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Runners glide across the downs overlooked by Salisbury's famous cathedral
Salisbury: this evening's meeting has been lost following an infestation of chafer grubsCredit: Edward Whitaker

There is a sedate feel to racing in Britain in the build-up to Doncaster's St Leger meeting but there are plenty of smaller-scale contests for punters to get their teeth into.

Catterick and Leicester provide the afternoon's Flat action but the Listowel festival is in full swing and, alongside Worcester, provides jumps fans with plenty to enjoy.

One-time Commonwealth Cup fancy Equilateral takes a significant step down in grade at Leicester (3.45) and connections will be hoping the colt, who also holds an entry for the Flying Five this weekend, can get back to winning ways.

Salisbury had been scheduled to provide the evening's entertainment, but the meeting was cancelled on Tuesday morning after becoming the latest to fall foul of an infestation of chafer grubs.

Going report

Catterick (first race 2.00)
Good

Listowel (2.05)
Yielding to soft

Leicester (2.10)
Good to firm

Worcester (2.20)
Good

Salisbury (3.30)
Cancelled

Market movers

2.50 Worcester - One For Billy 3-1 (from 10-3)
4.20 Leicester - Rebel Assault 7-1 (from 15-2)

What to back

Graeme Rodway has his eye on a runner at Leicester, while you can read our regional correspondents' selections in the daily Tips Box.

What to read

It's countdown time to the final Classic of the season, the St Leger and Goodwood Group 3 winner Maid Up has been supplemented by the Andrew Balding team for £50,000.

Man of the moment Oisin Murphy cannot wait to partner Juddmonte International hero Roaring Lion in the Irish Champion Stakes.

What to watch

The team, including Bruce Millington and Nick Watts, look ahead to the St Leger plus Irish Champions Weekend.

Cheltenham Festival runner-up Lil Rockerfeller is set to go chasing for the upcoming jumps season.

The best of Racing Post Sport

England are in the limelight once again as they take on Switzerland in a friendly at Leicester.

Final thought

With top-class action this week at Doncaster, Longchamp and the Curragh, it's safe to say there is plenty more life in the Flat season yet. That's not even mentioning the Arc and Champions Day.


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