Doncaster Race 4 - Betfred St Leger Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)
A fascinating renewal of the oldest Classic in the British calendar. Top Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien has three of the seven including the consistent ILLINOIS (3) who showed a liking for this trip landing the G2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot before a pair of runner-up efforts among G1 company at Longchamp (France) and a neck defeat in the 2400m G2 Great Voltigeur Stakes at York. Top chance. JAN BRUEGHEL (4) remains unbeaten following a pair of G3 wins including at Goodwood over 2400m. Big chance. The G1 classic winner YOU GOT TO ME (7) scored by 0.75L attempting the G1 Irish Oaks at the Curragh (Ireland) prior to a 0.75L second in the 2400m G1 Yorkshire Oaks at York. Holds every chance. SUNWAY (5) brings G2 placed form. Makes for appeal. GROSVENOR SQUARE (2) previously won over this distance and cannot be discounted.
Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd in a small field at Windsor in the LR August Stakes on August 24 over 2300m, slow going neck behind Sea Of Roses with 56.5kg at $2.10. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Epsom Downs in the G1 Epsom Derby on June 1 over 2400m, 7 len behind City Of Troy carrying 58kg at $26. Looking to others.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/4 | 24/08/2024 | 84 | LR OPEN 3U | $95,720.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Soft | Cieren Fallon | 56.5kg | 2:29.02 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
4/16 | 01/06/2024 | 40 | G1 OPEN C 3 | $2,824,060.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Good Soft | Jim Crowley | 58kg | 2:38.32 | - | 14 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
1/7 | 22/04/2024 | 177 | NOV 35 | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Jim Crowley | 56.5kg | 2:06.84 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.44 |
4/7 | 28/10/2023 | 28 | G1 OPEN G 2 | $391,120.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Heavy | Richard Kingscote | 58.5kg | 1:46.45 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $51.00 |
2/4 | 30/09/2023 | 14 | NOV 2 | $19,250.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | 2:05.87 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.20 |
3/10 | 16/09/2023 | 37 | MDN 2 | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Soft | Richard Kingscote | 60.5kg | 1:41.02 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
3/9 | 10/08/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good Soft | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | 1:45.42 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: G M Ryan
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Multiple Group 3 winner. Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 20 len at Curragh G3 Irish St Lgr Tr August 17 over 2800m defeating Courageous Strike with 56.5kg at $1.50. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Curragh in the G2 Curragh Cup on July 20 over 2800m, 1.3 len behind Tower Of London carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 17/08/2024 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3U | $94,370.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Good | Ryan Moore | 56.5kg | 2:56.50 | - | 1 |
| 20.0L | $1.50 |
2/10 | 20/07/2024 | 20 | G2 OPEN 3U | $260,150.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 56.5kg | 3:01.60 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
7/8 | 30/06/2024 | 53 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,121,770.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good | W M Lordan | 58kg | 2:28.15 | - | 1 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |
3/6 | 08/05/2024 | 200 | G3 OPEN C 3 | $251,510.00 | Chester | 2514m | Good | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 2:38.89 | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $2.75 |
1/6 | 21/10/2023 | 28 | G3 OPEN 2 | $91,050.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Heavy | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | 2:07.50 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $1.91 |
3/6 | 23/09/2023 | 11 | G2 OPEN 2 | $208,120.00 | Curragh | 1609m | YS | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 1:41.42 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
1/5 | 12/09/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $27,450.00 | Galway | 1709m | Soft | Killian Hennessy | 58kg | 1:57.20 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
Jockey: W M Lordan
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Group 2 winner. Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd in a small field at York in the G2 Great Voltigeur Stakes on August 21 over 2400m, neck behind Los Angeles carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Longchamp in the G1 Gp De Paris on July 13 over 2400m, slow going 2 len behind Sosie carrying 58kg at $4.70. In form and expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 21/08/2024 | 39 | G2 OPEN C 3 | $478,830.00 | York | 2414m | Good Firm | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 2:27.80 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
2/8 | 13/07/2024 | 24 | G1 OPEN CF 3 | $966,180.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | Soft | C Soumillon | 58kg | 2:31.02 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.70 |
1/11 | 19/06/2024 | 39 | G2 OPEN 3 | $480,960.00 | Ascot Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 3:00.57 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.75 |
2/9 | 11/05/2024 | 34 | LR OPEN C 3U | $110,700.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | Good | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 2:24.09 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
3/5 | 07/04/2024 | 168 | G3 OPEN 3 | $85,790.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Heavy | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 2:23.39 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.73 |
3/7 | 22/10/2023 | 15 | G1 OPEN CF 2 | $409,840.00 | Saint Cloud | 2000m | Soft | Ryan Moore | 57kg | 2:15.25 | - | 1 |
| 1.2L | $2.90 |
