Doncaster Racecard - Saturday 12th September by Arena Racing Company

SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2026

OFFICIAL RACECARD | £5

PERSONNEL

RACEDAY TEAM Rachel Harwood

Dylan Whitfield

Nikki Griffiths

Suzie Cartwright

General Manager

Operations Manager

David Attwood

Rob Warren

Executive Director

Financial Controller

Head of Venue and Events

Clerk of the Course

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WELCOME

THE BETFRED ST LEGER The highlight of our eight-race card is the Group 1 Betfred St Leger Stakes, the world’s oldest Classic and the ﬁnal Classic of the season. Some of the greatest horses, jockeys and trainers in our sport have pursued Betfred St Leger glory, and this afternoon another horse and its connections will forever become part of that remarkable story.

Today, Doncaster makes history. It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Doncaster Racecourse for an extraordinary moment in the history of our racecourse, our city and our sport – the 250th running of the Betfred St Leger Stakes. Since 1776, the St Leger has been woven into the fabric of Doncaster. For two and a half centuries, generations have gathered here on Town Moor to witness this great race. Champions have been crowned, careers have been made and moments created that have become part of British sporting history.

My sincere thanks go to Betfred, our Festival partner, and to all our sponsors, partners, racing participants, colleagues and volunteers whose support makes this wonderful occasion possible. We have also created a celebration worthy of this historic day, with entertainment across the racecourse, we also have an artist in residence to capture the winning horse cross the line, to ensure the moment is captured for future race goers in the future.

But the St Leger has always meant far more to Doncaster than one horse race. Racing has helped shape our city, bringing people together, attracting visitors from across Britain and around the world, and providing opportunities and careers for generations of local people. From racing, hospitality and catering to grounds, events, hotels, media, security and the many businesses that beneﬁt from the thousands of people who visit, the impact of racing reaches far beyond the racecourse.

Most importantly, thank you to you for joining us. Whether today is your ﬁrst visit to Doncaster Racecourse or the continuation of a family tradition stretching back generations, you are now part of the Betfred St Leger’s story too. It is an enormous privilege to welcome you as we celebrate, 250 years of history and an extraordinary connection between a race and its city.

For many people in Doncaster, racing isn’t simply something they watch. It is part of their lives, their families and their city’s identity.

In another 250 years, people will still tell the story of the St Leger.

As the Executive Director of Doncaster Racecourse, I am immensely proud to be the custodian of this remarkable race at this moment in its history. None of us truly owns the Betfred St Leger; our responsibility is to care for it, celebrate its heritage and ensure it continues to thrive for the generations who will follow us.

Today, we get to say we were here. Enjoy every moment.

Rach

RACH HARWOOD Executive Director

That makes today’s 250th running particularly special. The Betfred St Leger has endured through centuries of extraordinary change, yet every September Doncaster continues to come together around a sporting tradition that began here in 1776. That enduring relationship between the horse, the race and the city is something we should all be incredibly proud of. Today, another chapter will be written.

DONCASTER RACECOURSE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS The Doncaster Racecourse Executive would like to thank our sponsors and wish them an enjoyable and prosperous day’s racing.

SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING) STEWARDS OF THE MEETING SHAUN PARKER (CHIEF STEWARD) PETA EVETTS (STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR) SIMON CONNAWAY BEN FORD ROBERT MCCARTHY SARAH RUSSELL STARTERS STUART TURNER KIERAN O’SHEA JUDGES DAVID HICKS DI CLARK CLERKS OF THE SCALES CLAUDIA MARELLI KARL CURRAN VETERINARY OFFICERS JOCELYN HABERSHON-BUTCHER ALICE BROWN COLIN ROBERTS MARK COLLINS

HANDICAPPER ALI GALLIERS-PRATT VETERINARY SURGEONS MATT BUTTERELL PATRICK JOPLING CAMERON ROBERTS KATE KING MEDICAL OFFICERS Dr PATRICK WYNN Dr RACHEL LAWRENCE Dr SIMON BRENCHLEY Dr SION BARNARD NURSE SHARON WATTERS EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS ALEC DENT JOE O’GORMAN SHAUN MITCHELL KAREN WEST JO HARDY VICTORIA FORBES LISA COOK SAM DAVIS JOHN KIDD RACHEL KIRTLEY

BETTING RING MANAGERS MARK RYAN CLIFF MORRISSEY STEPHEN RANN COMMENTATOR MARK JOHNSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RACHEL HARWOOD GENERAL MANAGER NIKKI GRIFFITHS CLERK OF THE COURSE DAVID ATTWOOD SAFEGUARDING OFFICER RACHEL HARWOOD DEPUTY SAFEGUARDING OFFICER DAVID ATTWOOD SAFETY OFFICER ADIE BROWN RACECOURSE PHOTOGRAPHER NIGEL KIRBY www.nigelkirbyphotography.com

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A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO RACING

ALLOWANCE The weight concession the horse is given to compensate for its rider’s inexperience. AMATEUR (Rider) on racecards, their names are usually preﬁxed by Mr, Mrs, etc. to indicate their amateur licenseholder status. APPRENTICE A trainee Flat jockey connected to the stable of a licensed trainer. Apprentices have a weight allowance when they ride in races against professional jockeys and can compete for the annual Apprentice title, given to the winner of the most races during the season. BAR Term used when describing

bookmakers’ prices, e.g. ‘4-1 bar two’ means that you can obtain at least 4-1 about any horse except for the ﬁrst two in betting.

BIT Metal part of the bridle that sits in a horse’s mouth. The reins are then attached to the bit and used by the jockey to control the horse. BLINKERS A form of headgear worn by

the horse, consisting of a hood with cups around the eyes. They are used to limit a horse’s vision and reduce distractions, with the aim of making it concentrate.

CHEEKPIECES Strips of sheepskin that are attached to the side of a horse’s bridle. They partially obscure a horse’s rear vision, with the aim of getting the horse to concentrate on racing. CLERK OF THE COURSE RACECOURSE ofﬁcial responsible

for the overall racecourse management, including the preparation of the racing surface.

CLERK OF THE SCALES Racecourse ofﬁcial whose chief duty is to weigh the riders before and after a race to ensure proper weight is carried. COLOURS Jacket (‘silks’) worn by jockey to identify a horse. A horse runs in its owner’s colours which are registered with Weatherbys. The colours to be worn by each jockey are shown on racecards.

CONNECTIONS The owner and trainer of a racehorse. DISTANCE The length of a race DAM Mother of a horse. DRAW A horse’s starting position in the stalls allotted in races on the Flat. Stall numbers are drawn at random by Weatherbys (except in a handful of top races that allow each horse’s connections, having been randomly selected, to choose the stall number for their horse). A horse with a seemingly advantageous draw is said to be “well drawn”. Stalls are used for Flat racing only. FILLY Female horse four-years-old or younger. FOAL Horse of either sex from its birth until 1 January the following year. FURLONG 220 yards (one eighth of a mile). The numbered posts on British racecourses count the furlongs back from the winning post. GELDING Castrated horse. GOING Description of the course conditions under foot. HAND Unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured at the shoulder.

PHOTO FINISH Electronic photo device which determines minimal distance in a close finish. RACECARD The runners and riders of the day within this raceday programme. RATING A measure of the ability of a horse on a scale starting at zero and going into three figures. Flat and Jump racing use different scales; the highestrated Flat horse is usually in the 130s and the top-rated jumper in the 180s. SCHOOLED Trained to jump. SIRE Father of a horse. SPRINT RACES Flat races run over a distance of five or six furlongs. STEWARDS ENQUIRY Enquiry by a panel of men and women responsible for seeing rules are adhered to into a race’s running. TONGUE TIE Strip of material tied around a horse’s tongue and lower jaw to keep it from swallowing its tongue, which can clog its air passage. A horse wearing a tongue tie is denoted on a racecard by a small t next to the horse’s weight (t1 indicates that the horse is wearing a tongue tie in a race for the first time). UNDER STARTER’S ORDERS

Occurs when the race is about to start.

JUDGE Official responsible for declaring VISOR Similar to blinkers, but with the finishing order and distances a slit in each eye cup to allow some between horses. lateral vision. A horse wearing a visor is denoted on a racecard by a small v next JUVENILE Two-year old horse. to the horse’s weight (v1 indicates that the horse is wearing a visor in a race for MAIDEN Horse which has not yet the first time). won a race. HANDICAP A race where each horse is allotted a different weight to carry, according to the official handicap ratings determined by the BHA handicappers. The theory is that all horses run on a fair and equal basis - the ‘perfect’ handicap being one where all the runners finish in a dead-heat.

MARE Female horse aged ﬁve years old or above. MIDDLE DISTANCES On the Flat, COLT Male, ungelded horse, up to four races beyond a mile and up to 1m6f are the middle distances. A middle-distance years old. horse is one that runs mainly over CONDITIONS RACE A race in which such distances or is regarded as being horses are allotted extra weight according suitable for those distances. to factors including sex, age, whether they are a previous winner etc. This is a better- PENALTY Weight added to the class race for horses just below Group or handicap weight of a horse which has Listed level. won since the weights were published.

WEIGHING IN/OUT Each jockey (wearing his racing kit and carrying his saddle) must stand on official weighing scales before and after the race, so that the Clerk of the Scales can check that the jockey is carrying the correct weight allotted to his horse. If a jockey is above the allotted weight before the race, his horse can still compete but must carry overweight. When the weights carried by the winner and placed horses have been verified after the race, there will be an announcement that they have ‘weighed in’. This confirms the race result and at this point bookmakers will pay out on successful bets. YEARLING Horse of either sex from 1 January to 31 December of the year following its birth.

LEARN HOW TO JUDGE THE FORM

READING THE CARD

The raceday programme contains information about each horse and can help you judge his or her ‘form’. Horse’s Saddlecloth Number Horse’s Name

Colour

Sex Sire

Dam

Birthplace of Horse No. of days since last ran

SCANDINAVIA (USA) (46)

Draw

Colour Graphic

B c Justify (USA) - Fabulous (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Owner: Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder: Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt Sponsor:

Tom Marquand

Horse Age: 3 BHA Rating: 117 Weight: 9 3 Form: 20-1511

TIMEFORMVIEW Justify colt who made up into a very smart performer, responding well to this headgear when a wide-margin winner of the BahrainTrophy at Newmarket. Suited by the step up to 2m when following up in the Goodwood Cup and holds leading claims with stamina assured. TFR 115

RATINGS EXPLAINED Selected to win the race Good chance of being placed By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims Unlikely to win but not totally without hope Can be given little or no chance

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED The BHA Handicappers allot ‘ratings’ to horses once they have taken part in a sufﬁcient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? COLOUR Grey (Gr) – light to steel

Brown (Br) – darker than a bay with a black mane/tail

Bay (B) – from light brown through to dark brown with black mane/tail

Black (Bl) – Black and rare White (Wh) – Rare with pink skin.

Chestnut (Ch) – reddish with a mane/tail to match

FORM

Roan (Ro) – white hairs mixed with another colour

BF – Beaten favourite B – Brought down C – Course winner D – Distance winner

F – Fell P – Pulled up R – Refused S – Slipped up U – Unseated d – Disqualiﬁed r – Ran out Info on BHA ratings can be found below

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were conﬁrmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

The bookmakers are located in front of the Grandstand in the ‘Betting Ring’. The bookmakers display their odds for each race and compete to offer the best price to customers. These are ﬁxed price bets and the amount of your winnings will be printed on your betting slip. Search around to get the best price for your selection.

WHERE TO BET

The Tote has a minimum bet of £2. The bookmakers vary but if they have a minimum it will be shown on the boards displaying their odds. If in doubt – just ask.

There are a variety of places to bet at the course; The Tote has selling points throughout the racecourse – easily identiﬁed by the Tote Betting or totepool signs.

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MEET

THE FACES

NIKKI GRIFFITHS

GENERAL MANAGER

NOTHING COMPARES TO THE ROAR OF THE CROWD FOR THE ST LEGER. WHAT’S YOUR JOB TITLE, AND WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE AT THE RACECOURSE? General Manager.

One of my most memorable experiences came during the 2022 festival, following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the opening day. As a mark of respect, the following two days of racing were cancelled and the schedule was rearranged, with tributes taking place throughout the racecourse when racing resumed on the Sunday. Seeing the racing industry, media, and racegoers come together to honour Her Majesty was incredibly poignant and remains one of the most unforgettable moments of my career.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PART OF THE DONCASTER RACECOURSE TEAM? I’ve been part of the racecourse team for nearly 14 years. WHAT DID YOU DO FOR WORK BEFORE JOINING DONCASTER RACECOURSE? I used to be the Events Manager at Doncaster Chamber.

WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT WORKING AT DONCASTER RACECOURSE? Without a doubt the AMAZING team!

HOW MANY ST LEGER FESTIVALS HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED IN? This will be my 14th St Leger working at the racecourse, but prior to working here I always used to attend on Ladies Day.

WHICH PART OF THE RACECOURSE IS YOUR PERSONAL FAVORITE, AND WHY? I can’t pick one place, but some of my favourites are The Old Weighing room and the Sky Garden.

WHICH DAY OF THE ST LEGER FESTIVAL IS YOUR FAVOURITE, AND WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL FOR YOU? I love the buzz of Ladies Day as the opening day to the festival, but nothing compares to the Roar of the crowd for the St Leger race, it makes me emotional every year!

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE COLOUR WHEN IT COMES TO JOCKEY’S SILKS? It’s always super special to see HR the King’s silks at Doncaster. ARE YOU EXCITED TO CELEBRATE 250 YEARS OF THE ST LEGER FESTIVAL? Without a doubt I think this year’s St Leger is going to be my most special yet. How everybody at the racecourse and throughout Doncaster have come together to celebrate the historic moment has made it even more special than normal.

WHAT’S A TYPICAL WEEK LIKE FOR YOU, DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE ST LEGER MEMORY OR A STORY YOU LOVE TO TELL? A typical St Leger week is difﬁcult to describe. It involves very little sleep, long hours, and an incredibly busy schedule, but every moment is worthwhile when we see the spectacular St Leger Festival come to life.

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EXPERIENCE YORKSHIRE’S CLASSISCS

AWAY RACING LEOPARDSTOWN EBF INGABELLE STAKES (FILLIES’ LISTED) 1.35 IRISH (Class 1) 7f 2yo Only Winner €49,587

SOVEREIGN PATH HANDICAP 2.10 EBF 7f 3yo plus Winner €74,380

1 -34267 TOKENOMICS (37)(C,D3) 5-10-0.......L T McAteer (9) Runs: 21 Wins: 5(A,G) Places: 5 €77,618

1 (7)

317 APOLLO’S COMET (13)(CD) 9-2.......................S Foley Runs: 3 Wins: 1(G) Places: 1 €won €16,694

2 (4)

2138 BELLESQUE (14)(C) 9-2.............................D McDonogh Runs: 4 Wins: 1(G) Places: 1 €18,678 O: Mrs E Irwin & Mrs John Magnier

T: J P O’Brien O: Al Shaqab Racing & Trevor C Stewart

3 (8)

145 BLONDE OVER BLUE (21)(T,CD) 9-2..........J M Sheridan Runs: 3 Wins: 1(S) €17,455

3 2-3300 EXCELLENT BELIEVE (70)(D2) 4-9-12....... O Murphy (4) Runs: 11 Wins: 3(A,G) Places: 4 €64,167

4 (1)

42414 IBELIEVEICANFLY (21)(H,D) 9-2...............R L Moore Runs: 5 Wins: 1(F) Places: 1 €31,587

T: D Marnane

T: J Harrington O: OMEGA Racing & Seamus McGowan

T: J P O’Brien

T: Stephen Thorne

O: Oxley/O’Connor/Ballyhimikin

T: A P O’Brien O: Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

5 24413 LADY PATRONA (7) 9-2 .............................K G Kennedy (10) Runs: 5 Wins: 1 Places: 2 €21,240

O: N Molloy

2 232375 ANDAB (43)(V,D) 3-9-12 ..............................J M Sheridan (20) Runs: 12 Wins: 2(A,G) Places: 4 €93,190

O: Shamrock Thoroughbreds

4 507893 VAFORTINO (41)(CD) 8-9-12...................James Doyle (8) Runs: 40 Wins: 6(GS,G) Places: 9 €438,792 T: C Fellowes (UK) O: D MacAuliffe, Anoj Don and Dahab Racing

5 4-7312 BENEVENTO (13)(D) 4-9-11 .........................David Egan (18) Runs: 12 Wins: 3(G) Places: 2 €73,193

O: Lady Patrona Partnership

O: Amo Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar

6 (3)

21 MAEDA MATSU (20)(D) 9-2......................... R P Cleary Runs: 2 Wins: 1(G) Places: 1 €45,455

6 894007 DORSET (6)(CD) 3-9-9........................................R L Moore (3) Runs: 13 Wins: 3(S,G) Places: 1 €483,005

O: Maeda Matsu Partnership

T: A P O’Brien O: D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg

7 (11)

13 MAIRE RUA (29)(BF,CD) 9-2.........................C T Keane Runs: 2 Wins: 1(G) Places: 1 €15,041

7 5-2329 FORT VEGA (29)(T,D2) 6-9-6...........................R Colgan (11) Runs: 18 Wins: 3(G) Places: 7 €121,006

8 (5)

4 MISS CASHMAN HOOKE (20) 9-2...........B M Coen Runs: 1 €1,033

9 (6)

5417 SHI YANG (29)(D) 9-2.......................................David Egan Runs: 4 Wins: 1(F) €12,364

10 (2)

5262 SNOWING (11) 9-2...............................................P C Boudot Runs: 4 Places: 2 €8,306

T: J Harrington

T: S Lavery

T: G M Lyons

T: N Lupini

T: Robson Aguiar

T: A P O’Brien

11 (9)

T: S Lavery

O: Juddmonte

T: Stephen Thorne

O: Mrs A O’Callaghan

2025: Diamond Necklace 9 2, Christophe Soumillon 1-2 Fav (A P O’Brien), drawn (4), 8 ran. BETTING FORECAST: 2 Maire Rua, 11-4 Ibelieveicanfly, 7-2 Timeless Tale, 7 Maeda Matsu, 10 Bellesque, 14 Apollo’s Comet, 16 Blonde Over Blue, 20 Snowing, 25 Others.

O: AMO Racing Limited

9 079992 MIRSKY (12) 7-9-6..............................Kieran Shoemark (17) Runs: 34 Wins: 7(S,F,GS) Places: 3 €216,503 T: D O’Meara (UK)

O: AMO Racing Limited

O: M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier, Westerberg

O: K Lavery

8 045166 GLENEAGLE BAY (41)(P,D) 6-9-6.............C T Keane (1) Runs: 18 Wins: 2(A,G) Places: 6 €141,334

O: Karen McMullen

1 TIMELESS TALE (20) 9-2......................................W J Lee Runs: 1 Wins: 1(G) €10,909 T: W McCreery

T: Robson Aguiar

O: J N Blackburn

10 980626 RAHMI (14)(CD) 7-9-6.................................J A Heffernan (21) Runs: 26 Wins: 4(GS,G) Places: 6 €214,032 T: J P Murtagh O: R McNally & Leo Walsh & L Murrin

11 364113 L L KOULSTY (29)(D2) 3-9-4 .....Rory Mulligan(5) (15) Runs: 8 Wins: 3(S,G) Places: 2 €42,689 T: John O’Donoghue

O: Dr Marcella Burns

12 -23216 SINDAGAN (29)(D) 3-9-3....................................B M Coen (16) Runs: 7 Wins: 1 Places: 3 €18,760 T: J P Murtagh

O: Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan

13 430612 COLLECTING COIN (21)(D) 4-9-2...................W J Lee (7) Runs: 12 Wins: 2(G) Places: 5 €42,026 T: J Candlish (UK)

O: Bayliss, Gavin and Turner

14 44110 CARNIVAL OF LIGHT (23)(D2) 4-9-1..........C Soumillon (2) Runs: 5 Wins: 2(A) €13,908 T: C Johnston (UK)

15 (5)

O: Kingsley Park Os Club

1920 VICTORY TIP (86) 3-9-0...........................D McDonogh Runs: 4 Wins: 1(S) Places: 1 €14,050 T: H De Bromhead

O: C Jones

16 -50284 BOOYEA (14)(B,D) 6-8-13..................................C D Hayes (6) Runs: 26 Wins: 4(G) Places: 4 €126,472 T: T Gibney

O: Ballinlough Syndicate

17 174805 HOWD’YADOIT (21) 3-8-12............................G F Carroll (14) Runs: 14 Wins: 3(G) Places: 3 €123,998 T: G M Lyons

O: Sean Jones

18 233133 KRASIMIR (22)(P,T) 3-8-8 ...........Reese Holohan(7) (10) Runs: 9 Wins: 1(A) Places: 7 €33,330 T: G M Lyons

O: David Spratt & Mrs Lynne Lyons

19 53118 ORO BLANCO (56)(D) 3-8-7........................... RESERVE (13) Runs: 5 Wins: 2(G) Places: 1 €23,058 T: J Harrington

O: Rebels & Rogues Syndicate

20 8-6077 TEMPERANCE (20)(B) 4-8-10....................... RESERVE (12) Runs: 15 Wins: 1(G) Places: 3 €37,856 T: Miss K McGivern

O: Thomas Hore

21 852166 DARK VIPER (14)(B,C3) 5-8-8 ........................ RESERVE (19) Runs: 35 Wins: 3(S,G) Places: 12 €69,038 T: J Harrington

O: Dan Kiely

2025: Rahmi 6 10 0, R Mulligan(7) 14-1 (J P Murtagh), drawn (16), 16 ran. BETTING FORECAST: 5 Benevento, 6 Krasimir, 7 Rahmi, 8 Sindagan, Vafortino, 10 Excellent Believe, Collecting Coin, 12 L L Koulsty, Fort Vega, Andab, Mirsky, Gleneagle Bay, 14 Others.

