September 15 / 15.45 Doncaster

15.45

Good

Graham Lee Vickers.Bet Leger Legends Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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Graham Lee Vickers.Bet Leger Legends Classified Stakes

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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4th

9

(3)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

18:40 Yarmouth

Hartswood

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Prolific winner who was in fine form through the winter but progress was stalled by a three-month absence when well beaten at Carlisle (1m, soft; ground no excuse); would have each-way claims if back on song a month later.

25/1

11

(14)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:15 Carlisle

Hartswood

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Has won three of his last four regulation races, two on the AW and the other at Doncaster in March (1m, good); won the charity race at York for the second time 12 days ago, goes well on soft ground and one to take seriously.

12/1

1st

2

(18)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Doncaster

Hartswood

11st 2lb

J: Miss Lois Teal

T: Richard Fahey

in rear

8/1

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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6

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:04 Windsor

Finn Russell

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ian Williams

Six-time winner, the latest over C&D in May off 2lb lower; underfoot conditions shouldn't faze him but he does need to rebound from a lesser effort at Chester six weeks ago.

10/1

6th

9

(5)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:30 Chester

Finn Russell

9st 2lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ian Williams

Only 3lb lower when beating five others at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May but he was beaten a long way over hurdles last time having bled from the nose.

12/1

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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3rd

11

(7)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Finn Ironside

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ivan Furtado

Made virtually all in big-field York handicap (good to firm) in 2024; C&D (good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) and AW (also 7f) winner last summer; lesser efforts followed until a firm step back in the right direction last time and returns to turf from a handy mark; respected.

10/1

4th

2

(10)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Finn Ironside

9st 8lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

C&D winner off this mark last summer but has struggled for form on AW this winter, including back from a second wind operation last time; would need to see market support to consider.

20/1

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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5th

3

(3)

12th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Tactical Control

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: B F Brookhouse

Sole win from 23 starts came on turf at Salisbury off 11lb higher last August; runner-up at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW; first-time blinkers) in March but he was disappointing over 1m2f here next time and was pulled up at Bath (1m, firm; reported to have moved poorly) when favourite 38 days ago; needs to bounce back.

7/2

7

(2)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Tactical Control

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: B F Brookhouse

always behind, pulled up back straight

7/2

7

(2)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Tactical Control

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: B F Brookhouse

always behind, pulled up back straight

7/2

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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4

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

English Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here.

8/1

4

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

English Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here.

8/1

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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13th

22

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Beale Street

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Last of 20 over 6f last May on his only race here, before finishing on the heels of the leaders twice over 7f at Doncaster; 0-11 on turf and not the most consistent but he won at Newcastle on two of his last three AW starts and the latest was over 7f; 6lb lower today and needs a close look.

12/1

1st

3

(3)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Beale Street

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

All four wins have been here but over 6f; he appears to stay 7f but had a shocker over C&D last time; that was too bad to be true in fairness.

7/1

11th

9

(3)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Beale Street

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

All four wins over 6f here, gaining the latest when leading late on 15 days ago; placed a few times at 7f and ought to remain very competitive off only 2lb higher.

13/2

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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8

(9)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Ten Commitments

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Scott Dixon

Dual winner for Jamie Osborne last year, the latest at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in October; regressive in three starts over 7f here since returning for this yard in March, though, and will need the switch to cheekpieces to make a difference; yard also runs Golden Pharaoh.

25/1

8th

8

(9)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Ten Commitments

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Scott Dixon

Dual winner for Jamie Osborne last year, the latest at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in October; regressive in three starts over 7f here since returning for this yard in March, though, and will need the switch to cheekpieces to make a difference; yard also runs Golden Pharaoh.

25/1

13th

13

(2)

27th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

15:15 Southwell (AW)

Ten Commitments

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

prominent, lost ground after 2f

25/1

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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8th

3

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Difficult to win with in recent years, now 7lb lower than when last successful at Southwell (1m) in August 2024; met trouble when sixth (beaten over 4l) here on penultimate start, but latest Leicester effort was less encouraging.

12/1

7th

9

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Mercurius Power

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jessica Macey

It's now 17 outings since his last success but he arrives on the back of a respectable sixth of 11 in 1m Newcastle handicap last month; easing in the weights and no forlorn hope.

14/1

6th

4

(9)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Regular 1m placings here and at Southwell since September; form dipped on latest outing, however, and there's been no win since August 2024.

8/1

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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1

(5)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Crowns Lady

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Advanced her form when landing 7f Haydock handicap 25 days ago; up 4lb but this course winner must enter calculations once more.

9/2

1st

2

(1)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:30 Haydock

Crowns Lady

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Three-time winner for Craig Lidster and even better for current yard with form figures of 21312; would probably have won last time at Catterick had she broke better from the stalls.

9/2

2

(6)

9th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Catterick

Crowns Lady

10st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won three times for Craig Lidster last season and subsequently sold to join current yard for 34,000gns; has been in fine heart this year winning twice, latest over C&D (good) last month off 5lb lower mark; looks sure to run well.

