Nobody who was at Doncaster last Saturday will be in any doubt as to the health of the world’s oldest Classic – they needed only to heed the evidence of their ears.
There was a huge roar as battle was joined in the 249th running of the St Leger, and it lasted until well after Scandinavia had got the job done and added his name to a roll of honour dating back to Allabaculia in 1776.
The evidence of one’s eyes was compelling too, whether it be the packed stands and infield or the traffic congestion and queues that meant Fred Done, founder of sponsors Betfred, had reportedly never taken so long to get to the track – although he was apparently delighted as it was a sign people were coming to watch the race and engage with it.
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Published on 16 September 2025inSt Leger festival
Last updated 17:25, 16 September 2025