Beckett showing no fear

Plenty of confidence behind Oaks heroine

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Beckett showing no fear

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Ralph Beckett is looking forward to saddling Look Here in the Ladbrokes St Leger at Doncaster on Saturday.

The Vodafone Oaks heroine has not been in action since Epsom following a mid-season break, while a minor setback kept the filly out of a return in the Yorkshire Oaks.

However, Beckett remains unperturbed by the change of plans and also by the prospect of soft ground, with Look Here having defeated St Leger rival Doctor Fremantle as a two-year-old in similar conditions.

"She's very well and we're on track. We had a short hold-up but her fitness is not a concern," Beckett said.

"I think she'll get the trip, she's won on soft ground and I think she'll handle it as well.

"She put up an impressive performance when winning her Group Three. She is a serious force to be reckoned with and looks a smart filly to me.

"The form of the Oaks seems to have worked out well, especially with Lush Lashes and Moonstone. I didn't realise until afterwards what a good time it was."

Beckett fears Irish Derby winner Frozen Fire and although he expects improvement from his lightly-raced charge, knows that a big task lies ahead.

"The opposition looks strong. Frozen Fire was very impressive in the Irish Derby and looks as if he will stay the trip," he said.

"But our filly has only had the three runs and hopefully there will be more improvement to come.

"This is arguably the best field for a St Leger assembled for a few years and is worthy of a Classic."