Latest News
Mullins has Melbourne hopes for Doncaster Cup contender
Winday will be tested against the likes of Caballo De Mar on Friday.
Sammy Jo Bell aiming to be a Leger Legend for the fourth time
Doncaster race raises money for Jack Berry House and the Injured Jockeys Fund.
Final Objective looking to show dash in Flying Childers
Pershaada a significant non-runner in juvenile Group Two.
Richard Quinn recalls St Leger triumphs as his favourite wins
Snurge in 1990 and Millenary 10 years later were perfect partners for Quinn.
Musical Times blows apart May Hill Stakes field
The daughter of Lope De Vega pulled a yawning seven and a half lengths clear.
Waardah impresses with Park Hill win at Doncaster
She pulled a length and three-quarters clear of the staying on Danielle.
Night In Vegas hits the jackpot at Doncaster
Eve Johnson Houghton’s youngster rewards market support on Town Moor.
Today On
Visit our St Leger Festival microsite
Check out the ultimate guide to a huge four days at Doncaster - in association with Betfred - watch live on Sky Sports Racing.
Hollie Doyle unpicks the feature races on day two of the St Leger Festival on Friday, including the Doncaster Cup and Flying Childers Stakes, live on Sky Sports Racing.
Latest odds from
Betfred Flying Scotsman Stakes (Listed)
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | W Buick | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| T | C Appleby | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ray Dawson | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | R Varian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Oisin Murphy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | A M Balding | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Flat Races | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S H James | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | K R Burke | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Flat Races | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Daniel Muscutt | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | J R Fanshawe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Tips and Analysis
Kevin Blake's St Leger Festival tips
Kevin Blake’s best bets for the Friday and Saturday of the big meeting on Town Moor are live, with a mix of Group and Handicap analysis, all live on Sky Sports Racing.
Hugh has a selection for Friday's card at Doncaster - live on Sky Sports Racing - alongside a couple elsewhere at Sandown and Salisbury.
Horse-by-horse guide: Betfred Howard Wright Doncaster Cup
James Flaherty spotlights every contender in the historic staying showpiece on day two of the St Leger Festival on Friday, live on Sky Sports Racing.
Blogs
Hollie Doyle unpicks the feature races on day two of the St Leger Festival on Friday, including the Doncaster Cup and Flying Childers Stakes, live on Sky Sports Racing.
Our Work Whisperer nominates a lively outsider for Saturday's St Leger - live on Sky Sports Racing - alongside several other Doncaster fancies from the same yard.
Adam Mills uses Total Performance Data to inspect the highly impressive performance by Almeraq in Saturday's Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock Park.
Stable Tours
The Glasgow ace saddles Group 1 hero American Affair at the Curragh, defending Portland champ Eternal Sunshine at Donny, and is aiming a top team at Ayr.
The Lambourn trainer runs through his top-class team, which includes Norfolk Stakes star Orthodox as well as talented sprinters Coppull and James’s Delight.
Bidding to continue an incredible 2026, Joseph O’Brien talks us through his Irish Champions Festival squad.
Greyhounds
Anthony advised Rackit Up Franco (9-4) to score on Monday and he returns with four Friday selections between Hove and Romford.
It's the dawn of a new era for Greyhound Racing - you can watch all the action behind the Red Button on Sky Sports Racing or via our dedicated Greyhounds website.
Unbridled
Unbridled on Tour Episode 2 is here, in association with BOYLE Sports
Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan visit Faugheen and Bob Olinger in retirement!
Weekend Winners
Weekend Winners: Ascot, Haydock and Kempton tips
Kate Tracey, Declan Rix and Callum Helliwell preview the best of the weekend's action, including Constitution Hill.
Don't Miss This!
Chapman's Call: What Next For Constitution Hill? St Leger Tip and Arc Trials Review
What next for Constitution Hill? That’s the big question in this week’s Chapman’s Call.
The St Leger: 250 Years of History
Jim McGrath explores the history and origins of the world's oldest Classic, the St Leger; and how a quarter of a millennia shaped the Doncaster showpiece.
The Kielan Woods-ridden Dark Tide Rising ran out a very easy winner following confusion over whether there was a false start.
Today’s Top Predictor Horses
| Race Details (Runners) | (Cloth) Horse Name (Forecast) | Predictor / Result |
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| 14:36 Sandown (10) | (9) Hint Of Humour (Non-Runner) |
Non-Runner
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| 16:51 Salisbury (9) | (4) Baldomero (13/2) | Predictor |
| 18:10 Ballinrobe (19) | (2) Ladies Well (3/1) | Predictor |
| 14:47 Chester (11) | (2) West Tyrone (6/1) | Predictor |
| 15:17 Chester (10) | (9) Vintage Clarets (6/1) | Predictor |
| 17:40 Ballinrobe (9) | (8) Straight Home (7/2) | Predictor |
Competitions and Offers
Win Hexham hospitality, including an overnight stay and private table in the Henderson Suite
Chepstow Welsh Racing Festival Competition
Win a fantastic prize for two for the Welsh Racing Festival at Chepstow Racecourse, including an overnight stay and private table for two on Friday.
US Racing News
Magical Factor moves back to turf after King's Plate dud
Off a disappointing run in the $1 million King’s Plate, Magical Factor goes back to the grass in Friday’s featured first-level allowance with a $32,000 claiming option at Woodbine.
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New World Pool fixtures from Australia, South Africa, UK and Ireland for 2026
Golden Slipper and King’s Plate confirmed as World Pool days; July Cup, Shergar Cup and Irish Oaks days all potential new fixtures
Woodbine
Horse-by-horse guide: Woodbine Mile
Notable Speech bids to retain his crown in Saturday’s showpiece, live on Sky Sports Racing, ahead of a BC Mile defence. Get Peter Fornatale’s expert verdict and tip.
Horse-by-horse guide: E. P. Taylor Stakes
Peter Fornatale analyses the top runners from both sider of the Atlantic out to book their BC Filly and Mare Turf ticket on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Racing.
Woodbine Mile: Notable Speech, Deterministic square off in heavyweight bout
Notable Speech made quite a statement when winning last year’s $1 million Woodbine Mile on the tight inner turf with a sweeping wide rally, after which he doubled up in the Breeders’ Cup Mile at Del Mar.
Attard well stocked with contenders for stakes-laden programme
Trainer Kevin Attard will be busy in the supporting stakes on Saturday’s Woodbine Mile card when sending out Cattrall and De la Renta in the Grade 1 Natalma along with Quipster in the Grade 1 Summer
Diamond Rain seeks vengence in E.P. Taylor
Godolphin's Diamond Rain should be favoured against another excellent field in this year’s edition of the $750,000 Grade 1 E.P. Taylor, going 1 1/4 miles on the roomy main turf at Woodbine.
