BY the time of the feature Listowel Printing Works Handicap at Listowel on Thursday, it was very evident that if you were not near the front, it was going to be very difficult, and that’s how it played out for Vera Verto (9/2), who was just another who revelled with forceful tactics.

When Gary Carroll kicked off the bend, it was clear Gavin Cromwell’s filly was in control, and there was five lengths back to the running-on Vischio at the line.