FLEECE STAKES (GROUP 1) 2.45 GOLDEN (1) 1m 1f 2yo Only Winner €198,347 1 (10)

1D AIX LA CHAPELLE (51) 9-5......................C Soumillon Runs: 2 Wins: 1 €13,223 T: A P O’Brien O: Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Merriebelle Irish Farm Limited

2 (6)

31 DARKNESS FALLS (14) 9-5...........................R L Moore Runs: 2 Wins: 1(G) €12,800 T: A P O’Brien

O: Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor,D Smith

3 (5)

513 GREEN DREAMER (21)(C) 9-5..............J M Sheridan Runs: 3 Wins: 1(G) €22,271

4 (9)

2 JESUS GREEN (37) 9-5 ......................................C T Keane Runs: 1 Places: 1 €3,636

T: J P O’Brien

5 (1)

O: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

O: Chris So Chun Hung

114 NOLA SOUL (21)(C) 9-5...........................J A Heffernan Runs: 3 Wins: 2(F,G) €87,168 T: J A Stack

O: Craig Bernick

6 25341 PIKACHU (22) 9-5...............................................David Egan (4) Runs: 5 Wins: 1(GS) Places: 1 €39,700 T: C Johnston (UK)

O: AMO Racing Limited

7 (8)

111 QUEST FOR STARS (31) 9-5...................James Doyle Runs: 3 Wins: 3(F) €63,981

8 (3)

321 SHAKESPEARE (34) 9-5...............................P C Boudot Runs: 3 Wins: 1(F) Places: 2 €18,585

T: C Appleby (UK)

T: A P O’Brien

9 (7)

O: Godolphin

O: Brant,Magnier,Tabor,Smith, Westerberg

21 VICTORY SPEECH (42) 9-5.............................G M Ryan Runs: 2 Wins: 1 Places: 1 €15,269 T: A P O’Brien O: Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

10 (2)

421 ZARAK PASHA (27)(D) 9-5......................D McDonogh Runs: 3 Wins: 1(G) €15,682 T: J P O’Brien

O: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

2025: Benvenuto Cellini 9 5, Christophe Soumillon 1-2 Fav (A P O’Brien), drawn (3), 4 ran. BETTING FORECAST: 11-8 Darkness Falls, 9-2 Quest For Stars, 6 Green Dreamer, 8 Nola Soul, 12 Aix La Chapelle, Shakespeare, 14 Victory Speech, 16 Jesus Green, Zarak Pasha, 33 Pikachu.

STAKES (GROUP 3) 3.15 KILTERNAN (1) 1m 4f 3yo plus Winner €49,587

1 -14451 SONS AND LOVERS (60)(CD) 5-10-0 ......O Murphy (7) Runs: 18 Wins: 4(F,A,GS,G) Places: 2 €1,345,674 T: J P O’Brien

O: H O S Syndicate

2 251-11 PURVIEW (76)(D) 4-9-12...................................C T Keane (11) Runs: 7 Wins: 4(A,G) Places: 1 €133,152 T: D K Weld

O: Juddmonte Farms Inc

32-821 GOODIE TWO SHOES (42)(T,D) 7-9-11............................ ..........................................................................................D McDonogh (9) Runs: 15 Wins: 7(F,G) Places: 4 €327,092 T: J P O’Brien

O: John P McManus

4 351-52 ARABIAN CROWN (65) 5-9-9...............James Doyle (1) Runs: 12 Wins: 5(S,F,GS,G) Places: 1 €217,541 T: C Appleby (UK)

O: Godolphin

5 1-1203 GAUCHER (37)(T,D) 7-9-9.............................David Egan (3) Runs: 15 Wins: 4(S,A,GS,G) Places: 4 €115,368 T: W P Mullins O: Mrs Rose Boyd & Mrs Marie J Armstrong

6 64-442 GREEN IMPACT (37)(C3) 4-9-9..........................S Foley (8) Runs: 10 Wins: 3(G) Places: 2 €185,988 T: J Harrington

O: Marcstown Farms SC

7 22-916 IN MY TEENS (42)(H,D) 4-9-6......................G F Carroll (2) Runs: 7 Wins: 2(G) Places: 3 €68,840 T: G Cromwell

O: John P McManus

8 1-5136 JAMES J BRADDOCK (76)(C) 3-9-4............J M Sheridan (10) Runs: 6 Wins: 2(S,G) Places: 2 €286,860 T: J P O’Brien O: Aziz Kheir Aust Partners & Kevin Blake

9 (6)

3127 ASAKIR (87)(P,C) 3-9-1..........................................B M Coen Runs: 4 Wins: 1 Places: 2 €18,934 T: J P Murtagh

O: Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan

10 7146-3 PIAZZA SAN MARCO (23) 3-9-1..............R L Moore (4) Runs: 5 Wins: 1(S) Places: 1 €15,537 T: A P O’Brien O: Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

11 17-311 THREAD OF GOLD (43)(C,D) 3-9-1.................W J Lee (5) Runs: 5 Wins: 3(G) €115,597 T: W P MullinsO: Team Valor International LLC & Gary Barber 2025: Convergent 3 9 1, Clifford Lee 3-1 (K R Burke), drawn (7), 9 ran. BETTING FORECAST: 5-4 Purview, 6 Sons And Lovers, 7 Green Impact, 8 James J Braddock, 10 Thread Of Gold, 12 Arabian Crown, In My Teens, 16 Goodie Two Shoes, 20 Others.

STAKES (FILLIES’ AND MARES’ GP 1) 3.55 MATRON (1) 1m 3yo plus Winner €198,347 1 (9)

2-1111 BLUE BOLT (41)(D7) 4-9-7..............................C T Keane Runs: 10 Wins: 7(F,GS,G) Places: 2 €685,626 T: A Balding (UK)

O: Juddmonte

2 402682 CAROLINA JETSTREAM (22)(D2) 4-9-7......David Egan (7) Runs: 16 Wins: 4(A) Places: 4 €90,591 T: Robson Aguiar O: Amo Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar

3 (3)

15-111 CITY OF MEMPHIS (111)(C,D) 4-9-7..............W J Lee Runs: 5 Wins: 4(S,G) €125,507 T: P Twomey

O: Zinlo Syndicate

4 -71515 DUCKADILLY (55)(C,D2) 5-9-7 ....................B M Coen (4) Runs: 12 Wins: 4(G) Places: 1 €95,104 T: Daniel McLoughlin

O: Duckadilly Partnership

5 110-43 FALLEN ANGEL (35)(P,BF,CD) 5-9-7...........James Doyle (8) Runs: 16 Wins: 7(F,G) Places: 3 €1,150,602 T: K R Burke (UK)

O: Wathnan Racing

6 111126 MERIDEN (14)(C,D) 3-9-2...........................J M Sheridan (6) Runs: 11 Wins: 5(S,F,G) Places: 1 €105,967 T: D Hogan O: Patrick John O’Brien & Mrs Paul Shanahan

7 -38418 PIVOTAL ATTACK (14) 3-9-2 ........................O Murphy (2) Runs: 9 Wins: 2 Places: 2 €60,777 T: Joseph G Murphy

O: Robert J W Moran

8 711223 PRECISE (27)(BF,D3) 3-9-2.............................R L Moore (1) Runs: 11 Wins: 6(F,G) Places: 4 €1,423,875 T: A P O’Brien

O: D Smith,Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor,Westerberg

9 112325 TRUE LOVE (34)(BF,C,D) 3-9-2................P C Boudot (5) Runs: 13 Wins: 5(F,G) Places: 6 €986,964 T: A P O’BrienO: M Tabor & D Smith & Mrs J Magnier 2025: Fallen Angel 4 9 7, James Doyle 9-4 Fav (K R Burke), drawn (2), 11 ran. BETTING FORECAST: 11-8 Blue Bolt, 7-4 Precise, 7 True Love, 8 City Of Memphis, 10 Fallen Angel, 50 Duckadilly, Pivotal Attack, Meriden, 66 Carolina Jetstream.

4.25

TONYBET SOLONAWAY STAKES (GROUP 2) (1) 1m 3yo plus Winner €99,174

1 009233 AUDIENCE (37)(H,P,D) 7-9-10...............................W J Lee (4) Runs: 31 Wins: 5(F,G) Places: 10 €692,830 T: D O’Meara (UK) O: Hamad Rashed Bin Ghedayer

2 821325 COWARDOFTHECOUNTY (37)(T) 4-9-10..................... ..........................................................................................D McDonogh (8) Runs: 15 Wins: 3(G) Places: 2 €99,253 T: J P O’Brien

O: Coolmore, Westerberg & Mrs A M O’Brien

4 1/4-71 HAZDANN (12) 4-9-10.........................................C D Hayes (7) Runs: 5 Wins: 2(G) €21,899 T: D K Weld

O: Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan

5 0-1412 QUDDWAH (168)(T,D6) 6-9-10...............James Doyle (3) Runs: 16 Wins: 8(S,GS,G) Places: 2 €1,461,845 T: S & E Crisford (UK) O: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum

6 21-342 FAIYUM (14)(BF,D2) 4-9-7................................C T Keane (2) Runs: 7 Wins: 3(S,G) Places: 3 €82,293 T: G M Lyons

O: Juddmonte

7 725006 PRINCESS CHILD (13)(T,D2) 5-9-7..............J M Sheridan (6) Runs: 28 Wins: 5(S,G) Places: 10 €231,473 T: J P O’Brien

O: Janine Byrne

8 3419-2 CHARLES FORT (27) 3-9-5.......................C Soumillon (1) Runs: 6 Wins: 1 Places: 2 €26,591 T: A P O’Brien

O: Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor,D Smith

9 451631 ISAAC NEWTON (37)(CD) 3-9-5................R L Moore (10) Runs: 10 Wins: 3(GS,G) Places: 1 €134,125 T: A P O’Brien

O: D Smith,Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor,Westerberg

10 274410 POWER BLUE (21) 3-9-5...............................David Egan (5) Runs: 12 Wins: 3(S,F,G) Places: 2 €348,756 T: Robson Aguiar

1 33-142 ALMAQAM (24)(D2) 5-9-9..........Kieran Shoemark (8) Runs: 14 Wins: 4(S,G) Places: 5 €986,593 T: E Walker (UK)

O: AMO Racing Limited

2025: Alakazi 3 9 5, Ben Coen 7-2 (J P Murtagh), drawn (6), 9 ran. BETTING FORECAST: 9-4 Isaac Newton, 3 Power Blue, 7-2 Faiyum, 6 Quddwah, 10 Expanded, 12 Hazdann, 20 Cowardofthecounty, Audience, 33 Others.

O: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum

2 40-D31 HOTAZHELL (48)(P,C,D) 4-9-9.............................S Foley (1) Runs: 14 Wins: 5(S,G) Places: 1 €468,638 T: J Harrington

O: Silverton Hill Partnership

3 -13054 LAMBOURN (49)(D) 4-9-9.......................D McDonogh (6) Runs: 14 Wins: 6(S,G) Places: 1 €2,007,035 T: A P O’Brien

O: Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor & D Smith

4 0-5231 WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE (28)(D2) 4-9-9....................... .............................................................................................C Soumillon (7) Runs: 17 Wins: 4(S,A,G) Places: 7 €1,244,114 T: G Scott (UK)

O: Victorious Forever

5 2-3421 A BOY NAMED SUSIE (27)(D) 3-9-3.......O Murphy (2) Runs: 9 Wins: 2(S,G) Places: 4 €408,424 T: Donnacha O’Brien

6 (3)

O: Ana O’Brien

1-1113 CONSTITUTION RIVER (24)(D3) 3-9-3 ......R L Moore Runs: 7 Wins: 5(F,GS,G) Places: 2 €1,563,259 T: A P O’Brien

O: Annus Mirabilis Syndicate

3 996-22 EXPANDED (118)(P) 4-9-10..........................P C Boudot (9) Runs: 7 Wins: 1(G) Places: 3 €145,378 T: A P O’Brien

CHAMPION STAKES (GROUP 1) 5.00 IRISH (1) 1m 2f 3yo plus Winner €599,174

O: M Tabor,D Smith, Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg

7 1-1236 HAWK MOUNTAIN (24) 3-9-3 ..................P C Boudot (5) Runs: 8 Wins: 4(S,GS,G) Places: 1 €625,035 T: A P O’Brien O: Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

8 (4)

1-1911 ITEM (24)(D3) 3-9-3...............................................C T Keane Runs: 6 Wins: 5(F,A,G) €1,088,485 T: A Balding (UK)

O: Juddmonte

2025: Delacroix 3 9 3, Christophe Soumillon 2-1 Fav (A P O’Brien), drawn (8), 8 ran. BETTING FORECAST: 6-4 Constitution River, 9-4 Item, 4 Almaqam, 8 A Boy Named Susie, 16 Wimbledon Hawkeye, 25 Hawk Mountain, Hotazhell, 50 Lambourn.

PETINGO HANDICAP 5.35 EBF 1m 5f 3yo plus Winner €74,380

1 9/511- THE REVEREND (J223)(T) 5-10-0..............S Coen(5) (6) Runs: 9 Wins: 4(S,G) Places: 2 €153,020 T: W P Mullins

O: Tony Bloom & Ian McAleavy

2 6-3170 POETIC SOUND (21) 5-9-11..........................G F Carroll (11) Runs: 12 Wins: 3(S) Places: 2 €52,991 T: G M Lyons

O: Miss Kerri Lyons

3 550-29 THIS SONGISFORYOU (43) 8-9-9.....James Doyle (19) Runs: 13 Wins: 2(G) Places: 4 €117,915 T: E Mullins

O: Mrs A F Mee

4 3-0P01 COMFORT ZONE (J42)(P) 7-9-8..........J M Sheridan (3) Runs: 19 Wins: 3(S,G) Places: 6 €178,304 T: J P O’Brien

5 (18)

O: John P McManus

141 COUNTING COUP (43)(D) 6-9-7............... R P Cleary Runs: 3 Wins: 2(S) €16,694 T: Maurice Ahern

O: John O’Shaughnessy & Maurice Andrew Ahern

6 -80780 DAWN RISING (43)(T) 9-9-7 ...................D McDonogh (9) Runs: 26 Wins: 3(S,F,G) Places: 6 €324,969 T: J P O’Brien

O: John P McManus

7 417531 EVANESCO (22) 3-9-7.....................................David Egan (12) Runs: 11 Wins: 3(F,S,GS) Places: 2 €110,664 T: C Johnston (UK)

O: AMO Racing Limited

8 7-5072 PORT OF SPAIN (20)(P) 3-9-6.....................R L Moore (13) Runs: 10 Wins: 1 Places: 2 €24,508 T: A P O’Brien

O: Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor,D Smith

9 011-08 GLENROYAL (47)(P,D) 4-9-2..........................C D Hayes (15) Runs: 12 Wins: 3(S) Places: 2 €26,431 T: J P O’Brien

O: Ray Grehan

10 3700-9 HELVIC DREAM (J44)(T) 9-9-2....................A Caffrey (24) Runs: 34 Wins: 5(S) Places: 8 €295,104 T: N Meade O: Mrs Caroline Hendron & Mrs M Cahill

11 071004 WESTMINSTER MOON (24)(T) 6-9-2......R Colgan (7) Runs: 18 Wins: 2(G) Places: 5 €70,483 T: A J Martin

O: Cheeky Pups,Surf Coast Racing, Sean Duke

12 -21032 CANNES (23)(C) 3-9-1.........................................C T Keane (16) Runs: 6 Wins: 1(G) Places: 4 €32,704 T: J P O’Brien O: Al Shaqab Racing & Stall Perlen AB

13 941-12 TRUTH BE TOLD (54)(C,D) 4-9-1.....................W J Lee (5) Runs: 11 Wins: 2(G) Places: 2 €28,309 T: M C Grassick

O: K Campbell

14 -21203 FACTUAL FACT (22) 7-8-13........Conor Cusack(7) (17) Runs: 8 Wins: 1(S,G) Places: 6 €29,421 T: H De Bromhead

O: C Acheson

15 0-8016 WAR ROOMS (22)(P,D) 5-8-13.............J A Heffernan (8) Runs: 18 Wins: 2(S) Places: 3 €48,665 T: G Keane

O: Wear A Pink Ribbon Syndicate

16 5-3114 WYMAN (23)(P,T,CD) 3-8-13...................................S Foley (4) Runs: 6 Wins: 2(F,G) Places: 1 €29,589 T: J Harrington

O: Hampstead Holdings LLC

17 30-666 TOO BOSSY FOR US (J44)(P) 5-8-12........ B M Coen (10) Runs: 15 Wins: 1(G) Places: 5 €69,010 T: W P Mullins

O: H O S Syndicate

18 -27116 MADBADANDDANGEROUS (23)(D) 3-8-11................. ...................................................................................................G M Ryan (20) Runs: 8 Wins: 3(S) Places: 3 €90,083 T: N Meade

O: J Hunt

19 35-922 IMMUTABLE (43) 6-8-10...........................L T McAteer (23) Runs: 16 Wins: 3(S) Places: 7 €85,685 T: Joseph G Murphy

O: Gerard Kervick

20 031/13 NIGHT MOON (43) 6-8-10...........................A J Slattery (1) Runs: 11 Wins: 2(G) Places: 2 €26,795

HANDICAP (PREMIER HANDICAP) 6.10 FILLIES 1m 3yo plus Winner €49,587

1 38-805 QUEBEC (22)(P) 4-10-0...............................J M Sheridan (11) Runs: 9 Wins: 1(GS) Places: 1 €15,786 T: J P O’Brien

O: Sights On Gold Four Partnership

2 7-0411 SUZIE SONGS (29)(T) 3-9-12.......................C T Keane (8) Runs: 8 Wins: 4(G) Places: 1 €93,959 T: G M Lyons

O: Moyglare Stud Farm

3 243102 CHICA GUERRERA (38) 4-9-10.....Reese Holohan(7) (4) Runs: 19 Wins: 3(S) Places: 6 €47,300 T: M Fahey

O: Trouble & Strife Syndicate

4 -30328 AVIATRICE (35)(D) 4-9-9...........................L T McAteer (5) Runs: 16 Wins: 3(A) Places: 8 €78,395 T: D Marnane

O: N Molloy

5 523595 TAHCAWIN (29)(P,T) 3-9-8.....................................W J Lee (19) Runs: 11 Wins: 1 Places: 2 €26,785 T: Joseph G Murphy

O: Michael Mullane

6 139589 DROP DEAD GORGEOUS (14)(D) 3-9-7.........R L Moore (16) Runs: 6 Wins: 1(S) Places: 1 €17,066 T: A P O’Brien O: Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

7 356256 PINK OXALIS (23)(B,CD) 5-9-5 ........Jack Kearney(3) (18) Runs: 29 Wins: 4(S,A) Places: 7 €97,445 T: Stephen Thorne

O: Essam S

8 41-478 KILLASHEE WARRIOR (103)(D) 3-9-3............O Murphy (3) Runs: 6 Wins: 1 €20,248 T: E & P Harty

O: Liquid Lunch Syndicate

9 204321 ELECTRIC BEAUTY (93)(C2,D2) 4-9-1.........Wesley Joyce(3) (9) Runs: 25 Wins: 4(S,G) Places: 4 €44,493 T: M Mulvany

O: Clearys Syndicate

10 072367 MALLAVELLY (23)(T,CD) 5-9-0...............G F Carroll (2) Runs: 22 Wins: 3(F,A,G) Places: 4 €70,489 T: G M Lyons

O: David Spratt

11 22-617 GUARDIAN OF REALM (20)(H) 3-8-13.......J A Heffernan (13) Runs: 6 Wins: 1(G) Places: 3 €16,942 T: D Hogan

O: O’Brien & Shanahan Partnership

O: Havent A Pot Partnership

12 -66574 MAYFLOWER (22)(P,C) 3-8-12..................David Egan (12) Runs: 6 Wins: 1 €16,777

21 255223 STAR HARBOUR (14)(V) 8-8-10 .............................................. ............................................................................Reese Holohan(7) (2) Runs: 68 Wins: 7(F,S,GS,G) Places: 14 €254,632

13 811P32 THRIFTY OF DIGBY (23)(P,D2) 5-8-12..........S Foley (14) Runs: 24 Wins: 5(G) Places: 5 €52,728

T: W P Mullins

T: A McGuinness

T: Stephen Thorne

T: J Harrington

O: Total Recall Racing Club

O: J Kirkland

O: P Harty

22 331321 YOUSAYNOTHINGATALL (21)(P) 3-8-10 ...................... ..................................................................................................O Murphy (21) Runs: 8 Wins: 2(S,G) Places: 3 €37,913

14 (1)

56211 REBEL WAVE (36) 3-8-10 ..................................B M Coen Runs: 5 Wins: 2(F,G) Places: 1 €25,421

T: J P O’Brien O: Shane R Stafford/Annus Mirabilis Syndicate

15 (6)

5-751 BLUE BLUE MOON (41)(P,D) 3-8-8....... P McGettigan(5) Runs: 4 Wins: 1 €10,438

23 (25)

225 SUNNY SOUTH WEST (25)(H) 6-8-9... J Cleary(5) Runs: 3 Places: 2 €4,926 T: Edward F Power

O: Sean Dalton

24 187518 DIAMOND EXCHANGE (20)(P,C) 4-8-7...........RESERVE (14) Runs: 13 Wins: 3(A,G) Places: 3 €55,847 T: J Harrington

O: Bronsan Racing & H Redknapp & John Breslin

25 2-4511 MINELLA ROCKETT (20) 3-8-7................. RESERVE (26) Runs: 8 Wins: 2(G) Places: 2 €33,066 T: J Nallen

O: John J Nallen

26 090-09 EN OR (J5)(T) 8-8-7.................................................. RESERVE (22) Runs: 32 Wins: 6(S,A,G) Places: 3 €72,530 T: A J Martin

O: John Hartnett & Helen Hartnett

2025: Happy Pharoah 3 9 0, Paddy Harnett(5) 9-1 (Donnacha O’Brien), drawn (16), 17 ran. BETTING FORECAST: 11-2 Cannes, 6 The Reverend, 7 Truth Be Told, 8 Yousaynothingatall, Wyman, 10 Evanesco, 12 Night Moon, 14 Factual Fact, Immutable, Comfort Zone, 16 Others.

