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Hurricane Lane holds trump cards in Leger as he steps into uncharted territory

Hurricane Lane: clearcut Grand Prix de Paris winner heads the market in his bid for a Classic
Hurricane Lane: clearcut Grand Prix de Paris winner heads the market in his bid for a ClassicCredit: Scoop Dyga/France Galop

Saturday: 3.35 Doncaster
Cazoo St Leger Stakes (Group 1) | 1m6½f | 3yo | ITV/Sky

What does it take to win the St Leger? The last ten winners have been awarded an average Racing Post Rating of 119.4, with Masked Marvel's 2011 triumph topping the charts on 122.

Given Hurricane Lane achieved a mark of 125 for his Grand Prix de Paris win, is it fair to assume that a repeat performance would not only guarantee him victory but also make him the best St Leger winner of the last decade.

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Published on 10 September 2021inPreviews

Last updated 18:27, 10 September 2021

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