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15:45 Doncaster

Good

Graham Lee Vickers.Bet Leger Legends Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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Doncaster

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 553509 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

Regressive 7yo who has finished down the field on his last three starts and needs to turn things around; however, he showed spark as recently as June and he drops into a 0-70 for the first time; worth a second look for jockey and trainer who have combined to win two of the last five runnings.

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4

(7)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hartswood

9st 12lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

Returned to winning form at Doncaster (1m, soft) 15 days ago; equally effective on AW but does not have a profile that suggests he will follow up.

7/1

1st

5

(10)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Doncaster

Hartswood

11st 7lb

J: Sammy Jo Bell

T: Richard Fahey

Regressive 7yo who has finished down the field on his last three starts and needs to turn things around; however, he showed spark as recently as June and he drops into a 0-70 for the first time; worth a second look for jockey and trainer who have combined to win two of the last five runnings.

12/1

9th

6

(7)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Hartswood

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

1m course winner who proved his stamina for this trip when winning at Ayr (1m2f, soft) last October; had dropped 3lb lower than for that win when a close third back here (1m) in June, but last two efforts haven't been at the same level.

33/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 573241 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict

Lightly raced 4yo who was running well in fast-ground handicaps this summer prior to getting off the mark at Ascot (1m, soft) last Friday; could have more to offer and he holds solid claims.

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2nd

4

(5)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

17:10 Yarmouth

Terries Royale

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

took keen hold, led, headed 1f out, kept on

7/2

1st

12

(14)

26th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newmarket

Terries Royale

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

in touch with leaders, led against near rail after 2f, pushed along when faced challenge over 1f out, clear towards finish, kept on well

9/2

11/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 830912 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict

Won at Carlisle (1m1f, good) last month and creditable second at Epsom (8.5f, soft) on Thursday when not quite seeing it out on the ground; could have a big part to play if this run doesn't come too soon.

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7th

15

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:20 Downpatrick

Finn Russell

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

took keen hold, led, pushed along briefly after 4th

9/2

3rd

3

(9)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Doncaster

Finn Russell

11st 7lb

J: Mark Enright

T: Ian Williams

Won at Carlisle (1m1f, good) last month and creditable second at Epsom (8.5f, soft) on Thursday when not quite seeing it out on the ground; could have a big part to play if this run doesn't come too soon.

11/1

2nd

6

(2)

12th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:50 Epsom

Finn Russell

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ian Williams

Got off the mark on turf at Carlisle (9f) in August and backed it up with a solid second of four in handicap hurdle at Les Landes 17 days ago; needs considering.

4/1

Form: -30213 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict

Front-running 3yo who went close on the round course here (1m, good) in July before winning at York (7f, good to firm) seven days later; another good run when third at Thirsk (1m, good) recently; he brings a mark of 65 to this 0-70 but he's progressive and could make another bold bid.

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4th

12

(1)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Doncaster

Finn Ironside

11st 2lb

J: Adam McNamara

T: Craig Lidster

Front-running 3yo who went close on the round course here (1m, good) in July before winning at York (7f, good to firm) seven days later; another good run when third at Thirsk (1m, good) recently; he brings a mark of 65 to this 0-70 but he's progressive and could make another bold bid.

11/1

3rd

5

(6)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Finn Ironside

11st 2lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Craig Lidster

Off the mark with a game win at York (7f, good to firm) latest; form of that has received a couple of boosts; up 2lb and back up in trip; contender.

11/4

1st

13

(3)

27th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:40 York

Finn Ironside

8st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Craig Lidster

Nine-race maiden; two good runs this season, notably when a close second over 1m at Doncaster last week (good) after making the running; down in trip but a possible.

11/1

Form: 4-8551 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict

3yo who got off the mark at the 11th attempt in handicap at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; that may have given his confidence a boost but he needs to build on that latest form to follow up today.

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9th

13

(13)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Tactical Control

9st 5lb

J: Luke Catton

T: B F Brookhouse

towards rear

25/1

6th

7

(8)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Tactical Control

9st 4lb

J: Luke Catton

T: B F Brookhouse

Couldn't land a blow in the Leger Legends race at Doncaster ten days ago but he had won at Salisbury on his previous start; stamina still not proven.

12/1

5th

15

(13)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Doncaster

Tactical Control

11st 2lb

J: David England

T: B F Brookhouse

3yo who got off the mark at the 11th attempt in handicap at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; that may have given his confidence a boost but he needs to build on that latest form to follow up today.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 558353

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict

Has run well in defeat on his three starts this summer; can give another good account but he'd be a few pounds better off with quite a few of these if this was a handicap, so he may be vulnerable.

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6th

10

(8)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

English Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Heather Main

prominent

16/1

6th

2

(14)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Doncaster

English Spirit

11st 7lb

J: David Mullins

T: Heather Main

Has run well in defeat on his three starts this summer; can give another good account but he'd be a few pounds better off with quite a few of these if this was a handicap, so he may be vulnerable.

