Tomorrow / 13.50 Doncaster

13.50

Good To Soft

Betfred Leger Legends Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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Betfred Leger Legends Classified Stakes

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 064391

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Record is 3-24; incurs 6lb penalty but is effectively striking while the iron's hot, having rallied to justify favouritism in Thirsk handicap (7f, good to soft) last Saturday; has form over 1m; enters calculations.
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1st

9

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Nyman

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Now 8lb lower than when winning at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) last November; he has shown enough this year to think he retains a good portion of his ability; should go well.

6/1

9th

7

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Nyman

9st 6lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Ended 2025 with 7f Newcastle victory and he's back in very good form of late, third of 14 in 1m handicap at Redcar a week ago; a likely player eased 1lb.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 648432 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Campaigned over 7f in recent times but shapes as if this return to 1m will suit; in form, having made the frame on AW in last three starts; effective on turf; strong contender under Sammy Jo Bell, who has ridden the winner of this race three times.
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2nd

1

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael Herrington

Both AW wins have been here (1m/7f) and he suffered a near miss at Southwell (7f) last time; unlikely to be far away.

4/1

3rd

3

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Herrington

Both AW wins at Newcastle (1m and 7f) but he lost out only narrowly over C&D in March; has had ups and downs since but he came from well back when fourth of ten to Gunfighter over C&D recently; place chance.

10/1

Form: 502836 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent of late but her Doncaster form features wins in 2024/2026 and a creditable placed effort on penultimate outing; could go well returned to this venue.
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6th

1

(9)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

14:35 Ffos Las

Bella Bisbee

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Has run well in two of her last three races, last time dictating a modest pace at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); came up short there but has to be feared here.

10/1

3rd

6

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Bella Bisbee

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Doubled her tally over C&D in June and was right back on song when close second at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last month but has a point to prove after weakening quickly on AW a fortnight ago.

16/1

Form: 454444 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three-time Kempton AW scorer who opened his turf account in Yarmouth event in May; subsequently consistent, mostly finishing fourth; again has frame possibilities.
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4th

8

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Berry Clever

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Chris Dwyer

Unraced here and three of his four wins have been at Kempton where he was a running-on fourth last time over 7f; won't mind returning to 1m and he has competitive turf form on slow and fast ground.

7/1

4th

11

(7)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Berry Clever

8st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

His three AW wins have all been at Kempton including two over C&D; made the breakthrough on turf at Yarmouth in May and he's run respectably there in his last two starts; now goes back up in grade but he's not ruled out back on Polytrack.

10/1

Form: 6-2156

Last run: 89 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Raced only four times for Adam Kirby, who rides him today; 6f winner on second occasion; slowly away then kept on late over 7f here last time; possibly worth another crack at 1m; interesting.
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6th

3

(13)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Caragio

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Wide-margin turf win in April flanked by two AW defeats as favourite; perhaps the return to turf will help but he is creeping back up the weights.

6/1

5th

1

(1)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Caragio

9st 10lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Began his 3yo campaign with a BHA mark of 93; a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since but he has bounced back to form for Adam Kirby, finishing second at Chelmsford in March (7f) before an easy win at Yarmouth ten days ago (6f, good to firm); 3lb well in under a penalty; obvious chance.

6/4

Form: -20067 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Not entirely solid on 2026 efforts but has possibilities on best form, being a four-time Class 4 winner who is in a lower grade today; gained the most recent success 15 months ago.
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7th

3

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Feel The Need

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Herrington

Doesn't win often but is down to a career-low mark and is used to doing his racing in better company; has often run well here without winning and showed more back on Tapeta last time, so there are positives on the return from a short break.

7/1

6th

9

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Feel The Need

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Herrington

Winner here at 1m who has also been involved in tight finishes over C&D, most recently in January; this will probably take more winning though and he needs more than he's shown on his last two turf starts.

9/1

Form: 214185

Last run: 140 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly over middle distances and has done her winning on AW; absent since below-par efforts on turf in April; enough to prove.
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5th

2

(4)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:00 Doncaster

Little Miss India

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Often slowly away but it hasn't prevented her from winning three times on the AW since October (9.4f-1m4f); this trip more suitable than the 1m she tackled at Bath 19 days ago; untried on faster than good.

8/1

8th

4

(8)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

Little Miss India

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

3-9 since a hood went on, including wins under Ashley Lewis at Wolverhampton (1m4f and 9.4f) on two of her last three starts; unraced over a trip this short since her pre-handicap days and the hood is removed; also unraced on turf since last July and none of her turf form matches this mark.

4/1

Form: 126462 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

6th

4

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:28 Chester

Quiet Resolve

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

No further progress since his successful yard debut over Hamilton's extended 1m in May and others look on better terms with the handicapper.

12/1

Form: 2-1558

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner at Wolverhampton, where he usually races nowadays; has regressive turf form and it's four years since his sole success in this sphere.
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8th

5

(11)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Serious Look

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

All four AW wins have been at this track; steps up in distance and holds claims if he gets the trip.

