Doncaster 3:35 Result

Christmas Day carries the highest official rating (118) of the field by a clear margin, and his form figures -13123 show consistent placing in top-level company with a recent win. He's by Camelot out of a Sea The Stars mare, a pedigree that screams stamina for this extended 1m6f trip, and the O'Brien string has a superb record targeting this exact race. Ronan Whelan takes over but the O'Brien St Leger operation is battle-hardened and clearly this is their leading hope given the rating gap to stablemates Pierre Bonnard (116) and Enceladus (112). His recent run 24 days ago keeps him fresh and sharp for this. Rivals like Alderman and Golden Story have había layoffs or lesser form, while Rebel Rocker and Amelia Earhart look to lack the size of engine needed against this leading pair. Pierre Bonnard is the closest form rival but his figures (-72732) are inconsistent compared to Christmas Day's steadier progression. The extended distance plays to stamina pedigrees and Christmas Day's it-factor rating stands out as the true form horse in this Leger, making him the best bet even without being a huge price.