mid-division, pushed along 4f out, made progress 3f out, briefly challenged winner 2f out, one-paced final furlong
led, pushed along before halfway, stayed on again 3f out, tired final 2f, no impact
held up, ridden along entering final 2f, passed rivals on the inside final furlong
settled mid-division, pushed along 3f out, lost position 2f out, never nearer
prominent, took over lead 3f out, driven 2f out, stayed on gamely final furlong
close up, impeded rival first 2f, pushed along 3f out, reminders and driven 2f out, stayed on same pace
towards rear, asked for an effort 2f out, no response final furlong, faded
held up outside, driven final 2f, never dangerous
missed start by 10 lengths, pushed along throughout, no extra 3f out, eased
prominent, short of room after 2f, pushed along 3f out, no extra
held up towards rear, made strong headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, travelled well 3f out, ridden along 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, driven 3f out, brief headway 2f out, outpaced inside final furlong
keen, prominent, driven 3f out, never dangerous entering final 2f
A rejuvenated Sunshineandbubbles bids for a four-timer raised a further 6lb while Menin Gate won at Newcastle back in October and debuts for a new yard on his return. Double Legend is partnered by a leading amateur and scored over track and trip earlier in the year but BIRD TO LOVE posted a better effort when third at Lingfield last time and may prove the one to side with in this. Noble Account and Earthly are others to consider.
Sunshineandbubbles 4-1 (9-1) Led early, prominent, led well over 1f out, stayed on well, readily, won at Leicester 1m 4f hcp (6) gf in Jul beating Petit Bay (9-3) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Temur Khan 80-1 (8-10) Always towards rear, never on terms, 7th of 11, 20 1/4l behind Buriram (10-0) at Windsor 1m 3f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Noble Account 9-2 (9-10) Midfield, pulled hard, joined leader 5f out, ridden into clear lead 2f out, joined and passed 1f out, kept on, 4th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Lexington Warfare (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Light Of Air (FR) 33-1 (9-10) In rear, pushed along 4f out, never on terms, 7th of 12, 11 1/4l behind Capricorn Prince (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Menin Gate (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on to lead close home, won at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Oct beating Troop (9-1) by nk, 14 ran.
Double Legend (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 13l behind Fume (9-10) at Lingfield 2m hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Jumping Jack (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, 12th of 13, 7 1/2l behind Hindaam (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Global Style (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Keen tracked leader, led 6f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, no extra, 6th of 9, 6 1/2l behind Songkran (9-9) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Ardimento (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Held up, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 14 3/4l behind Magical Ride (9-11) at Lingfield 7f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Bird To Love 22-1 (9-5) In touch, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, one pace and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Capricorn Prince (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Thermal (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders in 5th, weakened over 3f out, 9th of 11, 18 1/2l behind Settle Petal (9-8) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Elsie Violet (IRE) 9-2 (9-12) Chased leaders on outside, led over 8f out, headed 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 9 1/2l behind Grand Canal (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Earthly (USA) 4-1 (9-1) In rear, not much room and stumbled over 3f out, well held final 2f, 6th of 11, 11 1/4l behind Tribal Commander (9-11) at Chepstow 2m hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Kismat 9-1 (9-10) Held up in towards rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression from over 2f out, 10th of 12, 13 1/4l behind Scarlet Ruby (8-12) at Chepstow 1m 4f hcp (6) gd in Jul.