prominent, led after 1f, ridden over 2f out, ran on
in touch, effort and hung left from over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
prominent, outpaced 3f out, rallied 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish
held up, ridden and hung left from over 3f out, headway over 1f out, rider lost iron inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
led 1f, prominent, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened towards finish
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
Soapy Danger has been in good form of late but we are prepared to side with Hero Worship to lead them home with Barodine and Duty the other dangers. The selection has won both of his starts to date, the latest being when he beat Soapy Danger at Leicester. That was a good effort as Soapy Danger has been running well, and this progressive colt looks like one to stay on the right side of. He tends to do just enough in his races and there is every chance there is plenty more to come from him. Barodine has plenty of ability and there were positive reports coming from the stable about him prior to his seasonal reappearance. He ran well to finish second at Pontefract on that occasion and then won next time, but his latest effort was a little disappointing and in this hot contest he looks opposable. Duty won well at Yarmouth last time when beating Ermine Sky and the step-up in trip seemed to really suit this son of Rainbow Quest. He will win his fair share of races this season and he is sure to be thereabouts at the finish. Luca Cumani's Salesin may prove best of the remainder, but for the winner we are happy to return to Hero Worship.
Soapy Danger 8-15fav (9-7) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed and no extra well inside final furlong, 2nd of 4, 1l behind Hero Worship (9-2) at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Salesin 11-4fav (9-3) Made all, shaken up approaching final furlong, soon clear, won at Bath 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (6) sft in May beating Katchit (9-3) by 7l, 7 ran.
Hero Worship (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon edged left, stayed on under pressure to lead close home, won at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Apr beating Soapy Danger (9-7) by 1l, 4 ran.
Duty (IRE) 8-11fav (8-9) Held up mid-division, headway from 3f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, won at Yarmouth 1m 3f mdn stk (4) gf in May beating Ermine Sea (8-9) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Barodine 6-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Lake Poet (8-4) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gs in May.
Pinch of Salt (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Held up towards rear, pushed along from 4f out, switched to wide outside and stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 6th of 15, 5l behind Pearly King (9-2) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) sft in May.
Mortarboard 11-2 (8-12) Tracked leader, led 7f out, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind King of Argos (8-12) at Chepstow 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf.
