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St Leger Stakes

Group 1
Doncaster2,921 msince 177677 runnings since 1950
Latest winner
Highwayman
Latest running
2026
Conditions
3-year-old colts & fillies
Winning time 2026
3:03.33

St Leger Stakes in numbers All records

Record trainer9

Aidan O'Brien

Aidan O'Brien has won the St Leger Stakes 9 times since 1950, the last with Scandinavia in 2025.

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Record jockey8

Lester Piggott

Lester Piggott has won the St Leger Stakes 8 times since 1950, the last with Commanche Run in 1984.

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Biggest shock40/1

Moonax, 1994

The longest-priced winner of the St Leger Stakes since 1988, ridden by Pat Eddery and trained by Barry Hills.

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Winner 2026 All winners

St Leger Stakes · 2026
Racing colours

Highwayman

Colt by Persian King out of Salyana

JockeySaffie Osborne
JOTrainerJoseph O'Brien
OwnerJohn Ioannis Neocleous
THBreederThierry De La Heronniere
Time3:03.33
Starting price11/1
SirePersian King
Highwayman

Roll of honour & comparison

Explore the winners by period and compare who dominated.

Jockey rankingTrainer ranking

Periods count back from 2026. Records, rankings and the winners list below follow the selected period. Data since 1950.

All winners 77 runnings since 1950

YearHorseTrainerJockeyOwnerSPTime
2026Racing coloursHighwaymanby Persian King out of SalyanaJoseph O'BrienSaffie OsborneJohn Ioannis Neocleous11/13:03.33
2025Racing coloursScandinaviaby Justify out of FabulousAidan O'BrienTom MarquandCoolmore2/13:04.63
2024Racing coloursJan Brueghelby Galileo out of Devoted To YouAidan O'BrienSean LeveyCoolmore11/43:04.52
2023Racing coloursContinuousby Heart's Cry out of FluffAidan O'BrienRyan MooreCoolmore3/13:06.95
2022Racing coloursEldar Eldarovby Dubawi out of All At SeaRoger VarianDavid EganKHK Racing9/23:08.39
2021Racing coloursHurricane Laneby Frankel out of Gale ForceCharlie ApplebyWilliam BuickGodolphin8/113:04.28
2020Racing coloursGalileo Chromeby Australia out of Curious MindJoseph O'BrienTom MarquandGalileo Chrome Partnership4/13:01.94
2019Racing coloursLogicianby Frankel out of ScuffleJohn GosdenFrankie DettoriKhalid Abdullah5/63:00.27
2018Racing coloursKew Gardensby Galileo out of Chelsea RoseAidan O'BrienRyan MooreCoolmore3/13:03.34
2017Racing coloursCapriby Galileo out of DialafaraAidan O'BrienRyan MooreCoolmore3/13:04.04
2016Harbour Lawby Lawman out of AbunaiLaura MonganGeorge BakerJackie Cornwell22/13:05.48
2015Simple Verseby Duke of Marmalade out of GuantanameraRalph BeckettAndrea AtzeniQRL / Al Thani / Al Kubaisi8/13:07.12
2014Kingston Hillby Mastercraftsman out of AudacieuseRoger VarianAndrea AtzeniPaul Smith9/43:05.42
2013Racing coloursLeading Lightby Montjeu out of Dance ParadeAidan O'BrienJoseph O'BrienCoolmore7/23:09.20
2012Racing coloursEnckeby Kingmambo out of ShawandaMahmood Al ZarooniMickael BarzalonaGodolphin25/13:03.81
2011Masked Marvelby Montjeu out of WaldmarkJohn GosdenWilliam BuickBjorn Nielsen15/23:00.44
2010Arctic Cosmosby North Light out of Fifth Avenue DollJohn GosdenWilliam BuickHood / Geffen12/13:03.12
