Trainer views and verdicts of the key runners in the St Leger

Kew Gardens: winning the 2018 St Leger from Lah Ti DarCredit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com,/photos)

Andrew Balding, trainer of Dashing Willoughby
He’s in the Goodwood Cup on Tuesday. The St Leger is a very likely target.

Michael Bell, trainer of Eagles By Day and Emirates Empire
The plan for Eagles By Day is the Great Voltigeur. His performance there will determine whether he runs in the St Leger. He seems back on track after Newmarket. The Leger may come a bit too soon for Emirates Empire. We’re giving him a bit of time.

Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager to Khalid Abdullah, owner of Logician
He has progressed very well in his three races, and probably heads to Goodwood for the Gordon Stakes next week - failing that it will be the Great Voltigeur at York. He’ll be aimed at the St Leger. He’s promising.

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Published on 25 July 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:27, 25 July 2019

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