Aidan O'Brien seeks tenth St Leger victory at Doncaster on Saturday
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Trainer Aidan O'Brien targets his tenth career success in the Betfred St Leger Stakes at Doncaster this Saturday. The field for the 250th running of the world's oldest Classic includes four O'Brien trainees, headlined by the Derby winner Christmas Day and stable companion Pierre Bonnard. Joseph O'Brien challenges the Ballydoyle contingent with Enceladus, a runner entering Group One company following wins at Royal Ascot and Goodwood. The race day card also features the Group Two Betfred Park Stakes, where More Thunder is slated for a return to seven furlongs. Other notable contests at the festival include the Betfred Champagne Stakes and the Betfred Portland Handicap. All races are scheduled for broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing.
- •Aidan O'Brien saddles four runners for the 250th St Leger at Doncaster.
- •Christmas Day and Pierre Bonnard lead the entries for the O'Brien stable.
- •Enceladus represents trainer Joseph O'Brien in the Group One contest.
- •More Thunder competes in the Group Two Betfred Park Stakes.
- •Doncaster festival races are broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing.
"Sky Sports Racing ambassador Hollie Doyle previews the final day of the St Leger Festival at Doncaster - live on Sky Sports Racing – alongside top-quality action on Champions’ Weekend at The Curragh.
"Sky Sports Racing ambassador Hollie Doyle marks your card for the 250th St Leger and a stellar undercard at Doncaster on Saturday - live on Sky Sports Racing – and has a look at Leopardstown.
Sources
External links- Sky Sports—Hollie Doyle blog: Backing Pierre Bonnard to bag 10th Leger for O'Brien
Sky Sports Racing ambassador Hollie Doyle marks your card for the 250th St Leger and a stellar undercard at Doncaster on Saturday - live on Sky Sports Racing – and has a look at Leopardstown.
- Sky Sports—Hollie Doyle blog: Big fan of Forty Years On in Sceptre Stakes
Sky Sports Racing ambassador Hollie Doyle previews the final day of the St Leger Festival at Doncaster - live on Sky Sports Racing – alongside top-quality action on Champions’ Weekend at The Curragh.
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