16/1

3rd

5

(3)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:25 Epsom

English Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Heather Main

prominent

12/1

Form: 44-633 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict

3yo who kept on for close third of six at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) in July in his second handicap and filled same position there (1m1f, soft) last month, when not quite seeing it out; this trip could be ideal; chance.

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3rd

7

(4)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Beale Street

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Seven-race maiden; close third in a 7f maiden handicap at Carlisle in July but he's not built on it in two runs since; down in the weights but others look safer.

10/1

7th

10

(8)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Doncaster

Beale Street

11st 2lb

J: Adrian Nicholls

T: Bryan Smart

3yo who kept on for close third of six at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) in July in his second handicap and filled same position there (1m1f, soft) last month, when not quite seeing it out; this trip could be ideal; chance.

10/1

3rd

7

(9)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Carlisle

Beale Street

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Low-mileage 3yo who took a step forward on his second handicap start when third of six over 7f here last month; he can make his presence felt eased 1lb.

6/1

Form: 155332

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

3yo who won at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June and has run well to finish in the first three on his last three starts (7f-8.5f); represents in-form yard and could be thereabouts.

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6th

4

(8)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Ten Commitments

9st 13lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Soft ground a likely excuse for his Doncaster blowout last time (Guiteau behind); had previously looked fine with the step up to 1m, however, and needs to bounce back over this easy 7f.

16/1

8th

16

(18)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Doncaster

Ten Commitments

11st 2lb

J: Jimmy McCarthy

T: Jamie Osborne

3yo who won at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June and has run well to finish in the first three on his last three starts (7f-8.5f); represents in-form yard and could be thereabouts.

7/1

2nd

5

(1)

1st Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:52 Brighton

Ten Commitments

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

7f winner in June; ran respectably when upped to 8.5f at Epsom (good) most recently; in-form 3yo who remains comparatively unexposed at this sort of trip and must figure in calculations.

9/2

Form: 345441 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict

Fair fourth at Thirsk (1m, good) last month before winning at Southwell (1m, AW); this in-form contender could give another good account but he's at a slight disadvantage at today's weights.

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4th

2

(10)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Mercurius Power

10st 0lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Jessica Macey

Much lower in the weights than in two previous C&D runs when he made it pay in August, settling the outcome quite readily; down the field in the Legends race at Doncaster since but perhaps he'll have more to give back here.

9/1

9th

7

(15)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Doncaster

Mercurius Power

11st 7lb

J: Jason Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Fair fourth at Thirsk (1m, good) last month before winning at Southwell (1m, AW); this in-form contender could give another good account but he's at a slight disadvantage at today's weights.

10/1

1st

7

(4)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:58 Southwell (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Went close off this mark at Newcastle in January; not quite hit those heights in two runs back from a spring break but he should be at concert pitch now and he's one to take seriously.

6/1

16/1

Form: 614914 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict

Won at Southwell (7f, AW) last month and again ran well when fourth of 13 at Hamilton (1m, heavy) last time; seems fine on good ground; this 3yo is open to further improvement but it's necessary today.

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10th

11

(7)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Doncaster

Crowns Lady

11st 2lb

J: B J Cooper

T: Craig Lidster

Won at Southwell (7f, AW) last month and again ran well when fourth of 13 at Hamilton (1m, heavy) last time; seems fine on good ground; this 3yo is open to further improvement but it's necessary today.

16/1

4th

1

(5)

4th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

17:10 Hamilton

Crowns Lady

9st 11lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Dam was a mud-lover; front-running handicap debut win at Ripon (good to soft) in June; two lesser runs followed (one over 1m2f) but she was a ready winner on AW debut at Southwell (first 7f run; both wins for William Pyle) last week; capable of following up under penalty if in the same form.

4/1

1st

5

(7)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:47 Southwell (AW)

Crowns Lady

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

pressed leader

20/1

10/1

Form: -04227

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

Seven-race maiden whose best form has come over 1m4f and he was below par at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last month; however, the tongue-tie returns after being left off last time and his jockey and trainer combined to win this last year with a 3yo who was dropping back in trip; interesting contender.

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11th

13

(17)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Doncaster

Secret Beach

11st 2lb

J: Tom Scudamore

T: B F Brookhouse

Seven-race maiden whose best form has come over 1m4f and he was below par at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last month; however, the tongue-tie returns after being left off last time and his jockey and trainer combined to win this last year with a 3yo who was dropping back in trip; interesting contender.

10/1

7th

11

(10)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Beach

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: B F Brookhouse

Six-race maiden who has finished runner-up in five-runner contests over 1m4f at Newmarket (good to firm) and Epsom (good to soft) the last twice; needs a bit more if he is to get off the mark in this better race now switched to the AW.

