Tom Marquand has that winning feeling in the Pertemps St Leger
Tom Marquand has that winning feeling in the Pertemps St Leger

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Magical beat Ghaiyyath to retain the Irish Champion Stakes while Galileo Chrome landed the St Leger. Recap the action with our live blog.


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1747: I know, I know, I'd gone but I've tracked down a few words from Ryan Moore on both Tiger Moth and Japan......

1733: There's still one more to come from Leopardstown, a premier handicap, but it's time for me to say goodbye and wish you all well.

It's been a fine week of racing and it's by no means over yet with some brilliant racing tomorrow from Ireland and France, where it's Arc trials day.

You'll be able to keep up with the action on these pages through the course of Sunday. It should be a really informative day, don't miss it!

1728: I was hoping for some reaction to Tiger Moth's success and news as to possible targets.

Nothing forthcoming as yet but the experts on Racing TV were every bit as impressed as I was and it will be fascinating to see how his campaign is mapped out for this season and, hopefully, the next too.


1723: Extraordinary scenes at Doncaster as the well backed Away He Goes makes a mockery of what appeared to be a tight handicap.

Al Muffrih did indeed race too freely and fell in a hole with the field strung out all over Town Moor.

Mankayan hit the front but Jim Crowley aboard the winner was absolutely motionless in behind, just laughing at his rival. He pushed the button and away Away He Goes went.

That's the way to do it.

1720: They're almost off at Doncaster.

They must have held that race back for Leopardstown which was eminently sensible.

Al Muffrih jumps into a clear lead in the early stages, he's possibly running rather too free. We'll find out in a minute or two.


1715: Off at Leopardstown where Patrick Sarsfield sports very similar colours to those carried by Galileo Chrome and Tom Marquand.

An odd race with three breaking away from the field and holding quite an advantage before turning into the straight but the picture changed very quickly as Tiger Moth simply flew home to trounce his rivals.

He was in a different class.

I know he was 5/6 but that was still a pretty impressive display from an upwardly mobile three-year-old and it's a winner at last for Ryan Moore.

1705: The Doncaster race promises to be rather more open.

Charlie Fellowes' horses appear to be running well enough but the Newmarket handler is on the cold list at the moment, without a winner in September and 'only' 3/31 in August.

That hasn't put people off C&D winner Mankayan who is now 12lbs higher than for that success three starts ago.

Spanish Archer, Al Muffrih and the gambled on Away He Goes aren't far behind in the betting and we could get one or two different market leaders before the off.

Al Muffrih wears cheekpieces for the first time and his trainer, William Haggas, has a pretty decent record when slapping headgear on his charges.

Last but by no means least is Toronto who has been sold out of Aidan O'Brien's stable. He shaped nicely on his second start for James Given last time and could well build on that.


1700: Paul Hanagan and Richard Fahey have combined to win the last two races at Chester, a decent day for the pair.

We've got one more to come from Doncaster but it's due off at the same time as a Group Three from Leopardstown where Tiger Moth, a close second to Santiago in the Irish Derby, is the odds-on favourite.

Ryan Moore rides with Seamie Heffernan hoping to strike with Cormorant.


1657: Some reaction to Magical's victory from winning rider Seamie Heffernan.

1651: That's a twelfth career success for Safe Voyage at the grand old age of seven. He was ridden on this occasion by Colin Keane and has enjoyed the most fabulous season. His two defeats have both come behind Space Blues who is himself enjoying a renaissance.

They have called an enquiry though.

1649: Safe Voyage just gets better and better but I think he's just been chinned by Sinawann.

It's very close.

Century Dream and Lancaster House set out to make all but may have gone off too hard as both weakened pretty tamely. Safe Voyage sailed past them but Sinawann was in hot pursuit and looked to get his head in front.

Has John Quinn's charge fought back?

SAFE VOYAGE WINS.

It's not even that close but the runner-up's name reminds me of this great tune.

Nina Simone - Sinnerman

1644: Circling at the start and the money is for Century Dream and Lancaster House.

Vatican City is very easy to back which is a little worrying given his decent early season form.


1642: Here's Aidan O'Brien talking about Magical.

1639: It's not been much of a day for Ryan Moore and even victory for Lancaster House may not be enough to put a smile on his face.

His mount is 10/3 for the Boomerang Mile where raiders Century Dream and Safe Voyage are ahead of him in the market.

