September 14 / 15.35 Doncaster

15.35

Good

IPM Group Leger Legends Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £11514.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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IPM Group Leger Legends Classified Stakes

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 111253 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Completed a 1m hat-trick in June, on the AW, good to firm and soft; his inflated mark doesn't count against him in a race of this nature and he's holding his form well.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Beaming Light

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

Completed a hat-trick over 1m on turf/Polytrack in June last year, but those are his only victories in 34 starts; 9lb lower than for the latest, but others still look more compelling; eyeshield removed.

8/1

7th

8

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:07 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beaming Light

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

All three wins have been over 1m; went close here over 8.5f in February and kept on into fourth (behind Cooramook) after missing the break over C&D last time; will need things to drop right given his hold-up style.

14/1

12/1

Form: 386114 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Last three races over slightly further at Hamilton, winning Class 5/6 handicaps before running surprisingly well behind progressive 3yos in a Class 3; perhaps flattered from the front last time but enters the equation.
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9th

9

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Ayr Poet

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

All 13 wins have come elsewhere but he does have course form and he did so well when going close at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) last week; however, he's now 6lb higher than his September win which might be a step too far.

9/2

2nd

9

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Ayr Poet

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Rounded off last season with a game win here (1m Class 5, good to soft; from 4lb lower), that his 13th win; struggled in a competitive Sunday Series Handicap at Musselburgh 24 days ago, and it might be a similar story here; stablemate of Pearl Eye and Motawaared.

40/1

12th

8

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Ayr Poet

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

11yo who was as good as ever last season, winning three times, including at Ayr in September when last season; this two-time course winner is not ruled out on his return but there's a suspicion he'll improve for the run.

16/1

Form: -66891 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
These terms don't appear that favourable at face value but he returned to winning ways in a 1m handicap at Windsor (soft; second run in this headgear combination) and he was worthy of a much higher mark last year; considered.
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8th

9

(3)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Double Time

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Mitchell Hunt & Tim Vaughan

Dual C&D winner but has trailed in last on two most recent starts; has had his second wind op since and difficult to place too much faith in.

50/1

11th

8

(11)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Double Time

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Tim Vaughan

Front-runner whose most recent win was at Kempton (1m, AW) last October off 1lb lower; not so good in his only four races since; absent 187 days before his last of 12 at Sandown four weeks ago, so he's a touch speculative this time.

20/1

12th

3

(5)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Sandown

Double Time

10st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Tim Vaughan

Front-runner who won at Kempton (1m, AW) last October; however, this 8yo wasn't at the top of his game at Southwell (1m, AW) in January and he may improve for this first outing since.

16/1

Form: 151566 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Likes a long straight so recent defeats at Beverley and Pontefract are forgiven, while his sixth at Redcar in between was after a troubled run; could have a say.
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13th

9

(13)

16th Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Eeetee

10st 10lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: John Wainwright

4-10 at Redcar but latest win was July 2025 and he's not been seen to anything like such good effect since, including three times here; latest start (mid-division in large field over 1m) was first visit here this term and he now moves back up in trip, having won four times over 1m2f during 2022 and 2023.

25/1

8th

9

(2)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Eeetee

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Four of his six wins have been at Redcar including over C&D last July; now 7lb lower than for that success, but he's lost his way since then and has been well held in both runs this season; needs a big turnaround.

40/1

Form: 4-4811 C

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
All three wins at 7f but has form over this far; 2-3 for current yard and 2-2 in the tongue-tie, winning low-grade handicaps here (good to soft) and at Newcastle (AW); has been going from the front and should make a bold bid.
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1st

4

(8)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Finn Ironside

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Doubled his tally over C&D when making all in a class 5 handicap four weeks ago, his third win when ridden by Elle-May Croot; likes it here and has good claims off 3lb higher, but could be taken on for the lead by Spartan Fighter.

3/1

1st

9

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Finn Ironside

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

No match for Coramento here last month in a race he won the previous season; however, he does have a pull in the weights with the winner and must have an each-way chance.

