2nd early, chased leaders, pushed along 13f out, went 2nd over 2f out, no impression inside final furlong
led, pushed along 5f out, headed 4f out, weakened 3f out
took keen hold, soon tracking leader, led 4f out, soon headed, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, closed 4f out, soon led, driven over 1f out, stayed on well
Desertmore Hill wasn't disgraced on his debut under Rules at Ludlow and could make a race of it here with KAYF WILLOW. But the latter's Taunton conqueror Legend Lady ran well in a Listed bumper at Aintree next time so her form looks the stronger. The sparsely-built Holy Cross was well backed on his debut at Stratford but weakened quickly off the home turn and may need another summer on his back. Warwick fourth George Herbert may also need more time while newcomer Briac has a chasing pedigree so could find the trip and conditions against him.
Briac (FR) Kapgarde gelding out of Jarwin Do.
George Herbert 11-2 (10-7) Led 3f, prominent, led again over 5f out, headed over 3f out, outpaced 2f out, weakened from over 1f out, 4th of 9, 25l behind Copper Kay (10-12) at Warwick 2m NH flat (6) sft in Jan.
Holy Cross (IRE) 11-8fav (10-10) Towards rear, mid-division halfway, chased leaders over 4f out, outpaced 3f out, well beaten in 4th final 2f, 4th of 13, 21l behind Mister Miyagi (11-10) at Stratford 2m NH flat (5) gd in Mar.
Kayf Willow 7-2 (11-0) Held up in mid-division, headway to lead 3f out until 2f out, ridden one pace and no impression final furlong, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Legend Lady (10-6) at Taunton 2m 1f mares n h flat (6) gs in Mar.
Desertmore Hill (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Took keen hold, tracked leading pair, went 2nd 4f challenged from 2f out, every chance when green and ridden over 1f out, dropped to 3rd approaching final furlong, kept on same pace in 3rd, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Armchair Theatre (11-6) at Ludlow 2m NH flat (5) gs in Mar.
