Williamson lands Listowel feature for Elliott A fine third in the Galway Hurdle on his previous start, the Gordon Elliott-trained Casheldale Lad justified 3/1 favouritism in the featured William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Hurdle on day six of the Harvest Festival at Listowel. Partnered as he had been at Ballybrit by 7lb-claiming amateur Josh Williamson, the Raven's Pass gelding tracked front-runner Royal Hollow until jumping past that one three out. Admirable veteran Lord Erskine threw down his challenge before the second-last from where the front pair had the race to themselves. Less than fluent two out, Williamson's mount jumped the last more cleanly than his rival and went on to score by a length and a quarter from Lord Erskine.  Williamson said of Bective Stud's five-year-old: "He did it great and is turning into an easy ride. He had a great run in the Galway Hurdle the last day and I really fancied him today off only 2lb higher. The race cut up after declarations were made and he did it well. "In the Galway Hurdle, I arrived there plenty soon enough and having been headed, stayed on for third. I decided to do something similar today and he was actually looking for company at the top of the home straight but when Lord Erskine came to me, he went on again. "That was only his second run in a handicap hurdle so that was very impressive. "I'm loving it and riding in these big-pot races are great opportunities to get. They don't come easy so you don't take them for granted.  "I'm 19 and will see how I go riding as an amateur but will probably look at it around Christmas time to see should I turn professional. My dad (Norman) is a big help and I wouldn't be where I am without him." Additional reporting by Tom Weekes