2009Racing coloursMasteryby Sulamani out of MoyesiiSaeed bin SuroorTed DurcanGodolphin14/13:04.81
2008Conduitby Dalakhani out of Well HeadSir Michael StouteFrankie DettoriBallymacoll Stud8/13:07.92
2007Racing coloursLucarnoby Dynaformer out of VignetteJohn GosdenJimmy FortuneGeorge Strawbridge7/23:01.90
2006Racing coloursSixties Iconby Galileo out of Love DivineJeremy NosedaFrankie DettoriSusan Roy11/82:57.29
2005Racing coloursScorpionby Montjeu out of ArdmelodyAidan O'BrienFrankie DettoriCoolmore10/113:19.01
2004Racing coloursRule of Lawby Kingmambo out of Crystal CrossingSaeed bin SuroorKerrin McEvoyGodolphin3/13:06.29
2003Racing coloursBrian Boruby Sadler's Wells out of Eva LunaAidan O'BrienJamie SpencerSue Magnier5/43:04.64
2002Bollin Ericby Shaamit out of Bollin ZolaTim EasterbyKevin DarleySir Neil Westbrook7/13:02.92
2001Racing coloursMilanby Sadler's Wells out of KithangaAidan O'BrienMichael KinaneCoolmore13/83:05.16
2000Millenaryby Rainbow Quest out of BallerinaJohn DunlopRichard QuinnNeil Jones11/43:02.58
1999Racing coloursMutafaweqby Silver Hawk out of The CaretakerSaeed bin SuroorRichard HillsGodolphin11/23:02.75
1998Racing coloursNedawiby Rainbow Quest out of WajdSaeed bin SuroorJohn ReidGodolphin5/23:05.61
1997Silver Patriarchby Saddlers' Hall out of Early RisingJohn DunlopPat EdderyPeter Winfield5/43:06.92
1996Racing coloursShantouby Alleged out of ShaimaJohn GosdenFrankie DettoriSheikh Mohammed8/13:05.10
1995Racing coloursClassic Clicheby Salse out of PatoSaeed bin SuroorFrankie DettoriGodolphin100/303:09.74
1994Racing coloursMoonaxby Caerleon out of MoonsilkBarry HillsPat EdderySheikh Mohammed40/13:04.19
1993Bob's Returnby Bob Back out of Quality of LifeMark TompkinsPhilip RobinsonJackie Smith3/13:07.85
1992User Friendlyby Slip Anchor out of RostovaClive BrittainGeorge DuffieldBill Gredley7/43:05.48
1991Racing coloursToulonby Top Ville out of Green RockAndré FabrePat EdderyKhalid Abdullah5/23:03.12
1990Snurgeby Ela-Mana-Mou out of FinlandiaPaul ColeRichard QuinnMartyn Arbib7/23:08.78
1989Michelozzoby Northern Baby out of Tres AgreableHenry CecilSteve CauthenCharles St George6/43:20.72
1988Minster Sonby Niniski out of Honey BridgeNeil GrahamWillie CarsonLady Beaverbrook15/23:06.80
1987Reference Pointby Mill Reef out of Home on the RangeHenry CecilSteve CauthenLouis Freedman4/113:05.91
1986Moon Madnessby Vitiges out of Castle MoonJohn DunlopPat EdderyDuchess of Norfolk9/23:05.03
1985Racing coloursOh So Sharpby Kris out of Oh So FairHenry CecilSteve CauthenSheikh Mohammed8/113:07.13
1984Commanche Runby Run the Gantlet out of VolleyLuca CumaniLester PiggottIvan Allan3:09.93
1983Sun Princessby English Prince out of Sunny ValleyDick HernWillie CarsonSir Michael Sobell11/83:16.65
1982Racing coloursTouching Woodby Roberto out of ManderaHarry Thomson JonesPaul CookMaktoum Al Maktoum7/13:03.53
1981Cut Aboveby High Top out of CutleDick HernJoe MercerSir Jakie Astor28/13:11.60
1980Light Cavalryby Brigadier Gerard out of Glass SlipperHenry CecilJoe MercerJim Joel3/13:11.48
1979Son of Loveby Jefferson out of Mot d'AmourRobert ColletAlain LequeuxAlexis Rolland20/13:09.02
1978Julio Marinerby Blakeney out of Set FreeClive BrittainEdward HideMarcos Lemos28/13:04.94