T: W McCreery

T: J P Murtagh

O: Valmont & Ballylinch Stud

O: Moyglare Stud Farm

16 210650 MARMELADOVA (10)(C) 5-8-7....................G M Ryan (15) Runs: 14 Wins: 2(G) Places: 3 €23,988 T: K J Condon

O: Readsland Racing

17 523113 BELLA COLOMBIA (23)(C,D2) 5-8-7........A J Slattery (7) Runs: 27 Wins: 4(A,G) Places: 7 €40,797 T: W McCreery

O: COR Racing Syndicate

18 690531 TACHOS (23)(P,T,CD) 5-8-7.............................C D Hayes (10) Runs: 22 Wins: 3(G) Places: 5 €44,582 T: D K Weld

O: Colvin G Ryan

19 003365 ANVIKA (10)(T) 5-8-7......................................... R P Cleary (17) Runs: 32 Wins: 2(A,G) Places: 7 €50,280 T: S Lavery

O: Spyglass Syndicate

2025: Pink Oxalis 4 9 7, David Egan 22-1 (S Thorne), drawn (21), 20 ran. BETTING FORECAST: 9-2 Suzie Songs, 5 Aviatrice, 6 Rebel Wave, 10 Blue Blue Moon, Electric Beauty, 12 Quebec, Tachos, 14 Thrifty Of Digby, Bella Colombia, 16 Others.

CHESTER Race 1 1.30

Race 3 2.40 1m 4f 63y

1 Dubai Honour (IRE)

9-5 Cieren Fallon TFR:

William Haggas Form: 243,

2 Grey Cuban (GB) Hugo Palmer Form: 130-,

9-5 Oisin Orr TFR:

3 Master Vintner (IRE)

9-5 Hector Crouch TFR:

Ralph Beckett Form: 210,

4 Plage de Havre (GB) Andrew Balding Form: 301,

9-5 Callum Hutchinson TFR:

5 Too Soon (GB)

9-5 Gary & Josh Moore Warren Fentiman Form: 511, TFR:

6 Uluru (IRE)

9-0 Joe Leavy TFR:

David Menuisier Form: 6-66,

Race 2 2.05

1m 7f 196y

1 Holy See (IRE)

9-12 Oisin Orr TFR:

2 Stressfree (FR)

9-8 Mark Winn TFR:

William Durkan Form: 102,

David O’Meara Form: 064,

3 Tashkhan (IRE)

9-7 Hector Crouch TFR:

Brian Ellison Form: 00-0,

4 Dancing In Paris (FR)

9-5 Cieren Fallon TFR:

Ian Williams Form: 051,

5 Spirit Mixer (GB) Andrew Balding Form: 400,

9-4 Alﬁe Redman (7) TFR:

6 Granite Bay (GB)

9-3 Nathan Crosse TFR:

Jarlath Fahey Form: 430,

7 Tribal Star (IRE)

Adrian McGuinness Form: 200,

8-10 Jamie Powell TFR:

8 Pole Star (GB)

8-9 Charlie JohnstonSean Dylan Bowen Form: 533, TFR:

9 Cranachan (GB) Ralph Beckett Form: 421,

8-4 Nicola Currie TFR:

10 Shipshape (IRE)

8-2 Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams Isobelle Chalmers (7) Form: 125, TFR:

11 Gentle Warrior (IRE) K. R. Burke Form: P03,

8-2 Cam Hardie TFR:

12 Dunkeld Dreamer (IRE) K. R. Burke Form: 403,

8-2 Finlay Bassett (7) TFR:

7f 1y

1 Green Star (IRE)

9-7 George Boughey Grace McEntee Form: TFR:

2 National Pride (IRE)

9-7 Cieren Fallon TFR:

William Haggas Form: 62,

3 Hiram Bingham (GB)

9-5 Hector Crouch TFR:

Michael Bell Form: 00,

4 Night Star (IRE)

9-5 Joe Leavy TFR:

Richard Hannon Form: 332,

5 Regency Royal (GER)

9-5 Andrew Balding Callum Hutchinson Form: 20, TFR:

6 Dark Detective (GB)

9-2 Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero Harry Russell Form: 0, TFR:

7 Poppular (GB) Tim Easterby Form:

8-13 Duran Fentiman TFR:

8 Tidal Force (GB)

8-13 Oisin Orr TFR:

Hugo Palmer Form: 0,

Race 4 3.20

5f 15y

1 This Moment (IRE)

9-9 George Boughey Grace McEntee Form: 411, TFR:

2 Quillan (IRE)

9-8 David & Nicola Barron Oisin Orr Form: 110, TFR:

3 Underdog (GB)

9-2 Richard SpencerCallum Hutchinson Form: 500, TFR:

4 Peaceful Warrior (IRE)

9-2 Shane Gray TFR:

Kevin Ryan Form: 140,

5 Towelontheterrace (IRE) 9-1 Jennie Candlish Form: 140,

Hector Crouch TFR:

6 Rotelle (GB)

9-0 Kaiya Fraser TFR:

7 Paper View (IRE)

9-0 Joe Leavy TFR:

Charlie Fellowes Form: 022, Richard Hannon Form: 103,

8 May Bee In Proﬁt (GB)

8-9 Duran Fentiman TFR:

Tim Easterby Form: 061,

9 Deputy Vice (IRE) Rebecca Menzies Form: 443,

10 Naval Cop (GB) Andrew Balding Form: 651,

8-8 Cam Hardie TFR:

8-2 Isobelle Chalmers (7) TFR:

Race 5 3.50

1m 2f 70y

Race 6 4.30

7f 127y

1 Spioradalta (GB)

9-10 Harry Russell TFR:

1 Best Rate (GB)

2 Shafdar (IRE)

9-8 Cieren Fallon TFR:

2 Walsingham (IRE)

9-11 Mark Winn TFR:

3 Box To Box (IRE)

9-7 Oisin Orr TFR:

3 Hot Cash (GB)

9-9 Cieren Fallon TFR:

4 Purple Moon (IRE)

4 Vixey (GB)

9-7 Aiden Brookes TFR:

5 Sujet (GB)

9-7 Zak Wheatley TFR:

5 Tele Red (GB)

9-5 Shane Gray TFR:

6 Wisper (IRE)

9-6 Hector Crouch TFR:

6 Rascal Recknell (FR)

Mark Walford Form: 620, Ian Williams Form: 644,

Hugo Palmer Form: 22-6,

9-7 George Baker Benoit de la Sayette Form: 014, TFR: Declan Carroll Form: 020, Alan King Form: 134,

10-3 Seamus Cronin (5) TFR:

Richard Hannon Form: 504,

David O’Meara Form: 500, Jack Channon Form: 000, Simon West Form: 035, K. R. Burke Form: 12-4,

7 Impartiality (GB)

9-5 Shane Gray TFR:

7 Vidmiyr (IRE)

8 Star Cast (GB)

8-13 Kaiya Fraser TFR:

8 Be Frank (GB)

Phillip Makin Form: 222,

Gemma Tutty Form: 123,

9-4 Oisin Orr TFR:

Michael Appleby Form: 2-00,

9-3 Hector Crouch TFR:

Jennie Candlish Form: 304, Ian Williams Form: 5-64,

9-1 Callum Hutchinson TFR:

9 Mano Chicago (IRE)

9 Zermatt Star (IRE)

10 Qitaal (GB)

10 Giant (GB)

Iain Jardine Form: 423,

8-11 Mark Winn TFR:

8-9 Charlie Johnston Sean Dylan Bowen Form: 651, TFR:

8-12 Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood Cam Hardie Form: 012, TFR: Ian Williams

8-9 Sean Dylan Bowen

11 No More Porter (IRE) Adrian McGuinness Form: 304,

8-5 Jamie Powell TFR:

SP GUARANTEE Starting Price or better on all Win bets, guaranteed

Race 7 5.10

7f 127y

1 Priapos (IRE)

Race 8 5.42

9-12 Shane Gray TFR:

Phillip Makin Form: 005,

1m 4f 63y

1 Bravais (GB)

11-7 Charlie Todd TFR:

Ian Williams Form: 000,

2 Dublin Bay (IRE)

2 Loki (GER)

3 Eagle Bay (GB)

3 Mick Collins (IRE)

9-9 Robbie Downey TFR:

Ollie Sangster Form: 513,

Harriet Bethell Form: 110,

9-9 Sean Dylan Bowen TFR:

11-5 Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero Toby Wynne Form: 22-1, TFR: 11-3 Ryan Mania TFR:

Martin Todhunter Form: 4/1-0,

4 Midnight Strike (IRE)

4 Damascus Steel (IRE)

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FIRST RACE 1.10PM

ONE MILE , STRAIGHT COURSE (8F) FOR MAIDEN TWO YRS OLD

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THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (WINNER RECEIVES FREE ENTRY TO THE 2027 BETFRED ST LEGER) (GBB/GBBPLUS RACE)

HORSE

DRAW

AL JABBAR (IRE) (22)

Draw

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Ch c Sea The Stars (IRE) - River Melody (IRE) (Dansili)

JOCKEY

Billy Loughnane

Horse Age: 2 BHA Rating: Weight: 9 7 Form: 2 BF

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Breeder: Godolphin Sponsor: Emirates

BELOVED COUNTRY (GB) (15)

B c Camelot - Be More (Shamardal (USA))

Draw

Foaled 20.3.2024. TF View Sea The Stars colt. Dam, French 11.5f winner, half-sister to high-class 9f-11f winner Hunter’s Light. Failed to meet expectations in a weak Newmarket novice but he still offered something to work on in second. Extra 1f will suit and can improve. TFR 81p

7 Robert Havlin

Horse Age: 2 BHA Rating: Weight: 9 7 Form: 0

Owner: Cayton Park Stud Limited Trainer: Ed Dunlop, Newmarket Breeder: Cayton Park Stud Ltd

BERKSHIRE REGAL (IRE) (23)

B c Calyx - Ilioushka (IRE) (Iffraaj)

Owner: Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd No1 Fanclub Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Grenane House Stud Sponsor: Solo Reﬁnish Solutions Ltd, Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd

Draw

Foaled 4.3.2024. TF View Camelot colt. Brother to 8.3f winner Soul Dance and half-brother to useful winner up to 1m Just Call Me Angel. Dam, 7.6f-1 1/4m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1 1/4m Sparkling Beam. Yard won this last year but this one looks more of a long-term prospect given how he shaped at Sandown. TFR 78

9 Jason Watson

Horse Age: 2 BHA Rating: Weight: 9 7 Form: 2

GAME CHARACTER (GB) (22)

B c New Bay - Thread of Silver (Shamardal (USA))

Draw

Foaled 14.4.2024. TF View €35,000 foal, 90,000 gns yearling, Calyx colt. Half-brother to 10.4f winner Imbleville and 9.4f/1 1/4m winner Illois, both in France. Dam French 9.5f-11f winner. No match for an odds-on favourite in a Lingﬁeld maiden on debut, but he still showed plenty to beat the rest comfortably. Sure to progress. TFR 80p

6 Rossa Ryan

Horse Age: 2 BHA Rating: Weight: 9 7 Form: 5

Owner: Characters United Syndicate Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas Breeder: Highview Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

Foaled 14.3.2024. TF View 150,000 gns yearling, New Bay colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Goldwork and 1 3/4m winner Stitching Wheel. Dam, French 7f winner, half-sister to smart 1m-1 1/4m winner Broderie. Encouraging start when ﬁfth of 14 in valuable maiden at York 3 weeks ago and big shout in what is probably a weaker race. TFR 90p

HMAS PERTH (USA) (47)

Draw

Total prize fund £50000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635. (Penalty Value £25770) A SS

B c Justify (USA) - Stars At Night (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

5 W. M. Lordan

Horse Age: 2 BHA Rating: Weight: 9 7 Form: 3

Owner: Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith/Westerberg Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder: Orpendale & Rochart Trading Ltd

Foaled 5.4.2024. TF View Half-brother to smart 1m-1 1/4m winner Poker Face. Showed plenty to work on as the sole newcomer in the ﬁeld when third in a warm Galway maiden in late July. Leading claims. TFR 91p

BOMBORA (GB) (-)

Draw

Ch c Baaeed - Bonhomie (Shamardal (USA))

Clifford Lee

Horse Age: 2 BHA Rating: Weight: 9 4 Form:

Owner: Tony Bloom & Ian McAleavy Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Breeder: Highclere Stud Sponsor: Jamestown Analytics

Foaled 29.3.2024. TF View Foaled March 29. 240,000 gns yearling, Baaeed colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 1m Laneqash and useful 6f/7f winner Open Mind. Dam 8.6f winner. Interesting newcomer. TFR

FALCON FLY (GB) (-)

Draw

B c Universal (IRE) - Aussie View (IRE) (Australia)

Silvestre De Sousa

Horse Age: 2 BHA Rating: Weight: 9 4 Form:

Owner: Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori Trainer: Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos, Newmarket Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Sponsor: Good Effort Racing Limited

Foaled 12.3.2024. TF View Foaled March 12. Universal colt. Brother to 1 1/2m winner Minhad. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner out of useful winner up to 1m (2-y-o 5f/6f winner) Dingle View. Not an obvious winner ﬁrst time out. TFR

FINGER CROSS (IRE) (-)

Draw

B c Churchill (IRE) - So Devoted (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

Lewis Edmunds

Horse Age: 2 BHA Rating: Weight: 9 4 Form:

Owner: Mr Mohammed Jaber Trainer: Harry Charlton, Beckhampton Breeder: Patrick F. Kelly

Foaled 21.3.2024. TF View Foaled March 21. €92,000 yearling, resold 200,000 gns yearling, Churchill colt. Brother to winner up to 1m Maximum Scepticism and half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 7f Stardevote. Dam 6f winner. Likely to prove sharper for the run. TFR

KINGSPELL (IRE) (-)

Draw

B c Kingman - Galadriel (Dutch Art)

8 Sean Levey

Horse Age: 2 BHA Rating: Weight: 9 4 Form:

Owner: Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Foaled 13.3.2024. TF View Foaled March 13. Kingman colt. Half-brother to useful winner up to 8.5f Celeborn and 7f winner Artanis. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Likely type. TFR Draw

10 ROYAL QUEST (IRE) (-)

B c Camelot - Alouja (IRE) (Raven’s Pass (USA))

2 David Probert

Horse Age: 2 BHA Rating: Weight: 9 4 Form:

Owner: Mr Saeed Suhail Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Seven Hills B’Sk &Torres Strait B’Sk Ltd

Foaled 9.3.2024. TF View Foaled March 9. 300,000 gns yearling, Camelot colt. Brother to useful 2-y-o 1m winner Deﬁance and half-brother to 11.5f winner Zachary Hickes. Dam, maiden (stayed 8.5f), half-sister to very smart winner up to 1 1/4m Magic Artist. One to note in the market. TFR NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10

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2025: PATHEIN (IRE) 2 9 4 Robert Havlin 28-1 (Ed Dunlop) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Betting Forecast: 3-1 Hmas Perth (USA), 7-2 Game Character (GB), 5-1 Al Jabbar (IRE), 8-1 Berkshire Regal (IRE), 12-1 Bombora (GB), Kingspell (IRE), 16-1 Royal Quest (IRE), 25-1 Finger Cross (IRE), 66-1 Falcon Fly (GB), 150-1 Beloved Country (GB) Race Summary: GAME CHARACTER made a promising start to his career when ﬁfth in the most valuable maiden in Britain at York 3 weeks ago, and he shades the vote over Hmas Perth, who also showed plenty when third in a maiden at the Galway Festival. 1-2-3: 1.GAME CHARACTER 2.HMAS PERTH (USA) 3.AL JABBAR (IRE)

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BETFRED CHAMPAGNE STAKES The Betfred Champagne Stakes is a prestigious Group 2 contest for two-year-old colts and geldings, run over 7 furlongs at Doncaster Racecourse. First established in 1823, the race has evolved considerably throughout its long history. Originally contested over a mile, the distance was reduced to 6 furlongs in 1870 before being extended to its current 7-furlong trip in 1962. Since 1988, the race has been restricted to male horses. The Betfred Champagne Stakes has developed a strong reputation as an important stepping stone towards the Dewhurst Stakes (G1), with several recent winners going on to success at Newmarket. Too Darn Hot and Chaldean both completed the double, underlining the quality of horses that have used Town Moor as a launchpad towards Group 1 glory. Chaldean achieved an even more notable feat in 2023, becoming the ﬁrst horse since Rodrigo de Triano to win the Betfred Champagne Stakes at two before returning at three to claim the 2000 Guineas. His achievement further cemented the race’s reputation as a key pointer towards the following season’s Classics.

victories by a trainer, with 10 wins apiece. Richard Hannon Jr has also enjoyed considerable success in recent years, winning two renewals in the last decade. His record is particularly impressive, with all six of his runners in the race having either won or ﬁnished in the places. The betting trends also point towards the importance of backing horses near the head of the market. There have been just three winning favourites since 2016, but none of the last 10 winners has started at a bigger price than 8/1. That makes the Betfred Champagne Stakes a race where it can pay to focus on those towards the front of the betting.

The roll of honour is packed with outstanding performers, stretching back to Grundy in 1974 and including subsequent stars such as Toronado (2012), Too Darn Hot (2018) and Chaldean (2022). The 2024 winner, Bay City Roller, has since added two Group 1 victories to his record, landing the Grosser Allianz Preis von Bayern and Coolmore Coronation Cup, both by wide margins. John Scott and Mathew Dawson share the record for the most Betfred Champagne Stakes

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IBERIAN

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BAY CITY ROLLER

2025

PUERTO RICO

SECOND RACE 1.45PM

ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 6YDS) FOR TWO YRS OLD COLTS AND GELDINGS

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100 TF Highest Rated

THE BETFRED CHAMPAGNE STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 2) Total prize fund £150000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £66840; Second £27435; Third £13725; Fourth £6855; Fifth £3435; Sixth £1710. (Penalty Value £85065) A SS

HORSE

DRAW

JOCKEY

BREACHER (GB) (14)

Draw

See page 95 for conditions of this race.

