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, kept on, close up and every chance last, no extra in 3rd run-in, lost 3rd closing stages
VERAWAL showed nothing in three starts on the Flat but it was a different matter on his introduction to hurdling at Down Royal where he could hardly have been more impressive with Celtic Artisan well behind. He'll be at prohibitive odds but can hardly be opposed. Glance Of Doon, a winner on the Flat at Tramore in May, made a fair start behind Atan over timber at Tramore and is certain to have benefited from the run. Gordon Elliott's newcomer Credulous would need to be a bit special to trouble the selection.
Verawal (IRE) 5-4fav (10-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, travelled well to lead after 3 out, ridden clear next, stayed on strongly from last, easily, won at Down Royal 2m 3yo mdn hdl gf in Aug beating Cabarete (10-7) by 12l, 5 ran.
Batchelors Walk (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Disputed lead early, prominent, pushed along over 4f out, 4th 3f out, moderate 6th 2f out, eased from over 1f out, tailed off, 6th of 8, 41l behind Hallo Rosie (8-10) at Sligo 1m 4f 3yo hcp 47-65 sft in Aug (flat).
Celtic Artisan (IRE) 7-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders in 3rd/4th, 3rd from 4 out, ridden after next, kept on one paced from last, 3rd of 5, 15l behind Verawal (10-12) at Down Royal 2m 3yo mdn hdl gf in Aug.
Credulous (IRE) Jeremy gelding out of Moon Legend.
Glance Of Doon (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, mistake 1st, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 3 out, kept on to challenge last, every chance run-in, no extra in 4th close home, 4th of 11, 2l behind Atan (10-12) at Roscommon 2m 3yo mdn hdl gd in Aug.