12/1

2nd

3

(5)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 5

18:05 Epsom

Secret Beach

9st 8lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: B F Brookhouse

Five-race maiden who has improved since switched to handicaps in a tongue-tie, going down by half a length at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago (has run well on good to soft); up 3lb but likely to progress further and the stable is going well.

3/1

20/1

Form: 600249 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict

Below par more often than not this year but soft ground may not have suited the last twice (most recently at Carlisle on Wednesday) and before those he was a good second at Thirsk (1m, good); capable of a bold show.

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10th

4

(9)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:33 Ayr

Strongbowe

10st 0lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Dual 1m winner; acts on a sound surface and good to soft; has slid gradually in the handicap and looks well treated on 2023 form; tongue-tie now accompanies cheekpieces; support for him would pique interest.

16/1

12th

8

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Doncaster

Strongbowe

11st 7lb

J: Brian Harding

T: Tim Easterby

Below par more often than not this year but soft ground may not have suited the last twice (most recently at Carlisle on Wednesday) and before those he was a good second at Thirsk (1m, good); capable of a bold show.

20/1

9th

2

(7)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:03 Carlisle

Strongbowe

10st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won a five-runner race off 7lb higher over C&D in July last season (good to soft); one of his best runs since when second over 1m at Thirsk last month (good) but a lesser effort last time; a possible.

12/1

Form: 494

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict

Bumper/hurdles winner at around 2m; switched to the Flat this summer and his first three runs in this code have come over 1m, which has looked inadequate; however, he's shown signs of promise and this 0-70 classified provides a more realistic opportunity; has the assistance of Gerald Mosse.

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6th

17

(17)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Hartur DOudairies

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Bumper/hurdles winner at around 2m; only had four races on the Flat and a 1m has looked inadequate; however, even 1m2f might not be far enough for him.

25/1

13th

6

(12)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Doncaster

Hartur DOudairies

11st 7lb

J: Gerald Mosse

T: Brian Ellison

Bumper/hurdles winner at around 2m; switched to the Flat this summer and his first three runs in this code have come over 1m, which has looked inadequate; however, he's shown signs of promise and this 0-70 classified provides a more realistic opportunity; has the assistance of Gerald Mosse.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

11th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Ripon

Hartur DOudairies

9st 11lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

upset in stalls, steadied start, held up in rear

33/1

Form: 372833

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict

Strong claims if judged on Irish form for Jim Bolger as recent as June; however, below par on final run for that yard and same story on first two outings for this stable; return to form needed in first-time visor.

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14th

14

(4)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Doncaster

Slaney Swagger

11st 2lb

J: Richard Johnson

T: Alice Haynes

Strong claims if judged on Irish form for Jim Bolger as recent as June; however, below par on final run for that yard and same story on first two outings for this stable; return to form needed in first-time visor.

12/1

3rd

4

(3)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:37 Ripon

Slaney Swagger

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Showed some fair form at 1m/1m2f in Ireland for Jim Bolger but (gelded) went without his usual headgear when a below-par third in 1m1f Hamilton maiden on his stable debut 13 days ago; cheekpieces are refitted now (also tongue tied) and he holds leading form claims if back to his best.

8/11

Form: 6-1286 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

Won at Epsom (7f, good to soft) in July and fair sixth there (7f, good) three weeks ago; stays that trip well and lines up on favourable terms but hasn't really shone in the past when upped to 1m (can be difficult to settle).

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5th

3

(6)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Guiteau

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Paid the price for an easy comeback Epsom win with a sharp rise in the weights and has struggled latterly; soft ground may have been behind his latest effort but he's some way down the pecking order.

10/1

15th

4

(6)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Doncaster

Guiteau

11st 7lb

J: Jim Culloty

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Won at Epsom (7f, good to soft) in July and fair sixth there (7f, good) three weeks ago; stays that trip well and lines up on favourable terms but hasn't really shone in the past when upped to 1m (can be difficult to settle).

12/1

6th

12

(3)

26th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:00 Epsom

Guiteau

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Can front-run; came good at the 13th time of asking, at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last October; went in again at this track (7f, good to soft) last month on reappearance, well on top, and good second here (good) one week later, before fading out of it over 1m at Sandown latest; more interesting back here over 7f but this is competitive.

10/1

16th
17 (5)
King Of York

25/1

Form: 146777

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict

Reserve; won at Southwell (7f, AW) in March but has failed to threaten on his four starts since April and others are preferred; 0-11 on turf.

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18

29th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

7th

15

29th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:55 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Won at this course in February and March during a consistent spell; not in the same form since April and finished only eighth of 12 here on Thursday; others are preferred on recent efforts.

33/1

8th

3

(10)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Successful at this course in February/March during a consistent spell; not in the same form since April and cannot be supported with confidence at present.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £474.00
Straight Forecast £381.90
Trifecta £4979.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Guiteau

The Star:

Finn Russell

RP RATINGS:

Hartswood

Daily Mirror:

Terries Royale

Daily Record:

Tactical Control

D Express:

Secret Beach