7/1

Form: 854656 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Both wins on Tapeta and 0-10 on the grass, though twice placed; hasn't been running well enough of late to believe he'll provide the answer.
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9th

7

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Quiet Resolve

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Alan Brown

Campaigned mostly at Hamilton for current stable, winning in May and creditable second to Sanafi Zabeel (runs in first division) last month; well held in last week's Leger Legends at Doncaster but it's an effort which might be worth forgiving after he pulled too hard; Hector Crouch is 1-1 for the stable this year.

16/1

12th

8

(16)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Quiet Resolve

11st 7lb

J: Gay Kelleway

T: Alan Brown

Campaigned mostly at Hamilton for current stable, winning in May and creditable second last time; sound effort in sole Doncaster attempt, namely 11-2 third in this contest (good to soft) 12 months ago; again has place possibilities.

9/1

2nd

1

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

19:30 Hamilton

Quiet Resolve

10st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Patchy for Richard Fahey last year and has reverted to type for his new yard this time, having kicked off with a C&D win off 2lb lower in May; does like it here though, and this a bit easier, having been said to have hung right at Chester last time.

8/1

Form: 527

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Only had three races and the close second at Carlisle (1m, good to soft) is the standout run; bit risky.
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5

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Susie Sioux

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John Mackie

Five-race maiden whose encouraging turf form includes a good second in the Leger Legends race at Doncaster; close fifth to Arkenstaar, despite traffic issues, at Pontefract last week; clear possibilities off same mark.

9/2

9

(2)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Doncaster

Susie Sioux

11st 7lb

J: Franny Norton

T: John Mackie

Only had three races and the close second at Carlisle (1m, good to soft) is the standout run; bit risky.

8/1

4

(4)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:22 Southwell (AW)

Susie Sioux

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: John Mackie

Not without some promise on her belated debut over C&D in June and took a step forward when beaten half a length into second of 14 at Carlisle (7.7f, good to soft; 66-1) last month; one for the shortlist.

12/1

Form: 211647 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
In good form back in the spring at about 1m and his Wolverhampton fourth after a break was no backward step; Southwell was ten days ago but if forgiven that a case can be made.
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1st

7

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

Antiquity

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Seen more often on the AW (3-21) than on turf (1-7); back off his last winning mark, but needs to improve on his last couple of efforts.

13/2

8th

2

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Antiquity

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) in February; wasn't far off that level in next three runs but his form slumped at Lingfield three weeks ago; only 1lb higher than for last success but he needs to bounce back on this return to turf.

16/1

7th

2

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Antiquity

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Scored off 2lb lower over C&D in February and has remained in good form, most recently when fourth of 15 on turf (8.3f, good) three weeks ago; ought to be on the premises again.

5/1

Form: 44-64

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three of his four runs have been on heavy ground, last time finishing a 5l fourth of ten on handicap debut at Goodwood (1m2f); remains to be seen whether he needs those conditions but there's some upside to him.
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4th

1

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Chambers

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Faye Bramley

Showed some promise last season, including on the AW; got off the mark when neck-winner of a 1m6f handicap at Nottingham last time (good to firm; 20-1); up 3lb; a possible.

5/2

Form: 13709

Last run: 79 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has regressed since his winning debut in April (7f AW) but only had five races and could be all the better for being gelded.
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2nd

3

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

15:47 Wolverhampton (AW)

Four Fifty

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Harry Ryall

Gradually went the wrong way for previous yard after making a successful debut and was comfortably held on stable debut at Bath (1m2f, good; first-time tongue-tie) this month; little to suggest this big step up in trip will make a difference.

12/1

6th

1

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

21:00 Bath

Four Fifty

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Harry Ryall

Won debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last April; fourth in the Leger Legends race at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last September but yet to make much of an impact in handicaps, so he can't be the percentage call on this first start since leaving Craig Lidster; tongue tied first time.

