went left start, chased leaders, kept on same pace and no impression inside final furlong, eased final 50 yards
slowly into stride, took keen hold and held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, ridden and kept on same pace
slowly into stride, always towards rear
made virtually all, ridden over 1f out, held on
towards rear, pushed along 3f out, never dangerous
bumped start, held up in mid-division, ridden and one pace when edged left over 1f out, kept on and went 4th in closing stages, no threat
reared start, towards rear on outside, headway on outer halfway, chased leaders 2f out, went 2nd entering final furlong, ran on, not reach winner
went left start, mid-division, ridden inside final furlong, kept on, never dangerous
carried left start, race keenly pressing winner, ridden over 1f out, lost 2nd entering final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure in closing stages, no threat
It's impossible to make a strong case for any of these. CAPTAIN SCOOBY doesn't win very often nowadays but has slipped 10lb down the weights this year and finished a bit closer at Yarmouth last time. He gets a token vote. Compton Albion made the frame over course and distance off a higher mark last season and Ecliptic Sunrise has more scope than most. Your Gifted hasn't won since 2011 while Bubbly Bailey remains 5lb higher than his only win in 25 starts.
Bubbly Bailey 11-4 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 3l behind Lunarian (9-5) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-55 (6) gd.
Your Gifted (IRE) 11-2 (8-11) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Spider Lily (8-6) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Ecliptic Sunrise 16-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 5, 10l behind Castorienta (9-8) at Leicester 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Rise To Glory (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, driven 2f out, lost place over 1f out, soon weakened, 14th of 15, 26l behind Armelle (8-11) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-55 (6) gf.
Compton Albion (IRE) 6-1 (8-9) Held up last, headway over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, soon 3rd, hung left and kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 5, 7l behind Spider Lily (8-4) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Aaranyow (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Led on rail, edged left off rail over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 10l behind Eager To Bow (9-1) at Lingfield 6f sell stks (6) gd.
China Excels 9-4fav (8-8) Dwelt soon in touch, ridden halfway, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 8, 5l behind Spring Bird (9-0) at Southwell 5f hcp (0-55) (6) fbs in Apr.
Sandsman's Girl (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Took keen hold in touch, ridden well over 1f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 10l behind Madame Mirasol (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6).
Smart Dj 25-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 11l behind Kommander Kirkup (9-2) at Thirsk 5f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf.
Aussie Sky (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Close up, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 6l behind River Dreamer (8-7) at Wolverhampton 6f sll hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Captain Scooby 5-2fav (8-10) In touch, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Lunarian (9-5) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-55 (6) gd.
My Time 50-1 (8-9) Slowly away, in rear and outpaced, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 7l behind Divertimenti (8-10) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.