9/1

5th

4

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Serious Look

9st 13lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Has four wins at this track, mostly over today's distance; 3lb higher than his last success in March but cannot be dismissed here.

12/1

Form: -54000 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful on his day and this assignment is a drop in class; however, has a doubt over current form, having posted duck eggs in last three appearances; revival is required.
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17th

15

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Low-key return to turf at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; should be well treated but he comes with risks attached.

25/1

14th

11

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Drew a blank in 2025 but he has slipped a long way in the weights; absent since a poor run at Newcastle (7f) in February; headgear absent for his return and dropping back to 6f isn't sure to suit.

33/1

Form: 664116 C BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 3yo; disappointing favourite returned to the round 1m at Doncaster last time when bidding for a handicap hat-trick; however, may still have more to offer and can't be written off.
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No Results Found

Form: 420

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Raced three times, all on AW, for Martyn Meade; well beaten latest occasion, failing to back up penultimate effort; something to prove in this new scenario on stable debut.
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11th

6

(10)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Clatford

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Martyn Meade

Improved from his debut with second of nine in C&D novice in March; this demands another step forward though.

11/1

2nd

3

(6)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

14:53 Southwell (AW)

Clatford

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Martyn Meade

Ran to a modest level when fourth of six in a 7f maiden at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; open to improvement but it is essential.

12/1

Form: 325072

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who ran well behind a useful rival on final start for previous stable; strong-finishing second with tongue-tie fitted at Southwell (1m, AW) most recently, proving resurgent and showing clear best form since joining current yard; respected in the retained oral strap.
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2nd

1

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:51 Southwell (AW)

Wield

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Showed clear promise in novice/maiden events for Andrew Balding in the spring but he's struggled at big prices in three handicaps for current yard; still unexposed but he needs a transformation with tongue-tie added.

25/1

7th

3

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Newmarket (July)

Wield

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

All starts at 7f; showed clear promise in novice/maiden events for Andrew Balding in the spring but he's struggled at big prices in two handicaps for current yard; still unexposed but he needs a transformation at this new trip.

25/1

Form: 240256

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
First reserve; ex-Irish maiden who ran creditably at Doncaster (7f) on debut for new stable but has regressed in two starts since; inconsistent overall and 1m is an unknown.
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6th

12

(12)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:10 Beverley

Shadow Run

9st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Ex-Irish; 0-8 but his stable debut was promising enough; took a backwards step tried in headgear at Thirsk two weeks ago; others appeal more.

33/1

5th

6

(6)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Thirsk

Shadow Run

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Scott Dixon

0-6 in Ireland with one notable effort; joined this yard for 5,500gns and made a positive start when runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); now goes in cheekpieces and his best Irish run was in blinkers.

8/1

15 (10)
Masaban

Form: 613523 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; in-form 3yo who scored readily at Ripon (1m, good) in May and has proved largely consistent since, including a placed effort at Doncaster; respectable third at Redcar (6f) most recently; in the mix.
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3rd

3

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

17:31 Redcar

Masaban

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Landed the odds with an emphatic win on handicap debut here (1m, good) in May; placed in two of his three runs since including when runner-up under a prominent ride at Catterick (7f, good to firm) last month; now returns to sprinting but he's still lightly raced and could make another bold bid.

9/2

16 (15)
Espona Bay

Form: 133513

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; generally consistent 3yo who has registered two wins over 7f this year; ran creditably over same trip at Chepstow most recently and it was a similar result in sole 1m attempt; solid chance.
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3rd

3

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

16:25 Chepstow

Espona Bay

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

AW winner who doubled his tally when grabbing the favoured stands' rail here 12 days ago; prevailed by only half a length and has a 5lb higher mark today (also had claimed 3lb off his back last time); perhaps vulnerable.

6/1

1st

4

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:40 Chepstow

Espona Bay

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Won over 7f at Wolverhampton in May and close up in next two races, at 1m and 7f; finished last at Lingfield 12 days ago but that was over 6f.

11/2

Betting Forcast

6/1 Nyman, 6/1 Anthropologist, 12/1 Bella Bisbee, 7/1 Berry Clever, 12/1 Caragio, 12/1 Feel The Need, 33/1 Little Miss India, 9/1 Quiet Resolve, 25/1 Serious Look, 16/1 Tolstoy, 6/1 Celtic Chariot, 40/1 Clatford, 8/1 Wield, 40/1 Shadow Run, 7/1 Masaban, 12/1 Espona Bay

Verdict

With the tongue-tie retained, WIELD may well build on his latest effort and get off the mark, while at the same time giving the recently retired Joe Fanning a successful return to the saddle. Anthropologist, an in-form contender whose rider Sammy Jo Bell has a great record in this race, is second pick ahead of last year's third Quiet Resolve and consistent Berry Clever.[Steve Boow]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wield

POSTDATA:

Anthropologist