mid-division, chased leaders under pressure over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, never on terms
with winner, lost place over 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off
with leader 6f, soon driven to chase leaders, ridden over 5f out, behind final 4f
tracked leaders, outpaced 6f out, headway and effort to challenge on outside 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no impression in 3rd final furlong
raced keenly, tracked leaders to 6f out, soon behind, tailed off
in touch on outside, effor to challenge 3f out, to over 1f out, no impression final furlong
mid-division, driven 6f out, soon weakened, lost touch 5f out, tailed off
raced keenly, held up behind, headway 4f out, effort on inside 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to press winner inside final furlong, held towards finish
made virtually all, driven over 2f out, ridden 1f out, stayed on gamely when pressed inside final furlong
mid-division, lost place 5f out, soon behind, tailed off
always behind, tailed off halfway, soon pulled up
Seriously represents the Donald McCain team that has a sound record in these contests and, as usual in such events the market should prove informative as to stable expectations first time up. Similar comments apply to Tim Vaughan's Independent May, whilst Petie McSweetie and Potters Dream arrive direct from the pointing arena and should also be noted in betting exchanges. Ma Toolan was never going to play a part in the finish on her Worcester debut but stayed on late into fourth spot and should improve. The vote goes to BEREA BORU, much improved here last time when runner-up to Azure Fly. He was unable to test the winner that day but was clear of the remainder and a similar effort here will see him go close.
Petie Mcsweetie (IRE) Accordion gelding out of Crafty Rule.
Potters Dream (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) (tt) mists; ap; one pce 2 out, 2nd of 12, 8l behind Onetokeep (12-0) at Mollington 2m 5f ptp gs in May.
Seriously Generous gelding out of Marabunta.
Berea Boru (IRE) 22-1 (10-13) Towards rear, headway over 5f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 13, 9l behind Azure Fly (10-13) at Stratford 2m cond NH flat (6) gs.
Eddisbury Hill Needwood Blade gelding out of Veni Vici.
Rafafie Kayf Tara gelding out of Florie.
Cape Sky Cape Town mare out of Herecomespapin.
Irene Kennet 16-1 (10-8) Raced keenly, mid-division, chased leaders 4f out, soon outpaced never on terms, 5th of 11, 26l behind Western Approaches (10-5) at Bangor 2m 1f mares n h flat (5) gd in May '11.
Ma Toolan (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) Held up in rear, took keen hold, headway from 5f out, went 4th inside final furlong, never any chance, 4th of 16, 25l behind Blue Article (10-10) at Worcester 2m mares n h flat (6) gd in Jun.
Independent May Revoque filly out of Jessie May.
Smiley Miley (IRE) Danroad filly out of Music Teacher.
Totally Addicted 25-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, pushed along before 5f out, never dangerous, 5th of 8, 45l behind Sir Benfro (11-8) at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) sft.