Seamie Heffernan is aboard Royal Dornoch who beat Kameko last season but the stable is also represented by Vatican City who drops in grade after running a decent race in the Epsom Derby and contesting the Sussex Stakes where he went wrong.


1636: Right. What's been happening elsewhere?

It was close but Gabrial The Devil landed the money at Chester - two winners on the card for Marwan Koukash so he'll be a happy boy.

The nursery at Doncaster went to Lone Eagle and there's one more to come from there at 1715 with an Arab race due off at 1640.

The aptly named Economic Crisis has just won at Musselburgh for Alan Berry, that was the third on their card.


1631: A typically informative interview with Aidan O'Brien on Racing TV. I'll try and find a tweet of it shortly as I can't type quickly enough to keep up!

The gist of it was that they were delighted Ghaiyyath came to Leopardstown as they were pleased to have another crack at him after York where they felt things didn't quite work out for Magical.

The plan was very much to keep close tabs on the Godolphin runner and let things work out from there.

"Incredible mare, tough, genuine, speed, determination, she has everything.

"We were very happy to make the running today. If he made the running we were going to go with him. It was going to be a solid even match. Let her and him match up."

O'Brien confirmed that the Arc is probably* the plan but that she won't be ridden as aggressively in Paris.

"You probably have to ride her to get it," he added.

*usual caveats apply

1621: That race will probably tee the fourth up nicely for another tilt at the Arc but quite where the others go from here I'm not sure.

Perhaps they'll meet again at Ascot in October?

Betfair Sportsbook have given Magical a quote of 8/1 for the Arc and 5/1 for the Breeders' Cup.

That quote for Longchamp is on the shorter side as the layers struggle to agree, there is some 14s about which is the same price as Ghaiyyath.

A couple of firms have tightened Love up to 7/4 off the back of that race.


1618: Magical was three lengths behind Ghaiyyath at York and there was no obvious reason as to why she should reverse the form but she's such a tough and consistent performer and she's taken full advantage.

Armory ran a huge race to finish third from Sottsass who was made to look a little one-paced over this trip.

1615: Magical and Japan didn't give the favourite any rope, in close attendance throughout the early stages and Magical ran on strongest to retain her crown.

That was a remarkable performance by the winner to complete a huge day for Seamie Heffernan. There didn't appear to be any obvious excuses there, Magical was on his quarters throughout and the pair battled really hard. It was all too much for Japan who briefly threatened to get involved but ultimately weakened tamely.


1612: We're almost set.

They're off and Ghaiyyath leads.


1608: I was a Japan fan last year but he has a good deal to prove after a disappointing run in the King George at Ascot.

Connections did believe that there was a reason for his poor display though with Aidan O'Brien saying: "Japan came back a little bit sore from the King George.

"He had a bad stone bruise the following day, so maybe he was feeling that on the fast ground. These things take a bit of time to show up, but the next day he was very sore. Maybe that was the reason for his disappointing run."

He's drifted to an interesting price (8/1) as there's not an awful lot to choose between himself, Magical and Sottsass on the pick of their form.


1605: Whether something takes him on or not is a key question but William Buick certainly seems confident that any rival trying to do so will find his stride very hard to live with and Ghaiyyath was undeniably impressive at York.

1600: And if that wasn't enough, we've now got the Irish Champions Stakes in 10 minutes time.

Is anyone hoping to see Ghaiyyath turned over here? Surely not. It's great to see a top performer at the top of their game and that's what we've got with this son of Dubawi.

He should be given a proper workout though as he faces some very smart opposition.

Charlie Appleby isn't worried about tactics and says that he's quite happy for Ghaiyyath to take a lead if something wants to take him on.


1557: That certainly was exciting with the great race firmly living up to expectations.

I need to watch the replay.

Hukum didn't exactly stop but he hasn't stayed on as strongly as the others. If he'd kept going for longer would that have helped Pyledriver?

Frankie Dettori believes that Santiago needs softer ground to show his best and that underfoot conditions made the difference.

Martin Dwyer on Pyledriver: "I thought he'd win turning in but he was tired the last furlong and out of his comfort zone. He's got speed and gears and it was too far."

1550: Andrew Balding on the runner-up: "I would have settled for that beforehand. He kept digging in and it wasn't quite enough. I don't shout very often but I did shout today! Really exciting."