Lewis Edmunds

B c Cracksman - Callendula (Halling (USA))

Horse Age: 2 BHA Rating: 101 Weight: 9 2 Form: 13 D

Owner: Mr R. Haim Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn Breeder: Mr R. Haim Sponsor: Tote

Foaled 14.4.2024. TF View Picked up really well to become a rare ﬁrst-time-out winning 2-y-o for the stable in 8-runner maiden at Salisbury (7f) in June, forging clear. Left that form well behind when length third of 8 in Group 3 Solario Stakes at Sandown (7f, soft) 2 weeks ago and can progress further. TFR 106p

DESERT CASTLE (GB) (36)

Draw

B c Frankel - Sand Vixen (Dubawi (IRE))

Billy Loughnane

Horse Age: 2 BHA Rating: Weight: 9 2 Form: 1 D

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Breeder: Godolphin Sponsor: Emirates

GENTLE HURRICANE (IRE) (24)

B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Marsh Daisy (Pivotal)

Draw

Foaled 4.3.2024. TF View Frankel colt. Brother to 7f-9f winner Dream Castle and winner up to 1 1/4m With The Moonlight, both smart. Looked something out of the ordinary when making a winning start with loads in hand in 8-runner maiden at Newmarket (7f) 36 days ago. Exciting prospect who is open to stacks of improvement. TFR 106P

6 Jason Watson

Horse Age: 2 BHA Rating: 106 Weight: 9 2 Form: 12

Owner: Mrs A. Althani Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Mrs S. M. Rogers & Sir Thomas Pilkington Sponsor: Barberini Bloodstock Ltd

Foaled 15.4.2024. TF View €105,000 purchase who was well on top at the ﬁnish when making a winning debut in 5-runner Salisbury novice (6f) and quickly took his form up to a useful level when 2 lengths second of 10 to the promising Haffner in Acomb Stakes (7/2) at York (7f). Type to go on improving. TFR 112p

ROSBERG (GB) (21)

Draw

B c Palace Pier - Stay Forever (FR) (Harbour Watch (IRE))

4 Clifford Lee

Horse Age: 2 BHA Rating: 103 Weight: 9 2 Form: 411 D

Owner: Mr Mohamed Saeed Al Shehhi Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Breeder: Genesis Green Stud Ltd Sponsor: KB Spigot Ltd

SERGEI DIAGHILEV (IRE) (36)

B c Wootton Bassett - Embellish (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Draw

Foaled 21.2.2024. TF View Palace Pier colt who conﬁrmed his debut promise in 6-runner maiden at Beverley (7.4f) in July, quickening to lead ﬁnal 1f and scoring with a bit in hand. Showed further improvement to follow up in 1m Deauville Listed event and can make his presence felt if coping with the drop back to 7f. TFR 113

3 W. M. Lordan

Horse Age: 2 BHA Rating: Weight: 9 2 Form: 101

Owner: Westerberg/Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder: Embellish Syndicate

Foaled 14.2.2024. TF View Debut winner who came home only ninth in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (6f) but proved a different proposition stepped up to 1m at Gowran since, responding well to see off 5 rivals in a good-ground Listed race. Back down in trip but should continue to progress. TFR 110p

SILVER DOMINION (IRE) (27)

B c Gleneagles (IRE) - Allso (IRE) (Slade Power (IRE))

Draw

Tom Marquand

Horse Age: 2 BHA Rating: 101 Weight: 9 2 Form: 1422

Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay/ Cannings Down Trainer: Oliver Cole, Whatcombe Breeder: D. Farrington And Canning Downs Sponsor: JMH Group

Foaled 27.4.2024. TF View Prevailed in a 3-way photo on his 6.5f Newbury debut. Stepped up considerably on that form when fourth of 7 in Group 2 Superlative Stakes at Newmarket (7f) and has run to a similar level when runner-up on both subsequent starts but lacks the potential of a few of these. TFR 107 NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

(EXACTA)

2025: PUERTO RICO (IRE) 2 9 2 Sean Levey 15-2 (Aidan O’Brien) 5 ran Betting Forecast: 13-8 Desert Castle (GB), 4-1 Gentle Hurricane (IRE), 11-2 Rosberg (GB), 6-1 Sergei Diaghilev (IRE), 13-2 Breacher (GB), 22-1 Silver Dominion (IRE) Race Summary: DESERT CASTLE created a most favourable impression when making an impressive winning start to his career at Newmarket last month and, open to oodles of improvement, he’s fancied to overcome the rise in grade and keep his unbeaten record intact. Gentle Hurricane ran a cracker in the Acomb considering his inexperience and appeals as the type to go on progressing, while promising Ballydoyle colt Sergei Diaghilev is another serious contender commanding plenty of respect. 1-2-3: 1.DESERT CASTLE 2.GENTLE HURRICANE (IRE) 3.SERGEI DIAGHILEV (IRE)

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Doncaster has always been my racecourse. Long before I ever stood in a betting ring on my own pitch as a bookmaker, it was the place where my family - like every family for miles around - went in early September as a matter of tradition. Three generations together, walking through the same gates, hearing the same sounds, feeling the same excitement that hung in the air like electricity. I’ve just celebrated my 78th birthday, but I can still picture myself as a young boy, holding my parents’ hands, my grandparents trailing behind, weaving through crowds that felt enormous. Back then Doncaster wasn’t just a racecourse - it was the beating heart of a town built on coal, graft, and community. The mining villages around Doncaster emptied during race week. It was a local holiday everyone looked forward to. Men who spent their lives underground (my dad included) came up into the daylight to join workers from the many factories dotted around the town - all mingling together for one week of colour, noise, excitement, and escape. The betting rings were vibrant in a way that’s hard to describe to anyone who didn’t see them. Packed, noisy, alive. Bookmakers calling the odds with voices that could cut through a gale. Tic-tac men ﬂﬂashing ashing signals across the ring, their white-gloved hands whirling like windmills. Thousands upon thousands making the pilgrimage to the biggest race day in the north - the oldest of the Classics, the Doncaster St Leger.

sixteen. I went with three or four mates from our village - full of excitement, none of us with much money. We’d gone on the bus, feeling like kings for the day. Indiana won the St Leger that year. My memory of the race itself is hazy, but what hasn’t blurred with time is what came after. By the last race we were skint - not a penny left between us. So, we did what lads did back then: we walked home. Seven miles. Tired legs, empty pockets, but And the town centre during race week was a spectacle of spirits still high. its own. A hive of activity, full of characters larger than life. I was back at Town Moor the following year, 1965, and Escape artists drawing crowds with chains and padlocks. the contrast couldn’t have been sharper. The heavens Tipsters selling “certainties” with the conﬁ conﬁdence dence of opened. Not just rain - a monsoon. The ground turned prophets. Stalls, music, laughter, and all the fun of the fair. bottomless, the sort of surface only ducks and plough

The The oldest of the Classics.

I can still see Prince Monolulu in my mind’s eye - the colours, the feathers, the booming voice. To a young lad he looked like he’d stepped straight out of a storybook. “I gotta horse!” he’d shout, and people gathered around him as if he were royalty. In many ways, he was. My earliest memory of going to Doncaster on Leger Day under my own steam goes back to 1964, when I was

horses enjoy. The real buzz that year came from the presence of Bing Crosby. In the 1960s he wasn’t just a famous crooner - he was Hollywood royalty, the American equivalent of Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, and Harry Styles rolled into one. And there he was, in Doncaster, standing among the crowd like any other racegoer.

He didn’t just win - he destroyed the field, striding away by ten lengths in one of the biggest shocks in Leger history. Crosby had flown over specially to watch his horse Meadow Court run in the Leger. The horse was a hot favourite and almost everyone hoped he’d win it for Bing. But Meadow Court couldn’t quite pull it off. The St Leger became a test of survival rather than speed. Out of the gloom came Provoke, a 28/1 outsider, powering through the mud as if he’d been waiting all year for a bog. He didn’t just win - he destroyed the field, striding away by ten lengths in one of the biggest shocks in Leger history. Trailing in behind him came Meadow Court, slogging on bravely for second. Bing Crosby left Town Moor with more Doncaster turf on his shoes than Doncaster money in his pockets. Over the years I’ve seen many memorable Leger winners - proper horses with the speed to travel, the stamina to stay, and the guts of a pit pony. Horses like the great Nijinsky, ridden by Lester Piggott, who in 1970 completed the Triple Crown - the 2000 Guineas, Derby, and St Leger - something no horse has managed since. And who could forget Piggott’s eighth and final St Leger winner, Commanche Run, in 1984? One of those rides only Lester could produce. As a bookmaker, there are several St Leger winners I’d happily forget, particularly in recent years when the race has been dominated by Aidan O’Brien - the master craftsman of Ballydoyle. He’s trained the last three winners: Continuous (2023), Jan Brueghel (2024), and Scandinavia (2025). By 2001 I’d swapped sides. My venture into on-course bookmaking began with me buying my first first ever racecourse pitch - a lowly number on the second line of the main betting ring at Doncaster. Nowadays I’m firmly firmly on the side of the fence where instead of taking the odds, I’m shouting the odds. Over the years I’ve built up a decent portfolio of pitches, but as a Donny lad the three I have at Doncaster are at the heart of my business. Now things have come full circle. Just as I once went racing with my parents and grandparents, we’re back to three generations again - only this time I’m the one tagging along (just), sharing the pleasure of working our pitches with my two sons and their lads, my grandsons. For me, the family tradition lives on - no longer as a spectator in the stands, but as a bookmaker on a stand.

NIJINSKY WINNING THE 1970 ST LEGER WITH LESTER PIGGOTT

So, you’ve got a vested interest in Doncaster, I hear you say - but what’s so good about it? Well, for a start, things aren’t what they used to be. The crowds of the sixties and seventies have long gone, and so have Prince Monolulu, the tic-tacs, the escape artists, and the pits that fed the town. The bookmakers with their satchels and ledgers have been replaced by a new

generation working from stalls lit up like miniature fairgrounds. Where once you’d see a man with a pencil behind his ear and a dog-eared ledger under his arm, now you’ve got ﬂashing LED boards, computerised systems, beeping scanners, and enough cables to wire up a small power station.

The old days were about the form book, the characters in the ring, and the roar for the favourite. Nowadays it’s different - most things are - but on the big days it’s still vibrant in its own way. The old days were about the form book, the characters in the ring, and the roar for the favourite. A day at the races today is more social, more stylised, and for many more about the experience than the betting. It’s champagne bars, selfies, group photos, live music, fancy outfits, and people treating the races like a festival with horses attached. Over the top, yes - but it all adds to the modern race day experience. On a big day like Doncaster St Leger day, the place looks like a catwalk colliding with a cocktail bar. For the ladies it’s bright dresses in every colour and style imaginable, fascinators that defy gravity, heels that don’t stand a chance if it’s soft going, designer handbags, sunglasses, and enough perfume to overpower the parade ring. For the gentlemen it’s sharp suits, pocket squares, shiny or suede shoes (with no socks), sunglasses even when it’s raining, haircuts that probably cost a day’s wages, the odd flamboyant number - velvet jackets, loud checks, the occasional bloke masquerading as a make-believe jockey riding a blow-up horse, and most likely a feller in a wedding dress on his bachelor day outing enjoying his last day of freedom. The fashions have changed beyond recognition. The old racegoers would hardly believe their eyes. But whether it was a flat cap and a Woodbine in 1966, or a three-piece suit and a glass of prosecco in 2026, I’d like to believe the real reason people come is the same:

The atmosphere, the thunder of the hoofbeats, and the smell of the crowd.

THIRD RACE 2.20PM

FIVE FURLONGS ABOUT 143 YARDS (5F ABT 143YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

Trainer Form

HIF

Horses For Courses

Horses In Focus

100 TF Highest Rated

THE BETFRED PORTLAND (CLASS 2 HERITAGE HANDICAP) Total prize fund £100000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270. (Penalty Value £51540) 10 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS See page 95 for conditions of this race.

HORSE

DUBAI BLING (IRE) (21)

DRAW Draw

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Millicent Fawcett (Kingman)

JOCKEY

1 David Probert

Horse Age: 4 BHA Rating: 103 Weight: 9 12 Form: 201003 D

Owner: Hussey Owen Wholey Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas Breeder: Irish National Stud Mare Syndicate III Sponsor: Pink Ladies Executive Ltd

TF View Has taken his form up a notch this year, winning in Bahrain (6f) in April and at Ascot (5f) in July. Slowly away on ﬁrst 2 outings last month, before returning to form when third of 7 in Listed race at Newmarket (6f) 3 weeks ago. Will need things to drop right back in a handicap. TFR 115

GETREADYTORUMBLE (GB) (49)

Gr g Rumble Inthejungle (IRE) - El Che (Winker Watson)

Tom 20 Marquand

Draw

Horse Age: 4 BHA Rating: 102 Weight: 9 11 Form: 3-30042 C BF

Owner: Norman Court Stud Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley Breeder: P Taplin & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Norman Court Stud

AL SHABAB STORM (GB) (13)

B g Advertise - Princess Salamah (IRE) (Australia)

Draw

TF View 3-time winner at around 5f in 2025, including handicap at this meeting, and encouraging third in Listed race at Naas to start the current campaign. Found things tougher at Group level, but got back on the up returned to handicap company when second of 13 at Ayr in July. Enters calculations. TFR 113

Conor 8 Whiteley (5)

Horse Age: 5 BHA Rating: 102 Weight: 9 11 Form: 43-0015 D

Owner: Value Racing - Al Shabab Storm Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham Breeder: Ahmad Al Shaikh Sponsor: Trade Access Panels Ltd

TF View Group 3 winner in 2024 for Andrew Balding. Fitted with tongue strap for ﬁrst start over 5f, bounced back to winning ways in handicap at Newcastle in June and shaped as if still in good form after 10 weeks off when ﬁfth of 8 in the Beverley Bullet. Interesting with recent run behind him. TFR 113

BADRI (GB) (13)

Draw

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Penny Drops (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

Lewis Edmunds

Horse Age: 9 BHA Rating: 99 Weight: 9 8 Form: 111023 D

Owner: RJH Ltd and Mr D Padgett Trainer: Michael Herrington, Willoughton Breeder: Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook

AIR FORCE ONE (IRE) (21)

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Great Dame (IRE) (Dandy Man (IRE))

Draw

TF View Most likeable type with his 4 victories this year including a hat-trick at Pontefract during the summer. Ran well when third in the Beverley Bullet 13 days ago and he can give his running once more. TFR 113

17 Clifford Lee

Horse Age: 5 BHA Rating: 98 Weight: 9 7 Form: 053310

Owner: Bond Thoroughbred Limited Trainer: Geoff Oldroyd, Pocklington Breeder: The Great Dame Partnership Sponsor: Churchill Tyres

TF View Successful at Beverley (5f) in April and, after a couple of creditable placed efforts, produced a career best when scoring over the extended 5f at York’s Ebor meeting. After just 3 days off, ran respectably under a penalty when eighth of 20 on the Knavesmire (6f) last time. TFR 113

THE STRIKIN VIKING (IRE) (41)

Draw

B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Asmeen (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

Faleh Bughenaim

Horse Age: 4 BHA Rating: 98 Weight: 9 7 Form: 14-0560 D

Owner: Wathnan Racing Trainer: Hamad Al Jehani, GB Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud Sponsor: Damsa Holding Company W.L.L

TF View Landed a 6f Group 3 in Germany last summer but hasn’t been in the same form this year, racing too freely back in a front-running role when down the ﬁeld in handicap at Chester (7f) 8 weeks ago. Back down in trip but others more persuasive. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 2/8/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout. TFR 107

ANNAF (IRE) (21)

Draw

Br h Muhaarar - Shimah (USA) (Storm Cat (USA))

21 Robert Havlin

Horse Age: 7 BHA Rating: 97 Weight: 9 6 Form: 003000 CD

Owner: Fosnic Racing Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited Sponsor: Trade Access Panels Ltd

TF View Ended 2025 with a 6f Group 3 at Ascot. Had looked to be coming to the boil in handicaps at Newcastle/ Ascot this summer but below par the last twice, again unable to sustain his effort when down the ﬁeld at York 3 weeks ago. TFR 114

ATOMIC FORCE (IRE) (91)

Draw

Ch g Cotai Glory - Atlas Silk (Dansili)

Callum Shepherd

Horse Age: 7 BHA Rating: 96 Weight: 9 5 Form: 011032 D

Owner: Mr P. K. Siu Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham Breeder: David Barry

TF View After a stint in Hong Kong, was returning from 9 months off when well held in this race last year. Has worked his way back to form since, recording back-to-back 5f wins on the all-weather early this year and has had excuses last 3 starts, shufﬂed back early when second at Chester in June. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 13/6/2026 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running. TFR 113

TREFOR (IRE) (24)

B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Silk Bow (Elusive City (USA)) Owner: Julie Martin & David R. Martin & Partner Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud Sponsor: Wishanger Estates Ltd

Draw Dr aw

6 NON RUNNER

ER RUNN

Horse Age: 5 BHA Rating: 95 Weight: 9 4 Form: 040010 CD

NON-

10 TOCA MADERA (IRE) (14)

B g Bated Breath - Hala Hala (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Owner: L Bond & Sheikh Aymen Jawad al Hamandi Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Breeder: Tinnakill Bloodstock Sponsor: Hamond Projects, Bravopak Packaging Solutions

Draw

TF View Possibly unsuited by rain-softened ground when below form in this race last year. Having eased in the weights this season, took advantage at Windsor (6f) last month and did enough to back up that effort when mid-ﬁeld mid-ﬁeld in race won by Air Force One at York, poorly drawn. TFR 113 113

Daniel Tudhope

Horse Age: 5 BHA Rating: 95 Weight: 9 4 Form: 045302 C D BF

11 KING OF LIGHT (GB) (21) Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - On The Stage (Swiss Spirit)

Draw

TF View Gained a ﬁrst success for this yard over 5f here in June and has been shaping up well since, meeting signiﬁcant interference when beaten only a length in the Stewards’ Cup at Goodwood. Soon bounced back from a lesser effort when second returned to Goodwood last time. Respected. TFR 117

18 Sean Levey

Horse Age: 4 BHA Rating: 95 Weight: 9 4 Form: 100060 D

Owner: TJE Racing Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket Breeder: Plantation Stud Sponsor: Tote

12 SUPER SOLDIER (IRE) (85) Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - First Party (Royal Applause)

Draw

TF View Doubled his tally for present stable with clear-cut success at Windsor (6f) in June. Yet to fully reproduce that form but hasn’t been seen to best effect the last twice, left with a lot to do and carried off a true line as he tried to make his ground at York 3 weeks ago. TFR 115

4 Jack Nicholls (3)

Horse Age: 3 BHA Rating: 97 Weight: 9 4 Form: 004-000

Owner: The JC Organization & Partners 1 Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Breeder: Drumlin Bloodstock Sponsor: KB Spigot Ltd

TF View Useful as a juvenile but without a win since debut and has found things tough in 3 outings this year, mid-ﬁeld on handicap debut at York (6f) in June before facing a stiff task in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot. Has been gelded since. TFR 105

B g Twilight Son - Zawiyah (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

Draw

13 TWILIGHT CALLS (GB) (46)

Safﬁe Osborne

Horse Age: 8 BHA Rating: 94 Weight: 9 3 Form: 061211 CD

Owner: Phil Cunningham Trainer: Richard Spencer, Newmarket Breeder: James Ortega Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Direct Commercial Ltd, Rebel Racing Ltd

14 AGAINST THE WIND (GB) (24) Ch g Earthlight (IRE) - Rashaaqa (Oasis Dream)

Draw

TF View Has benefited from the application of a visor this summer, making it 3 wins from his last 4 starts when scoring under a confident ride at Glorious Goodwood (5f). Was the only one in his group to finish in the top 8 last time, so he could be up to adding to his tally. TFR 116

12 Kevin Stott

Horse Age: 4 BHA Rating: 93 Weight: 9 2 Form: 30-3000

Owner: Mr C. Paterson Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Breeder: Poppy Holdings & Partner Sponsor: K. A. Ryan Racing

TF View Successful twice in 5f handicaps last season (stiff task in a French Group 1 on ﬁnal outing) and returned with a good third at Southwell in March. Well held all 3 starts since though has had excuses, not ideally placed returning from 3 months off at York. Still has questions to answer. TFR Draw

15 DESERT FALCON (IRE) (21)

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Love Oasis (Oasis Dream)

Owner: The Sportsmans Syndicate Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton Breeder: Tullpark Ltd Sponsor: David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd

3 Ryan Sexton

Horse Age: 6 BHA Rating: 93 Weight: 9 2 Form: 312-000 CD

16 SCHRODINGER’S CAT (GB) (24) B g Ardad (IRE) - Singyoursong (IRE) (Aqlaam)

Draw

TF View Continued on the upgrade last season, winning twice from 5 starts including success over 6.5f at this meeting. Following a breathing operation, stepped forward from ﬁrst 2 runs of the current campaign when 2 lengths ninth of 20 at York (6f) 3 weeks ago. Could go well switched to a visor. TFR 115

2 Toby Moore (7)

Horse Age: 3 BHA Rating: 93 Weight: 9 0 Form: 312656

Owner: Hornby Hornets Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

17 APOLLO ONE (GB) (24) Ch g Equiano (FR) - Boonga Roogeta (Tobougg (IRE))

Draw

TF View Doubled his tally at Redcar (5f) in June and progressed again in defeat when edged out at York later the same month. Rare below-par effort when sixth of 19 back at York last month, so no surprise to see him fare better with this slightly longer trip promising to suit. TFR 114

Silvestre De Sousa

Horse Age: 8 BHA Rating: 90 Weight: 8 13 Form: 030004 D

Owner: pcracing.co.uk Trainer: P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket Breeder: Peter Charalambous