1977Dunfermlineby Royal Palace out of StrathconaDick HernWillie CarsonQueen Elizabeth II10/13:05.17
1976Crowby Exbury out of CarmosinaAngel PennaYves Saint-MartinDaniel Wildenstein6/13:13.17
1975Bruniby Sea Hawk out of BombazineRyan PriceTony MurrayCharles St George9/13:05.31
1974Bustinoby Busted out of Ship YardDick HernJoe MercerLady Beaverbrook11/103:09.02
1973Peleidby Derring-Do out of Winning BidBill ElseyFrankie DurrWilliam Behrens28/13:08.21
1972Racing coloursBoucherby Ribot out of GlamourVincent O'BrienLester PiggottOgden Phipps3/13:28.71
1971Athens Woodby Celtic Ash out of Belle of AthensHarry Thomson JonesLester PiggottEileen Rogerson3:14.90
1970Nijinskyby Northern Dancer out of Flaming PageVincent O'BrienLester PiggottCharles Engelhard2/73:06.40
1969Intermezzoby Hornbeam out of PlazaHarry WraggRon HutchinsonGerry Oldham7/13:11.80
1968Riberoby Ribot out of LibraFulke Johnson HoughtonLester PiggottCharles Engelhard100/303:19.80
1967Riboccoby Ribot out of LibraFulke Johnson HoughtonLester PiggottCharles Engelhard7/23:05.40
1966Sodiumby Psidium out of GambadeGeorge ToddFrankie DurrRadha Sigtia7/13:09.80
1965Provokeby Aureole out of TantalizerDick HernJoe MercerJakie Astor28/13:18.60
1964Indianaby Sayajirao out of Willow AnnJack WattsJimmy LindleyCharles Engelhard14/13:05.00
1963Ragusaby Ribot out of Fantan IIPaddy PrendergastGarnie BougoureJim Mullion2/53:05.40
1962Hethersettby Hugh Lupus out of Bride ElectDick HernHarry CarrLionel Holliday12/13:10.80
1961Aureliusby Aureole out of NiobeNoel MurlessLester PiggottVera Lilley9/23:06.60
1960St. Paddyby Aureole out of Edie KellyNoel MurlessLester PiggottSir Victor Sassoon3:13.20
1959Canteloby Chanteur out of Rustic BridgeCharles ElseyEdward HideWilliam Hill14/13:04.60
1958Alcideby Alycidon out of ChenilleCecil Boyd-RochfortHarry CarrSir Humphrey de Trafford3:06.40
1957Ballymossby Mossborough out of Indian CallVincent O'BrienT. P. BurnsJohn McShain8/13:15.60
1956Cambremerby Chamossaire out of TomorrowGeorges BridglandFreddie PalmerRalph Strassburger8/13:12.20
1955Meldby Alycidon out of Daily DoubleCecil Boyd-RochfortHarry CarrLady Zia Wernher10/113:14.60
1954Never Say Dieby Nasrullah out of Singing GrassJoseph LawsonCharlie SmirkeRobert Sterling Clark100/303:10.60
1953Premonitionby Precipitation out of Trial GroundCecil Boyd-RochfortEph SmithWilfrid Wyatt10/13:06.80
1952Tulyarby Tehran out of NeocracyMarcus MarshCharlie SmirkeAga Khan III10/113:07.80
1951Talmaby Pharis out of ThaoukaCharles SemblatRae JohnstoneMarcel Boussac7/13:13.80
1950Scratchby Pharis out of OrlamondeCharles SemblatRae JohnstoneMarcel Boussac9/23:08.80

Records Full rankings

Most successful trainer
Aidan O'Brien
6 wins
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
Most successful jockey
Ryan Moore · William Buick
3 wins each
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
Most successful owner
Coolmore
6 wins
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
Most successful sire
Galileo
3 wins
Last 20 years · 2007–2026

Most successful trainers

Last 20 years · 2007–2026

Most successful jockeys

Last 20 years · 2007–2026

Most successful owners

Last 20 years · 2007–2026

Most successful breeders

Last 20 years · 2007–2026

Most successful sires

Last 20 years · 2007–2026