led 1f, steadied to be intouch, switched left over 1f out, ridden to chase winner soon after, lost 2nd near finish
raced wide in touch, weakening when hampered over 1f out
broke well steadied to mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace
led after 1f, headed 7f out, tracked leaders, effort when switched left over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace
in rear, weakened over 2f out
broke well, took keen hold early, intouch, chased leader over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden out
slowly away, in rear, ridden and headway 1f out, never nearer
tracked leader 7f out until over 2f out, weakening when hampered over 1f out
mid-division, ridden along halfway, headway over 2f out, bumped over 1f out, driven and stayed on to go 2nd near finish
led 7f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Back to his last winning mark and with race fitness on his side we favour BUBBLY BRAVEHEART on his return to turf, that's in preference to Rose Alba and Highland Bridge. Although the selection's previous turf runs weren't up to the standard of those he's produced on the all-weather he looks an improved animal and he should act on these conditions. Rose Alba progressed in maidens before being out classed in a nursery event on her final start as a juvenile. This looks easier and she should go well as long as he's fit on her return. Highland Bridge is also unexposed and progressed in three maidens culminating in a victory at Kempton in January. Based on that he looks well weighted and should be better than he showed off this mark on his handicap debut. Pascalina will also be fit with all three of her runs coming this season but she's not a standout at the weights on her first start in this company so in a tricky puzzle Bubbly Braveheart is at least well-weight and gets the call.
Bubbly Braveheart (IRE) 15-2 (9-1) Tracked leader, ridden to lead 2f out, soon headed, no extra, 6th of 8, 14l behind Srda (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Highland Bridge 5-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 6l behind Pastello (8-13) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Feb.
Varachi 33-1 (9-3) Held up in last pair, headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 4l behind Essexbridge (9-3) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Oct.
Abhar (USA) 10-1 (9-1) Held up in mid-division, never on terms, 8th of 12, 7l behind Mount Juliet (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Rose Alba (IRE) 11-2 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 9, 22l behind Lethal Combination (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 1f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
Orsett Lad (USA) 20-1 (8-7) Behind, soon outpaced, headway 2f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Mount Juliet (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
On Khee 33-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden and one pace final 2f, 4th of 14, 8l behind Mass Rally (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Nov.
Pascalina 25-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden and slightly outpaced over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 5, 6l behind Atlantic Tiger (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Atakora (IRE) 22-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, mid-division, hung left throughout, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 17l behind Awesome Act (9-3) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Oct.
One Cool Poppy (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 9l behind Brooklands Bay (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Oct.
Zambuka (FR) 20-1 (8-6) Pushed along in rear, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, 6th of 11, 11l behind Don't Call Me (8-11) at Southwell 7f mdn auc stks (5) fbs in Mar.