TF View Not the easiest to win with, but having dropped to a career-low mark he made the frame in 21-runner contest won by Air Force One at York last month. Went very close to landing this race back in 2024, so he can’t be ruled out eased further in the weights. TFR 114 Draw

18 I’M NEXT (GB) (28) B g Ardad (IRE) - Dharwa (Equiano (FR))

15 David Allan

Horse Age: 4 BHA Rating: 90 Weight: 8 13 Form: 031162

Owner: Mr B Parker & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Richard & Nell Kent Sponsor: JPC Developments (Yorkshire) Ltd

19 STATION X (GB) (21)

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - She’s A Worldie (IRE) (Kodiac)

Draw

TF View Enjoying a fine season, recording his third win of the year when making all at Beverley (5f) in July. Excuses next time before making another bold bid when second in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f) last time. Faces a more difficult task to dominate this field. TFR 113

16 Jason Watson

Horse Age: 4 BHA Rating: 89 Weight: 8 12 Form: 164131 CD

Owner: Mr S. Chappell & Partner Trainer: Bryan Smart, Hambleton Breeder: Mr S. Chappell Sponsor: Tote

TF View Has proved admirably consistent when racing over 6f this year, gaining a third victory of the campaign at Chester 3 weeks ago. Will need to ﬁnd more to add to his tally, though, now upped in grade from his career-high mark. TFR 113

B m Orientor - Eternal Instinct (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

Draw

20 ETERNAL SUNSHINE (GB) (22)

Lauren Young (5)

Horse Age: 6 BHA Rating: 88 Weight: 8 11 Form: 426021 CD

Owner: Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow Breeder: Goldie Racing Limited Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

TF View Reached a useful level last year as she completed a hat-trick with success in this race. Turned in best effort this season when narrowly denied at Hamilton last month, before going one better at the same course 22 days ago. Not dismissed lightly back here. TFR 113 Draw

21 ROSARIO (IRE) (14)

Ch g Harry Angel (IRE) - City Glam (ARG) (Grand Reward (USA))

13 Rossa Ryan

Horse Age: 5 BHA Rating: 88 Weight: 8 11 Form: 605401

Owner: Mrs Sue Teal Trainer: Roger Teal, Lambourn Breeder: Godolphin Sponsor: Borras Construction Ltd

TF View From his falling mark, justiﬁed support when scoring at Sandown (5f) a fortnight ago. Remains well treated on old form, though his tendency to start slowly means that he’ll need things to go his way back up in grade. TFR 112 Draw

22 JEL PEPPER (IRE) (35)

B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Kasalla (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand)

14 Marco Ghiani

Horse Age: 3 BHA Rating: 90 Weight: 8 11 Form: 1-46640 D

Owner: Mrs J. Morley Trainer: Stuart Williams, Newmarket Breeder: Fontstown Stud Ltd Sponsor: Tote

TF View Won twice last year, including a big-ﬁeld sales race at Newmarket (7f) in October. Hasn’t managed to kick on this season, though, making his ﬁrst run since leaving Oliver Cole when tailed off (slowly away) in handicap at Ascot (6f) 5 weeks ago. TFR 107+

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 22

2025: ETERNAL SUNSHINE 5 7 13 Lauren Young 12-1 (Jim Goldie) 21 ran

(EXACTA)

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 15. Hood worn by No. 6, 22. Visor worn by No. 5, 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 12.

Betting Forecast: 7-1 Getreadytorumble (GB), 9-1 Twilight Calls (GB), 10-1 Eternal Sunshine (GB), 11-1 Apollo One (GB), 14-1 Air Force One (IRE), Toca Madera (IRE), 16-1 Desert Falcon (IRE), Rosario (IRE), 20-1 Atomic Force (IRE), Station X (GB), 25-1 Al Shabab Storm (GB), Badri (GB), Annaf (IRE), King of Light (GB), Schrodinger’s Cat (GB), I’m Next (GB), 33-1 Dubai Bling (IRE), 40-1 The Strikin Viking (IRE), Super Soldier (IRE), Jel Pepper (IRE), 66-1 Against The Wind (GB) Race Summary: A typically competitive-looking renewal, with preference for TWILIGHT CALLS who was value for extra when making it 3 wins from his last 4 starts at Goodwood in July. Toca Madera wasted no time getting back to form when runner-up at the same course 2 weeks ago and could be the main danger, with Al Shabab Storm and Getreadytorumble completing the shortlist. 1-2-3: 1.TWILIGHT CALLS 2.TOCA MADERA (IRE) 3.AL SHABAB STORM

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THE HORSES THAT MADE HISTORY

FAMOUS BETFRED ST LEGER WINNERS

WEST AUSTRALIAN (1853)

Legendary trainer John Scott - The Wizard of the North – won 40 Classic races in his career, including a record 16 Betfred St Leger Stakes. It was his 12th, West Australian, who holds the prestige of being the first horse to complete the Triple Crown. Cotherstone (also trained by Scott) was the first to attempt the landmark feat in 1843 but failed by a head. Despite doubts as to whether he would stay, West Australian sauntered past his rivals under jockey Frank Butler – becoming the first name on the storied roll of honour of the Triple Crown.

ORMONDE (1886)

One of the greatest thoroughbred racehorses of all time, known as ‘the horse of the century’, Ormonde was the fourth winner of the Triple Crown. After asserting his superiority over talented rivals Bard and St. Mirin in the ﬁrst two Classics of the season, Ormonde was sent off at 1/7F to sweep the Classics. Ridden by the legendary Fred Archer, he pulled clear with half a mile to go and won by four lengths. He would retire unbeaten in 16 races as one of the true greats to have won the Betfred St Leger.

SCEPTRE (1902)

A mere supernatural horse, Sceptre holds a record which will never be broken – having won four of the five English Classics outright, only losing in the Derby. Formosa had won all four also in 1868 but dead-heated in the 2000 Guineas. In winning the Betfred St Leger, Sceptre became the fifth filly to win the Triple Crown and is immortalised with the Sceptre Stakes, on the final day of the Betfred St Leger Festival.

PRETTY POLLY (1904)

One of the greatest and most influential fillies ever to grace the racetrack, Pretty Polly was only the fifth filly to win the Fillies Triple Crown. In the same magical season, she also took victory in the Coronation Stakes and the Nassau Stakes. Her victory in the Betfred St Leger denied St. Amant his own Triple Crown success. She raced again here two days after that, landing the Park Hill Stakes by three lengths. She won 22 of her 24 starts, including winning 15 consecutive races. Her broodmare legacy can still be felt today.

OH SO SHARP (1985)

HYPERION (1933)

Perhaps one of the most influential sires of the 20th century. Hyperion was out of Gainsborough (a wartime Triple Crown winner) and emulated his sire by winning both the Derby and the Betfred St Leger. His victory in the final Classic of the season was a popular one, handing the 17th Earl of Derby a fifth victory in the race. Many modern-day greats can be traced back to Hyperion; such is his influence over the breeding sector.

NIJINSKY (1970)

A name revered in racing. The 15th and last three-year-old to achieve the fabled feat of completing the English Triple Crown, becoming the ﬁrst horse in 35 years to do so. Partnered by ‘The Long Fellow’ Lester Piggott, the son of Northern Dancer waltzed his way into the history books – landing his sixth Group One success and his eleventh successive victory, maintaining his unbeaten record. A bout of ringworm in August threatened his attempt at immortality but Nijinsky duly obliged, cruising past his rivals whilst Piggott simply looked around – seeing no threat from behind. Nijinsky’s victory in the Berfred St Leger ushered him into the pantheon of greats, accomplishing a triumph which has yet to be repeated 56 years later.

OH SO SHARP (1985)

Ridden by Steve Cauthen, trained by Sir Henry Cecil and owned by Sheikh Mohammed, Oh So Sharp became the ninth and latest filly to land the Fillies’ Triple Crown in 1985 – 30 years after Meld achieved the feat. Only two fillies have won the Betfred St Leger since Oh So Sharp – User Friendly (1992) and Simple Verse (2015). Her Triple Crown success still stands the test of time and is a worthy tribute to one of the great modern-day fillies.

REFERENCE POINT (1987)

1987 was the last time the Derby winner won the Betfred St Leger. Camelot tried in 2012 in his quest to win the Triple Crown but was denied. Reference Point ended his career as the joint-eighth highest-rated racehorse in Timeform history. The son of the legendary Mill Reef had already won at Doncaster, taking the Futurity Trophy as a two-year-old. As customary, Reference Point galloped them into submission with Steve Cauthen biding his time until they hit uncharted territory. Mountain Kingdom tried but could not close on the runaway star.

CLASSiC FOR A REASON

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BETFRED PARK STAKES The Betfred Park Stakes is a Group 2 contest run over 7 furlongs and is one of the key races on the Betfred St Leger Festival card at Doncaster Racecourse. Open to horses aged three and older, it has become an important autumn target for high-class sprinters and seven-furlong specialists. First introduced in 1978 as a Listed race, the contest was promoted to Group 3 level in 1986, when the distance was extended to a mile. It returned to its current 7-furlong trip in 2003 before being elevated to Group 2 status in 2004. Frankie Dettori remains the most successful jockey in the history of the Betfred Park Stakes, having ridden ﬁﬁve ve winners. His roll of honour includes backto-back victories aboard Iffraaj in 2005 and 2006, while Kinross provided another memorable success for the Italian.

Older horses have traditionally held the upper hand in the Betfred Park Stakes, with three-year-olds finding the race particularly difficult finding difficult to conquer in recent years. The roll of honour features just four multiple winners: Bishop of Cashel (1995 and 1996), Iffraaj (2005 and 2006), Arabian Gleam (2007 and 2008) and Kinross (2022 and 2024). Kinross’s second victory in 2024 was particularly notable, with the popular seven-year-old sweeping past the field field to beat three-year-old Lead Artist by two lengths. The win completed a remarkable record for Kinross Kinross,, who had also landed the race in 2022.

Sir Michael Stoute leads the trainers’ standings with four victories. His most recent success came in 2018, The 2025 renewal produced another emphatic performance, as Andrew Balding’s Marvelman when Mustashry carried the colours of Shadwell powered clear under Oisin Murphy to defeat King’s Estate to victory. Gamble by just under four lengths. The victory gave Balding and Murphy their second Park Stakes The fastest winning time on record was set by success in three years, following Sandrine’s win in Pastoral Pursuits in 2004. Ridden by Steve Drowne, Drowne, 2023. he stopped the clock at 1:21.66. That recent record makes the Balding-Murphy partnership one to watch closely whenever the Betfred Park Stakes comes around. With a competitive seven-furlong trip, a history of rewarding experienced older horses and a roll of honour packed with quality, the race remains one of the most intriguing supporting contests of the Betfred St Leger Festival.

PREVIOUS WINNERS 2016

BRETON ROCK

2017

ACLAIM

2018

MUSTASHRY

2019

SIR DANCEALOT

2020

WICHITA

2021

GLORIOUS JOURNEY

2025

MARVELMAN

2022

KINROSS

2023

SANDRINE

2024

KINROSS

FOURTH RACE 2.55PM

ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 6YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

Trainer Form

HIF

Horses For Courses

Horses In Focus

100 TF Highest Rated

THE BETFRED PARK STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 2) Total prize fund £165000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £73524; Second £30179; Third £15098; Fourth £7541; Fifth £3779; Sixth £1881. (Penalty Value £93571.50) A SS

HORSE

DRAW

MORE THUNDER (IRE) (27)

Draw

See page 95 for conditions of this race.

B h Night of Thunder (IRE) - Buying Trouble (USA) (Hat Trick (JPN))

JOCKEY

Tom Marquand

Horse Age: 5 BHA Rating: 119 Weight: 9 6 Form: 14-2245 D

Owner: Mr Saeed Suhail Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder: Woodstock B/S Ltd & Troy Bloodstock Ltd

MYAL (GB) (63)

B g Al Kazeem - Magic Destiny (Dubai Destination (USA))

David Allan

Horse Age: 5 BHA Rating: 107 Weight: 9 6 Form: 02-5120 CD

Owner: Mr Ray Bailey Trainer: Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley Breeder: Ray Bailey Sponsor: Alfa Aggregates Products Limited

Draw

TF View Vastly improved for this yard last year, landing Group 2 Hungerford Stakes before shaping well when fourth of 16 in Group 1 Foret. Reappeared with an excellent second in Lockinge and just missed out again in the Queen Anne. Hasn’t quite reproduced that level since but still the one to beat. TFR 129

NEVER SO BRAVE (IRE) (28)

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Chica Whopa (IRE) (Oasis Dream)

Draw

TF View Proved at least as good as ever when bagging 7f Thirsk conditions race in April and ran at least as well when 5 1/2 lengths second of 11 to Lake Forest in Haydock Listed event (7f, good) next time. Underperformed back from a 9-week break at Chester, though, and faces a stiff task in this company. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 11/7/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed. TFR 117

Daniel Tudhope

Horse Age: 5 BHA Rating: 114 Weight: 9 6 Form: 0-55265 D

Owner: Mr Saeed Suhail Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: C. O. P. Hanbury

TF View Quickly made up into a very smart performer last year, including a win in the Group 1 City of York. Has failed to reach the same heights this year, promising a bit more than he delivered in the Sussex Stakes. Not in the same form in the Hungerford latest, though was reportedly struck into. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 15/8/2026 it was reported that the horse was struck into on its left-fore. TFR 121

QIRAT (GB) (14)

Draw

Ch g Showcasing - Emulous (Dansili)

Silvestre De Sousa

Horse Age: 5 BHA Rating: 113 Weight: 9 6 Form: 401402 D

Owner: Juddmonte Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Breeder: Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd Sponsor: Juddmonte Farms Inc

VOLTERRA (IRE) (168)

B g Farhh - Lajatico (Equiano (FR))

Draw

TF View Caused a huge upset in 2025 Sussex Stakes and back to winning ways in 7f York Group 3 in June. Below best in this year’s Sussex but quickly returned to form with front-running tactics back in use when second of 7 in Celebration Mile at Goodwood (1m), albeit no match for winner. TFR 124

Horse Age: 5 BHA Rating: 109 Weight: 9 6 Form: 1/3023-2 D

Owner: Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Breeder: Cooneen Stud

TF View Signed off 2024 by getting the better of Qirat and 16 others in the valuable Challenge Cup at Ascot. Ran well on 2 of his 4 starts last season and again when second in 1m Listed race here on reappearance in March. Has been gelded and off the track since. TFR 122

Kevin Stott

WITNESS STAND (GB) (28)

Draw

B g Expert Eye - Respondez (Oasis Dream)

3 Marco Ghiani

Horse Age: 5 BHA Rating: 111 Weight: 9 6 Form: 002636 D

Owner: Scott Turner & Partner Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich Breeder: Alvediston Stud Sponsor: Coulthursts Ltd

FLORA OF BERMUDA (IRE) (21)

Ro m Dark Angel (IRE) - Dubai Power (Cadeaux Genereux)

Draw

TF View Lennox Stakes winner at Glorious Goodwood in 2025 and wasted no time getting back to form when third in the latest renewal of that race, albeit seen to good effect from the front. Underperformed in the Hungerford at Newbury since, though, with his ﬁnishing effort again looking a bit weak. TFR 124

Callum Rodriguez

Horse Age: 5 BHA Rating: 111 Weight: 9 3 Form: 0-10110 D

Owner: Wathnan Racing Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Mr Francisco Bernal Sponsor: Damsa Holding Company W.L.L

TF View Smart mare placed in the QEII and July Cup last season and is also having a ﬁne 2026, following up her Summer Stakes win (6f) in the Group 3 Oak Tree at Goodwood (7f). Predictably found it tougher going back up in grade against the males in the City of York Stakes latest. This more suitable. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/8/2026 it was reported that the jockey was slow to remove the blindfold. TFR 125

WISE APPROACH (IRE) (34)

Draw

B c Mehmas (IRE) - Sagely (IRE) (Frozen Power (IRE))

Billy Loughnane

Horse Age: 3 BHA Rating: 110 Weight: 9 2 Form: 31-5400

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud Sponsor: Emirates

TF View Won 3 times in 2025, including the Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket. Bit disappointing so far this season, though did take a step back in the right direction when seventh of 11 in Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville (6.5f) latest. Tries slightly longer trip in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces. TFR 120

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

(EXACTA)

2025: MARVELMAN (IRE) 3 9 2 Oisin Murphy 13-2 (Andrew Balding) 11 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 5.

Betting Forecast: 6-5 More Thunder (IRE), 13-2 Never So Brave (IRE), 7-1 Qirat (GB), 15-2 Flora of Bermuda (IRE), 14-1 Volterra (IRE), 16-1 Witness Stand (GB), Wise Approach (IRE), 40-1 Myal (GB) Race Summary: MORE THUNDER was a shade disappointing in the Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville last month, but he stands out on the pick of his form now back at Group 2 level. He can return to winning ways, perhaps at the expense of Flora of Bermuda, who should ﬁnd this slightly less demanding than the City of York Stakes. Qirat can ﬁll the places. 1-2-3: 1.MORE THUNDER (IRE) 2.FLORA OF BERMUDA (IRE) 3.QIRAT

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RACE RESULT: TIME

DISTANCE

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4TH

RACING, ROYALTY AND TRADITION

ROYAL ENGAGEMENTS

In the year of her coronation, her horse Aureole finished Royalty has a longstanding connection to third in the Betfred St Leger. Bred by her father King George the Betfred St Leger Stakes over its 250-year VI, it is accepted that Aureole could have won the race, but as a typical Hyperion colt, he was mercurial. Aureole would history, with various members of the Royal have a successful stud career, with St Paddy, Aurelius and Family having won the race. That Royal Provoke all becoming Betfred St Leger winners themselves. relationship goes back a long way and is deeply Betfred St Leger would continue to evade Her Majesty, connected to the history of the Betfred St Leger. The with Pindari (the daughter of Sun Chariot) finishing third In 1835, the heir to the throne – Princess Victoria – attended the Betfred St Leger at Doncaster to watch Queen Of Trumps complete the Oaks-Leger double. Her appearance helped draw a large crowd, who were already anticipating Queen Of Trumps’ attempt. The then-later Queen Victoria had no major passion for racing, unlike her predecessor King William IV – who bred Pocahontas, the Dam of 1852 St Leger winner Stockwell. However, after initially dispersing the Royal Stud, Queen Victoria re-established the stud back at Hampton Court – enjoying a multitude of successes. Perhaps her biggest success was La Fleche, who was bred by the Royal Studs. La Fleche would become only the fourth horse to complete the Fillies Triple Crown, retiring as one of the best of her generation – if not of all time. It was Queen Victoria’s eldest son, Edward VII, who would be a vital figure in British racing and in the history of Doncaster’s greatest race. Then Prince of Wales, Edward VII won the Betfred St Leger in 1896 with Persimmon, who would later become an influential influential sire – with Sceptre amongst his notable descendants. The Prince of Wales would enjoy more success in the Betfred St Leger as Diamond Jubilee, bred and owned by the Prince, became the ninth horse to land the Triple Crown. Diamond Jubilee was foaled during Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, so retained the name as a tribute to the monarch. He completed the Triple Crown by emulating his brother Persimmon, taking victory in the Betfred St Leger with ease. The next chapter in the Royal relationship with the Betfred St Leger comes with King George VI’s Sun Chariot. A filly, Sun Chariot became the temperamental but classy filly, seventh horse to complete the Fillies Triple Crown in 1942. Her first time that the success in the Betfred St Leger marked the first final Classic of the season. It reigning monarch had won the final also came as a much-needed morale boost, with the country deep in the throes of the Second World War. Sun Chariot’s sire was Hyperion, who had sired the winner of the Betfred St Leger the previous year, Sun Castle.

The late Queen Elizabeth II The was one of British racing’s biggest supporters, and she had lots of success on Town Moor at Doncaster.

to the William Hill owned-Cantelo in 1959. Hopeful Venture went off the joint favourite for the 1967 St Leger but returned as the runner-up to Ribocco. Charlton was her ﬁrst Classic runner trained by Dick Hern, and he ﬁnished fourth to Nijinsky.

It was in 1977, the year of Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee, which Dunfermline gave Her Majesty a ﬁrst success in Britain’s oldest Classic. Trained by Dick Hern, Dunfermline overcame a titanic tussle with subsequent dual Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Alleged – handing one of the greatest thoroughbred horses of all time his sole defeat. Willie Carson aboard Dunfermline, downing Lester Piggott on Vincent O’Brien’s Alleged. A crowning victory for the Royal runner. In 2023, Desert Hero ﬁnished a gallant third behind the Aidan O’Brien-trained Continuous, under Tom Marquand, with King Charles III and Queen Camilla in attendance. Bred by the late Queen Elizabeth II, Desert Hero continued the tradition of Royal runners in the Betfred St Leger throughout the 250 years of the race.