1549: This replay is worth watching too as Cadillac was pretty impressive and has the ability to rate a good bit higher yet.

1546: Pyledriver confirmed as third.

He ran around in the wide straight, drifting across to the far rail where he was on his own but he rallied really well to get back up for third and it will be interesting to read the thoughts of Martin Dwyer in time and whether he thought the race might have been one that got away.

I suppose it's hard to shake feelings like that when you've come so close.

1545: Tom Marquand: "Dreams come true. Obviously I feel terrible for Shane, I can't imagine what heartbreak that will be. To pick up a spare ride like this in a British Classic is incredible.

"He actually showed a decent turn of foot to pick up through the gaps and he's got the job done in the final furlong."


1541: Galileo Chrome wins the Pertemps St Leger.

It was a chance ride for Tom Marquand and he's made the most of it.

Berkshire Rocco goes down by about half a length, if that, and it's a photo for third between the rallying Pyledriver (who raced away from the principles) and Santiago.

Meanwhile at Leopardstown, Cadillac shows good wheels to hose up at 11/8.


1534: A quick reminder that the Group Two Juvenile Stakes at Leopardstown is due off at 1540. If you've a fancy in that, don't get carried away with the Leger celebrations!

They're on the way to the start for both races.

Four runners in single figures for the Pertemps St Leger but Value Bet has put up Subjectivist and I've also seen a tip for Epsom Derby also-ran Mohican Heights at a big price so this may not be as cut and dried as the market suggests.

Aidan O'Brien has two runners among those at big prices and it would be no great surprise to see them helping to cut out the running and ensure a decent gallop for stablemate Santiago who continues to shorten, he's 5/2 now.

The last runners are loading at Doncaster.


1529: Joseph O'Brien saddled Pista to win at Doncaster earlier this week and there's been plenty of market interest in his Galileo Chrome who is by, of course, erm, Australia.

He's not the easiest to weigh up after his wide margin win in a Navan Listed race but that is, of course, part of the intrigue of the game.

Santiago is now the clear favourite and there's no doubting his stamina following a good run behind Stradivarius over two miles whereas Hukum and Pyledriver both have to prove themselves over this distance.

1526: Some reaction from Johnny Murtagh: "These Group Ones are hard to come by so I'm absolutely delighted. It's a marvellous day and a great win.

You need a bit of luck in this game, right place and the right time. There was a good pace. Colin was in a good position, she picked up well, she's got a very good turn of foot. I think she can go on most ground and it's beautiful out there today.

She wants to win and when they have that they're hard to beat."

1517: A huge win for Johnny Murtagh and the first Group One of his training career.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if William Muir can land the first Group One of his career in around 20 minutes time?

He's been at the game a little longer which is no mean feat in itself but he hasn't had many horses with the ability of Pyledriver.

A very good winner of the Great Voltigeur at York, a race which has proved to be a key guide to the St Leger with 14 horses winning both races. The most recent of them was Logician just last year.


1512: Love Locket set a decent pace before folding in the straight.

Champers Elysees stayed on strongly from a long way back to land the gamble, returning at 9/2. She came from a long way off the pace and appeared to win with a good bit up her sleeve; she's improving at the proverbial rate of knots.

Peaceful was always well placed in behind the pace and kept on well for second but had no answer to the devastating burst from the winner.

That was some performance.

A step back up in trip surely beckons for Fancy Blue as she was doing all of her best work in the closing stages.

1505: From one top-class racemare to another as it's the Matron Stakes at Leopardstown where Fancy Blue is popular at the head of the market.

It's a deep race with the Irish Guineas winner in opposition, smart juvenile Albigna and the progressive Champers Elysees who is attracting plenty of support.

She was due to be sold but the purchasers identified an issue that they weren't happy with so Champers Elysees returned to Johnny Murtagh and hasn't looked back since.

Valeria Messalina was narrowly denied by One Master at Goodwood but may have been slightly flattered by her proximity.


1503: It's very close at Doncaster with One Master and Wichita crossing the line together. The latter may just have taken the spoils.

One Master didn't get a run when she wanted it but did get alongsides the eventual winner who appeared to pull out that bit more for Frankie Dettori to justify the market support.

1459: This is the last race at Doncaster before the St Leger where Martin Dwyer is hoping to record a huge landmark in his long career.

