EARLIER in the day, the Patrick Payne-trained Angelology, last season’s Australian Steeple winner, franked his credentials for Warrnambool’s May carnival with an authoritative win in the $100,000 Harry D Young Hurdle over 3,600 metres.

“He’s improved 10 lengths since last season,” said jockey Steven Pateman. He was bolting down the hill, he was brilliant.”