St Leger Betting 2026: Best Betting Offers, Odds & Tips
The St Leger is the world's oldest Classic horse race, steeped in 250 years of history. Founded in 1776 by Colonel Anthony St Leger, the race is held annually at Doncaster, and this year's renewal marks its 250th anniversary.
The St Leger is the highlight of the four-day St Leger Festival and is the final Classic of the British flat racing season, with plenty of horse racing betting sites offering odds on the big race.
The 2026 St Leger Festival runs from Thursday, September 10th, until Sunday, September 13th, with the feature race on Saturday afternoon and 11 St Leger runners declared to go to post.
St Leger Free Bets
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St Leger Festival Betting Tips & Stats Guide
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St Leger Confirmed Runners & Odds
Here’s the confirmed field for the 2026 Doncaster St Leger with live odds from the top UK betting sites.
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|
| Action | Aidan O'Brien | Sean Levey |
| Alderman | Richard Hannon | Rossa Ryan |
| Christmas Day | Aidan O'Brien | Ronan Whelan |
| Enceladus | Joseph O'Brien | Billy Loughnane |
| Galiyan | Andrew Balding | Danny Tudhope |
| Golden Story | Karl Burke | Clifford Lee |
| Hatteen | Andrew Balding | Faleh Bughenaim |
| Highwayman | Joseph O'Brien | Saffie Osborne |
| Pierre Bonnard | Aidan O'Brien | Wayne Lordan |
| Rebel Rocker | Faye Bramley | Jason Watson |
| Amelia Earhart | Aidan O'Brien | Tom Marquand |
When & Where Is The St Leger?
The St Leger is the final Classic of the flat racing season in the UK and is the highlight of the four-day St Leger Festival.
This year's St Leger Festival runs from Thursday, September 10th, until Sunday, September 13th, at the historical Doncaster racecourse in Yorkshire, marking the 250th anniversary of the race's first running.
The race was first run in 1776 and remains one of northern England's most popular [horse racing] events.
Over the years, it's been won by some of the greats of flat racing, including Nijinsky and Reference Point, while last year's race saw Aidan O'Brien's Scandinavia claim victory under Tom Marquand - his third consecutive St Leger win and ninth overall.
Betfred - The St Leger Sponsor
Betfred is the official sponsor of the 2026 St Leger Stakes, and as the headline partner of Britain's oldest Classic, the bookmaker always brings its best offers to Doncaster for the race.
New customers can claim Betfred's welcome offer of Bet £10, Get £50 in Free Bets ahead of Saturday's big race - simply sign up, place a qualifying £10 bet on the St Leger or any market, and the free bets land in your account automatically.
St Leger Festival Major Races, Runners & Odds
The feature race is the St Leger on Saturday, but there's top-class horse racing action across all four days of the Festival.
Thursday sees two Group 2 contests with the May Hill Stakes and Park Hill Fillies' Stakes, while Friday's main feature is the Group 1 Doncaster Cup.
The Group 1 St Leger is the primary focus on Saturday, partnered by two Group 2 races - the Champagne Stakes and the Park Stakes.
The feature on the final day is the Group 3 Sceptre Fillies' Stakes.
St Leger 2026 FAQs
When is the St Leger?
The St Leger Festival runs from Thursday, September 10th through until Sunday, September 13th, 2026. The feature race, the St Leger, takes place at 3:35pm on Saturday, September 12th.
Where is the St Leger run?
The St Leger is run at Doncaster racecourse, and has seen fans flock to Doncaster for 250 years.
What time is the St Leger?
The 2026 St Leger is scheduled for 3:35pm on Saturday, September 12th.
Where to watch the St Leger?
The St Leger will be broadcast free on ITV Racing, with online streaming via the ITV Hub platform. You can also watch on Sky Sports Racing with an active subscription, or stream via any major betting site.