1451: It looked as though it could be a good day for Hollie Doyle at Lingfield and she's duly landed the first race aboard the well backed Her Indoors.

We've got the Park Stakes next at Doncaster, an open race where Molatham and Wichita have both attracted support against experience pair Limato and One Master (and others).

Limato won this race as a three-year-old way back in 2015 so it would be some performance to repeat the feat. I can see this panning out nicely for One Master but her finishing effort was a tad disappointing at York.

1448: It promises to be a good weekend for Seamie Heffernan and this is what he had to say after winning the opening race aboard Monday.

1446: There's been some thrilling action from Chester already with really tight photo finishes for two of the three races.

It's the old boy Restorer who gets the nod in the 10 furlong handicap, just edging out Lawn Ranger.

Going change at Lingfield with conditions now Good, Good to Firm in places across the whole track.


1444: The Ballydoyle team took the opener on Irish Champions Weekend but it's a winner for Godolphin in the second of the card, a premier handicap.

1428: A gamble was very nearly landed in the Portland but Stone Of Destiny had other ideas.

1420: I touched on race specialists in the Portland earlier today and A Momentofmadness won this in 2018 and finished runner-up to Oxted 12 months ago and the seven-year-old looks to be coming to the boil nicely for a race that must have been high on the agenda all season.

1413: It's 7/1 for the field for the Portland Handicap at Doncaster where some firms, including Paddy Power and Sky Bet, are paying six places (1/5).

There's money for Jawwaal and he could go off favourite ahead of Arecibo who has a modest strike rate for one of his ability.


1410: Alignak provides Sir Michael Stoute with back to back wins of the Stand Cup Stakes, covering every move of an enterprisingly ridden Hereby and holding enough up his sleeve to see off the late challenge of Morando.


1405: Monday (12/1) builds significantly on her debut to take the opening Listed race in Ireland for Aidan O'Brien and Seamie Heffernan.

A daughter of Group One winner Ballydoyle and Fastnet Rock, it will be surprising if we don't hear a good deal more about her.

Meanwhile, the runners are loading for a Listed race at Chester where Alignak and Morando contest favouritism.


1401: Oisin Murphy isn't in action today of course but he has been keeping an eye on affairs and below is his preview of the Pertemps St Leger.

1358: Heading down to the start at Leopardstown for the opener and you can find our video preview of Irish Champions Weekend just under the post at 1353.


1356: Time as ever will tell but that looks like strong form with the front three pulling nicely clear.

Pat Dobbs: "He's very good, he's got a very good head on his shoulders, everything you want in a good racehorse."

Paddy Power and Betfair go 8/1 for the 2000 Guineas, Sky Bet 10s but he's 16/1 with Corals and Jason Weaver agrees with the latter firm.

1353: The two principals were held-up in rear, getting cover from a reasonably strong headwind at Doncaster, before challenging on either side of the track.

Albasheer went first but it wasn't long until Chindit joined him and Chindit maintained his unbeaten record.

Sate Of Rest was a close third.

1348: The old 'he could be anything' line has been wheeled out by Jason Weaver following an interview with Owen Burrows.

Albasheer: "His work at home puts him up there with the nice horses so we thought we'd be bold and have a shot."

Hukum: "He's done everything right since Newbury and we're very happy with him. It's only his third run of the year. I just love the way he travelled round Newbury. Hopefully, he can go up again.

"It's a nervous day."


1341: The Champagne Stakes has thrown up some smart horses over the years with Too Darn Hot and Toronado perhaps the most notable of late.

Hopes will he high that either Albasheer or Chindit can go on to hit the heights at the top level as well. The former is trained by Owen Burrows and a big run may ease his nerves a little ahead of Hukum's run in the St Leger. It's a big day for the Lambourn handler who worked for Sir Michael Stoute for so long before setting up on his own.

The form of Chindit's Listed victory at Ascot has been working out nicely and the experience he picked up at that level can only help him here.

He beat Alablaq by a length and a quarter on debut but that rival was blitzed by Albasheer later that month (July), finishing over six lengths adrift.

The market is marginally favouring Albasheer at present.

1335: Photo finish at Chester.

Sir Benedict and Harmony Lil involved in the call.

Sands In Time was short of room but didn't appear all that keen to go through a tight gap and, I thought, looked held at the time.

