15:00 Doncaster

Wednesday 7 September 2022

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Ubettabelieveit Leger Legends Classified Stakes (Str)

Off time: 15:03 | Winning time: 1m 40.49s

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(7)

Absolute Dream⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Sammy Jo Bell| T: R A Fahey| OR: 68

11/1

Arrives on a roll having added to his 6f Ripon win in June in 7f Catterick handicap last month. Good third at Epsom last week and no surprise to see him on the premises back up in trip for connections (owners/trainer/rider) who won this in 2019.

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(12)

Arranmore^b1⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: Adrian Lane| T: D O'Meara| OR: 72| BF| D

16/1

Three-time winner for this yard in 2021 and back in good form over this trip last month with the visor fitted. New headgear tried.

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(16)

Dogged¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: Amy Ryan| T: R Menzies| OR: 67| D

22/1

Beaten just a length by Temper Trap at Carlisle last time but has a poor strike rate and work to do here from high draw.

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(11)

Ebury^p¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Gary Bardwell| T: S Dixon| OR: 63| D

25/1

On a long losing run and hasn't gone on from a promising C&D reappearance this year. Headgear back on and hard to fancy despite having the services of last year's winning rider.

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(8)

Lednikov⁷⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 11-7| J: J Edmunds| T: I Furtado| OR: 58

100/1

Couple of good efforts since opening his account over much further at Musselburgh in April but looks to have plenty on his plate here. Jockey last rode under Rules in this country in 2008.

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(15)

Night Bear^p1¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: S Sanders| T: A W Carroll| OR: 65

33/1

Gained just his second success in July over further at Haydock and bounced back to form at Ffos Las a fortnight ago. Tries new headgear and while he did run well on his only other go over 1m (over C&D) he doesn't strike as a likely winner.

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(3)

Shine On Brendan¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: Kieren Fallon| T: J S Goldie| OR: 69| D

13/8

Has had a tremendous year for new trainer, winning for a fifth time in extended 1m Hamilton handicap a fortnight ago, form which has quickly been boosted. Plenty going for him on these terms under Kieren Fallon.

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(17)

Strangerontheshore¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 11-7| J: Andrew Tinkler| T: N Tinkler| OR: 70| D

18/1

Has had another profitable campaign, notching up a third win in extended 1m Beverley handicap a month ago, beating Temper Trap. Fair run ridden more patiently back there next time and not dismissed despite wide draw.

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(2)

Temper Trap¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: Brian Harding| T: T D Easterby| OR: 70| D

8/1

Enjoying a purple patch, successful on 4 of his last 5 starts (beaten only by Strangerontheshore at Beverley along the way), proving game at Carlisle 3 weeks ago. Got to be of firm interest. Rider Brian Harding won this not long after retiring in 2017 (also third in 2018).

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(10)

Yoshimi⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: Dave Crosse| T: M Herrington| OR: 69

25/1

Quickly back to winning ways for new yard at Leicester (7f) last month and fair run at Ripon last week. Well favoured by these terms on his best form and could be in the mix.

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(13)

Youarenotforgiven⁴¹

Age: 4| Weight: 11-7| J: Dale Irving| T: A W Carroll| OR: 66| CD

16/1

Unexposed and the only previous course winner in the field having struck here in July. Didn't seem to handle the Epsom track 6 weeks ago and certainly not without a chance if bouncing back.

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(9)

Codify¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 11-2| J: S Thomas| T: C G Cox| OR: 69

14/1

Fair maiden who ran well in a tight 3-way finish at Salisbury over this trip 3 weeks ago. Has a race in him. Burgeoning trainer last rode under Rules in 2015.

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(6)

Dougies Dream¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 11-2| J: Adrian Nicholls| T: N Tinkler| OR: 69| D

16/1

Won a couple of handicaps over this trip in the spring but has lost his form. Rider has placed twice (in 2017 and 2019) from 4 rides in the race.

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(1)

Fiftyshadesaresdev²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 11-2| J: Alain Cawley| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 69

18/1

Fair maiden not disgraced of late but he looks hard work. Rider signed off with victory for this trainer just back in June.

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(5)

Nurseclaire^h,t²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 11-2| J: Megan Nicholls| T: Alice Haynes| OR: 70

12/1

Not added to her 2-y-o debut success but caught the eye with a fast-finishing sixth in 7f handicap here last month, left with too much to do. She shouldn't be dismissed. Rider not long retired.

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(4)

Sandy Paradise⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 11-2| J: Mr Sam Waley-Cohen| T: R Hannon| OR: 68| D

9/1

Has been in good heart this summer, winning 1m AW handicaps and running well at Salisbury last week. Could take a hand under the Grand National-winning rider.

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Non-Runners

(14)

Rhyme Scheme⁹

Weight: 11-7| Age: 5

T: P Winks J: Reserve 1

Forecasts

Shine On Brendan (13/8), Temper Trap (8/1), Sandy Paradise (9/1), Absolute Dream (11/1), Nurseclaire (12/1), Codify (14/1), Dougies Dream (16/1), Youarenotforgiven (16/1), Arranmore (16/1), Strangerontheshore (18/1), Fiftyshadesaresdev (18/1), Dogged (22/1), Yoshimi (25/1), Ebury (25/1), Night Bear (33/1), Lednikov (100/1)

A few of these line up for this unique contest in good form, including SHINE ON BRENDAN, who hasn't looked back since joining Jim Goldie and notched up a fifth win in his last 7 starts at Hamilton a fortnight ago. He looks the one to be with under Kieren Fallon. Temper Trap is going for a fifth win from his last 6 outings and has to be feared under Brian Harding, who has won this in the past. Sandy Paradise will rightfully have his supporters under the Grand National-winning Sam Waley-Cohen.