JAMES Given is relishing the prospect of taking on red-hot St Leger favourite Rewilding with Dandino in the Ladbrokes-sponsored Classic at Doncaster.
The Dansili colt, owned by Elite Racing Club, has progressed from winning a Redcar maiden in April, through the handicap ranks, to finishing second in the Gordon Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.
Given decided to sidestep the Great Voltigeur at York, a decision he feels was vindicated by the way in which Rewilding strolled home.
‘‘He’s in very good order. He came out of the Gordon Stakes very, very well,’’ said Given.
‘‘I’m pleased we missed the York race. We left him in it as an option but it was never really likely, it was just in case anything went wrong with the other horses.
‘‘We would have had to get into a battle with Rewilding, but we’ll save that for September 11 on Town Moor.’’
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