slowly into stride, chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, never able to challenge
tracked clear leader, took closer order over 2f out, driven to lead over 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong, comfortably
led, set strong pace and soon 5 lengths clear, headed over 1f out, no extra closing stages
Three Saints Bay is in fine form but has plenty to find on today’s unfavourable terms though there is little between the remaining pair. Raydiance won a Listed contest last year and returned to action with a good effort in a conditions race at Thirsk. He attempts a mile for the first time today but RED MIST has placed over today’s trip in Listed company in France the last twice and the Frankel colt gets the nod on that form given Simon Crisford’s yard sent out last year’s winner.
Raydiance 9-4 (8-12) Tracked leader, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, joined inside final furlong, headed final strides, 2nd of 4, nk behind Mankib (9-4) at Thirsk 7f stks (3) gs in Aug.
Red Mist (8-12) 3rd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Masaarr (8-12) at Deauville 1m lst stks gd in Jul.
Three Saints Bay (IRE) 6-4fav (9-7) Keen tracked leader, pressed leader from 3f out, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken close home, 3rd of 5, 3/4l behind Restive Spirit (9-4) at Ripon 1m hcp (3) gd in Aug.