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Lah Ti Dar to put her unbeaten record on the line in Doncaster St Leger 2018

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.13.1″] Kew Gardens and Lah Ti Dar feature among a final field of 12 for the 2018 renewal of the William Hill St Leger at Doncaster on Saturday 15th September. Aidan O’Brien is seeking a sixth success in the world’s oldest Classic, which was first run in 1776 and forms part of the […]

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Bold is Beautiful for Doncaster St Leger 2018

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” _builder_version=”3.12.1″] The last of the British Classics for the year, Doncaster’s St Leger Festival (12th–15th September 2018) also offers a fine opportunity for fashionistas to show their quality. It may be the end of summer and the weather is cooling down, but this will not

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Aim for the Wow Factor at Doncaster St Leger’s Gentlemen’s Day

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” _builder_version=”3.11.1″] Wow them at Doncaster St Leger’s Gentleman’s Day on Friday 14th September 2018 in a snazzy suit. Opt for something different to the office suit such as a checks or a bolder colour than the normal grey, black and navy. Double breasted is

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Racing Legend Lester Piggott recalls 2,000 Guineas and Triple Crown Triumphs

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Piggott 2,000 Guineas: To mark the 60th anniversary since he claimed his first victory in the 2,000 Guineas aboard Crepello, Lester Piggott has spoken about that momentous year, 1957, during which he claimed no fewer than eight races which now make up the QIPCO British Champions Series. These include the King’s Stand and Gold Cup

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2016: Doncaster St Leger Festival Racing Timetable

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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] This year’s Doncaster St Leger Festival runs from Wednesday 7th September to Saturday 10th September. The racing timetable is below: LADBROKES ST LEGER FESTIVAL 2016 – ORDER OF RUNNING Wednesday 7th September – Leger Legends Day Time Race Conditions Distance Prize Money 2.00pm Irish Stallion

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Doncaster St Leger: The world’s oldest Classic

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.69″] The world’s oldest Classic: No Classic anywhere across the globe can boast a history to rival that of the St Leger which has been staged since 1776. It is part of the British Champions Series. The world’s oldest Classic is

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Doncaster St Leger: Facts & Figures

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.69″] Doncaster’s St Leger 2016 takes place on Saturday 10th September. Facts & figures about the World’s Oldest Classic are listed below, along with some fun Festival statistics: Largest Field: 30 runners went to post in 1825. The current safety limit is 20.

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Doncaster St Leger: Famous races at the Festival and their histories

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.69″] The Doncaster St Leger Festival is packed with prestigious races in addition to the St Leger itself, including the Doncaster Cup which in 2016 celebrates its 250th running. Below is a quick guide to the famous races and their histories. History

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Doncaster St Leger: Fillies and the St Leger

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=” ” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.69″] St Leger 2016: Since its first running in 1776, a total of 42 fillies have landed the final Classic, although only seven of them have triumphed since the Second World War. The first St Leger went to a

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Doncaster St Leger 2016: The St Leger Trophy

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”] The permanent Ladbrokes St Leger Trophy was designed by Chris Knight, Sarah Denny and Owen Waterhouse of Sheffield Hallam University to celebrate the redevelopment of Doncaster Racecourse in 2007. The overall concept behind the St Leger Trophy was to

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