Victory goes the way of the Tom Dascombe trained Harmony Lil.


1332: Value Bet's headline selection is Subjectivist in the Pertemps St Leger and his jockey, Joe Fanning, spoke to Simon Mapletoft earlier today.

1329: Tom Marquand was speaking to Sky Sports Racing about Matthew Flinders and thought he'd have won no matter how the race was run describing him as 'a nice horse with a big future with a bit of luck'.

Marquand also displayed a nice turn of phrase when describing his mount's inexperience having hit a flat spot when asked to quicken, saying 'he's a big horse who probably hasn't quite learnt where all his toes are yet.'

As for the going: "It's gorgeous ground, on the faster side of good, I don't think it's dried out too much from yesterday."


1324: That's a good, competitive start to the day and it's on to Chester next where C&D second Sands In Time is looking to make the most of the weight that he receives from his principal rivals.

Trainer Richard Fahey is hopeful of a big run, telling his column 'Iโ€™d like to think heโ€™ll go very close in this with that experience under his belt.'

Richard Fahey - busy weekend in store
Click on the image to read Richard Fahey's column

1318: It was quite hard work to get to the front but Matthew Flinders (5/2 favourite) looked well on top once hitting the lead and gets the job done.

Magical Morning and Diocles of Rome complete the places with both returned at 7/1.

A good start to the day for Tom Marquand, who made an interesting decision to switch between horses, and for Ed Walker who has, of course, taken English King out of the St Leger in favour of a tilt at tomorrow's Grand Prix de Paris.

1315: They're in the closing stages at Fontwell and it won't be long until the cameras switch straight over to Doncaster.

Floating Rock takes the spoils in Sussex and didn't go unbacked, returning at 10/1 for Tom Lacey. They're already running at Doncaster.


1311: More selections for you, aside from the plethora of those available on our pages (see link above), this time from ITV Racing's resident, mystery pundit.

1306: The runners are in the paddock at Fontwell Park and, presumably, not far off it at Doncaster either.

It's proving a fairly lively market on Town Moor with Matthew Flinders still solid at the head of affairs but with Magical Morning continuing to drift, it's 6/1 bar the favourite and the race has a reasonable each-way shape if the jolly isn't your cup of tea.

1259: The Clipper Logistics Boomerang Mile is a good race for the grade and sees Century Dream bid to back up his win at Goodwood.

He takes on a raft of Aidan O'Brien-trained horses as one might expect and I'm hoping that Ryan Moore is on the right one in Lancaster House.

He was a beaten favourite in the race last year but is a bigger price this time around despite coming into the race on the back of a career best. That reflects the depth in the field to some extent but it's entirely feasible that he can improve again and that could be good enough to see him make the breakthrough at this level.

1254: Cadillac was a beaten favourite last time but his conqueror, Mac Swiney, lines up in the Group One National Stakes tomorrow whereas Cadillac remains at Group Two level and steps up to a mile.

I thought his inexperience was certainly a factor the last day, on ground that was pretty testing, and I'd be hopeful that he can show the benefit of that run and justify favouritism this time around.

1248: Not too long until the ITV Racing coverage gets underway and it's slightly ominous for my Matron Stakes selection that Kevin Blake disagrees....

1242: The Coolmore Matron Stakes is an absolute belter of a race.

I haven't given up hope of Albigna getting her career back on track but she's going to have to produce a career best to better Fancy Blue and Peaceful.

It's the latter who gets my vote to reverse the Diane form with Ryan Moore's mount. I think this drop back to a mile will definitely suit and I think Seamie Heffernan can take the spoils.

1234: Naturally there's a strong supporting card to the feature at Leopardstown and it's a big day for Shane Foley who spoke to Fran Berry about some of his leading chances yesterday.

1231: I think it's good news that there hasn't been any money, as yet, for Babindi in the nursery at Doncaster. I thought the Frankel filly shaped pretty well on debut but she didn't back that up at Sandown when very easy to back.

I'd have been prepared to give her another chance on her move into handicaps but I'd have wanted to see some market encouragement.

That also goes for Anisoptera (1550) at Lingfield, another handicap debutante. Her yard is in decent form and it wouldn't be surprising to see the Casomento filly take a notable step forward up in trip at a more suitable level.

Hollie Doyle rides a fairly strong favourite in that heat and looks to have a pretty decent book of cards with Alan King's Her Indoors also well backed in the first.


