led, ridden after 3 out, headed before 2 out, weakened approaching last
pressed leader, led before 2 out, soon headed, mistake last, no impression on winner
held up in 4th, closed racing keenly 5th, outpaced after 3 out, well beaten when pulled up before 2 out
held up towards rear on outside, closed 7th, pushed along briefly before next, challenged after 3 out, led before 2 out, edged left before last, stayed on well, ridden out
in rear, slow 1st and 2nd, closed 7th, outpaced after 3 out, rallied from 2 out, no impression, kept on
held up towards rear, closed 7th, outpaced after 3 out, soon weakened
prominent until after 2nd, chased leaders, mistake 5th, not fluent and held from 2 out, kept on
SHERBORNE looked to have benefitted from wind surgery when putting a trio of modest efforts behind him this year when running out a facile winner at Ffos Las. Connections also pointed to the application of a tongue tie as a contributory factor to the improved performance and the gelding may still have a few pounds in hand of the assessor despite being hiked 10lb as Gingell offsets 7lb courtesy of his claim. Loved Out can be somewhat hit and miss but only went down by a short head last time and has trip and conditions to suit. Maroochi was enjoying a good time of things last year until falling the last twice and now returns for a first start since November and the market may prove the best guide to his chance. Kapitaliste was better last time and could get involved if backing up that decent effort
Itacare (FR) 7-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden and struggling before 3 out, 7th of 12, dist behind Judicial Law (11-7) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in May.
Hunting Percival 22-1 (11-3) Chased leader until 5th, lost place 10th, well behind 3 out, pulled up before last, at Stratford 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in May.
Bluffmeifyoucan 10-3fav (11-2) Raced on outside in mid-division, hanging left at times, closed before 5th, lost place approaching 3 out, well held 4th from 2 out, went 3rd flat, 3rd of 7, 27 3/4l behind Island Run (11-5) at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp (4) gs in Mar.
Sherborne (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Held up, keen early, dropped to rear before 6th, gradual headway from 3 out, disputed stands-side 2 out, led on landing and asserted before last, soon clear, kept on well, eased near finish, easily, won at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in May beating Hunter Legend (11-8) by 7l, 7 ran.
Loved Out (IRE) 15-2 (10-11) In rear, headway omitted 2 out, pushed along and led narrowly before omitted last, ridden and sustained duel with winner on run-in, beaten on nod, 2nd of 7, shd behind Rock The House (11-0) at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in May.
Maroochi 10-3 (10-4) Held up in touch in rear, fell 3 out, at Taunton 3m hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Kapitaliste (FR) 11-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway chasing leaders 3rd, went 2nd after 3 out, stayed on same pace and no chance with winner next, 2nd of 12, 12l behind Stripe Of Honour (10-3) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in May.