11/4

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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5th

1

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Secret Beach

9st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Donald McCain

Won twice over this trip for Ben Brookhouse last year but his stable/hurdle debut in December was underwhelming and he made a low-key return to the Flat last month; others have much less to prove.

25/1

9th

5

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Secret Beach

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Donald McCain

Struggled on hurdling/stable at Newbury in December but his last Flat run resulted in a brave win at Newmarket (1m4f, good) in the autumn; still looks feasibly treated on that form and he's in the mix back from another break; had a second wind operation since his last run.

11/2

4

(5)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Secret Beach

9st 10lb

J: J F Egan

T: B F Brookhouse

Had a good year, including a breakthrough win at York (1m4f, good to firm) in July; creditable second at Chester (extended 1m4f, good) 12 days ago and a 2lb nudge shouldn't prevent a prominent showing.

7/2

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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3rd

10

(2)

26th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newbury

Hartur DOudairies

10st 10lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Brian Ellison

Bumper/hurdles winner at around 2m; first switched to Flat in late July, racing over 1m initially before his staying-on sixth of 14 from the back on Flat handicap debut at York (soft; 33-1) 14 days ago; duly raised his game when stepped up to 2m here yesterday, making most and beating all except the easy winner; big player if he's in the same form today.

5/1

2nd

6

(3)

25th Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:41 Newbury

Hartur DOudairies

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Bumper/hurdles winner at around 2m; has had only five races on the Flat, with 1m looking inadequate on first four occasions and 1m2f the same with his staying-on sixth of 14 from the back on Flat handicap debut at York (soft; 33-1) 13 days ago; dropped 2lb and it's not hard to think that he will be a lot more potent this time with the much longer trip.

8/1

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

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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8th

2

(3)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 75y

16:19 Gowran Park

Slaney Swagger

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Philip M Byrne

Is 0-19 on turf but has been running well in defeat recently, including over C&D on heavy on his penultimate start; beaten just 1l on latest and same mark here; claims.

11/2

3rd

2

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 44y

14:55 Thurles

Slaney Swagger

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Philip M Byrne

0-20 but best run for this yard when beaten half a length in a heavy ground Gowran handicap (1m) last month; well treated if he can build on that and handles quicker ground.

4/1

6

(1)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Gowran Park

Slaney Swagger

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Philip M Byrne

Maiden has run well in defeat three times at this track over the season but was below form at Punchestown four days ago; could bounce back returning here and handles this ground.

6/1

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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7th

4

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Guiteau

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Faye Bramley

Not straightforward and was tailed off after missing the break at Ffos Las last month but he won by 4l there (6f, heavy) on his penultimate start; has claims if he can recapture that form and he has won off a higher mark in the past.

8/1

4

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Guiteau

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Faye Bramley

Not straightforward and was tailed off after missing the break at Ffos Las last month but he won by 4l there (6f, heavy) on his penultimate start; has claims if he can recapture that form and he has won off a higher mark in the past.

8/1

6th

4

(6)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Guiteau

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Faye Bramley

Not straightforward but he has more ability than his mark and his last two wins have been emphatic ones, latterly a near-5l success over 6f here 19 days ago (heavy; first time accessories); that form has been boosted by the reopposing Diamondsinthesand and a 5lb rise still leaves him lower than when running away with an Epsom handicap last summer (7f, good to soft); 5f asks a different question of him but his stamina will be an asset and they are likely to go hard.

9/4

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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8th

4

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Five-time 7f winner here (well suited by a good test over that trip) who's currently 0-17 over C&D; patchy since a win here off 1lb lower in February and others have more pressing claims.

16/1

18th

1

(22)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

King Of York

11st 2lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Scott Dixon

Still on a realistic mark and several good AW runs to his name already this year; 0-13 on turf and 0-31 at 1m+ so he will need to break new ground to come out on top today; Simon Walker booked but others might be seeing it out more strongly.

10/1

5th

11

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Dual course winner (1m/7f) this year, following a layoff; managed only sixth when favourite here (1m) 11 days ago but has a big role to play from the inside stall if quickly back in the groove.

11/2

OUR TIP

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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7th

1

(9)

24th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Terries Royale

10st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Appleby

Half-brother to six winners including Sakhee's Return (5.8f-7f including 2yo; RPR 93), Jackpot Royale (7f-1m; 91), Be Royale (6f-8.6f including AW; 79), Queens Royale (7f AW; 75) and Must Be Royale (7f AW; 70); once-raced dam (56) out of 1m Group 3 winner; family has won plenty of races for the yard, but stable only has the occasional winning newcomer; watch market.

16/1

Non-runners

Visibility, Serious Look

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £47.40
Straight Forecast £38.19
Trifecta £497.90

Selections

Telegraph:

Terries Royale

NEWMARKET:

Tactical Control

SPOTLIGHT:

Secret Beach

LAMBOURN:

Ten Commitments

POSTDATA:

Guiteau

The Star:

Finn Russell

The Times:

Hartur d'Oudairies

RP RATINGS:

Hartswood

Daily Mirror:

Terries Royale

The Sun:

Terries Royale

Daily Record:

Tactical Control

D Express:

Secret Beach