1223: The first Premier League game of the new season kicks off in around five minutes time and that's good news for the Fulham and Arsenal squads as they'll be done and dusted in time to watch both the St Leger and the Irish Champion Stakes.

1215: It's always nice to have a good handicap to get stuck into and the Portland is exactly that.

I like the chances of Jawwaal despite a disappointing run at York last time. He'd been firmly on an upward curve prior to that and has plenty of course form to his name which is never a bad thing.

This is a race which has thrown up some specialists and not only in recent years as Ben Linfoot has highlighted in his Saturday preview....

A Momentofmadness wins the Portland Handicap
Click on the image to read Ben's all-encompassing preview

1157: There's time enough to reminisce about the jumping game over the coming weeks so we'll concentrate a little more on today's action which is drawing ever closer with the first races off at 1310 and 1315.

There's been money for Overwrite and Diocles of Rome in the opener at Doncaster where Magical Morning has been very easy to back. That isn't the case for favourite Matthew Flinders who was given a positive mention by Oisin Murphy in his column ahead of his last start at Sandown with the top jockey saying 'heโ€™s a horse Iโ€™ve ridden work on at Ed Walkerโ€™s. I really like him. Louis Steward rides him but heโ€™s good and is one to look out for, for sure.'

I'd be prepared to give him another chance but he hasn't been missed in the market.

Diocles of Rome is trained by Ralph Beckett whose Victory Chime (1440) has been well backed at Chester. That one's ridden by Paul Hanagan who is also on board notable mover Gabrial The Devil (1620) when he will be wearing the colours of Dr Marwan Koukash. It's been a pretty lean season on the Roodee for the owner with only one winner so far but the five-year-old is a short price to double that tally after going close yesterday.


1141: It may not be exactly synonymous with 'Wichita Lineman' but for a few thousand people, Sir Anthony McCoy's ride at Cheltenham will be the first memory rather than that famous country tune.

CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL MEMORIES: WICHITA LINEMAN + AP MCCOY

1131: One horse that they're united on is Wichita who contest the Park Stakes against the likes of Limato and One Master.

He ran so well in the Guineas and St James's Palace Stakes but less so in the Sussex and Maurice de Gheest. Excuses have been proffered for those performances but the question remains as to whether Wichita will put it all on the line, man?

Glen Campbell - Wichita Lineman (with lyrics)

1128: The market movers and extra place offers from Sky Bet and Paddy Power are on site and you can click on the image below for all of the details.

Richard Hannon has enjoyed plenty of success in the Champagne Stakes and the former firm have shortened up his son of Wootton Bassett, Chindit, for whom victory could prove very valuable given the sire's ascendancy, but the latter layers have cut market rival Albasheer.

It's a two horse market.

Check out the day's main market movers and most backed
Check out the day's main market movers and most backed

1121: Rose of Kildare was under eight lengths behind Ghaiyyath last time and Mark Johnston's filly is in calmer waters this afternoon as she lines up at Baden Baden for a Group Two, alongside Harry Dunlop's Golden Lips among others.

Naturally there's plenty of interest on the 'supporting cards' and I'll be tuning in to Fontwell to see Getaway Trump. He should win with his head in chest but it will still be good to see whether this smart hurdler can get off the mark over fences before, presumably, heading to Cheltenham next month.


1115: The superstar of the day though is Ghaiyyath, the highest rated horse in training, and he struts his stuff in Ireland at 1610.

He may be odds-on but this is by no means a penalty kick with last year's Arc third, fourth and fifth, Sottsass, Japan and Magical, among the opposition.

He does appear to have his optimum conditions and should take all the beating. It will be fascinating to see if anything tries to unsettle him on the lead as that's the one possible Achilles Heel that hasn't been tested this season.

1100: Good morning and welcome to the blog.

It feels a little bit like the last day's of summer with next week's forecast (for the south east at least) a glorious last hurrah before the sun sets that bit lower in the sky. The leaves are starting to turn and attention on the Flat turns to some of the great showpieces that bring the season to a conclusion.

The St Leger, sponsored this year by Pertemps, has had its knockers but serves up a fascinating contest featuring a Derby winner and some highly progressive rivals and victory for Pyledriver should ensure that the great race garners its fair share of headlines and more besides, as well as providing plenty of the 'feel-good factor'.


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