15:35 Doncaster

Saturday 12 September 2020

All13:1513:5014:2515:0015:3516:0517:15

Pertemps St Leger Stakes (Group 1)

Off time: 15:37 | Winning time: 3m 1.94s

(8)

Berkshire Rocco²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: A M Balding| OR: 108

16/1

Runner-up in the Lingfield Derby Trial (behind English King) and Queen's Vase (behind Santaigo) at Royal Ascot. Good fourth to Pyledriver in Great Voltigeur since and step back up in trip will suit.

Form: 413-224

(10)

Dawn Patrol³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: P B Beggy| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 106| BF

22/1

Much improved when 5 lengths third to Santiago in Irish Derby before landing odds in maiden at Naas. However, was a bit disappointing in listed race at Leopardstown and may not be straightforward.

Form: 4-2313

(12)

Galileo Chrome¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Tom Marquand| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 110

4/1

Progressive colt who has won all 3 starts this season, notably a heavy-ground listed race at Navan (by five lengths) last time, where he relished the step up to 13f. Commands plenty of respect.

Form: 5-111

(1)

Hukum²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Jim Crowley| T: Owen Burrows| OR: 114

7/2

Highly-progressive colt who followed up his Royal Ascot handicap win with a smooth display in Geoffrey Freer at Newbury, a performance that marked him out as a Group 1 performer. Leading contender.

Form: 31-11

(2)

Mohican Heights⁷⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: J P Spencer| T: D M Simcock| OR: 104

22/1

Won both starts at 2 yrs, notably 1m Salisbury listed event. However, proved no match for Pyledriver in King Edward at Royal Ascot on return and made no impression in the Derby.

Form: 11-30

(9)

Mythical³⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: E J McNamara| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 104

66/1

Useful colt who was a good third in the in Ballyroan Stakes at Leopardstown (12f, good to firm) last time but faces a tall order here. Up in trip.

Form: 143-503

(4)

Pyledriver²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: M Dwyer| T: W R Muir| OR: 119

9/2

Impressive winner of the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot and put Derby run firmly behind him when easily defying a penalty in Great Voltigeur at York. The one to beat if lasting out.

Form: 17-2101

(6)

Santiago⁴⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: L Dettori| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 114

5/2

Relished the longer trip when beating Berkshire Rocco in Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot and followed up in Irish Derby only 8 days later. A bit keen when third in Goodwood Cup since. Sure to go well.

Form: 221-113

(5)

Subjectivist¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 109

16/1

Front runner who had a busy campaign at 2 yrs but has developed into a smart 3-y-o, making all in a listed event at Hamilton and Group 3 at Goodwood. Stamina is assured and place claims.

Form: 321371

(7)

Sunchart³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Andrew Slattery| T: A Slattery| OR: 105

80/1

Useful form when runner-up last 2 starts, including when going close in a listed race (14f) at Leopardstown (Dawn Patrol ½-length behind in third), but plenty to find with the principals here.

Form: 21-5822

(3)

Tyson Fury⁶⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: K Shoemark| T: R Spencer| C

40/1

Made a promising start when beating a couple of now-useful sorts in novice here (12f) in July, sweeping through late. Has more to offer but this is a very tall order on only his second career outing.

Form: 1

Non-Runners

(11)

English King⁴⁴

Weight: 9-1| Age: 3

T: E Walker J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Santiago (5/2), Hukum (7/2), Galileo Chrome (4/1), Pyledriver (9/2), English King (10/1), Berkshire Rocco (16/1), Subjectivist (16/1), Dawn Patrol (22/1), Mohican Heights (22/1), Tyson Fury (40/1), Mythical (66/1), Sunchart (80/1)

An interesting renewal of the final classic of the season and the highly-progressive HUKUM gets the vote. He looked a bona-fide Group 1 performer in the Geoffrey Freer at Newbury and this test should suit. Pyledriver defied a penalty in great style in the Great Voltigeur at York and is a big danger, while Irish Derby winner Santiago holds solid claims for a yard that has won this 6 times.