raced keenly, led sole rival until 6th, mistake 8th, led 4 out, clear last, easily
chased sole rival, led 6th, pushed along and headed 4 out, no impression when jumped left last, eased flat
Fast ground would not be ideal for either of this pair but MICK PASTOR has chasing experience and, despite conceding 5lb, might have too much for fencing debutant Sebastopol.
Mick Pastor (FR) 13-8fav (11-12) Raced keenly, tracked leader, challenged 3 out, soon led, very easily, won at Newton Abbot 2m hcp (3) gs in Sep beating Dino Velvet (11-2) by 5 1/2l, 4 ran.
Sebastopol (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Mid-division, headway travelling well after 3 out, disputed lead final flight, no extra close home, 2nd of 13, 2 1/4l behind South Terrace (10-8) at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (2) gd in Jun.