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The Lowdown: all you need to know on a day of top-class Flat action

The Curragh: staging four Group 1 races on Sunday
The Curragh: staging four Group 1 races on SundayCredit: Patrick McCann

Today's news

  • Kew Gardens and Cross Counter clash in the feature, the Irish St Leger (4.10) which is one of four Group 1 contests on the card at the Curragh.
  • It is Arc trials day at Longchamp where Anapurna, Star Catcher and Pink Dogwood clash in the Qatar Prix Vermeille (2.50).
  • Logician won Saturday's William Hill St Leger at Doncaster, giving Frankie Dettori his 15th Group 1 victory this season.
  • Magical did not have to worry about Enable or Crystal Ocean as she ran out an impressive winner of the Irish Champion Stakes on Saturday.

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Sunday meetings

**STAR FIXTURE**
Curragh (first race 1.20)
There are four Group 1 prizes up for grabs on the second day of Irish Champions Weekend, with the Comer Group International Irish St Leger (4.10) the feature race.
Going good to firm, good in places (round) & good, good to firm in places (straight)

Ffos Las (2.05)
Good, good to soft in places

Bath (2.15)
Firm


Today's tips

Armory (3.35 Curragh)
Bolted up on his second start and has since added the Tyros and Futurity Stakes to his CV. Doesn't do a lot when hitting the front but he's on home soil and has a wicked turn of foot.
Cathal Gahan

Live Tipster
Pietro Innocenzi and our team of experts will be providing live insight through the day on Raceday Live.

Ten Second Tip
Graeme Rodway picks out his best bets of the day.


Today's video

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James StevensWest Country correspondent

Published on 15 September 2019inIrish Champions Festival

Last updated 11:05, 15 September 2019

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