held up, headway 3f out, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on well final furlong, no impression
close up on inside, smooth headway to lead over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
led 2f , tracked leader, driven and outpaced over 3f out, soon hung left and weakened over 1f out
with leader, led after 2f headed over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
held up and behind, outpaced over 4f out, never dangerous
in touch, driven and outpaced over 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders
held up, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on
mid-divison, smooth headway to challenge 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well to lead well inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 3f out to over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up behind, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
chased leader to over 3f out, soon lost place, weakened 2f out
Soapy Danger progressed well last season and he is taken to land this Listed contest; the list of alternatives is headed by Tranquil Tiger and Regal Flush. Mark Johnston's 5-year-old hasn't been disgraced on his two outings this season and he is eased in grade today. He has trip and ground to suit and he looks to have outstanding claims. Tranquil Tiger is respected as he won a Listed contest in good style at Newbury earlier in the month and he is clearly on good terms with himself at present. Regal Flush disappointed behind Tranquil Tiger in that Newbury race but he was returning from a break that day and he may come on for the run. Lion Sands is another that probably needed the run last time, and this longer trip will play to his strengths, so he is another with claims. However, Soapy Danger has developed into a class act and he should prove hard to beat.
Lion Sands 11-4fav (9-1) Held up in touch, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, unable to quicken final furlong, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Spanish Moon (8-12) at Ascot 1m 4f lst stk (1) gf.
Tranquil Tiger 5-1 (9-1) Made all, shaken up and drew clear over 2f out, unchallenged, won at Newbury 1m 5f lst stk (1) gd beating Regal Flush (8-12) by 10l, 5 ran.
Tungsten Strike (USA) 10-1 (9-1) Led, edged left 2f out, soon ridden, headed approaching final furlong, one pace, 4th of 10, 3l behind Spanish Moon (8-12) at Ascot 1m 4f lst stk (1) gf.
Dunaskin (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Led, headed 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Raincoat (8-8) at Ripon 1m 4f stk (3) gd in Apr.
Heron Bay 14-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, ridden and headway from 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 10, 5l behind Ajaan (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Lost Soldier Three (IRE) (8-11) Led, clear 3f out, headed 2f out, kept on, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Quijano (8-11) at Nad Al Sheba 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) gd in Mar '07.
Red Gala 9-2 (9-0) Mid-division, not clear run 2f out, pushed his way through over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 6l behind Macarthur (9-0) at Chester 1m 5f Grp 3 (1) gd.
Regal Flush 11-10fav (8-12) Chased leaders, pushed along inside final 3f, never on terms, 2nd of 5, 10l behind Tranquil Tiger (9-1) at Newbury 1m 5f lst stk (1) gd.
Samuel 16-1 (8-12) Took keen hold in touch, ridden over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Geordieland (8-12) at York 1m 6f Grp 2 (1) gf.
Soapy Danger 3-1 (9-1) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 6l behind Shipmaster (9-1) at Ascot 2m Grp 3 (1) gs in Apr.
Supersonic Dave (USA) 22-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd towards finish, not trouble winner, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Macarthur (9-0) at Chester 1m 5f Grp 3 (1) gd.
Hanella (IRE) 80-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, weakened over 2f out, soon eased, last of 9, 39l behind Folk Opera (8-12) at Haydock 1m 4f lst stk (1) gf.
