Amelia Earhart draws interest ahead of St Leger Stakes at Doncaster
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 12:45 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

The 250th running of the St Leger Stakes is set for Saturday at 3:35 p.m. at Doncaster. Expert analysts remain divided on the field as the race approaches. Enceladus enters as the market favorite, with supporters highlighting his progressive form throughout the 2026 season and his recent win in the Gordon Stakes. Conversely, others maintain confidence in Christmas Day despite questions regarding the horse's prior performances. Amelia Earhart also received attention from analysts, particularly noting the inclusion of a sex allowance. Tom Marquand is scheduled to ride Amelia Earhart, while Saffie Osborne will partner with Highwayman. The event serves as the feature race of the St Leger Festival and will be broadcast on Sky Sports Racing.
- •The St Leger Stakes takes place Saturday at 3:35 p.m. at Doncaster.
- •Enceladus leads the market following three wins during the 2026 season.
- •Tom Marquand is set to ride Amelia Earhart in the feature race.
- •Analysts are split on the strength of the field and the potential performance of the Ballydoyle entries.
"The Weekend Winners team return to discuss their top tips for Saturday at the St Leger Festival.
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