What's needed to win the world's oldest Classic? Kevin Morley examines the stats

Cazoo St Leger

Key trends

Had finished first or second over at least 1m4f, ten winners in the last ten runnings
Adjusted RPR of at least 123, 9/10
By a sire with a stamina index of at least 9.6f, 9/10
Top-three finish last time out, 8/10 (both exceptions fourth)
Group-race winner, 7/10
Previous two runs were over 1m4f or 1m5f, 6/10

Other factors

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Published on 15 July 2021inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:00, 15 July 2021

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