tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, one pace in 3rd from over 1f out
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on and caught post
led, ridden over 2f out, soon headed, switched right over 1f out, kept on to regain lead post
in rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Typical of one from his yard, MYSTIQUE HEIGHTS has improved with every step up in distance. Sir Mark Prescott’s charge is likely to prove popular taking on an even longer trip today having won over 1m6f at Sandown last time when Tyrell finished third – the latter re-opposes on better terms but is less progressive than the selection. Dusky Raider is another 1m6f winner who had a legitimate excuse when tailed off at Catterick last time on unfavourable soft going. Rainbow Lad and Regal Galaxy make no appeal in their current form.
Dusky Raider (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) Led until 3f out, weakened rapidly, soon behind and eased, last of 5, dist behind Purple Magic (9-7) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp (5) sft in Jun.
Mystique Heights 8-11fav (8-10) Slowly into stride, soon tracking leading pair on inside, niggled along 4f out, 2nd under pressure over 1f out, led and veered badly left inside final furlong, held on, won at Sandown 1m 6f hcp (5) gd in Jul beating Captain Peacock (9-2) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Tyrell (IRE) 7-2 (8-13) Took keen hold tracking leading trio, pushed along over 3f out, 3rd and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Mystique Heights (8-10) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Regal Galaxy 16-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 6l behind Street Outlaw (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Rainbow Lad (IRE) 3-1 (8-8) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 5l behind Wotabreeze (9-7) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