ROLL OF HONOUR THE LAST 25 WINNERS OF THE BETFRED ST LEGER

YEAR

WINNER

JOCKEY

TRAINER

OWNER

2025

Scandinavia

T Marquand

A P O’Brien

M Tabor, D Smith & Mrs J Magnier*

2024

Jan Brueghel

S Levey

A P O’Brien

D Smith, Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor, Westerberg

2023

Continuous

R Moore

A P O’Brien

D Smith, Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor, Westerberg

2022

Eldar Eldarov

D Egan

R Varian

KHK Racing

2021

Hurricane Lane

W Buick

C Appleby

Godolphin

2020

Galileo Chrome

T Marquand

J P O’Brien

Mohamed Ali Meddeb

2019

Logician

L Dettori

J Gosden

Khalid Abdullah

2018

Kew Gardens

R Moore

A P O’Brien

Mr D Smith, Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor

2017

Capri

R Moore

A P O’Brien

Mr D Smith, Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor

2016

Harbour Law

G Baker

L Morgan

Jackie Cornwell

2015

Simple Verse

A Atzeni

R Beckett

QRL, Sheikh Suhaim Al Thani & M Al Kubaisi

2014

Kingston Hill

A Atzeni

R Varian

Paul Smith

2013

Leading Light

J O’Brien

A P O’Brien

Mr D Smith, Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor

2012

Encke

M Barzalona

M Al Zarooni

Godolphin

2011

Masked Marvel

W Buick

J Gosden

Mr B. E. Nielson

2010

Artic Cosmos

W Buick

J Gosden

Rachel Hood & Robin Geffen

2009

Mastery

T Durcan

S bin Suroor

Godolphin

2008

Conduit

L Dettori

Sir M Stoute

Ballymacoll Stud

2007

Lucarno

J Fortune

J Gosden

George Strawbridge

2006

Sixties Icon

L Dettori

J Noseda

Mrs Susan Roy

2005

Scorpion

L Dettori

A P O’Brien

Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor

2004

Rule of Law

K McEvoy

S bin Suroor

Godolphin

2003

Brian Boru

JP Spencer

A P O’Brien

Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor

2002

Bollin Eric

K Darley

T Easterby

N Westbrook

2001

Milan

MJ Kinane

A P O’Brien

Mrs J Magnier & M Tabor

THE ART OF

THE ST LEGER TROPHY

THE ST LEGER STAKES TROPHY The permanent St Leger stakes Trophy was designed by Chris Knight, Sarah Denny and Owen Waterhouse to celebrate the redevelopment of Doncaster Racecourse in 2007. The overall concept behind the St. Leger Stakes Trophy was to produce a classic yet modern piece of silverware that had the ability to be re-designed or reinvigorated each year. Hand wrought and weighing in at approximately 10KG, the solid silver trophy is composed of a large rose water dish with a central rose bowl. The large dish is the permanent trophy of the St. Leger Stakes whilst the central, removable, rose bowl is the ‘gift’ to the winner of the race. Each year a new contemporary designer silversmith is commissioned to design a new centre, thus re-interpreting and invigorating the main trophy through the coming years. To date there have been 22 original and bespoke designs produced and each year it offers reward, encouragement and recognition to a new silversmith. By harnessing the dedication and creativity of the silversmith in this trophy it in turn reﬂects the skill and determination required to become a winner in this sport.

THE 2026 BETFRED 250TH ST LEGER STAKES WINNERS CENTRE DESIGNED BY JEN RICKETTS Jen Ricketts hand-pierces her silver designs using the ﬁnest of saw blades, allowing her to create exceptionally intricate silverware. For the central section of the 250th Anniversary Doncaster St Leger Trophy, Jen wanted to celebrate the heritage of the St Leger and the city of Doncaster, host of

this worldfamous race with a city scape of Doncaster in the background and at the forefront of the design is a dramatic ﬁnish-line scene, depicting two horses racing neck and neck to capture the excitement, energy and atmosphere of race day. Fine details, such as the ﬂowing saddle cloths, create a sense of movement and speed, conveying the power and grace of the thoroughbreds. Incorporated within the design are the dates 1776–2026, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the St Leger. The Doncaster city scape is made up of four key buildings; the Minster, the Corn Exchange, the Clock Tower Grandstand and the Red Lion Public House. The entire composition is framed within the outline of a Yorkshire rose, celebrating both Yorkshire’s identity and the race’s enduring heritage. The rose also creates a visual connection between the removable silver centrepiece and the larger trophy, allowing the central design to stand as a complete artwork while harmonising perfectly with the overall trophy.

“

I was honoured to be asked by Chris Knight and Doncaster Racecourse to design and create the centrepiece for the 250th Anniversary St Leger Trophy. It was an incredibly prestigious commission, but one that held personal signifi significance cance too. Having always had a great love of horses, creating this piece was something I had aspired to throughout my career as a silversmith. Working alongside Chris Knight was a really rewarding experience; being able to exchange ideas and develop the design together really pushed my creativity further than I expected.

”

- JEN RICKETTS

Jen’s fifinal nal design drawing became the template for the finished finished piece. Every intricate detail was then hand-pierced from silver sheet and layers together, preserving the expressive quality of her original illustration. This unique design is unmistakable, reflecting reflecting her distinctive style: the exquisitely detailed silver skylines and narrative scenes that Jen has become renowned for. So much so that in 2015 she was commissioned by the Lord Mayor of Sheffield Sheffield to produce a gift for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II; a fifitting tting testament to her talent and to which she now adds the design and making of The Betfred 250th St Leger Stakes Winners Centre.

For further information on the St Leger Trophy design and manufacture please contact

Chris Knight: chris.knight@blueyonder.co.uk. 07931 524272

250 YEARS OF HISTORY

BETFREDSTLEGER FACTS

Doncaster Racecourse’s Betfred St Leger Stakes is the oldest Classic race in the world, celebrating its 250th anniversary in 2026. A race steeped in history with a roll of honour that encompasses all British horseracing. The biggest test a three-year-old can face - one mile, six furlongs on the Town Moor course – the St Leger marks the final challenge of completing the fabled English Triple Crown. The prize that awaits at the end is the chance of immortality. As the saying goes: “The fastest horse wins the Guineas, the luckiest the Derby, and the best horse wins the St Leger.”

1776

1776 marked the inaugural running of the St Leger, proposed by Lt Col Anthony St Leger, at Cantley Common. The race was initially coined as “A Sweepstake of 25 Guineas” and was won by the ﬁlly Allabaculia.

1835

1835 saw the ﬁrst winner of both the Oaks and the St Leger, as Queen Of Trumps cruised to victory, defeating the colts and writing her own piece of history. History would be written again four years later, as Charles The Twelfth and Euclid marked the race’s ﬁrst dead heat. The former claimed the victory in the run-off.

1853

1853 saw history made as West Australian became the first horse to sweep the English Triple Crown. Winning the 2000 Guineas, the Derby and finally, the St Leger. 12 years later, Gladiateur became the first horse trained overseas to complete the Triple Crown, sealing it by winning the St Leger.

1868

Then in 1868, Formosa broke new ground, becoming the ﬁrst horse to win the Fillies Triple Crown, adding the St Leger to her victories in the 1000 Guineas and the Oaks.

1897

The ﬁnal act of the 19th century St Leger came in 1897 when Galtee More became the shortest-priced winner in the history of the St Leger at 1/10; in doing so, he became the seventh horse to complete the Triple Crown.

1939

On September 3rd, 1939, Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain announced that Britain was at war, and the St Leger was cancelled. Marking the ﬁrst and only time a British Classic did not run.

1786

In 1786, Archibald Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton, won the race for the ﬁrst time with his horse Paragon. He would win the St Leger a further six times, making him the winningest owner in the race’s history.

1800

1800 marked the ﬁrst time which a horse won both the Derby and the St Leger, as the appropriately named Champion took victory in both.

1821

In 1821, legendary jockey Bill Scott took the ﬁrst of nine victories in the St Leger – steering Jack Spigot to success. The following year, Theodore caused a seismic shock by winning the Classic at 200/1, the longest-priced winner in the race’s history.

1957

In 1957, Never Say Die won the St Leger by 12 lengths, a record margin which has yet to be bettered since.

1825

In 1825, Memnon (also piloted by Scott) came home ﬁrst of 30 runners, a record which still stands today.

2019

1827

Then, in 1827. John Scott (Bill’s brother) trained his ﬁrst of an astonishing 16 winners in the St Leger, the ﬁlly Matilda.

Many horses have broken the record for the fastest St Leger in history, but the feat currently belongs to Logician – who won the race in 2019 in a time of 3:00.27, under Frankie Dettori for John Gosden and Khalid Abdullah.

There is an adage from ﬁnancial brokers which reads:

“Sell in May and go away, come back on St Leger’s Day.” The saying hails from London brokers and investors, who would sell their stocks in May – before their value declines- then come back in time for the St Leger Stakes, just before values rose again.

BETFRED ST LEGER STAKES The Betfred St Leger Stakes is the standout event of the year at Doncaster Racecourse and holds a unique place in British racing history. Established in 1776, the Group 1 contest for three-year-old colts and fillies is run over 1 mile and 6 furlongs and is Britain’s oldest Classic, as well as the final leg of the five-race Classic season. The five British Classics are the 2000 Guineas, 1000 The 2025 renewal was equally compelling, with Guineas, Oaks, Derby and the St Leger, all sponsored Scandinavia, ridden by Tom Marquand, getting the by Betfred. better of Roger Varian’s Rahiebb by a neck. The victory gave Aidan O’Brien his third consecutive 2026 marks a truly historic milestone, as the Betfred St Leger win and his ninth overall. Betfred St Leger celebrates its 250th anniversary. Two and a half centuries after its inaugural running, As the Betfred St Leger celebrates its 250th the race continues to attract the very best horses, anniversary in 2026, Doncaster will bring together trainers and jockeys, while remaining one of the centuries of racing tradition with the excitement of most anticipated occasions on the British racing a new generation of Classic contenders. Few races calendar. can match the history, prestige and appeal of the Betfred St Leger, making its 250th anniversary a The Betfred St Leger has produced countless landmark occasion for British racing. memorable performances and records throughout its long history. In 2019, Juddmonte’s Logician set a new record for the fastest winning time, completing the race in 3:00.27. The widest winning margin came in 1954, when Never Say Die powered to a remarkable 12-length victory. More recently, the 2015 renewal provided one of the most dramatic finishes in the race’s history. Simple Verse crossed the line first, only to lose the race following a stewards’ enquiry involving Bondi Beach. After an appeal by Simple Verse’s connections, the decision was overturned and the Qatar Racingowned filly was reinstated as the winner. Her victory saw her join an illustrious group of fillies to have won the Betfred St Leger, including Meld (1955), Cantelo (1959), Dunfermline (1977), Sun Princess (1983), Oh So Sharp (1985) and User Friendly (1992). The 2023 running added another memorable chapter when HM The King and Queen made a surprise visit to Doncaster to watch Desert Hero contest the Betfred St Leger Stakes. The occasion was heightened further as the crowd sang the national anthem before the race, creating a particularly special atmosphere. In 2024, Jan Brueghel and stablemate Illinois produced a thrilling finish, battling alongside each other from more than a furlong out. Sean Levey’s Jan Brueghel ultimately edged ahead in the closing stages to win by a neck in one of the most exciting Betfred St Leger finishes in recent years.

PREVIOUS WINNERS 2016

HARBOUR LAW

2017 CAPRI

2018

KEW GARDENS

2019

LOGICIAN

2020

GALILEO CHROME

2021

HURRICANE LANE

2025

SCANDINAVIA

2022

ELDAR ELDAROV

2023

CONTINUOUS

2024

JAN BRUEGHEL

THE LINE UP MEET THIS YEAR’S CONTENDERS

GALIYAN

ACTION

T: ANDREW BALDING J: DANIEL TUDHOPE

T: AIDAN O’BRIEN J: SEAN LEVEY

Galiyan is one of two Andrew Balding representatives and arrives with a profile profile that makes him diffi difficult cult to dismiss. His recent form is mixed and he has something to find find with two of the principals from York.. Daniel Tudhope takes the ride, and the pair will need to find find substantial improvement to trouble the market leaders.. He looks an outsider, but his trainer knows exactly what is required in major staying races.

Action arrives at Doncaster as one of four Aidan O’Brien-trained runners, but on the available evidence he has plenty to find find with the leading Ballydoyle contenders. Classic winning jockey Sean Levey takes the ride, and breaking from stall eight gives him a straightforward opportunity to settle wherever required. find with Christmas Day and However, he has form to find Pierre Bonnard. The big question is whether this longer significant improvement. He looks an trip unlocks significant outsider, but O’Brien challengers deserve respect.

GOLDEN STORY T: KARL BURKE J: CLIFFORD LEE

ALDERMAN T: RICHARD HANNON J: ROSSA RYAN

Golden Story enters the St Leger as one of the bigger-priced runners, representing Karl Burke with cial rating of 102 Clifford Lee in the saddle. His ofﬁ ofﬁcial is considerably below those of Christmas Day, Enceladus and Pierre Bonnard. His recent form leaves him with something to prove against this level of opposition. He could be unpopular in the betting, but represents an interesting long-shot proposition, especially with the trip being uncharted territory. He will need a career best if he is to win.

Alderman represents Richard Hannon and provides nishing fififth fth an interesting British challenge after fifinishing in the Derby earlier this season. His Epsom effort demonstrated that he can compete at Classic level, although his subsequent form has not quite matched the leading contenders here. Rossa Ryan retains the ride and will be hoping his mount can spring a surprise.

CHRISTMAS DAY

HATTEEN

T: AIDAN O’BRIEN J: R.P. WHELAN

T: ANDREW BALDING J: FALEH BUGHENAIM

Christmas Day is the headline act and arrives with the chance to achieve the historic Derby-St Leger double, last accomplished by Reference Point in 1987. Aidan O’Brien’s colt won the Epsom Derby convincingly, But, subsequent defeats in the Irish Derby and Great Voltigeur have raised doubts. Ronan Whelan renews his successful Derby partnership. Christmas Day is the highest rated in the field and the one to beat in final final Classic of the year. field

Hatteen is arguably the most interesting of the British-trained outsiders. Andrew Balding’s colt has already demonstrated an affinity affinity with Doncaster, having won the St Leger Trial earlier in the season. That course experience could become valuable over the extended trip today.. His official official rating of 96 is modest compared with the favourites but he is open to improvement. Faleh Bughenaim has the ride and there is a chance his mount can spring a surprise..

ENCELADUS T: JOSEPH O’BRIEN J: BILLY LOUGHNANE Enceladus has emerged as arguably the biggest threat to Christmas Day. Joseph O’Brien’s colt is unbeaten in three starts this season and has progressed rapidly through the ranks. His victories in both the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot and Gordon Stakes at Goodwood demonstrate quality and stamina. Billy Loughnane inherits the ride, replacing the injured Dylan Browne McMonagle, and will be hoping to extend his lead in the jockeys’ championship by landing his second Classic of the season.

REBEL ROCKER

HIGHWAYMAN

T: FAYE BRAMLEY J: JASON WATSON

T: JOSEPH O’BRIEN J: SAFFIE OSBORNE

Rebel Rocker is the outsider of the field but has earned his place in this prestigious field. Jason Watson takes the ride, and the colt’s official rating of 103 suggests he is not out of his depth. His recent form has enough encouragement to suggest he is capable of running respectably. He stayed on in the Epsom Derby, finishing sixth and will be hoping for things to fall the same way again if he is to be there at the business end of the race.

Highwayman has become an intriguing St Leger contender after making dramatic progress recently. Joseph O’Brien’s colt arrives following an impressive Listed victory in the Vinnie Roe Stakes at Leopardstown. He has a bit to find but will relish the trip. Saffie Osborne takes the ride, bidding to be the first female jockey to win a British Classic.. If continuing his improvement, he could be one of the race’s most dangerous outsiders. His trainer will be looking to land a second success in the St Leger.

AMELIA EARHART T: AIDAN O’BRIEN J: TOM MARQUAND

PIERRE BONNARD T: AIDAN O’BRIEN J: WAYNE LORDAN

Amelia Earhart is the sole ﬁlly in the 2026 St Leger ﬁeld and bids to give Aidan O’Brien 10th victory in the St Leger. She receives a three-pound weight allowance from the colts. Tom Marquand takes the ride, looking for his third St Leger, after winning last year aboard Scandinavia for O’Brien. Stamina is the key question. If Amelia Earhart bounces back to handle the distance, she could have a say in proceedings.

Pierre Bonnard is the third Ballydoyle contender and arguably presents the strongest case against Christmas Day on recent form. He ﬁnished second in the Great Voltigeur Stakes at York, behind Maltese Cross, with Christmas Day in third. Wayne Lordan maintains the partnership. Pierre Bonnard is porven against his rival and will surely be there at the ﬁnish.

ELEVEN CONTENDERS. ONE CHANCE TO BECOME A ST LEGER LEGEND .

FIFTH RACE 3.35PM

ONE MILE , SIX FURLONGS ABT 115 YARDS (14F ABT 115YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD COLTS AND FILLIES

Trainer Form

HIF

Horses For Courses

Horses In Focus

100 TF Highest Rated

THE BETFRED ST LEGER STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 1) Total prize fund £700000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £311920; Second £128030; Third £64050; Fourth £31990; Fifth £16030; Sixth £7980. (Penalty Value £396970) A SS

HORSE

DRAW

ACTION (IRE) (24)

Draw

See page 95 for conditions of this race.

Ch c Frankel - Gossamer Wings (USA) (Scat Daddy (USA))

JOCKEY

8 Sean Levey

Horse Age: 3 BHA Rating: 109 Weight: 9 3 Form: 420060

Owner: Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder: Coolmore

ALDERMAN (GB) (65)

B c Study of Man (IRE) - Alagappa (Archipenko (USA))

Draw

TF View Smart effort when second in the Dante at York in May but often used as a pacemaker since, and that looks set to be his role here, too. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 19/8/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. TFR 123

2 Rossa Ryan

Horse Age: 3 BHA Rating: 106 Weight: 9 3 Form: 03-255

Owner: Mrs J. Wood Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Emma Capon Bloodstock Sponsor: Aten Therapeutics

CHRISTMAS DAY (IRE) (24)

B c Camelot - Beauly (Sea The Stars (IRE))

5 R. P. Whelan

Horse Age: 3 BHA Rating: 118 Weight: 9 3 Form: 1-13123 BF

Owner: Magnier/Tabor/Smith/Westerberg/Brant Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder: Framont Ltd

Draw

TF View Maiden whose standout effort came when a staying-on 7 1/4 lengths ﬁfth of 13 in the Derby at Epsom. Well held in the Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket since, but ground might well have been too quick for him that day. Trip/softer conditions will suit, so he could outrun his odds. TFR 119

ENCELADUS (IRE) (44)

B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Martini Glass (USA) (Kitalpha (USA))

Draw

TF View Relished the step up in trip and a return to soft ground when a convincing 2 3/4-length winner of the Derby at Epsom. Showed no ill effects from a hard race there when second in Irish Derby before not disgraced under a penalty when third in the Great Voltigeur at York. Looks tailor-made for this test. TFR 132

Billy Loughnane

Horse Age: 3 BHA Rating: 112 Weight: 9 3 Form: 33-111

Owner: Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland Breeder: Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

TF View Knuckled down well in a Cork maiden on reappearance and took a big step forward to win a handicap at Royal Ascot and the Gordon Stakes at Glorious Goodwood next 2 starts. Will stay and looks a leading candidate given his rate of progress. Headgear applied. TFR 130p

GALIYAN (GB) (24)

Draw

Ch c Galiway - Via Manzoni (IRE) (Monsun (GER))

Horse Age: 3 BHA Rating: 106 Weight: 9 3 Form: 41625

Owner: Rashid Al Saud Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Newsells Park Stud & Merry Fox Stud

TF View Looked promising when winning a maiden at Chester in the spring. Ran below expectations in the Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot but much more like it when second in the Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket, though he has shaped as if amiss at York since. Headgear now applied. TFR 119

Daniel Tudhope

GOLDEN STORY (IRE) (85)

Draw

Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - October Queen (IRE) (Iffraaj)

11 Clifford Lee

Horse Age: 3 BHA Rating: 102 Weight: 9 3 Form: 1-314 C

Owner: Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TF View Successful on sole start at 2 yrs and had clearly derived plenty from his reappearance run in the Dee Stakes at Chester when a narrow winner of the Cocked Hat at Goodwood. However, he pulled too hard in a Group 2 at Ascot next time, so this step up in trip is a big concern on his ﬁrst run since. TFR 118

HATTEEN (IRE) (45)

Draw

Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Loyal (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

Faleh Bughenaim

Horse Age: 3 BHA Rating: 96 Weight: 9 3 Form: 35-2212 C

Owner: Al Shaqab Racing Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Ballylinch Stud Sponsor: Haras De Bouquetot

TF View Progressive colt who improved another chunk when landing a valuable novice here (11.9f) by 4 1/4 lengths. Pulled clear with a subsequent Melrose winner when just edged out in a handicap at Glorious Goodwood since. This is by far his toughest test, but he still has potential. TFR 116p

HIGHWAYMAN (FR) (23)

Draw

B c Persian King (IRE) - Salyana (USA) (Harlan’s Holiday (USA))

Safﬁe Osborne

Horse Age: 3 BHA Rating: 101 Weight: 9 3 Form: 000011

Owner: Mr John I Neocleous Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland Breeder: Mr Thierry De La Heronniere

PIERRE BONNARD (IRE) (24)

B c Camelot - Sultanina (New Approach (IRE))

Draw

TF View Proved a different proposition faced with a more suitable trip when a 9-length winner of a Killarney maiden, and he took another big step forward when following up in a Leopardstown Listed event over this trip. This is much tougher again, but he’s completely unexposed as a stayer. TFR 118p

4 W. M. Lordan

Horse Age: 3 BHA Rating: 116 Weight: 9 3 Form: 1-02032

Owner: Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith/Westerberg Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder: Rathasker Stud

TF View Group 1 winner at 2 yrs. Failed to meet expectations in the Derby but bounced back with a good third in the Irish Derby. Finished ahead of Christmas Day for the ﬁrst time when second in the Great Voltigeur, albeit on 5lb better terms. Likely to stay, so he should be ﬁrmly in the mix once more. TFR 129 Draw

10 REBEL ROCKER (GB) (28) B c Cityscape - Miss Minuty (Verglas (IRE))

10 Jason Watson

Horse Age: 3 BHA Rating: 103 Weight: 9 3 Form: 1-264

Owner: Miss Jennifer Dorey Trainer: Faye Bramley, Lambourn Breeder: Miss Jennifer Dorey Sponsor: Tote

TF View Won Kempton maiden on debut in November. Highly tried in his 3 starts this season, running to a useful

11 AMELIA EARHART (IRE) (29) B f Camelot - Venus de Milo (IRE) (Duke of Marmalade (IRE))

TFR 114 Draw

level each time, but he has been set another mammoth task once again.

