Doncaster Race 5 - Betfred St Leger Stakes (Group 1)
CHRISTMAS DAY (3) Placed 3rd last start at York and competing at a lower level of competition. Likely to be well placed early. Amongst the placegetters at every start this campaign. Strong hope. PIERRE BONNARD (9) Kept chasing when 2nd beaten by 2L last time at York and lining up against easier rivals. In fine form this preparation and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. In the mix. ENCELADUS (4) Dashed home to win last run at Goodwood and up against a less challenging field. Hasn't put a foot wrong this preparation with 3 wins from 3 runs. Should go close. AMELIA EARHART (11) Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last time at Cork and going down in grade. Should come to hand quickly. Watch it go close.

Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $201.00 faded to finish 8th last run at York but matched against a less competitive field. Displays good tactical speed. Going up in distance. Others are more appealing.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 19/08/2026 | - | Group 1 | $1,475,550.00 | York | 2062m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 57.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-8-8-6-6 | 8 |
| 34.05L | $201.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/07/2026 | - | Group 1 | $1,967,400.00 | Ascot | 2405m | GOOD TO FIRM | Sean M Levey | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 13.75L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/06/2026 | - | Group 1 | $1,237,503.00 | Curragh | 2414m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 27.8L | $23.00 |
| 12/13 | 06/06/2026 | - | Group 1 | $1,970,000.00 | Epsom | 2419m | SOFT | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 11 |
| 40.65L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/05/2026 | - | Group 2 | $177,066.00 | York | 2062m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.75L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $93,451.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $1.67 |
| 2/5 | 25/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $196,740.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | HEAVY | Wayne Lordan | 58.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/09/2025 | - | Group 2 | $131,571.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | 8-8-8-8-7-5-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Galway | 1676m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $1.45 |
| 3/15 | 19/07/2025 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.55L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 9 weeks and placed 2nd first up last preparation at Newbury. Competing in an easier class. Gets a favourable draw. Peak required to upset this field.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 09/07/2026 | - | Group 3 | $196,740.00 | Newmarket | 2615m | GOOD TO FIRM | Pat Dobbs | 58.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 9.75L | $7.50 |
| 5/13 | 06/06/2026 | - | Group 1 | $1,970,000.00 | Epsom | 2419m | SOFT | Pat Dobbs | 58kg | - | 12-10-11-9-10-11-10-10 | 6 |
| 7.35L | $101.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $39,348.00 | Newbury | 2212m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.25L | $9.50 |
| 3/12 | 03/11/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $19,674.00 | Kempton | 1609m | SOFT | Sean M Levey | 60.5kg | - | 3-2-1-2-1-1-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $4.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Sandown | 1408m | SOFT | Sean M Levey | 58kg | - | 9-7-7-7-7-6-7 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Competitive effort when 3rd last start at York and matched against lesser competition. Has shown early pace in races to date. Has run into the placings all attempts this preparation. Will be fighting out the finish.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 19/08/2026 | - | Group 2 | $245,925.00 | York | 2384m | GOOD | R L Moore | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2-2-2-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.25L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/06/2026 | - | Group 1 | $1,237,503.00 | Curragh | 2414m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.75L | $5.00 |
| 1/13 | 06/06/2026 | - | Group 1 | $1,970,000.00 | Epsom | 2419m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.75L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/05/2026 | - | Group 2 | $177,066.00 | York | 2062m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/9 | 12/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | SOFT | Wayne Lordan | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/10/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | SOFT | J Cleary | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/09/2025 | - | C & G | $25,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | HEAVY | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 5/12 | 31/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | SOFT | J Cleary | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.55L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Galway | 1676m | GOOD | J Cleary | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.25L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished hard to win last run at Goodwood and challenged by weaker competitors. Has not missed this preparation with 3 wins from 3 starts and solid career start. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 30/07/2026 | - | Group 3 | $196,740.00 | Goodwood | 2412m | GOOD TO FIRM | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58.5kg | - | 3-2-3-3-3-4-4-4 | 6 |
| 1.25L | $2.50 |
| 1/19 | 18/06/2026 | - | Heritage Handicap | $118,044.00 | Ascot | 2405m | GOOD | R L Moore | 56.5kg | - | 8-7-7-5-4-4-4-3 | 13 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/16 | 24/04/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $13,000.00 | Cork | 2103m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 59.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1609m | SOFT | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.75L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 28/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1810m | SOFT | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.25L | $9.50 |

Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $21.00 and folded up in the straight when 5th last time at York but facing a weaker grade. Drawn beautifully. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 19/08/2026 | - | Group 2 | $245,925.00 | York | 2384m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-3-3-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 20.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/07/2026 | - | Group 3 | $196,740.00 | Newmarket | 2615m | GOOD TO FIRM | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/11 | 17/06/2026 | - | Group 2 | $260,681.00 | Ascot | 2847m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | 3-4-5-5-5-5-5-6 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/05/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $39,348.00 | Chester | 2471m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.25L | $3.25 |
| 4/5 | 16/04/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $19,674.00 | Newmarket | 2011m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7L | $8.00 |

Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and managed to place 3rd first up last preparation at Chester. Has the speed to overcome the wide draw. Dropping in grade. Promising career start. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 19/06/2026 | - | Group 2 | $245,925.00 | Ascot | 2405m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/4 | 23/05/2026 | - | Listed | $68,859.00 | Goodwood | 2253m | GOOD | Pierre Louis Jamin | 58kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.05L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 07/05/2026 | - | Listed | $98,370.00 | Chester | 2075m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 58kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-5 | 5 |
| 9.75L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/10/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $39,348.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | SOFT | James Doyle | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.25L | $2.62 |

Jockey: F Bughanaim
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Threw down a serious challenge last run at Goodwood and has been racing in stronger company. Should jump out and bowl along. Has some claims.
Last Starts 45 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 | 29/07/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $73,778.00 | Goodwood | 2412m | GOOD TO FIRM | Oisin Murphy | 57.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-6 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 09/07/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $78,696.00 | Doncaster | 2392m | GOOD TO FIRM | Patrick Mcdonald | 59kg | - | 3-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.25L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/05/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $14,755.00 | Newbury | 2011m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.25L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 08/04/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.25L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $29,511.00 | Nottingham | 1677m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4-5-6-6-5 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/3 | 17/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $9,837.00 | Sandown | 1609m | SOFT | Faleh Bughenaim | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 12L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was first to greet the judge when winning by 2 1/4L last start at Leopardstown and competing in a lower grade. On a winning streak the last 2 runs. Hard to see it being good enough.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 20/08/2026 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Leopardstown | 2816m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Scott Mccullagh | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.25L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/07/2026 | - | 3yo | $20,000.00 | Killarney | 2279m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9L | $3.50 |
| 8/15 | 24/06/2026 | - | C & G | $33,996.00 | Naas | 1609m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | - | - | 11 |
| 4.45L | $251.00 |
| 11/13 | 10/06/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Limerick | 1609m | SOFT | J M Sheridan | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 20.8L | $67.00 |
| 15/18 | 03/06/2026 | - | 3UP MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1264m | SOFT | J M Sheridan | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| 13.46L | $101.00 |
| 9/12 | 19/05/2026 | - | 3UP MDN | $13,000.00 | Cork | 1408m | SOFT | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| 20.75L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well to finish 2nd beaten by 2L last time at York and goes down in class. Has been a model of consistency since returning from a spell. Strong claims.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 19/08/2026 | - | Group 2 | $245,925.00 | York | 2384m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | 4-4-4-5-5-5-5-4 | 2 |
| 2L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 28/06/2026 | - | Group 1 | $1,237,503.00 | Curragh | 2414m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.05L | $10.00 |
| 7/13 | 06/06/2026 | - | Group 1 | $1,970,000.00 | Epsom | 2419m | SOFT | Christophe Soumillon | 58kg | - | 10-11-13-12-12-10-11-11 | 8 |
| 10.15L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 10/05/2026 | - | Group 3 | $97,999.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.83 |
| 7/9 | 12/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | SOFT | Ryan L Moore | 62kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $250,000.00 | Saint Cloud | 1999m | SOFT7 | Christophe Soumillon | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2L | $1.57 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | Group 3 | $63,941.00 | Newmarket | 2011m | GOOD | Christophe Soumillon | 59kg | - | 4-6-6-6-6-6-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 15/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.25L | $2.20 |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $11.00 and ran on into 4th last start at Newbury and taking on a lower class of opponents. Can't recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 15/08/2026 | - | Group 3 | $98,370.00 | Newbury | 2670m | GOOD TO FIRM | Rob Hornby | 56.5kg | - | 5-3-2-2-2-3-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/13 | 06/06/2026 | - | Group 1 | $1,970,000.00 | Epsom | 2419m | SOFT | Rob Hornby | 58kg | - | 4-4-4-4-5-5-5-5 | 14 |
| 9.85L | $67.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Epsom | 2027m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/13 | 19/11/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $29,511.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Aiden Brookes | 58.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5-5-4-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.25L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Looked good when 2nd last time at Cork and up against a less competitive field. Won't be far away during the run. Respect the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 14/08/2026 | - | Fillies' And Mares' Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Cork | 2414m | GOOD | R L Moore | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 5/6 | 01/08/2026 | - | Fillies & Mares' Group 2 | $295,110.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | GOOD TO FIRM | R L Moore | 57kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.75L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 18/07/2026 | - | Fillies' Group 1 | $494,998.00 | Curragh | 2414m | GOOD TO FIRM | R L Moore | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/06/2026 | - | Fillies' Group 1 | $614,813.00 | Epsom | 2419m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58kg | - | 7-6-5-5-4-3-3-4 | 4 |
| 18.25L | $2.75 |
| 1/5 | 06/05/2026 | - | Fillies' Listed | $118,044.00 | Chester | 2281m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 2L | $2.62 |
| 1/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | SOFT | J Cleary | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7L | $1.67 |
| 4/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.85L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | GOOD | Christophe Soumillon | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/07/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $20,000.00 | Galway | 1408m | SOFT | J Cleary | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.25L | $2.25 |
| 3/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN FILLIES | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.38 |