1/16 | 07/10/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $28,620.00 | Curragh | 1810m | Soft | Seamie Heffernan | 60.5kg | 2:00.46 | - | 12 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Multiple Group 3 winner. Puts an unbeaten record on the line. When well in the market, favourite; won by a neck at Curragh G3 Dubai International Stakes June 29 over 2000m defeating Trustyourinstinct carrying 56kg at $1.60. Followed up at Goodwood since in the 2400m G3 Gordon Stakes. Winning chance again.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 01/08/2024 | 33 | G3 OPEN 3 | $348,080.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 60kg | 2:34.76 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
1/8 | 29/06/2024 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3U | $173,430.00 | Curragh | 2011m | YS | Ryan Moore | 56kg | 2:09.86 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.62 |
1/10 | 25/05/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $35,950.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Ryan Moore | 61kg | 2:06.58 | - | 11 |
| 8.0L | $4.50 |
Jockey: C Soumillon
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Criterium International winner. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at Ascot in the G1 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes on July 27 over 2400m, 10 len behind Goliath with 56kg at $17. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Curragh in the G1 Irish Derby on June 30 over 2400m, 0.8 len behind Los Angeles carrying 58kg at $17. Could feature.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 27/07/2024 | 27 | G1 OPEN 3U | $2,268,680.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 56kg | 2:27.43 | - | 7 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
2/8 | 30/06/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,121,770.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:28.15 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
7/14 | 02/06/2024 | 27 | G1 OPEN CF 3 | $2,450,980.00 | Chantilly | 2100m | SH | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:09.81 | - | 8 |
| 4.9L | $13.00 |
2/4 | 06/05/2024 | 29 | G3 OPEN 3 | $130,930.00 | Saint Cloud | 2100m | Soft | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:14.79 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $1.80 |
5/6 | 07/04/2024 | 168 | G3 OPEN CG 3 | $132,450.00 | Longchamp | 1800m | Heavy | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:05.13 | - | 6 |
| 2.7L | $1.60 |
1/7 | 22/10/2023 | 36 | G1 OPEN CF 2 | $409,840.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Soft | Oisin Murphy | 57kg | 1:46.32 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.30 |
2/5 | 16/09/2023 | 49 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $217,790.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Soft | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:27.35 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
6/10 | 29/07/2023 | 43 | LR OPEN 2 | $90,750.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 59.5kg | 1:30.49 | - | 4 |
| 15.3L | $3.50 |
1/9 | 16/06/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:30.08 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 58.5kgs
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At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 16 at York on August 24 over 2800m, 2.5 len behind Tabletalk carrying 57kg at $7. The race before that 11th of 13 at Haydock Park on July 6 over 2800m, 13 len behind Align The Stars carrying 61kg at $4.30. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/16 | 24/08/2024 | 49 | HCP 3 | $308,540.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 57kg | 2:57.85 | - | 13 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
11/13 | 06/07/2024 | 35 | HCP 3 | $187,020.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 3:07.20 | - | 3 |
| 13.3L | $4.33 |
1/8 | 01/06/2024 | 31 | HCP 3 | $94,410.00 | Doncaster | 2916m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 56.5kg | 3:07.66 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
1/7 | 01/05/2024 | 39 | HCP 3 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | James Doyle | 61kg | 2:31.72 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
5/7 | 23/03/2024 | 234 | MDN 3 | $36,300.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Soft | David Probert | 60.5kg | 2:18.64 | - | 5 |
| 18.0L | $8.00 |
4/10 | 02/08/2023 | 26 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Heavy | Hayley Turner | 60.5kg | 1:40.04 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
4/10 | 07/07/2023 | - | NOV OPEN 2 | $27,230.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:30.22 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Hector Crouch
Weight: 57kgs
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G1 Irish Oaks winner. Racing well. Most recently 2nd of 8 at York in the G1 Yorkshire Oaks on August 22 over 2400m, 0.8 len behind Content with 57kg at $5.50. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Curragh G1 Irish Oaks July 20 over 2400m defeating Content with 58kg at $8.50. Not far away last time. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 22/08/2024 | 33 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $968,730.00 | York | 2414m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 57kg | 2:28.75 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
1/14 | 20/07/2024 | 30 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $848,710.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good | Hector Crouch | 58kg | 2:32.61 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
4/12 | 20/06/2024 | 20 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $515,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 58kg | 2:29.04 | - | 12 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
4/12 | 31/05/2024 | 20 | G1 OPEN F 3U | $1,051,630.00 | Epsom Downs | 2419m | Good Soft | Hector Crouch | 58kg | 2:42.06 | - | 8 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
1/7 | 11/05/2024 | 189 | LR OPEN F 3U | $110,700.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | Good | Hector Crouch | 58kg | 2:26.25 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
5/12 | 04/11/2023 | 59 | LR OPEN F 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Heavy | Hector Crouch | 58kg | 1:43.84 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
1/8 | 06/09/2023 | - | MDN F 2 | $12,340.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 58kg | 1:40.04 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |