Nayef on the Road to the St Leger after battling Gordon Stakes victory

Nayef Road fends off Constantinople to win the Gordon StakesCredit: Getty Images

There are few things left to achieve for Mark Johnston but winning the St Leger is one of them.

The trainer has been busy breaking more records this season – saddling the most winners in a month in Britain – but admitted he was frustrated at having never won the final Classic of the season at Doncaster.

He hopes Nayef Road can change that after a Gordon Stakes win that persuaded Paddy Power to halve his price to 20-1 for next month’s assignment.

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Mark StoreyNews editor

Published on 1 August 2019inReports

Last updated 12:51, 3 August 2019

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