12/1

20th

8

(18)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Four Fifty

10st 11lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Craig Lidster

Made a winning debut at Newcastle (7f) last April; yet to make much of an impact in handicaps but he has dropped down the weights and he ran a solid race over C&D in the Leger Legends race last September; goes well after a break and he has a top amateur booked; interesting.

12/1

Form: 54-607

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Some promise last year but not this season and best trip remains a mystery; others safer.
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13

(17)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Doncaster

Legend Forever

11st 2lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Some promise last year but not this season and best trip remains a mystery; others safer.

12/1

5

(9)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Kempton (AW)

Legend Forever

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Hasn't progressed since finishing fifth at Ayr (7f; blinkered) on debut in September and he failed to beat a rival home at Doncaster (1m2f; first-time tongue-tie) 27 days ago; back to 7f with returning blinkers added.

18/1

9

(9)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:55 Doncaster

Legend Forever

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Some promise in three 7f novices, albeit hasn't progressed; it's still early days and he's a possible improver upped to 1m2f on his handicap debut in a first-time tongue-tie but concerning to see him taken out on account of unsuitable (soft) ground recently.

16/1

Form: 041679

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
A reproduction of his Nottingham success (1m, good) in July would give him a chance but he hasn't approached that level in his last three races.
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9th

5

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:48 Uttoxeter

Louie The Legend

11st 3lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Dylan Cunha

Dual Flat winner whose best hurdling effort came with the switch to handicaps when third at Southwell (2m, good) in May, but he failed to match that form when well backed at Warwick nine days later; latest Flat run is best overlooked and he has claims if reproducing the Southwell effort.

8/1

9th

2

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Chepstow

Louie The Legend

11st 0lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Well below market expectations over hurdles last time (potential stamina issues but has never been the most consistent) and returns to the Flat on a handy mark; course winner as a 2yo (good to soft) and he's considered under Fletcher Yarham.

6/1

6th

3

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Louie The Legend

11st 4lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Dylan Cunha

Dual Flat winner; ran his best race in this sphere when third of ten finishers at Southwell (2m, good) nine days ago on his handicap debut; has scope to improve further and should run well.

4/1

Form: 4-6972 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Bits of promise for Marcus Tregoning before changing hands for 18,000gns; ran his best race yet on stable debut when beaten a head at Carlisle (1m1f, good); has every chance on these terms and open to further improvement.
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3rd

3

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moonjid

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Appleby

Doubled his tally at Yarmouth (1m2f) in June but added to a patchy profile when coming in last of eight there (1m2f) last time; others appeal more.

10/1

8th

5

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:25 Yarmouth

Moonjid

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Just held on to make all over C&D (good to firm) in June but has not kicked on from that success and does not appear to have much margin for error off current mark; not sure to be suited by the forecast rain; cheekpieces (left off last time) are refitted.

7/1

50/1

Form: 73-958

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f maiden for Charlie Johnston last summer; mostly well held in his subsequent races and yet to threaten for current yard.
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4th

8

(5)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Shazani

9st 6lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Roy Bowring

Made all over C&D (good to firm) last month and followed up at Beverley (5f, good to firm); has won here on good to soft ground; climbing the weights but there's still mileage in his mark judged on his old form; respected.

5/1

1st

9

(2)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Shazani

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Made all and held on in tenacious fashion at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago; handily drawn but he faces competition for the lead on what is only the second 5f start of his career.

9/2

1st

4

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Shazani

9st 8lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Roy Bowring

Won the Legends Classified Stakes here (1m; 40-1) last September; knocking on the door over 7f here (23) in recent times; competitively weighted from an unchanged mark, and a danger to all if allowed uncontested lead back at 6f.

4/1

Non-runners

Golden Pharaoh, Siam Fox, D Day Major Winter

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Moonjid

POSTDATA:

Beaming Light

The Times:

Finn Ironside

NEWMARKET:

Louie The Legend

RP RATINGS:

Moonjid

D Express:

Moonjid

Daily Mirror:

Moonjid

The Star:

Moonjid

Daily Record:

Moonjid

The Sun:

Beaming Light

Telegraph:

Finn Ironside