Tom Marquand

Horse Age: 3 BHA Rating: 104 Weight: 9 0 Form: 1-16552

Owner: Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder: Coolmore

TF View Looked a different proposition stepped up in trip when making a winning return in the Cheshire Oaks, but she has failed to kick on since and may not be entirely straightforward. TFR 119

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11

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2025: SCANDINAVIA (USA) 3 9 3 Tom Marquand 2-1 (Aidan O’Brien) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 4, 5.

Betting Forecast: 9-4 Enceladus (IRE), 11-4 Christmas Day (IRE), 7-2 Pierre Bonnard (IRE), 12-1 Highwayman (FR), 18-1 Hatteen (IRE), 40-1 Alderman (GB), 50-1 Galiyan (GB), Amelia Earhart (IRE), 66-1 Golden Story (IRE), 100-1 Action (IRE), 150-1 Rebel Rocker (GB)

Race Summary: This test is likely to bring out the best in CHRISTMAS DAY given the manner of his gruelling Derby victory and his 2 starts subsequently, so he can provide Aidan O’Brien with a fourth straight win in Britain’s oldest Classic. Joseph O’Brien saddles the progressive pair Enceladus and Highwayman, with the former looking the strongest challenger on form, while the selection’s stablemate Pierre Bonnard should be on the premises again. 1-2-3: 1.CHRISTMAS DAY (IRE) 2.ENCELADUS (IRE) 3.PIERRE BONNARD (IRE)

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HISTORY AT A ST LEGER PACE

History has a curious habit of changing the world while, in the background, some things remain remarkably constant. Few traditions illustrate this better than the Betfred St Leger. First run near Doncaster in 1776, the same year the American colonies declared their independence, the race has continued through revolution, war, social upheaval and extraordinary technological change. Its winners provide a remarkable thread running through almost 250 years of history. When Allabaculia won that ﬁrst St Leger, the world was very different. Yet the forces that would shape the modern age were already gathering. The French Revolution followed in 1789, and by 1805 Britain was ﬁghting Napoleon at the Battle of Trafalgar, while Staveley was winning at Doncaster. Steam power was beginning to transform Britain when William took the St Leger in 1814, and the following year, as Wellington defeated Napoleon at Waterloo, Filho da Puta became the race’s champion. The nineteenth century brought an extraordinary acceleration in change. Florence Nightingale was born in 1820, the year St Patrick won the St Leger, while Queen Victoria’s accession to the throne in 1837 marked the end of the Georgian era, coinciding with Mango’s victory. Across the Atlantic, the United States was wrestling with the consequences of slavery and civil war. In 1865, the year the 13th Amendment abolished slavery and Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, Gladiateur won at Doncaster. Technology was advancing just as rapidly:

Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone in 1876, the year Petrarch won the St Leger, bringing the world a little closer together. By the beginning of the twentieth century, the pace of progress was becoming almost breathtaking. The Wright brothers took to the skies in 1903 while Rock Sand won at Town Moor; ﬁve years later, as Henry Ford’s Model T began changing transport, Your Majesty won the St Leger. In 1912, Tracery’s victory came against the backdrop of Scott’s ill-fated expedition to the South Pole and the sinking of the Titanic.

Then came the First World War. When Gainsborough won in 1918, Britain was emerging from a conﬂict that had transformed society, including the historic extension of the vote to women over 30. The years that followed brought television, another World War and a new technological age. Solario won the St Leger in 1925 as John Logie Baird demonstrated the possibilities of television. In 1939, however, history overwhelmed even the sporting calendar: Germany invaded Poland, the Second World War began and the St Leger was not run.

Peace brought an era of remarkable achievement In 1953, Premonition won the St Leger in the year of Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation and Hillary and Tenzing’s ascent of Everest. In 1961, Aurelius won as Yuri Gagarin became the ﬁrst human in space. Ragusa’s victory in 1963 came during the shock of President Kennedy’s assassination, while Sodium’s 1966 success was overshadowed — or perhaps enhanced — by England’s World Cup triumph. By 1969, humanity had reached the Moon, with Intermezzo winning the St Leger in the same remarkable year. Twenty years later, Michelozzo won as the Berlin Wall fell and Europe stood on the threshold of a new era. Through all these extraordinary moments, the St Leger has provided a quiet continuity. The world has repeatedly reinvented itself, but each September the horses still line up, the crowd still waits, and another name is added to a history that began with Allabaculia in 1776. Perhaps that is the real fascination of the St Leger: while everything around it changes, horses still race around Town Moor.

JOCKEY STORY

FRANKIE DETTORI The Betfred St Leger has always meant a lot to me. My first win in the race came in 1995 and it was also my 1,000th winner in Britain. Back when I was starting out, I could never have imagined that I would end up winning the Betfred Leger six times. That makes this year especially exciting, with the race being run for the 250th time. It is the oldest Classic and there is an incredible amount of history and tradition behind it. They say the best horse always wins the Leger, and you certainly need a very good one. As the ﬁnal leg of the British Triple Crown, it asks for stamina, class and a turn of foot. You can’t win it with a slow horse.

For a jockey, patience is very important. You have to get your horse settled and relaxed because, for most of them, this will be the furthest they have ever raced. The key is to save enough energy so that you still have something left when the race really begins in the closing stages. Leger Day itself is one of the big occasions in the racing calendar and Doncaster always has a great atmosphere. People come for the

racing, to have a bet and a drink, and to dress up for the day. Seeing the terraces and grandstands packed is a brilliant sight. You are aware of the noise from the crowd, but once you are riding you have to shut all of that out and focus on the job. The part you can really enjoy is afterwards, walking back from the winning post to the winner’s circle. That is when you can take it all in with the crowd. People go mad! My sixth Betfred Leger gave me every bit as much of a buzz as my ﬁrst, and each of the six wins was special for a different reason. I was lucky enough to win the race for six different owners and ﬁve different trainers, so I got to share those moments with a lot of different people. I’m really looking forward to going back to Doncaster this year for the 250th running and catching up with some familiar faces from the weighing room. I’m disappointed that I won’t be able to ride in the Leger Legends race as planned, but I’ll still be there supporting my fellow jockeys and the Injured Jockeys Fund, and I’m looking forward to being part of such a special Betfred St Leger.

SIXTH RACE 4.15PM

ONE MILE , STRAIGHT COURSE (8F) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

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Horses For Courses

Horses In Focus

100 TF Highest Rated

THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Total prize fund £70000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £28441; Second £14224; Third £7112; Fourth £3556; Fifth £1778; Sixth £889. (Penalty Value £36078) SS

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DRAW

BULLET POINT (GB) (23)

Draw

See page 95 for conditions of this race.

B g Advertise - Crying Lightening (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

JOCKEY

Tom Marquand

Horse Age: 5 BHA Rating: 103 Weight: 9 12 Form: 00-0022 D

Owner: The Marathon Partnership Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder: Ben Sangster Bloodstock Sponsor: Somerville Lodge Ltd

MISTER WINSTON (GB) (35)

B g Churchill (IRE) - Crazee Diamond (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE))

Draw

TF View Developed into a smart performer in 2025, successful twice in handicaps either side of a second in the Royal Hunt Cup. Lightly raced this year and looks to be peaking at just the right time, posting good second in bid to follow up last year’s York victory at the Ebor Meeting 3 weeks ago. Big shout. TFR 116

17 Jason Watson

Horse Age: 4 BHA Rating: 102 Weight: 9 11 Form: 161000 D

Owner: Norman Court Stud Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Norman Court Stud Sponsor: Norman Court Stud

TF View Smart performer who won a 9f handicap at Epsom in June. Mixed bag subsequently, left poorly placed in Golden Mile at Goodwood and possible an 8-day turnaround caught him out when seventh at Ascot (1m) 5 weeks ago. TFR 113 Return to easier ground may well help now.

EBT’S GUARD (GB) (14)

Draw

B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Whims of Desire (Nathaniel (IRE))

Lewis Edmunds

Horse Age: 5 BHA Rating: 102 Weight: 9 11 Form: 443044 D

Owner: Mr Jayant Pindolia Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn Breeder: Bluehills Racing Ltd

TF View Regular in high-end handicaps, successful twice over 1m last season and hard to knock his consistency in defeat since, posting a ﬁne fourth in Royal Hunt Cup in June. Flying too high in Goodwood Group 2 on latest start 2 weeks ago and whilst this is more suitable, he’s yet to defy a mark this high. TFR 117

FIFTH COLUMN (IRE) (87)

Draw

B g Kingman - Inner Secret (USA) (Singspiel (IRE))

2 Robert Havlin

Horse Age: 4 BHA Rating: 101 Weight: 9 10 Form: 100-020 D

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket Breeder: Godolphin Sponsor: Emirates

CHECKANDCHALLENGE (GB) (23)

B or Br g Fast Company (IRE) - Likeable (Dalakhani (IRE))

Draw

TF View Enjoyed a productive campaign at 3 yrs, his 4 wins including a valuable event at York (1m). Better for return when second at Newmarket (9f) in May and shaped as if still in good form despite not being ideally placed when mid-ﬁeld in Royal Hunt Cup in June. Has gone well fresh before. TFR 115

Horse Age: 7 BHA Rating: 99 Weight: 9 8 Form: 0-06030 D

Owner: Mr A. Hetherton Trainer: William Knight, Newmarket Breeder: Meon Valley Stud Sponsor: William Knight Racing Ltd

TF View Without a win since Listed success in November 2023 but largely running with credit in high-end handicaps this summer, recording a good third at York (1m) on penultimate start in July. Latest run back there easily overlooked (blindfold not removed in time) but others look to hold stronger claims. TFR 115

Callum Shepherd

CASH (IRE) (91)

Draw

Gr g Shamardal (USA) - Lady Rosamunde (Maria’s Mon (USA))

Silvestre De Sousa

Horse Age: 7 BHA Rating: 99 Weight: 9 8 Form: 64662-0 D

Owner: Honorable Earle I Mack International Trainer: David Simcock, Newmarket Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TF View Winless since debut back in 2021 but has still reached a smart level. However, well held on Sandown reappearance in June and absent for a further 91 days since. Feasibly handicapped (second off 2lb higher in this race last season) but others are more obvious. TFR 113

MEZCALA (GB) (49)

Draw

B g Expert Eye - Why We Dream (IRE) (Al Kazeem)

14 George Bass

Horse Age: 4 BHA Rating: 98 Weight: 9 7 Form: 20-1310 CD

Owner: Jon and Julia Aisbitt Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley Breeder: Jon and Julia Aisbitt Sponsor: Jack Channon Racing Limited

BLUE COURVOISIER (GB) (22)

B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Priceless (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

Draw

TF View Much improved this season, winning the Spring Mile over C&D in good style and value for extra when also landing the Buckingham Palace Stakes (7f) at Royal Ascot. Unsuited by how the race panned out in the International at Ascot last time and worth keeping on side. TFR 115

15 Rossa Ryan

Horse Age: 3 BHA Rating: 100 Weight: 9 4 Form: 241031 D

Owner: A D Spence & I Madueke Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford Breeder: Mr Alan Spence & Sunderland Holdings Sponsor: Spreadex Ltd

RIVER KING (IRE) (86)

B g King of Change - Precipitous (IRE) (Indian Ridge)

Draw

TF View Sea The Stars colt who landed a valuable prize at Carlisle (1m) in May. Had worst of the draw in Britannia at Royal Ascot and has quickly resumed progress since, building on his Goodwood third when making all and scoring unchallenged at York (1m) 3 weeks ago. Possibilities despite 8lb rise. TFR 115

4 Sean Levey

Horse Age: 4 BHA Rating: 95 Weight: 9 4 Form: 231-215 D

Owner: Grande Motte Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Forenaghts Stud & Jim Bolger Sponsor: Tote

TF View Returned from 11 months off (also gelded) with a good second at Chepstow in May and proved dominant when bolting up at Newbury (1m, ﬁrm) in June. Ran another solid race when ﬁfth behind Mezcala in Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot in June but this may again be hard to dominate. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 18/6/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed. TFR 114 Draw

10 SCOVILLE (GB) (28) B g Too Darn Hot - Ribbons (Manduro (GER))

Daniel Tudhope

Horse Age: 4 BHA Rating: 95 Weight: 9 4 Form: 04-0003 D BF

Owner: Sir M Arbib,B Arbib,C Budgett & A Kheir Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket Breeder: Pursuit of Success LLC

11 HENLEIN (AUS) (21)

B g Dundeel (NZ) - Time Awaits (AUS) (Nicconi (AUS))

Draw

TF View Low-mileage 4-y-o who was much better than bare result on back of a breathing operation in Royal Hunt Cup/Golden Mile this summer. Took too long to hit full stride under more patient ride than previously this year when third at Newbury (7f) latest and suspicion remains he has a bigger effort in him. TFR 119

10 Kevin Stott

Horse Age: 5 BHA Rating: 94 Weight: 9 3 Form: 00-0000

Owner: Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Breeder: Muir Woodside Pty Ltd, Nsw

12 MOONFALL (IRE) (8)

B g Starman - Lealas Daughter (IRE) (Excelebration (IRE))

Draw

TF View Smart form at best in Australia, runner-up in 1 1/4m Group 1 at Randwick in October 2024. Has essentially looked in the grip of the handicapper following switch to these shores this summer but had excuses (posted wide) when down the ﬁeld at Chester 3 weeks ago. Still, others look stronger. TFR 114

Horse Age: 3 BHA Rating: 99 Weight: 9 3 Form: 10-5142 D

Owner: Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket Breeder: Empire Bloodstock Ltd

TF View Conﬁrmed abundant promise of his Chester reappearance when landing highly-competitive Britannia at the Royal Meeting in June. Seen only twice since, running right up to his best taking on his elders for the ﬁrst time when second back at Ascot 8 days ago. Fully expected to go well again. TFR 117

Billy Loughnane

Draw

13 STORM STAR (GB) (29) Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Dancing Star (Aqlaam)

12 David Probert

Horse Age: 5 BHA Rating: 93 Weight: 9 2 Form: 660200 D BF

Owner: Mr J. C. Smith Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Littleton Stud

TF View Has recorded all 4 wins on the all-weather at Newcastle but produced best turf effort when second of 11 at Ascot in May. Couldn’t repeat that at the Royal Meeting the following month and was only eighth eased in grade at Newmarket (1m) 4 weeks ago. Others stronger. TFR 114 Draw

14 AL MUBHIR (GB) (79) Ch g Frankel - Muffri’Ha (IRE) (Iffraaj)

Tom Eaves

Horse Age: 7 BHA Rating: 93 Weight: 9 2 Form: 500-050 D

Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TF View Smart sort at best but not won since 2024 and not returned from a stint in Australia in much form, running no sort of race having a rare all-weather start at Newcastle (1m) in June. Absent since. TFR 111

Draw

15 TREASURE TIME (GB) (350) B g Time Test - Penny Drops (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

16 Marco Ghiani

Horse Age: 5 BHA Rating: 88 Weight: 8 11 Form: 14/5040D

Owner: RaceShare - Treasure Time Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton Breeder: Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

TF View Dual winner during a steadily progressive 2024. However, seen only 4 times for William Haggas last season, absent since ﬁnishing mid-ﬁeld in the Cambridgeshire (9f) this time last year. Betting can guide now starting out for new yard with the return to 1m a positive. TFR 115 Draw

16 INSPIRED (IRE) (6)

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Worth Waiting (Bated Breath)

Jack Nicholls (3)

Horse Age: 4 BHA Rating: 85 Weight: 8 8 Form: 521211 D

Owner: Fine Claret Racing,Mrs Burke & Mr C Wood Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Sponsor: KB Spigot Ltd

17 PINATUBO’S LEGACY (GB) (35) B c Pinatubo (IRE) - A Huge Dream (IRE) (Refuse To Bend (IRE))

Draw

TF View 4-y-o who is thriving on his racing, ﬁnding another chunk of improvement as he made it 3 wins from his last 4 starts in 19-runner York handicap (1m) 6 days ago, asserting close home. Escapes a penalty for that and whilst this is much tougher it’s signiﬁcant his leading yard pitch him in here. TFR 122

Safﬁe Osborne

Horse Age: 4 BHA Rating: 84 Weight: 8 7 Form: 1-305

Owner: Mr Mohammed Al Suboosi Trainer: T. J. Kent, Newmarket Breeder: ORS Bloodstock & Stanley House Stud

TF View Made winning debut in novice at Newcastle (7f) in November. Lightly raced since and he stepped up considerably on his turf debut/reappearance effort in July when ﬁfth at Newmarket (7f) 5 weeks ago, doing good late work at the ﬁnish. Step up to 1m worth exploring with cheekpieces now enlisted. TFR 114

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 17

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2025: TREBLE TEE (IRE) 3 9 3 Oisin Murphy 11-5 (Simon & Ed Crisford) 14 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 17. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 5, 11.

