Sabadilla cheer for Verling

PAT VERLING struck a blow for the smaller man when training and riding Sabadilla to a tremendous success in yesterday’s Guinness Galway Hurdle at Ballybrit, before an attendance of 37,394.

Verling, who was severely cautioned by the stewards for what he himself described as “argy-bargy”, was enjoying easily his biggest succces as both trainer and rider.

“I took my time early on,” said Verling. “I got a great run towards the outside before the last and then switched inside.