Day one at the St Leger Festival at Doncaster Racecourse is Ladies Day. Click on any race below to access more race information, including the latest tips, racecards, odds and more.
Thursday, September 12th, 2024
| Time | Race | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 13:50 | Fillies Nursery Handicap Stakes | Class 2 |
| 14:25 | Weatherbys Scientific Stakes | Class 2 |
| 15:00 | May Hill Stakes | Group 2 |
| 15:35 | Park Hill Fillies Stakes | Group 2 |
| 16:10 | Pertemps Network Handicap Stakes | Class 2 |
| 16:40 | Doncaster Racecourse Nursery Handicap | Class 3 |
| 17:15 | Christmas Live @themovies Handicap | Class 4 |
| 17:50 | Winners Wear Skopes Menswear Handicap | Class 3 |
Overview of Day 1 Races
1:50 PM – The British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies’ Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 2)
- Race Distance: 6 furlongs and 111 yards
- Conditions: Open to 2-year-old fillies
- Prize Money: £55,000.00
- Race Details: The opening race of the St Leger Festival is a competitive nursery handicap for 2-year-old fillies. This race over just under 7 furlongs features emerging young talents, offering an exciting start to the festival.
2:25 PM – The Weatherbys Scientific £300,000 2-Y-O Stakes (Class 2) (GBB Race)
- Race Distance: 6 furlongs and 111 yards
- Conditions: Open to 2-year-olds
- Prize Money: £391,712.00
- Race Details: This high-stakes race offers a massive prize fund, making it one of the richest races for 2-year-olds. With a distance just under 7 furlongs, this race attracts top juveniles, providing a thrilling contest with significant financial rewards.
3:00 PM – The Betfred May Hill Stakes (Class 1) (Group 2)
- Race Distance: 1 mile
- Conditions: Open to 2-year-old fillies
- Prize Money: £120,000.00
- Race Details: The May Hill Stakes is a prestigious Group 2 race for 2-year-old fillies, run over 1 mile. It often serves as a key trial for future Group 1 races, featuring some of the most promising fillies in training.
3:35 PM – The Betfred Park Hill Fillies’ Stakes (Class 1) (Group 2)
- Race Distance: 1 mile, 6 furlongs, and 133 yards
- Conditions: Open to fillies and mares aged 3 years and older
- Prize Money: £150,000.00
- Race Details: The Park Hill Stakes is a long-distance Group 2 race for fillies and mares, often referred to as the “fillies’ St Leger.” Run over nearly 1 mile and 7 furlongs, this race tests stamina and endurance.
4:10 PM – The Pertemps Network Handicap Stakes (Class 2)
- Race Distance: 1 mile, 2 furlongs, and 61 yards
- Conditions: Open to 3-year-olds, with a rating of 86-105
- Prize Money: £70,000.00
- Race Details: The Pertemps Network Handicap is a middle-distance race for 3-year-olds. This class 2 race attracts a strong field of competitors, offering a substantial prize and a competitive contest.
4:40 PM – The Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 3)
- Race Distance: 7 furlongs and 6 yards
- Conditions: Open to 2-year-olds, with a rating of 0-90
- Prize Money: £35,000.00
- Race Details: This nursery handicap is a competitive race for 2-year-olds over 7 furlongs. With a field of promising juveniles, this race provides an opportunity for younger horses to gain valuable experience.
5:15 PM – The Christmas Live @themovies at Doncaster Racecourse Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 4)
- Race Distance: 1 mile
- Conditions: Open to 2-year-olds, with a rating of 0-80
- Prize Money: £22,500.00
- Race Details: A nursery handicap over 1 mile, this race offers an exciting opportunity for 2-year-olds to test their stamina and ability in a competitive setting.
5:50 PM – The Winners Wear Skopes Menswear Handicap Stakes (Class 3)
- Race Distance: 1 mile, 3 furlongs, and 215 yards
- Conditions: Open to horses aged 3 years and older, with a rating of 71-90
- Prize Money: £35,000.00
- Race Details: The final race of the day is a handicap event for 3-year-olds and older horses, run over nearly 1 mile and 4 furlongs. This race provides a fitting conclusion to the opening day of the St Leger Festival with a competitive field and a rewarding prize.
