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Doncaster hosts 250th anniversary running of the St Leger stakes

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 11:25 AM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Doncaster hosts 250th anniversary running of the St Leger stakes

Summary

The world’s oldest Classic horse race, the St Leger, returns to Town Moor this Saturday for its 250th anniversary. Derby winner Christmas Day leads the field of contenders competing over the near two-mile distance. Trainer Aidan O'Brien seeks a tenth win in the event, with Action and Christmas Day representing his stable. Joseph O'Brien trains the current favourite, Enceladus, who enters the race with an unbeaten record this season. Other notable entries include Alderman, who finished fifth at the Derby earlier this year. The race is scheduled to take place at 3:35pm local time.

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Key Details

•The 250th St Leger takes place on Saturday at 3:35pm at Town Moor.
•Derby winner Christmas Day enters the race as a primary contender.
•Enceladus remains unbeaten as a three-year-old under trainer Joseph O'Brien.
•Aidan O'Brien aims for his tenth career St Leger victory.
•The race distance is only a furlong and a half shorter than two miles.

What they're saying

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As the United States Of America celebrates its 250th anniversary, so does the world’s oldest Classic race. How many sporting events last this long? Very few.
— Sky Sports

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