Betting Forecast: 6-1 Bullet Point (GB), 7-1 Moonfall (IRE), 8-1 Blue Courvoisier (GB), 9-1 Scoville (GB), 10-1 Mezcala (GB), Inspired (IRE), 14-1 Checkandchallenge (GB), 16-1 Fifth Column (IRE), 18-1 Ebt’s Guard (GB), River King (IRE), 25-1 Mister Winston (GB), 28-1 Storm Star (GB), 33-1 Cash (IRE), Treasure Time (GB), 40-1 Pinatubo’s Legacy (GB), 66-1 Henlein (AUS), Al Mubhir (GB) Race Summary: No shortage of chances in a cracking handicap but thriving 4-y-o INSPIRED escapes a penalty for last week’s York success and can cope with the rise in class and make it 4 wins from his last 5 starts. Britannia scorer Moonfall ran right up to his best when second back at Ascot last time and he’s feared. William Haggas pair Bullet Point and Scoville are others to consider, with Blue Courvoisier and Fifth Column completing an exhaustive shortlist. 1-2-3: 1.INSPIRED (IRE) 2.MOONFALL (IRE) 3.BULLET POINT

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SEVENTH RACE 4.48PM

ONE MILE , TWO FURLONGS ABOUT 43 YARDS (10F ABT 43YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

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Horses For Courses

Horses In Focus

100 TF Highest Rated

THE PJ TOWEY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBBPLUS RACE) Total prize fund £70000. Owners Prize Money. Winner £28441; Second £14224; Third £7112; Fourth £3556; Fifth £1778; Sixth £889. (Penalty Value £36078) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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THUNDER RUN (IRE) (21)

Draw

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Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Astonished (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE))

JOCKEY

5 Clifford Lee

Horse Age: 5 BHA Rating: 104 Weight: 9 12 Form: 0-02002 D

Owner: The JC Organization & Partner Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Breeder: Forenaghts Stud Farm Sponsor: KB Spigot Ltd

DAVID OF ATHENS (USA) (63)

B g Nyquist (USA) - Athens Queen (USA) (Majestic Warrior (USA))

Draw

TF View Winless this season but running well in top handicaps, ﬁnding only the improving Raammee too good in 20-runner handicap at York (1 1/4m, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Handles soft going well and merits serious consideration despite 3lb rise. TFR 114

Faleh 11 Bughenaim

Horse Age: 4 BHA Rating: 102 Weight: 9 10 Form: 64-1100

Owner: Wathnan Racing Trainer: Hamad Al Jehani, GB Breeder: Athens Woods Sponsor: Damsa Holding Company W.L.L

OLD HARROVIAN (GB) (512)

Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Daivika (USA) (Dynaformer (USA)) Owner: Mr M. A. R. Blencowe Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: Niarchos Family Sponsor: Moretons Investments Ltd

Draw Dr aw

TF View Landed a double in Group 2 Jebel Ali Mile in February. Has failed to beat a rival in 2 subsequent outings though, gelded prior to making turf/handicap debut after 4 months off at York (1m, good to ﬁrm) in July. Steps up in trip now. TFR 112

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ER RUNN NON-

Horse Age: 7 BHA Rating: 98 Weight: 9 6 003/212003/212D Form:

CITY OF POETS (IRE) (30)

Ch c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Populist (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

Draw

TF View Hasn’t stood much racing but in ﬁne ﬁne form when last seen out in the spring of 2025, scoring at Newcastle (1 1/4m) before set too much to do when an unlucky second in valuable All-Weather Finals handicap there. Off 17 months but has gone well when fresh, albeit his record on turf isn’t too good. TFR 109+ 109+

8 Rossa Ryan

Horse Age: 4 BHA Rating: 97 Weight: 9 5 Form: 304101 D

Owner: Mr Saeed Manana Trainer: James Tate, Newmarket Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

PATHEIN (IRE) (86)

Draw

TF View Doubled his tally for the season in 8-runner handicap at Windsor (1 1/4m, ﬁrm) 30 days ago. Remains unexposed at this trip and needs considering. TFR 113

Owner: Mr K. Balasuriya Trainer: Ed Dunlop, Newmarket Breeder: Lady Bamford & The Hon Alice Bamford Sponsor: Tattersalls

Horse Age: 3 BHA Rating: 102 Weight: 9 4 Form: 15-330 C

B c St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Excellent View (Shamardal (USA))

13 Robert Havlin

TF View Looked a good prospect when scoring on debut at Doncaster (1m) last September and posted an excellent third of 17 on his handicap debut at Goodwood (7f) in May. Not at his best in the Britannia at Royal Ascot only run since and could still do better after just 5 starts. TFR 112

NIGHT BREEZE (IRE) (35)

Draw

B g New Approach (IRE) - Right Direction (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE))

Billy Loughnane

Horse Age: 6 BHA Rating: 96 Weight: 9 4 Form: 412335 BF

Owner: Midtech 2 Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Breeder: Godolphin Sponsor: Mid-Tech (Air Products) Ltd

TF View Back to winning ways at Epsom (1 1/2m) in April and has continued in excellent form in competitive handicaps, a close ﬁfth of 10 at Ascot (1 1/2m, good to ﬁrm) 35 days ago. No forlorn hope eased 1lb. TFR 114

BUNYOLA BAY (IRE) (43)

Draw

B c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Kykuit (IRE) (Green Desert (USA))

6 Sean Levey

Horse Age: 3 BHA Rating: 100 Weight: 9 2 Form: 3-1100 CD

Owner: Mr Michael Geoghegan Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Kildaragh Stud Sponsor: Tote

TF View Produced a very useful effort to double his tally in Gowran Classic (9.5f, good) in June. Out of depth in Irish Derby next time and failed to beat a rival in 18-runner handicap at Goodwood (1m, good to ﬁrm) last time. This course winner has plenty to prove now. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 31/7/2026 it was reported that the horse would prefer a softer surface. TFR 111

TONY MONTANA (GB) (14)

Draw

B g Kingman - Mischief Making (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA))

Toby Moore (7)

Horse Age: 6 BHA Rating: 93 Weight: 9 1 Form: 20-6040 D

Owner: Amo Racing Limited Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket Breeder: Highclere Stud Sponsor: Sports Invest UK Ltd

TF View Winless since May 2024. Performed with credit on ﬁrst 3 runs for new yard this season (took fourth close home under this rider at Goodwood in July) but came in last of 9 in handicap at Goodwood (1 1/2m, soft) 2 weeks ago. Handily weighted if bouncing back down in trip. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 29/8/2026 it was reported that the horse would appreciate a ﬁrmer surface. TFR 117

SPORTINGSILVERMINE (IRE) (22)

Draw

Br g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Praskovia (IRE) (Manduro (GER))

7 Marco Ghiani

Horse Age: 5 BHA Rating: 92 Weight: 9 0 Form: 131026 D

Owner: Mr Gordon McDowall Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket Breeder: Sebastian Curran Sponsor: Aver Generics Ltd

TF View Gained a second success in 2026 in handicap at Newmarket (1 1/2m) in July. Posted another good effort with sixth of 16 in handicap at York (1 1/2m, good to soft) 22 days ago, making his effort earlier than ideal. Not out of things. TFR 113 Draw

10 TOUCH THE MOON (IRE) (28)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Holda (IRE) (Docksider (USA))

Safﬁe Osborne

Horse Age: 5 BHA Rating: 91 Weight: 8 13 Form: 30-2401 D

Owner: Four D Partnership Trainer: William Durkan, Ireland Breeder: Wardstown Stud & Sunderland Holding INC

11 FLYING FRONTIER (GB) (14) B h Farhh - Alaia (IRE) (Sinndar (IRE))

Draw

TF View Useful 11f winner for George Scott and gained a ﬁrst success for his current yard in 14-runner handicap at Dundalk (1 1/4m) 4 weeks ago. Considered nudged up 2lb. TFR 116

Tom Marquand

Horse Age: 6 BHA Rating: 90 Weight: 8 12 Form: 0-04400 D

Owner: Mr Saeed Manana Trainer: James Tate, Newmarket Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

12 PORT OF LONDON (IRE) (37) B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Pomology (USA) (Arch (USA))

Draw

TF View Back to winning ways at Sandown (1 1/4m) last July. Yet to quite match that level this season but not disgraced in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces with seventh of 11 in handicap there (1 1/4m, soft) 2 weeks ago. Needs to build on it. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 29/8/2026 it was reported that the horse was slow to leave the stalls. TFR 112

12 Tyler Heard

Horse Age: 4 BHA Rating: 88 Weight: 8 10 Form: 02101-0 D BF

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket Breeder: Godolphin Sponsor: Emirates

TF View Ended 2025 on the up with victory in handicap at Lingﬁeld (1 1/4m, all-weather) in December. Sent off 3/1 on his belated return but only ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (11f) last month. Needs to take a step forward on just his second outing on turf (shaped as if amiss at Windsor on debut). TFR 113

Draw

13 TAWAJJAH (IRE) (51) Ch g Frankel - Thawaany (IRE) (Tamayuz)

10 Jonny Peate

Horse Age: 5 BHA Rating: 88 Weight: 8 10 Form: 0/221/-21 D

Owner: Baber, Dynasty, Pegum & partners Trainer: Oli Rix, Newmarket Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited Sponsor: M3 Media

TF View Signed off for Roger Varian with novice success at Wolverhampton in November 2024. Off 20 months but back in ﬁne form for his new yard and landed 6-runner handicap at Sandown (1 1/4m, good) in July. May still do better after just 6 runs. TFR 113

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13

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2025: FANTASY BELIEVER (IRE) 8 8 10 Oisin Murphy 9-1 (Ed Walker) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 12.

Betting Forecast: 13-2 Thunder Run (IRE), 15-2 Touch The Moon (IRE), 8-1 Tawajjah (IRE), 17-2 City of Poets (IRE), 9-1 Night Breeze (IRE), 10-1 Port of London (IRE), 12-1 Tony Montana (GB), 16-1 David Of Athens (USA), Pathein (IRE), Sportingsilvermine (IRE), 28-1 Bunyola Bay (IRE), 33-1 Flying Frontier (GB) Race Summary: A case can be made for plenty of these but top-weight THUNDER RUN is taken to gain a deserved ﬁrst success of the season after a series of very good efforts in top handicap company. Windsor scorer City of Poets remains unexposed at this distance and could emerge as the main danger, although Irish challenger Touch The Moon and the handily-weighted Tony Montana also need factoring in. 1-2-3: 1.THUNDER RUN (IRE) 2.CITY OF POETS (IRE) 3.TOUCH THE MOON (IRE)

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ONE MILE TWO FURLONGS ABOUT 62Y FOR PUREBRED ARABIANS, 4 YEARS OLD ONLY

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Horse

Draw

Jockey

AL SHARID (FR) (45)

Draw

Total race value £250000| Owners Prize Money. 1st £141775.00, 2nd £53750.00, 3rd £26900.00, 4th £13400.00, 5th £6725.00, 6th £3375.00 A memento will be provided to the winning owner, trainer and jockey in this race.. Total Prize Fund: £250,000 . £141,775.00 to the winner, £53,750.00 to the second, £26,900.00 to the third, £13,400.00 to the fourth, £6,725.00 to the fifth, £3,375.00 to the sixth. Weights: colts & geldings 9st (57.2kg); fillies 8st10lb (55.3kg) The UAE President Cup has generously sponsored the best turned out in this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. Allowances - fillies 4lb

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Bay g Al Mouwaffak (FR) - Olympia (QA) (Amer (SA))

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 0 Form: 21116 Wearing: VIS Has made great strides since his debut in April winning three times, including two wins here. Ran as well as could have been expected against some of the best Arabians in the world at Goodwood last time out. This trip will suit him more and he’s likely to run his race, looks the best of the British trained runners. (R5 W3 P1) (OR 105)

ASHJ’AA (GB) (27)

Bay c AF Al Buraq (AE) - Manade (FR) (Dormane (FR))

Draw

Owner: David Grifﬁths Trainer: David C Grifﬁths Breeder: Al Shaqab Racing

Dougie Costello

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 0 Form: 13 Wearing: BL Made an impressive winning debut by fourteen lengths over this trip at Lingﬁeld in July. But was turned over at odds on, on his handicap debut at Southwell last month. A stronger tempo will suit here and it’s still early days for him, but on ratings he has a fair bit to ﬁnd. (R2 W1 P1) (OR 87)

LAFFAN (FR) (39)

Bay c AF Al Buraq (AE) - Ajaayib (FR) (Mahabb (AE))

Draw

Owner: Athbah Racing Trainer: Mr Philip Collington Breeder: Sheila Collington

Maxime Guyon

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 0 Form: 1111-02 Wearing: Dual Group One winner last Autumn, narrowly beating Romeo AT in both those victories. Something was clearly amiss in Qatar in February when he was eased turning for home. Returned with a big effort at Deauville last month when taking on his elders for the ﬁrst time, where again he ﬁnished one place in front of Romeo AT. Strong claims to give his Trainer a third win in the race. (R6 W4 P1) (OR 116)

ROMEO AT (FR) (39)

Bay c AF Al Buraq (AE) - Tawaazun (FR) (Monsieur Al Maury (FR))

Draw

Owner: Al Wasmiyah Racing Trainer: François Rohaut (FR) Breeder: Al Wasmiyah Racing

Tom Marquand

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 0 Form: 122-123 Wearing: HD Had a good ﬁrst season and has progressed nicely this campaign. Has been a bit keen the last twice where he’s had to make his own running and wears a hood for the ﬁrst time here. That looks a good move and if there’s juice in the ground there’s very between him and Laffan: solid claims. (R6 W2 P4) (OR 118) Owner: Wathnan Racing Trainer: X. Thomas Demeaulte (FR) Breeder: A. Almarri

SAB’AAN AL SHAHANIA (FR) (39)

Draw

Gr c Amer (SA) - Margouia (FR) (Tidjani (FR))

Stephane Pasquier

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 0 Form: 133-516 Wearing: Was third behind Romeo AT and Laffan last Autumn at Saint Cloud when not beaten far. Has progressed this season and ran down Romeo AT in the French Derby at Chantilly in the summer. Was behind his two old rivals at Deauville last time out where he wore cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time. They are quickly removed here and, on his Derby win, he holds strong claims. (R6 W2 P2) (OR 119)

ZAYIN SENTINEL (GB) (17)

Bay g Sivit Al Maury (FR) - Samauring Zayin (GB) (The Wiking (US))

Draw

Owner: HE Sheikha Iman bint Mohammed Al Thani Trainer: François Rohaut (FR) Breeder: Al Shahania Stud

George Bass

Horse Age: 4 Weight: 9 0 Form: 0632 Wearing: BL Has lots of size and scope and progressed with each run this season, wasn’t beaten far last month at Wolverhampton. Blinkers replace the cheekpieces this time, but this is a big step up in grade and it might be we don’t see the best of him until next season given, he’s from a late maturing family. (R4 W0 P2) (OR 62) Owner: Red Dragon Racing Club Trainer: Mr Philip Collington Breeder: Mr. Paul Simmons

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS: 6

Betting Forecast: 9/4 Laffan, 5/2 Sab’aan Al Shahania, 11/4 Romeo At, 17/2 Al Sharid, 10/1 Ashj’aa, 14/1 Zayin Sentinel Race Summary: A small but select ﬁeld and this looks a strong renewal with the ﬁrst two from the French equivalent renewing their rivalry. On ratings there is very little between the French trained runners and all three have shown a good turn of foot should this get tactical. Sab’aan Al Shahania, Romeo AT and LAFFAN all have something to recommend them. The latter is narrowly preferred, but there shouldn’t be a lot between all three. The locally trained Al Sharid is likely to be best of the rest.

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.10 - THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (Winner receives free entry to The 2027 Betfred St Leger) (GBB/GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25770 to the winning horse The second to receive £12085, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the fifth £1510 and the sixth £755. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, September 7th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 10th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Allowances: Horses which have never run 3lb. THE TRUSTEES OF THE EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have kindly contributed £15000 towards the prize money for this race. A representative of the E.B.F. will present a memento to the owner of the winning horse. In addition they will award a cash prize to the stable employee who, in their opinion, has prime responsibility for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £3000 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of EBF. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The winner of this race, The British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (Class 2) run at Doncaster on Saturday, 12 September, 2026 will receive free entry at the initial entry stage to the 2027 Betfred St Leger (Class 1) (Group 1) at Doncaster on 11 September, 2027. This is on the proviso that, should the horse remain in and be eligible for the 2027 Betfred St Leger at the subsequent stages, the Owner will be liable to meet all payments due thereafter. No other entry payments will be due from the Owner. Please note that this does not guarantee a place in the final field for the 2027 Betfred St Leger and the horse will be subject to the usual elimination procedure under the Elimination and Balloting Procedures of the Race Administration Code. In the event of a dead-heat, all winning horses, if qualified as above, will receive an automatic entry to the 2027 Betfred St Leger. 23 entries at £250. - Closed September 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635. (Penalty Value £25770) A SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.45 - THE BETFRED CHAMPAGNE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £85065 to the winning horse The second to receive £32250, the third £16140, the fourth £8040, the fifth £4035 and the sixth £2025. for two yrs old colts and geldings only. Enter by noon, August 4th and pay £300 stake, Scratch by noon, August 25th or pay £600, Confirm by noon, September 7th and pay £375, Supplementary Entry by noon, September 7th and pay £8000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 10th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, a winner of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 3lb. Betfred has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey. In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFRED. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 66 entries, 37 at £300, 16 at £900, 13 at £1275. - Closed August 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £66840; Second £27435; Third £13725; Fourth £6855; Fifth £3435; Sixth £1710. (Penalty Value £85065) A SS SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.20 - THE BETFRED PORTLAND (Class 2 Heritage Handicap) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £51540 to the winning horse The second to receive £24170, the third £12090, the fourth £6040, the fifth £3020 and the sixth £1510. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 7th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 10th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after September 5th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. BETFRED has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey. In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of BETFRED. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 26 entries at £500. - Closed September 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270. (Penalty Value £51540) 10 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.55 - THE BETFRED PARK STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £93571 to the winning horse The second to receive £35475, the third £17754, the fourth £8844, the fifth £4438 and the sixth £2227. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 4th and pay £270 stake, Scratch by noon, August 25th or pay £480, Confirm by noon, September 7th and pay £320, Supplementary Entry by noon, September 7th and pay £8250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 10th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 6lb; fillies 9st 3lb Penalties, after March 31st, 2026, a winner of a Group 2 race 3lb Of a Group 1 race 5lb. BETFRED has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey. In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFRED. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 36 entries, 5 at £270, 18 at £750, 11 at £1070, 2 at £8250. - Closed August 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £73524; Second £30179; Third £15098; Fourth £7541; Fifth £3779; Sixth £1881. (Penalty Value £93571.50) A SS SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.35 - THE BETFRED ST LEGER STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £396970 to the winning horse The second to receive £150500, the third £75320, the fourth £37520, the fifth £18830 and the sixth £9450. for three yrs old colts and fillies only. Enter by noon, August 11th and pay £2000 stake, Scratch by noon, August 25th or pay £3000, Confirm by noon, September 7th and pay £2000, Supplementary Entry by noon, September 7th and pay £50000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 10th. Weights: Colts 9st 3lb; fillies 9st NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher. Horses which have not run will not be eligible.. Betfred has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning Owner, Trainer, Jockey and Groom. A trophy, value £12,500, will be presented to the winning owner, in addition to the prize money. Doncaster Racecourse will also present an embroidered jockey’s cap to the winning rider. A trophy will also be presented in memory of the late Major Dick Hern, CVO, CBE, to be held by the winning trainer until August 1st, 2027. A cash prize will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFRED. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will be led past the stands in no set order before cantering to the start. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). FREE ENTRIES: The winner of the Prix Michel Houvyet on Saturday 9 August at Deauville will receive an automatic entry at the initial entry stage to the 2026 Betfred St Leger (Class 1) (Group 1) at Doncaster on 12 September, 2026. This is on the proviso that, should the horse remain in and be eligible for the 2026 Betfred St Leger after any stages that follow the initial entry stage, the owner shall be liable to meet all payments due thereafter. Please note that this does not guarantee a place in the final field for the 2026 Betfred St Leger and the horse will be subject to the usual elimination procedure under the Elimination and Balloting Procedures of the Race Administration Code. In the event of a dead-heat, both horses, if qualified as above, will receive an automatic entry to the 2026 Betfred St Leger. The winner of the Darley EBF Novice Stakes at Doncaster on 9 July, run over 1m 3f abt 197y, will receive free entry at the initial entry stage to the 2026 Betfred St Leger (Class 1) (Group 1) at Doncaster on 12 September, 2026. This is on the proviso that, should the horse remain in and be eligible for the 2026 Betfred St Leger at the subsequent stages, the Owner will be liable to meet all payments due thereafter. No other entry payments will be due from the Owner. Please note that this does not guarantee a place in the final field for the 2026 Betfred St Leger and the horse will be subject to the usual elimination procedure under the Elimination and Balloting Procedures of the Race Administration Code. In the event of a dead-heat, all winning horses, if qualified as above, will receive an automatic entry to the 2026 Betfred St Leger. In addition, the winner of The British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (Class 2) which was run over one mile at Doncaster on Saturday, 13 September, 2025 receives a free entry at the initial entry stage to the 2026 Betfred St Leger (Class 1) (Group 1) at Doncaster on 12 September, 2026. This is on the proviso that, should the horse remain in and be eligible for the 2026 Betfred St Leger at the subsequent stages, the Owner will be liable to meet all payments due thereafter. No other entry payments will be due from the Owner. Please note that this does not guarantee a place in the final field for the 2026 Betfred St Leger and the horse will be subject to the usual elimination procedure under the Elimination and Balloting Procedures of the Race Administration Code. In the event of a dead-heat, all winning horses, if qualified as above, will receive an automatic entry to the 2026 Betfred St Leger. 27 entries, 11 at £2000, 4 at £5000, 12 at £7000. - Closed August 11th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £311920; Second £128030; Third £64050; Fourth £31990; Fifth £16030; Sixth £7980. (Penalty Value £396970) A SS SEE PAGE 68 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.15 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £36078 to the winning horse The second to receive £16919, the third £8463, the fourth £4228, the fifth £2114 and the sixth £1057. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 7th and pay £350 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 10th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after September 5th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. The sponsor will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of PERTEMPS. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 24 entries at £350. - Closed September 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £28441; Second £14224; Third £7112; Fourth £3556; Fifth £1778; Sixth £889. (Penalty Value £36078) SS SEE PAGE 76 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.48 - THE PJ TOWEY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £36078 to the winning horse The second to receive £16919, the third £8463, the fourth £4228, the fifth £2114 and the sixth £1057. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £350 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher, or £70 stake if the horse is rated 80 or lower with £280 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 10th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after September 5th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. The sponsor will give a prize to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 24 entries at £350. - Closed September 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £28441; Second £14224; Third £7112; Fourth £3556; Fifth £1778; Sixth £889. (Penalty Value £36078) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 86 FOR THIS RACE. Eighth Race 5.23 - UAE PRESIDENT CUP UK ARABIAN DERBY Group 1PA For Purebred Arabians, 4 years old only. ONE MILE TWO FURLONGS about 62y (1m2f abt 62y) (2,000m) A memento will be provided to the winning owner, trainer and jockey in this race. Weights: colts & geldings 9st (57.2kg); fillies 8st10lb (55.3kg) The UAE President Cup has generously sponsored the best turned out in this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out - fillies 4lb SEE PAGE 92 FOR THIS RACE.

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