THE opener, which took place just before the worst of the weather set in, delivered back-to-back wins for Melanie Young and Sorbet. The duo impressed to deliver the sole double clear round, adding just time penalties to their opening score. Young has now has forged an exciting partnership with this Arab-sired nine-year-old, who is owned and bred by Mary Guinness.

“We are so lucky, because Mary is such a patient owner, and is very much for the long term,” said Young. “I’m thrilled for her, because this horse is finally turning into the horse we hoped we was.”